So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist
The So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast is your go-to resource to discover ocean science, conservation, and careers. If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying the ocean’s depths, sailing the high seas, wanted to know what it would be like to swim with sharks, or simply just love the ocean, you’re in the right place. Channel your inner Cousteau and dive beneath the waves.
So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist
Latest Episodes
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...
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 hi...
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 outlet...
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 ov...
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...
