Oceans of Hope

Happy Monday! Spring has sprung, and for me, that means it is time for my yearly closet clean-out. In today's episode, I talk about how I clean out my closet to make the whole process a bit more sustainable. Links Referred to in the Episode:Wardrobe reset series!FinaticsCost per wear spreadsheet idea!ParadeThe truth behind donated clothes articles:https://wayforth.com/blog/moving-solutions-b2c/4-ways-to-ensure-donated-clothes-dont-end-up-in-a-landfill/https://www.greenamerica.org/unraveling-fashion-industry/what-really-happens-unwanted-clotheshttps://www.goodwillcfl.org/donate/sustainability/#:~:text=Donations%20%E2%80%93%20Less%20than%20two%20percent,are%20sent%20to%20local%20landfillsFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Hello Everyone! Thank you so much for your patience while I took a break from the podcast to apply to grad school. I am now in the waiting game to see what schools I will get into so the podcast is back! It took me a little while to get my inspiration for the podcast back, but I went on a backpacking trip with work a couple of weeks ago and now my inspiration is back. Today's episode talks all about the trip and how easy it can be to connect to nature. I hope you all enjoy it!Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it, and make sure to get outside this week! Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you enjoyed it!

Happy Monday! Today's episode is all about the back to school season that we have somehow made it back to. I have always loved back to school time and in this episode I talk about how we can make this time of year a bit more sustainable.Links Referred to in the EpisodeMy WebsiteFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Remember to try one thing to make this season a bit more sustainable. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Hello everyone! This episode is a recap of my plastic free July experience. I talk about some things I learn, my take-aways, and why we need to use our voice as well as our dollar to tell producers what we care about. Links Referred to in the Episode:Swanson's FabricPlastic Free July EpisodeFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Think about where your plastic is coming from and let me know! Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday! This week's episode is another is the Our Planet Series. For this one, I watched episode 4 of Our Planet about Coastal Seas. I absolutely loved watching this episode because it was all about the oceans and how we are impacting them, which you know is my jam! Give it a listen and go watch Our Planet on Netflix!I looked it up! The difference between fur seals and sea lions. I was almost right in the episode, Fur Seals have a shorter snout and slightly larger ear flaps.Links Referred to in the Episode:OurPlanet.comFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Head over to OurPlanet.com to find out more about how you can help save our coastal seas. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Plastic Free July! In this episode I talk all about Plastic Free July and how I am challenging myself to use less plastic this month. I talk a little about the history of Plastic Free July and how I am thinking about it this year.Links referred to in this episode:Plastic Free JulyPlastic Free July InstagramMy InstagramFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. If you want to participate in Plastic Free July yourself sign up for the challenge on the Plastic Free July Website and tell me about your experience! Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday! Welcome back to my mythology series on the podcast. Today I look into conservation and climate change in Norse Mythology. This one is a bit different than the Greek Mythology episode; instead of focusing on one god or goddess, we are looking at the Ragnarok myth and its connection to what will happen with climate change if we don't make a change. The Norse were intimately connected with the world around them and it shows in their myths. Enjoy!Links Referred to in the Episode:Greek Mythology EpisodeRok Stone ArticleRagnarok ArticleSpirits PodcastBiophilic Design EpisodeFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Let me know how you think you are connected to nature in your daily life. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!Source Articles:https://mythologysource.com/jord-mother-of-thor/https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Jordhttps://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Norse/Jord/jord.htmlhttps://norse-mythology.org/jord/

