Ocean Allison Podcast

David is a world renowned underwater filmmaker with a positive outlook on the fate of our oceans. His extensive knowledge and experience documenting what's below the surface is clearly demonstrated in his most recent film Fragile Legacy. Hear from this lifelong ocean advocate about his experiences as a Cousteau society team member and how he was the first to ever live broadcast from underwater! Watch the Fragile Legacy trailer: https://vimeo.com/158202467 Learn more about Fragile Legacy: http://fragilelegacy.info/

Emily and Amber co-founded Rigs 2 Reef Exploration, an initiative working to preserve the biodiverse ocean ecosystems beneath California's offshore oil rigs. Hear how these two ocean advocates are bringing attention to this misunderstood and controversial issue in partnership with Dr. Sylvia Earle's Mission Blue. Follow them on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rig2reefexplorers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rig2reefexploration Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rig2ReefExplore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKCn5-UXt_9t4o3nyzH2YIg/featured

Steph is a kindergarten teacher at High Tech Elementary North County with a passion for the ocean. She highlights ocean science and environmental stewardship into her teaching, both in and out of the classroom. Hear about how her informal education experience has crossed into her formal teaching career, where she utilizes project based learning and NGSS standards. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephllance Check out her Digital Portfolio: http://msstephanielance.weebly.com/ See her class's Tidepool Project website: http://htenctidepooltreasures.weebly.com/

Emma is a 7th grader with a passion for all things ocean. Having found very few marine biology opportunities for middle schoolers, Emma started a marine biology club at her school. Determined to learn as much as she can about marine science, Emma spends time at the ocean, visit aquariums and informal science centers, watches documentaries, and does school projects on ocean animals whenever possible. Get inspired by her dedication and her positive attitude!

Andy is a shark scientist studying the biology and ecology of leopard sharks in Southern California. He is currently completing his postdoctoral work at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Andy is one of the world's leading shark researchers, finding most recently that smell contributes largely to a shark's sense of direction. As a great science communicator, Andy is also passionate about changing the way people perceive sharks. Follow @andrewnosal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewNosal

Katelyn is a Conservation Biologist in South Florida determined to rid the oceans of marine debris. She currently runs the Healthy Habitats and Oceans (H2O) Program at Sea to Shore Alliance. Katelyn's passion for science, education, and communication allows her to create positive change for the ocean through social media campaigns, beach cleanup events, and classroom visits. Follow Katelyn on Sea to Shore's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurOceans/?fref=ts Help get her H2O mobile classroom on the road: https://www.crowdrise.com/helpgeth2oonthego

Chris is an award winning ocean film maker, founder of Be Blue, and a whale naturalist currently living in Hawaii. His film "One Voice" won Best Short Film in the 2015 BLUE Ocean Film Festival. Chris is an inspiration in using what you have to create positive change for the oceans. With only a GoPro and a custom made rigging, he was able to create a moving film that has been recognized internationally. Watch "One Voice": https://vimeo.com/139563640 Follow Chris on BeBlue's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueRevolocean/?fref=ts