Ocean Stories

49: Haircare That Ditches Plastic and Pretense: How Dip Is Rethinking Business for the Planet

What if the best conditioner you’ve ever used also happened to be plastic free? In this episode, we talk with Kate and Jonathan Assaraf, the minds behind Dip– “an environ

48: The Border Pollution Crisis: What’s Happening in Tijuana & Southern California

There’s a crisis unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico border that’s polluting beaches, harming marine life, and putting communities at risk…and it’s been happening for decades. I

47: How one founder turned her passion into a brand that helps clean the ocean

What happens when you follow your curiosity, trust the signs, and take the leap into something bigger than yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Buckman, the

45: Let’s talk about why fast fashion is an ocean problem (without the guilt)

Fast fashion is fueling ocean pollution. Are we even talking about that? Every time we wash synthetic fabrics tiny microplastic fibers shed into our waterways, harming ma

44: Understanding the layoffs at NOAA (trying to)

Welcome back! I wish it was under better circumstances. If you feel super in the dark on what’s going on with NOAA and the federal government, this is a very basic overvi

43: How to swim with sharks (as a job) with Kaitlyn McQueeney

I always wondered what it takes to become someone that works with sharks for a living. Kaitlyn McQueeney walks us through her career journey, from studying marine biology

42: How to organize a trash cleanup with Hannah Tizedes and The Cleanup Club

Today we chat with Hannah Tizedes, microplastics artist and founder of The Cleanup Club, about her journey from growing up by the Great Lakes to starting a nonprofit dedi

41: How to learn to swim as an adult with Jacqueline Wong from The Swim Project

Everyone deserves the chance to learn how to swim and feel safe around water, no matter their background or age! Plenty of adults don’t know how to swim, yet there aren’t

40: How to become a wildlife photographer & filmmaker with Kaushiik Subramaniam

Ever wondered how to turn your passion for wildlife into a career in conservation photography? In this episode, we sit down with Kaush Subramaniam, wildlife biologist and

39: How to vote with your dollar and shop smarter this holiday season

What does holiday shopping have to do with ocean conservation? So much more than you might think! In this episode, we’re diving into how you can vote with your dollar to

38: What’s next for our oceans? Conservation threats in uncertain times, plus happy ocean news & updates

What’s at stake for ocean conservation during the Trump years? Knowledge is power so let’s get engaged! In this episode, I’m broadly outlining the biggest threats, the po

37: Happy 1st birthday Ocean Stories & random election night rambles

This is a quick recap of random thoughts on my brain plus a little celebration of the past year of Ocean Stories. Our first episode was released on Nov. 7th, 2023. Plus s

36: How to overcome fear and surf scary waves with Laura from Froth Nugget

In this episode we’re talking with Laura– Australian surfer, ocean lover, and the creative mind behind Froth Nugget, a small surf brand featuring her quirky and relatable

35: How to study marine biology with Madysson from Marine Science with Mady

Ever wondered how to break into marine biology or find your place in the field? In this episode we sit down with Madysson (Marine Science with Mady on Instagram) to talk

34: How to travel more sustainably and reflections on tourism

Tourism and travel are closely linked with ocean health, as more than 50% of tourism happens in coastal or marine ecosystems. What about the carbon emissions from planes?

33: How to start a surf brand with Manon Erné and SunDaze Surf

Building a surf brand from the ground up is no easy feat, especially when you’re navigating the complex world of sustainable business. In episode 33 of Ocean Stories, we

32: How to spot greenwashing and shop more sustainably with Krystalynn Gier

Our consumption patterns and habits create MAJOR impacts on our oceans– from ocean plastics to harmful ingredients to unethical labor to false advertising, it’s ROUGH out

31: How to freedive with Luciana Blanco Villegas

Breathwork + zen + relaxation = freediving? Luciana is a holistic freediving instructor and competitor who shares some of her best freediving tips for beginners. We talk

30: How to learn to surf as a beginner with Jade Darmaswangsa

Today we're chatting with content creator and surfer Jade Darmaswangsa about her journey learning to surf. Jade's experience began with a simple surf lesson and quickly s

29: Irene Pancrazi & Coral Reefs in the Maldives

Irene is a marine biologist working in the Maldives to protect, preserve, and grow new corals. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone that loves corals as much as Irene– she