So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

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23. The Sea and Me: Plastics and Deserted Oceanic Islands with Maria Pinto Mar 04, 2020

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Maria Pinto is a marine biologist and science communicator. Founder of the popular “The Sea and Me with Maria” YouTube channel, Maria is also a PhD candidate studying plastics in the ocean.
In today’s episode, we chat about how living on the coast and a certain TV show inspired Maria’s career path, how to find a work atmosphere that works for you, and about Maria’s research into the world of marine microplastics.

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22. Shaping the World We Live In with Carl Safina Feb 19, 2020

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World renowned author and ecologist, Dr. Carl Safina joins us on the show today. His writing has won the MacArthur “genius” prize; Pew and Guggenheim Fellowships; book awards from Lannan, Orion, and the National Academies; and the John Burroughs, James Beard, and George Rabb medals. Safina hosted the 10-part PBS series, Saving the Ocean With Carl Safina. He holds the Endowed Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University and is founder of the not-for-profit Safina Center.
On the show today we dive into how a boy from Brooklyn became a world renowned ecologist and author, focused on saving the natural world. We take a peek into the commercial fishing world, and Carl shares a snippet from his latest book, including his time in the Caribbean studying sperm whales.

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21. Seahorse Beginnings and Painting Skyscrapers with Deanna Derosia Feb 05, 2020

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Deanna DeRosia is a marine biologist and artist. Deanna’s artwork has ranged from hallway sea life murals to painting fifty foot animals on skyscrapers in Silicon Valley. Though art always intrigued her, Deanna didn’t know that she wanted to be a marine biologist, or that it was even a career option until after she graduated university. She got her start working with seahorses, and this opportunity opened the doors to the rest of her career. Deanna has since worked with sea turtles, and co-founded a marine conservation nonprofit focusing on educating the public on plastic issues, sea turtles, invasive marine species, and restoring a local waterbody.
In today's episode, we chat about how Deanna got her start in the seahorse lab, why going back to grad school was the right choice for her (and how she found her people there), and tips and tricks on how to paint a giant mural!

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20. Figuring it Out: A Guide Jan 22, 2020

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We’re shaking things up a bit today with an exercise designed with you in mind. In this episode, discover what a career in marine biology could look for you. Gain a clearer perspective on what exactly you’d like to do, and how to get there. All this and more in the 20th episode of the SYWTBAMB podcast!

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19. Corals, Jellies, and International Research with Mariana Rocha de Souza Jan 08, 2020

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Corals and Jellyfish and other Cnidarians, Oh My!
Mariana is a coral biologist at the renowned Gates Lab in Hawai’i. She didn’t originally set out to study corals, however. Hailing from Brazil, Mariana grew up about an hour from the ocean, her interest in the natural world piqued by her biologist mother. After completing her undergrad in Brazil, Mariana moved to France to complete her master’s degree where she studied the Golden Medusa jellyfish. In this episode, we learn the art of reaching out, how traveling the world can shape your career, the secret life of cnidarians, and how YOU can help our oceans, everyday, no matter where you live.

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18. Penguin Friends and Hunting Internships with Alexandria Ang Dec 25, 2019

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Alexandria Ang is a student at Macalaster College. Though she is only in her sophomore year, Alex has already gained invaluable experience through internships. In this episode, Alex shares lessons learned for those who are interested in starting their career, whether it’s in marine biology or another field. Alex takes us behind in the scenes in zoos, where we meet her penguin friends, and at a prestigious Columbia University lab. A bit of a book aficionado, Alex provides a few excellent recommendations for listeners.

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17. Be the Sealution with Jessica Jean Moses and Justin Dalaba Dec 11, 2019

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Be the Sealution. It’s more than a moniker- it’s a lifestyle. Today we’re chatting with Jessica Jean Moses and Justin Dalaba, founders of Be the Sealution. Growing up landlocked in upstate New York (Justin) and Chicago (Jessica), this charismatic couple experienced the wonders of the ocean at a young age. These experiences shaped the journey of their life. Today, Jessica and Justin share how traveling lead to jobs in South Florida, why they started Be the Sealution, and how you can help our oceans everyday.

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16. Living for a Better Ocean with Andrew Lewin Nov 27, 2019

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Learn from Andrew Lewin, a marine biologist, conservationist, and oceanpreneur. Andrew has founded the Speak Up for Blue Network and Communications, where he educates people on ocean careers, news, and how to live a more ocean friendly life. He also hosts the Speak Up for Blue and Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcasts, among others. On this episode, we chat about Andrew’s career from private industry and consulting, to working in government, and then becoming an entrepreneur. We also cover how you can be a marine biologist, even though you do not live near the ocean. Andrew offers lots of tips to becoming a marine biologist and how to “live for a better ocean.”

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15. The Universal Power of Networks Nov 13, 2019

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This episode weaves two seemingly disparate terms together under one giant umbrella: networking. Tune into learn more about the power of networks in your professional life, including strategies how to further your connections. Today’s episode also breaks down a different form of network: trophic cascades and food webs in the ocean. This short episode is packed full, so hold onto your gear, and dive in.

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14. Sailing into Weather with Chelsea Carlson Oct 30, 2019

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Want to know how to find your dream job? Today’s guest is Meteorologist Chelsea Carlson, and she’s here to teach you a thing or two about finding a job you love and our weather systems. From a young age, Chelsea knew that she wanted to study weather. Growing up sailing, weather was a constant variable, and one that ignited her curiosity. Tune into today’s episode to learn how this meteorologist combined her love of sailing and weather and found her dream job (and how she eventually earned an actual, paying position). Learn how the ocean and our weather systems are inextricably linked, even if you live in the center of a continent or on the other side of the world. We also chat about Chelsea’s experience sailing through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch during her undergrad at University of Miami and training Team USA for the 2020 Olympics.

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