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.
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Episodes
10 episodes
5 Reasons You Should Learn to Scuba Dive If You Want to Work in Marine Science & Conservation
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 going in ...
Turtles, Trash, and Tourism on Gili Trawangan with Siân Williams of the Gili Eco Trust
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.
How to Actually Break Into a Marine Conservation Career with "Conservation Queen" Camille Lasbleiz
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 islands aw...
3 Things I’m Learning in Real Time About Building a Career in Marine Conservation
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 learning...
Better Data, Better Fishing: Inside Rhode Island’s Recreational Fishing Survey with Nate Andrews
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 Access P...
Inside Fishing Gear Recovery & Marine Debris with “Ocean Garbage Fella” Fritz McGirr
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 self-procl...
The Ocean’s Biggest Win in Decades: The High Seas Treaty, Explained
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 the UN a...
What a Summer of Interviewing Recreational Fishers Taught Me About Conservation
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 Rhode I...
Why I Started a Marine Conservation Podcast (My Origin Story and Why This Podcast Exists)
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 the scien...