“Just develop solid relationships and everything else will follow.”Hunter is an organizer with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. We talk about his early beginnings, what it means to be an effective organizer in the movement, and how to make waves through direct action for a better future.Learn more about Oceana: https://oceana.org🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell🐠 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=enThis is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.
Letʻs talk about some things I wish I knew earlier.
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“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 originally gave this presentation to Ocean Uprise Summit on O'ahu, and felt a need to share it with you all <3 Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea🌊 Resources - [https://beacons.ai/futureswell]🌍 Website - futureswell.org💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell🐠 Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=enThis is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.
“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 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 the skills and advice you need to do the same.
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Website: https://www.islandconservation.org
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“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 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, hereʻs how we address it." Working in ocean conservation and climate is a recipe for burn out, so letʻs 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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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahernandezmerlano/
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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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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahernandezmerlano/
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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.
Connect with Mark Haver!
🌊 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanswarrior/
🌊 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-haver-7441b1164/
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"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 Foundation. Surfrider is the worldsʻ 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 years of impact. We talk through ways you all can join their network, the importance of policy and advocacy, and what it means to build and share case studies of ocean solutions.
Get Involved with Surfrider!
🌊 New Climate Action Program: https://www.surfrider.org/programs/climate-action
🌊 Find a volunteer chapter: https://www.surfrider.org/volunteer
🌊 Surfrider sues Exxon Mobil: https://www.surfrider.org/news/surfrider-sues-exxon-for-burying-the-truth-about-plastics
🗳️ Lead Locally voting resources: https://leadlocally.org
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"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 Hawaiʻi 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.
Action Toolkits:
- Tell Congress in the U.S. to oppose DSM!
- @look_down_action DSM toolkit
- Follow Sustainable Ocean Alliance for updates and @oxygenproject and @look_down_action
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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 Gateʻs 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.
🌊 EarthEcho has incredible opportunities for youth ocean stewards age 13-25! Check them out here.
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“This is exactly what I wish I knew.” 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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