So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

Melissa Cristina Márquez is a marine science education expert, TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host currently finishing her doctoral degree. She has been featured in NPR, Allure, InStyle, GQ, Seeker, Popular Science, and appeared on Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Acciona, and Good Morning America. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa has worked at the forefront of marine science education and communication for over a decade, her work taking her all over the world to the US, New Zealand, and now Australia. In this episode, we chat about how Melissa balances science and outreach, the importance of role models, and her work demystifying misunderstood predators.Show Notes: marinebio.life/99Support the showGET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself 1:1 COACHING with KARA: ✨ APPLY HERE✨(limited space available)✨BACK TO OCEAN RETREAT ✨ Weigh in hereCheck out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREEPURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOADDROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨

Emily Velasquez is a student who currently lives in Mozambique. Though a newcomer to the country, she’s followed her curiosity to help answer some of the most pressing questions that this region- and the world- faces. From mangrove reforestation to using red algae in cattle feed to reduce methane emissions, Emily’s projects and goals are wide ranging with positive, long-lasting implications.Show Notes: marinebio.life/98Support the showGET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself 1:1 COACHING with KARA: ✨ APPLY HERE✨(limited space available)✨BACK TO OCEAN RETREAT ✨ Weigh in hereCheck out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREEPURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOADDROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨

Andrea Richey is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Shark Foundation. After decades as a corporate lawyer, Andrea realized that she wanted to give back more in life, and found her passion in saving sharks in the very epicenter of the shark fin trade. Through her work, Andrea has educated thousands of students, created lasting change in her community, and, through her TED talk, reached thousands more. One of the biggest takeaways from Andrea’s story is that you don’t have to have a degree or be “qualified” to save our oceans– you just have to care- and take actionShow Notes: marinebio.life/97Support the showGET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself 1:1 COACHING with KARA: ✨ APPLY HERE✨(limited space available)✨BACK TO OCEAN RETREAT ✨ Weigh in hereCheck out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREEPURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOADDROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨

William Trubridge is the world’s deepest man, with an unassisted freediving record to 102m or 334 feet. He holds eighteen freediving records and six world champion titles, and is able to hold his breath for over seven minutes. He has spent an extraordinary amount time in and around the ocean in his lifetime, completing nearly unfathomable underwater challenges. William offers a fascinating way of translating his freediving techniques into the everyday world and he shares them here.Show Notes: marinebio.life/96Support the showGET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself 1:1 COACHING with KARA: ✨ APPLY HERE✨(limited space available)✨BACK TO OCEAN RETREAT ✨ Weigh in hereCheck out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREEPURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOADDROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