Sustainability and The Sea

Ocean plastic expeditions ft. Plastic Odyssey Founder Simon Bernard

"Our vessel is an ambassador for solutions" Simon and his team at Plastic Odyssey focus on global plastic removal expeditions in partnership with UNESCO, where they trav

2026 so far at FutureSwell ft. brain dump 🌊

A much needed catch up on what's been going on in 2026, including work + personal announcements and ocean news! 🫶🌊 🌊 Act Now- ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Websi

Climate disasters are reshaping our world

A heavy but important conversation. I wanted to share what's been weighing on my heart and mind in the wake of our latest climate disaster here in Hawai'i, the lessons we

Ocean Content Creators & Advocacy

Letʻs talk about why the advocacy world needs more ocean content creators. Join Futureswell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/

Building a conservation consulting career ft. Natalie Cibel of Planet People Pod

“All my clients are word of mouth, I make my own schedule, I ” Natalie is a desert biologist, wildlife conservationist, science communicator and cohost of Planet People P

Year in Review 2025 ft. Futureswell

It was a big year at Futureswell. Let's talk about it. After all, weʻre in this together. 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho

How we can stop new offshore drilling RIGHT NOW 🦦

"Thereʻs only two types of pipelines, the ones that have already put oil into our ocean, and the ones that will." In 2025 and 2026, 30+ new offshore drilling sites have b

Can ecotourism be effective? ft. Gaya Island Resort case study

“Be open to models like this, because Iʻm watching the benefits while Iʻm here.” Today I wanted to share my experience at Gaya Island Resort, a small ecoresort off of B

Community Organizing for our Ocean ft. Hunter Miller of Oceana

“Just develop solid relationships and everything else will follow.”Hunter is an organizer with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on o

Honest advice and tips for early ocean conservationists

Letʻs talk about some things I wish I knew earlier. 🌊 Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast 🌍 Website - futureswell.or

My biggest lessons in ocean conservation

“We get to imagine and build the future together.” This week, I share the most important lessons I've learned from 10 years working in the ocean climate movement. I origi

How do you restore an island? ft. Tommy and Austin of Island Conservation

“An island that has a really strong and healthy ecosystem will be more resilient because it that complete and comprehensive defense system.” Austin and Tommy are a brothe

Ocean jobs: what is a consultant? ft. Carissa and Alex

“We wanted to do this episode so listeners know this is a pathway in the movement, with a lot of benefits.” Today Alex and I share the hows and why we work as consultant

How to know if you are having burn out and what to do about it ft. Laura Hernandez

"We all suffer from burn out at some point, hereʻs how we address it." Working in ocean conservation and climate is a recipe for burn out, so letʻs learn how to identify

How to get ocean leadership experience as a young person ft. Laura Hernandez

"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 si

UN Ocean Conference debrief ft. 30x30, deep sea mining, and the high seas treaty

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 yo

Your toolkit to defend planet ocean

Lets dive into the single tool you need to protect planet ocean, together. Topics: good ocean news, advocacy, how to take action with lawmakers Find ALL your elected o

How to be effective in ocean conservation under an anti-planet administration ft. Mark Haver

"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

Ocean Solution Stories with Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen

"We will never clean beaches out of this mess, we need big systemic change.” Letʻs talk ocean solutions with Dr. Chad Nelsen, a lifetime waterman and CEO of Surfrider Fo

Why an environmental gap year could change your life! Ft. Michael Richards

"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 d