Ocean Allison Podcast

Grant is a field biologist with Ecological Associates Incorporated working to monitor and conserve sea turtle populations in South Florida. With sea turtle nesting season in full swing, Grant has great advice on how we can all help these ocean reptiles to have another successful year. Hear what sea turtle monitoring truly involves, and why it's so vitally important for these endangered and threatened species. With the beach as his office, Grant explains why and how he does what he does. Find Ecological Associates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ecological-Associates-Inc-105810816152178/?fref=ts Visit their website: http://www.ecological-associates.com/

Kyle is a pro surfer documenting ocean issues that aren't directly connected to the ocean at first glance. Mixing in elements of economics, politics, education, and culture, Kyle is uncovering opportunities for individuals around the world to be a part of the solution. Hear what motivated this big wave surfer from Santa Cruz to start his own film series called Surfing for Change, and what's on the horizon for this ocean advocate. Visit Kyle's homepage: http://kyle.surf/ Follow Kyle on Facebook: Follow @kyle_tman on Instagram: Follow @kyle_tman on Twitter: Visit the Surfing for Change website: http://surfingforchange.com/

Margo is a long-distance paddler currently going from Chicago to New Orleans in her outrigger canoe to raise awareness about the importance of clean waterways and healthy oceans. Hear this mother of two describe what inspires her to complete these incredible journeys in the face of harsh weather, long tiring days, and highly polluted waterways. Follow Margo's adventure on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigApple2TheBigEasy/?fref=ts Follow Margo on Twitter @slowpaddler: https://twitter.com/slowpaddler Follow Margo on Instagram @1slowpaddler: https://www.instagram.com/1slowpaddler/ Visit her blog site: https://paddle4blue.wordpress.com/ Donate to support her cause: https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50947/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=9098

David is a co-founder of Bureo Skateboards, a sustainably minded company turning recycled fishing nets into skateboard decks. Hear how these ocean-lovers are reducing the number of discarded plastic fishing nets in the ocean through their Net Positiva program in Chile. By working with government and fishermen, Bureo is taking a negative, turning it into a positive, and creating innovative and fun products for all. Follow @bureo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bureo/ Follow Bureo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BureoSkateboards/?fref=ts Follow @bureoskateboard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BureoSkateboard Visit their website: http://www.bureo.co/

Chad is the CEO of Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. Hear about Chad's history with Surfrider, the initiatives he's spearheaded, and how you can get involved with this global community of change-making ocean advocates. Follow @surfrider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfrider/ Follow @surfrider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Surfrider Follow Surfrider Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surfrider/?fref=ts Visit their website to get involved: https://www.surfrider.org/

Mugdha is a dedicated ocean educator working with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii to inspire communities to care for their beaches, ocean, and planet by creating awareness and providing achievable solutions. Hear what slogans, techniques, and innovations Mugdha and the SCH team are using to change the tide on marine debris and plastic pollution in Hawaii, inspiring others around the world to do the same. Follow Mugdha @mugsie_b on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugsie_b/ Follow @sustainablecoastlineshawaii on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablecoastlineshawaii/ Follow Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainablecoastlineshawaii/?fref=ts Visit their website: http://www.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org/

Kayla is the science program manager at Coral Restoration Foundation, a nonprofit working to restore coral reefs in the Florida Keys and throughout the Caribbean. Their innovative coral tree nursery and out-planting techniques are providing hope for coral reefs worldwide. Follow @coralrestorationfoundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coralrestorationfoundation/ Follow @coralcrf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coralcrf Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoralRestorationFoundation/?fref=ts Visit their website: https://coralrestoration.org/

Jacqui is a local official in Martin County, Florida dedicated to improving the health of South Florida's troubled waterways. Involved in the political arena, she is leading the movement to stop toxic algae filled water from plaguing her town. Hear what it's like to be on the front lines of an environmental catastrophe. Subscribe to her blog: https://jacquithurlowlippisch.com/ Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqui.thurlowlippisch?fref=ts Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thurlow Visit her campaign website: http://www.votejtl.com/

Andrew is a retired neurologist focused on raising awareness about environmental issues including ocean health. Smartfin is a surfboard fin that collects ocean data while you surf, turning surfers into citizen scientists. Hear how Smartfin plans to grow the global community of ocean stewards with their incredible technology product. Follow TheSmartfin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmartfin/?fref=ts Follow TheSmartfin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmartfin/ Follow TheSmartfin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSmartfin Visit their website: http://smartfin.org/

