This is Marine Conservation | ocean science, stories, and solutions to protect our blue planet
If you love the ocean and feel called to protect it, you’re in the right place. This Is Marine Conservation brings the ocean straight to your earbuds through inspiring stories, accessible marine science, and real-world ways YOU can help protect our blue planet starting today.
Hosted by a young female marine scientist whose life has been shaped by saltwater, curiosity, and countless underwater adventures, this show blends storytelling, science, and simple action steps so marine conservation feels doable, meaningful, and deeply personal for everyone.
Each episode dives into ocean conservation, marine biology, marine science, how to help the ocean, and ocean career pathways. You'll hear conversations with researchers, conservationists, divers, artists, policy experts, and the everyday ocean lovers making waves in their communities. You’ll also hear solo, story-rich episodes that pull back the curtain on life in the field, from research highs to salty misadventures, told in a way that’s welcoming and accessible, not science-heavy.
You’ll walk away with:
🌍 Practical actions you can take immediately to help the ocean
📚 Clear explanations of current marine issues and breakthroughs
🌊 Inspiring stories that reconnect you with the wonder, value, and power of the ocean
🧭 Guidance and insight for those curious about ocean-focused education or careers
Whether you’re an aspiring marine biologist, a conservation professional, a scuba diver, or simply someone who loves the sea, this show will leave you informed, empowered, and more connected to the ocean than ever.
Ready to protect the ocean, one episode at a time? Subscribe to This Is Marine Conservation and let's dive in.
Episodes
15 episodes
She Googled "How to Start a Nonprofit." Now Imani Black Is Building a Path Into Aquaculture for Everyone.
Ep 014: What happens when you see something that changes the entire course of your career... in the first six minutes of a Netflix show?In this episode, I sit down with Imani Black, founder and CEO of Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA). Ima...
His Films Helped Create a National Park. Now Wildlife Cinematographer Erick Higuera is Aiming His Camera at Hammerheads.
Ep 013: Can film move the needle for marine conservation? The answer is an unequivocal YES.Underwater cinematographer Erick Higuera is not only a genius with a camera, but he's also a marine biologist and passionate advocate for his home...
Sustainable Seafood 101: 4 Simple Tips to Make Better Choices at the Seafood Counter
Ep 012: Sustainable seafood sounds simple... until you're standing at the counter, staring at five kinds of white fish with zero idea what to buy. In this episode, I'm breaking down five low-effort, high-impact tips for making bette...
Meet the Special "Flonduran" Corals Thriving Against All Odds — and the Woman Championing Them, Juli Berwald
Ep 011: What would you say if someone told you there was a thriving coral reef in a bay full of industrial pollution, sediment runoff, and unusually warm water — and that it had been there for many years? You'd probably say that's impossible. J...
I Had a Terrible Marine Conservation Volunteering Experience. Here's How to Avoid my Mistakes.
Ep 010: Earlier this year, I went to volunteer with a marine conservation organization in the Bali area of Indonesia... and within three days of arriving, I had quit. This episode is the story of what happened, and more importantly, what I lear...
5 Reasons You Should Learn to Scuba Dive If You Want to Work in Marine Science & Conservation
Ep 009: Learning to dive was THE thing that jump-started my marine conservation career. But it taught me a lot more than just how to be a mermaid. I gained valuable skills and abilities that have boosted my resume, gotten me jobs, and kept me g...
Turtles, Trash, and Tourism on Gili Trawangan with Siân Williams of the Gili Eco Trust
Ep 008: What does it actually look like to build a conservation life on a tiny tropical island?Siân Williams came to Gili Trawangan for six weeks in 2012, and thirteen years later, she's built an amazing career at the Gili Eco Trust.&nbs...
How to Actually Break Into a Marine Conservation Career with "Conservation Queen" Camille Lasbleiz
Ep 007: What does it actually look like to build a career in marine conservation? In this episode, I sit down with Camille Lasbleiz (aka the Conservation Queen) on Gili Air, Indonesia, after we randomly realized on Instagram that we were two is...
3 Things I’m Learning in Real Time About Building a Career in Marine Conservation
Ep 006: If you’ve ever dreamed of working in marine conservation or becoming a marine scientist, especially in hands-on, field-based roles, this episode is for you.In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, I’m sharing three things I’m ...
Better Data, Better Fishing: Inside Rhode Island’s Recreational Fishing Survey with Fisheries Specialist Nate Andrews
Ep 005: In this episode, I sit down with Nate Andrews, my boss and mentor at the RI DEM Division of Marine Fisheries. We chat about his original inspiration to be a scientist and the career path that led him to DEM.Nate now works on the ...
Inside Fishing Gear Recovery & Marine Debris with “Ocean Garbage Fella” Fritz McGirr
Ep 004: What happens to fishing gear when it’s lost at sea? And how does it impact whales, fisheries, and our oceans?In this episode, I’m joined by Fritz McGirr, a former touring percussionist turned marine biologist and se...
The Ocean’s Biggest Win in Decades: The High Seas Treaty, Explained
Ep 003: What is the High Seas Treaty, and why is it being called one of the biggest ocean conservation wins in decades? In this beginner-friendly episode of This Is Marine Conservation, I break down the High Seas Treaty (also known as ...
What a Summer of Interviewing Recreational Fishers Taught Me About Conservation
Ep 002: What does conservation actually look like in everyday life — beyond policies, protests, and headlines?In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned during a summer working in the field interviewing recreational saltwater fishers in...
Why I Started a Marine Conservation Podcast (My Origin Story and Why This Podcast Exists)
Ep 001: This Is Marine Conservation is a podcast for anyone who loves the ocean and wants to protect it—without feeling overwhelmed or hopeless.Hosted by marine conservationist and field scientist Casey Snook, this show explores t...