Sustainability and The Sea
Made by ocean people, for ocean people. Led by two marine biologists committed to building bridges, Sustainability & The Sea is a collection of conversations about saving our oceans - what are the problems, who is solving them, how it's being done, and how we can all participate. Made for the ocean-minded, this series will introduce you to the challenges that our ocean faces, and the change-makers making waves across the world. Let's dive in!
Episodes
âAn island that has a really strong and healthy ecosystem will be more resilient because it that complete and comprehensive defense system.â Austin and Tommy are a brother pair who work for Island Conservation, an international NGO that works with islands communities to restore entire island ecosystems. They share their story as field biologists working around the world, across islands in the Pacific, what their jobs look like, and...
âWe wanted to do this episode so listeners know this is a pathway in the movement, with a lot of benefits.â
Today Alex and I share the hows and why we work as consultants in ocean conservation, so you can see if its an option for you. We discuss the pros and cons, what skills you would need, what consulting roles may be available in the ocean conservation world.
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"We all suffer from burn out at some point, hereĘťs how we address it." Working in ocean conservation and climate is a recipe for burn out, so letĘťs learn how to identify and mitigate burn out! In this episode Laura and I dive into the 7 stages of rest, 12 stages of burn out, and ways to address burn out so you can sustain yourself.
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"None of these opportunities get planted on your lap. All of them you have to look for, or its a referral, so you should always research what you want to do." Today we sit down with Laura Hernandez, an international changemaker, neurodivergent advocate, and intersectional environmental to talk about how she got her start, and what lessons you can take to get leadership roles in your early career.
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We're back! Let's talk about everything that happened at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, just how big the milestones were, and what it really means for our ocean. Missed you :)
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Lets dive into the single tool you need to protect planet ocean, together.
Topics: good ocean news, advocacy, how to take action with lawmakers
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"We as young people need to step into our own power!"
Mark Haver is an ocean climate policy advocate who works with Sustainable Ocean Alliance to organize youth leaders for impact. We discuss his path toward this work, and how to effectively organize for the future we want during the incoming U.S. administration.
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"We will never clean beaches out of this mess, we need big systemic change.â
LetĘťs talk ocean solutions with Dr. Chad Nelsen, a lifetime waterman and CEO of Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider is the worldsĘť largest grassroots network dedication to the protection and enjoyment of the ocean. In the last 6 months, Surfrider has sued Exxon Mobil, established a new Climate Action Program, supported a new marine sanctuary, and celebrated 40...
"I wish I could go back and take this program" Gap years give young adults a chance to experience the world while building unforgettable memories before college. We sit down with Michael Richards to dive into how his Environmental Gap year program on HawaiĘťi Island is charting a new path for sustainability-minded leaders.
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Carissa met with the State Department to learn about their ocean policy progress - here is how it went.
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Everything you need to know about deep sea mining as an ocean conservation issue, and how to stop it with us.
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Happy shark week! Today we sit down with PhD shark ecologist and science communicator John Hlavin (@marinebiojohn) to talk all things sharks, his winding road to his PhD, and his goals for his content. This is a must listen for those aspiring shark researcher!
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Tune into an ocean climate trauma dump as Carissa processes that Iceland reopening whaling while simultaneously celebrating progress against deep sea mining. This episode dives into how we carry the full range of emotions as ocean advocates.
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"We need more people in the ocean space." McKenzie is a lot of things - a sustainable seafood advocate, a science creator, a naturalist, and the girl who was always dancing in Ruth GateĘťs lab. Listen to her story and us talk about her journey in marine science, applying for graduate school now, and how content creation fits into all of it.
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"You leave fundamentally changed as an ocean conservationist." Join this chaotic 1:1 debrief with Carissa sharing the BTS of Our Ocean Greece, the worlds largest annual ocean conference, from meeting Sylvia Earle to what the real potential of these spaces are.
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"You don't have to be a marine biologist to do this work. The field is shifting for everyone."
Sean Russel is the Director of Youth Engagement for EarthEcho, and a lifetime ocean steward who has spearheaded conservation solutions from hosting youth-led summits to building ambassador programs under EarthEcho, founded by Jacques Cousteau's son and granddaughter.
âThis is exactly what I wish I knew.â Carissa and Alex answer your questions about building a career in ocean conservation! Submit questions to be featured at hello@futureswell.org
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"You donĘťt have to go because I just summarized it all for you" If youĘťve ever wanted to join a climate conference, this is for you! Carissa summarizes the biggest takeaways from Aspen Ideas: Climate Future Leaders Summit including how to shift deep narratives, music festivals as a climate pathway, and some big tips on what weĘťre slacking on to save the planet.
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"Your most powerful tool for change is your personal story." Carissa and Alex debrief after her trip to Washington D.C. with World Wildlife Fund to lobby for federal plastic legislation. She shares the truth behind the experience! This is for all futureswellies interested in policy and advocacy.
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"People know climate change is the largest threat to our reef, but less than 5% know what climate action they can take to do something about it." Learn from social scientists Dr. Yolanda Waters and Executive Director of Divers for Climate, an Australia-based org working to mobilize dive communities around climate advocacy to save the Great Barrier Reef. We deep dive her social science research, showing exactly how to talk...
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