Martin is the founder of #2minutebeachclean, an initiative to rid beaches of marine litter, inspiring people around the world that together we can all make a difference. Hear how one individual grew his passion into a global community of ocean and environmental advocates. Tag your #2minutebeachclean today to join the network. Follow @2minutebeachclean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2minutebeachclean/ Follow @2minutebeachclean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2minbeachclean Follow @2minutebeachclean on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2minutebeachclean/?fref=ts Check out their website: http://beachclean.net/

Rob Machado is a world renowned professional surfing icon with a deep commitment to ocean stewardship. Hear how his profound appreciation of the ocean inspired him to start the Rob Machado Foundation with which he empowers people to make sustainable choices. Follow @robmachadofoundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmachadofoundation/ Visit their website: http://www.robmachadofoundation.org/

Lauren is a coral reef scientist studying the fossil record of coral reefs in Panama and the Florida Keys to answer questions about the future of these fragile and important ocean ecosystems. Hear how her passion for science communication also led her to co-found Youth Making Ripples, a film competition for K-12 students to share their ocean passion. Learn about her USGS research: http://soundwaves.usgs.gov/2016/05/ Follow Youth Making Ripples on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthMakingRipples/?fref=ts

Jillian is a shark conservationist using videography, education, and social media to help make the world a better place for sharks. She is passionate about getting people to have positive experiences with sharks above and below the water. Hear how diving with sharks all over the world motivated her to start her non-profit Sharks4Kids with which she educates and inspires students around the world on all things sharks! Follow Jillian on Instagram @biminisharkgirl: https://www.instagram.com/biminisharkgirl/ Visit the Sharks4Kids website: http://sharks4kids.com/

Kaikea is a biological oceanographer that has documented more than 60 individual tiger sharks. By combining western science and Hawaiian culture, he plans to give these tiger sharks the names and respect they deserve. Hear about Kaikea's work with The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, and Ka'upulehu Marine Life Advisory Committee. Follow @kaikea_ainokea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaikea_ainokea/ Watch his footage on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/kaikea

Greg is a marine biologist frequently discovering new species of ocean organisms like bone eating worms and ruby seadragons. His work to better understand the evolutionary history of marine species largely contributes to our growing knowledge of the ocean and how to protect it. Hear about what it's like to discover and name new species, and why Greg prides himself on taking beautiful imagery of his live minute subjects. See his Scripps Institution of Oceanography profile: http://scrippsscholars.ucsd.edu/grouse/biocv

Charlie is an ocean lifeguard in San Diego with a passion for helping beach goers stay safe. As a PADI Scuba Diver Trainer, he shares his love for diving with those he takes beneath the surface. Hear how this lifelong water man's love for the ocean drives him to experience the ocean in any way possible, from surfing, to diving, to paddle boarding. Visit the San Diego Lifeguard Services website to learn more about staying safe when enjoying the ocean: https://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards

Kaitlyn is a PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography studying the effects of ocean acidification on shelled marine species. She recently attended the Paris Climate Change Conference where she spoke with government officials from around the world about how global climate change is affecting the ocean. Hear about her experience at COP21, and how and why the oceans are now included in the United Nations Climate Change Agreement! Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeclawedDecapod

Maggie is a marine biologist and ecologist with more than 30 years of experience doing research in Antarctica. Her work on krill and the chemical interactions of near shore organisms has prompted an island, Amsler Island, to be named in her honor. Hear how Maggie has seen the effects of human-induced climate change in her own lifetime by simply visiting Antarctica over the years. Read about Maggie's UAB blog: http://www.uab.edu/antarctica/ See Maggie in my short film: https://vimeo.com/132273385

Suzanne is an ocean adventurer hitchsailing around the world promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible travel. Hear how all the different ways she connects with and enjoy the ocean have motivated her to make the ocean, and helping to conserve it, her life focus. She's the Oceanpreneur! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanpreneur/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oceanpreneur Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceanpreneur/?pnref=lhc Check out her website: http://theoceanpreneur.com/ Help fund her hitchsailing e-book: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hitchsailing-the-atlantic-ocean-e-book#/ Sign up to join the Inspirates: http://the-inspirates.launchrock.com/

Pam is a distinguished artist working to spark social change in regards to our ocean's plastic pollution and marine debris crisis. She is the founder of the Drifter's Project, an art professor at Georgia State University, and Artist in Residence with Oceanic Society. Hear how this ocean-loving activist uses plastic pollution collected from beaches around the world to speak up on behalf of the ocean and the planet. Follow Pam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/driftersproject Check out the Drifter's Project: http://driftersproject.net/ See Pam in Nat Geo's GYRE film: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/141204-gyre-video-complete