Taylor Cunningham: Shamu Dreams, Underwater Photography, and Swimming with the Sharks
Taylor Cunningham is a trained marine biologist and shark diver. Growing up ten minutes from Sea World shaped what she wanted to do in life– and that was to train Shamu. In this episode, we dive into the controversy around aquariums and animals in captivity, the importance of keeping an open mind, how to actually make money as an underwater photographer, what it’s like to go on a shark dive, and so much more.Taylor also shares tips on what to look for if you are thinking about going on a shark diving tour, so stay tuned for that.Connect with Taylor: website | instagramSupport the show🌊 Get the *FREE* guide: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE 🧭 Dive into your own, unique path with The Ocean Blueprint 💕 Found value in the show? Leave a tip 🤿 Purchase ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Check out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ Land your dream job. Join the Waitlist. ✨ STEER YOUR COURSE ✨
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112. Shane Gero: Sperm Whales, the Importance of Culture, Decoding Animal Language, and Project CETI: Using AI in Science
Shane Gero is a marine biologist who studies whales. Growing up in Canada, Nature captivated him at an early age, and a childhood love for orcas grew into a career studying their cousins, the sperm whale.In this episode, Shane shares his path to working with the whales in Dominica, how scientists are using groundbreaking AI techniques to decode whale speech, and why this research is so vitally important. We chat about how listeners can become involved in whale research– no career change required. Shane also has one of the most magical answers I’ve ever heard to the field story at the end of the episode, so be sure to stay tuned for that.Connect with Shane: website| Project CETIBecome a citizen scientist: Flukebook.org Support the show🌊 Get the *FREE* guide: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE 🧭 Dive into your own, unique path with The Ocean Blueprint 💕 Found value in the show? Leave a tip 🤿 Purchase ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Check out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ Land your dream job. Join the Waitlist. ✨ STEER YOUR COURSE ✨
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111. Alan Weisman: The Magic of the Swamp, Eating Fancy Trash Fish, Poking Your Nose in People’s Business, and Hope Dies Last
Our world is in a state of change, and my guest today is asking the questions: What comes next? How do we adapt? And who is finding the solutions?Alan Weisman is an award-winning journalist whose reports have appeared in national outlets including The Atlantic Monthly and NPR, among others. His new book, "Hope Dies Last", seeks to answer the above questions.Alan has reported from more than 60 countries, all seven continents, has written seven books, several of which have won awards. On the show today we chat about the original garden of eden, stories from around the world from people that are working hard for our blue planet, the importance of following the breadcrumbs of your own passion, and the reality of not just the book, but also the vital concept that "Hope Dies Last".Connect with Alan: Homelands websiteGet your copy of Hope Dies LastSupport the show🌊 Get the *FREE* guide: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE 🧭 Dive into your own, unique path with The Ocean Blueprint 💕 Found value in the show? Leave a tip 🤿 Purchase ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Check out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ Land your dream job. Join the Waitlist. ✨ STEER YOUR COURSE ✨
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110. What Balance Really Looks Like in a Busy Life (and How to Find Yours)
Ever felt like you're juggling flaming glassware while riding a unicycle on a trampoline? Same.In this deeply honest episode, we dive into what balance really looks like—and spoiler alert: it’s not a neat, tidy equation. From overworked weeks and triangle theory to biology’s take on homeostasis, we explore the messy, dynamic dance of work, life, health, and everything in between.Learn how to assess your priorities, adjust your inputs, and find your version of balance—whether it’s a tiny tweak or a full life reboot. Because in a constantly moving world, staying steady isn’t about perfection—it’s about tuning in and choosing again.Support the show🌊 Get the *FREE* guide: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE 🧭 Dive into your own, unique path with The Ocean Blueprint 💕 Found value in the show? Leave a tip 🤿 Purchase ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Check out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ Land your dream job. Join the Waitlist. ✨ STEER YOUR COURSE ✨
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109. Joe Meisel: Barrier Reefs, Midwest to Marine Science, and the Marlin’s Fiery Eye
Joe Meisel is a scientist committed to protecting wild places and educating curious people. As a biologist, he has worked for 25 years with the Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, where he gets to study plants such as orchids, the ocean, and share the fascination through study abroad programs.Growing up in the American Midwest, Joe was a long way from the sea. Through following his own fascinations, Joe found himself working in the tropical Americas, co-creating a foundation, and ultimately teaching and writing a book on marine science.Joe also speaks on what it means to hold space for both the threats our world faces and simultaneously enjoy and revel in the beauty around us, so stay tuned for that.Connect with Joe: website | bookSupport the show🌊 Get the *FREE* guide: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE 🧭 Dive into your own, unique path with The Ocean Blueprint 💕 Found value in the show? Leave a tip 🤿 Purchase ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Check out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ Land your dream job. Join the Waitlist. ✨ STEER YOUR COURSE ✨
Filled with stories of people living out their soul’s calling, the So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast is your go-to resource for exploring the connection between humans, the land, and the high seas. If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying the ocean’s depths, wondered where your food comes from, or thought about how it all fits together, this podcast is for you. This show dives into science, conservation, and living in connection with our blue planet. We’ll hear stories from people following their own curiosity in life and charted their own path. Bring out your inner explorer and discover our world through a whole new lens.
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