Finnish sailor, marine scientist, and science communicator, Annukka Pekkarinen joins us on the show today. Growing up sailing the archipelagos of Finland, the ocean has influenced her life in a big way. In this episode, we chat about Annukka’s PhD research studying pygmy blue whales (don’t worry, they’re still huge), how her research evolved and how she evolved out of her research and into an oceanic entrepreneurial endeavor.Show Notes: marinebio.life/66Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

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66. Annukka Pekkarinen: Pygmy Blue Whales, Arctic Exploring, and Napaland

From shucking in oyster bars to his own private events and even for the President of the United States, Gardener Douglas truly is the Oyster Ninja. With his own mobile rawbar business and podcast, Gardner has garnered some amazing experiences around oysters. Gardner is super passionate about oysters and his work, and it really shows during our conversation today that encompasses everything from what oyster shucking is to farms and restaurants to oyster recycling and entrepreneurship.Show Notes: marinebio.life/65Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

65. Gardner Douglas: Shucking, Water Intoxication, and Becoming the Oyster Ninja

If studying sound underwater sounds like a quiet activity to you, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Denise Risch is a marine mammal ecologist currently with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) studying marine acoustics (sounds in the ocean) and the impacts with marine mammals like whales and dolphins. We chat about how her career has taken her from Europe, to the States, and then to the UK- all studying exciting creatures like orcas and other dolphins and whales. We also chat about her research on renewable energy technologies in the ocean- like wind and tidal energy- and their effects on the denizens of the sea, and how COVID has impacted the oceanic soundscape.Show Notes: marinebio.life/64Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

64. Denise Risch, PhD: Dolphins, Whale Songs, and Underwater Acoustics

Denise Risch, PhD: Dolphins, Whale Songs, and Underwater Acoustics

Marine ecologist Aurora Ricart joins us on the show today. Aurora is a seagrass biologist studying the effects of this often overlooked part of our oceanic ecosystem. Starting off with corals, Aurora made a full-hearted leap into seagrasses during grad school, and hasn’t looked back. Today we chat about her amazing coral research in Mexico, how seagrasses combat climate change, and how you play a role in this underwater nursery. Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

63. Aurora Ricart, PhD: Corals, Seagrasses, and Combating Climate Change

With a professional engineering license backing up a degree in ocean engineering, it may come as a surprise that Nick Muzia originally wanted to be a marine biologist. It wasn’t until he realized his aptitude in math, and a fateful discovery channel episode featuring submarines, that Nick decided to make the switch. In today’s episode, we chat about how my Midwestern husband discovered his love for the ocean and fascination with submarines. He also shares insight into what exactly an ocean engineer is, the program he took to get his degree, and what a career as an ocean engineer can look like. We also chat about where we live and the important work Nick is doing to help keep our waterways clean. It’s a fun episode and I love being able to share this conversation with you. show notes: marinebio.life/62Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

62. Nicholas Muzia, P.E. Submarines, Ocean Engineering, and Natural Solutions

My guest today is Illegal Fishing and Transparency Analyst for Oceana, Emma Gee. I’ve been wanting to have someone on the show to chat about IUU fishing, and I’m so excited to share this episode with you! In today’s episode, we chat about how Emma’s non-marine biology degrees are helping to save the oceans, how we can look at historical ecology- what used to be in the ocean- and all about pirate fishing.Show Notes: marinebio.life/61Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

61. Emma Gee: Historical Ecology, Shifting Baselines, and Pirate Fishing

Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle joins us on the show today. Sylvia is a marine biologist who has been deemed a Hero for the Planet and designated by the Library of Congress as a Living Legend. She has been a Nat Geo explorer since 1998, author of over a dozen books. Her TED talk has over 3m views. Sylvia led the first team of women living underwater, has thousands of research diving hours, and explored all over the world. She is also a personal hero of mine, and today&apos;s show is a true honor to be able to present to you. In today’s episode we chat about how Sylvia is a witness to the oceanic changes in her lifetime, why no child should be left dry, and how by looking in the mirror, we can save our oceans and our blue planet. Show Notes: marinebio.life/60Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

60. Sylvia Earle: Sea(ing) the Change, Diving Deep, and The Global Odyssey of our Oceans

Andy Bramburger is a researcher with Environment and Climate Change Canada. In addition to the numerous scientific papers and publications, Andy’s work has also been featured in National Geographic. In this episode we chat about how something so tiny it can only be seen with a microscope influences the entire planet, and how we, in turn, influence it. Andy also breaks down the similarities and differences- surprisingly few- of oceanic work and working on the Great Lakes.Show Notes: marinebio.life/59Nominate the SYWTBAMB podcast for education and best female host: Podcastawards.comThank You!!Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

59. Andy Bramburger, PhD: Glass Houses and Great Lakes

So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is your go-to resource if you've ever dreamed of exploring the oceans depths, considered becoming a marine biologist, or want to learn more how to protect the world's oceans. This podcast dives into ocean science, conservation, sea stories, and explores ocean careers. Bring out your inner Jacques Cousteau, and discover the world beneath the waves.

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