Happy World Oceans Day!! This Thursday (June 8th) is World Oceans Day when we take special care to show the oceans a little love. Similar to Earth Day we should always be showing the oceans our love but on this day we get to be more intentional about it. For World Oceans Day this year, I collected love letters to the ocean from some amazing people who all love the ocean very much!Maddie's Instagram12 Tides Instagram12 TidesCaitlin's InstagramWhitney's InstagramFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. If you are inspired and want to send in a love letter to the Ocean for the World Oceans Day send it to deepblueworld1@gmail.com. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday! Today's episode is a fun one. I got to research a topic that I don't know very much about, Biophilic Design. I am super excited to be learning more about this architectural and design framework. As I am still learning about Biophilic Design this is just an intro with some of the basics and benefits that we can all enjoy!Links mentioned in the episode:My Pinterest BoardMy Email: deepblueworld1@gmail.comMy WebsiteFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. If you want to send in a love letter to the Ocean for the World Oceans Day episode send it to deepblueworld1@gmail.com. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday everyone and welcome back to Oceans of Hope! I am so excited to be back after taking a little break. In today's episode I build off of what we talked about in episode 21 and talk about how we as people impact sea turtles. This was a super fun episode to record and has so much good information to keep in mind. If you haven't listened to Episode 21 yet go check it out as well!Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. If you want to send in a love letter to the Ocean for the World Oceans Day episode send it to deepblueworld1@gmail.com. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Welcome back, everyone! Today's episode is a good one. As I mentioned in Episode 20, my conversation with Kyle Roepke had enough content for two episodes. In today's second installment, we talk about some of Kyle's favorite moments on a shoot and what we would say to climate deniers. I hope you all enjoy!Links references in the Episode:Kyle's WebsiteKyle's InstagramWaterbearGreenpeace Article about Protecting the AntarcticFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Be sure to check out Waterbear for some great conservation stories. Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday everyone! I am super excited about today's episode. I got to sit down and record with my new friend here in Florida, Amelia Mei. Amelia is a content creator and ocean lover and we chatted for hours about life, the ocean, how we try to make our lives more sustainable, and all sorts of things. We also recorded an episode for her podcast Through the Waves so be sure to check it out after this episode.Amelia's InstagramDon't forget to rate and review the podcast and send this episode to a friend if you enjoyed it!!

Happy Monday! How have I made it 8 months working at a sea turtle hospital and not done an episode on sea turtles yet!? Not anymore, today is the first of two sea turtle intro episodes that I will do. This one is a general overview of the seven species of sea turtles (that live on this whole wide planet) and their nesting process. Stay tuned for another episode on how we impact sea turtles as people. Links referred to in the episode:Jellyfish abundanceFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Let me know if you have any sea turtle questions and I will try to answer them in my next sea turtle episode. Also, make sure to share something that you learned about sea turtles with your friends or family. Please share this episode with someone who loves sea turtles!

Welcome back, everyone! I am so excited for today's episode. I chatted with a family friend and conservation film-maker Kyle Roepke about how we can leverage stories to encourage people to be a bit more sustainable. We also ended up talking quite a bit about "My Octopus Teacher" so that was fun too! Links Referenced to in the Episode:Kyle's WebsiteKyle's InstagramFrozen Worlds EpisodesPaul Nicklen's InstagramChristina Mittermeier's InstagramSea Legacy WebsiteFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast. Enjoy your first episode with no action item, though I would highly recommend you watch "My Octopus Teacher" on Netflix! Let's know what we are eating! Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Welcome back everyone! Today's episode is the third in the series where I watch an episode of Our Planet on Netflix and provide my commentary. I had a blast recording this episode! I got to watch a new documentary series and learn some new things while chatting with you all. Feel free to watch the episode on your own either before or after listening to this episode. I really enjoyed having David Attenborough talk to me about nature and then sharing my thoughts with you all. We learned all about jungles and the crazy important worlds that they are! And, yes, the silverback gorilla is the dominant male in a family of gorillas.Links Referenced to in the Episode:Our Planet EpisodeVelvet WormPalm Oil InformationFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast. Also, make sure to look at the ingredients of at least two items next time you are at the grocery store. Let's know what we are eating! Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday! Introducing the first in my new series of "Conservation in Mythology!" Two things I love, conservation and mythology, come together into one episode. I had a blast learning more about Greek Mythology and recording this episode. There is so much we can learn from stories and myths in particular. Links Mentioned in the Episode:Episode 17: Ringing in 2023Episode 15: Australia vs. USA Marine Science StudiesSpirits PodcastArtemis ArticleFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! Also, let me know what culture of mythology I should cover next. Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Antaeushttps://www.greenmatters.com/community/environmental-greek-mythology-gods-and-goddesses

Happy New Year! In today's episode, I do a little recap of my year in 2022 and share with you some of my goals and intentions for 2023. Let's all make sustainable goals for this year, both for ourselves and our planet.Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast and please share this episode with your friends and family if you enjoyed it!Links Referred to in the Episode:Episode 3: Balance is Key!Episode 5: My First ProtestEpisode 9: Cade Saves SharksEpisode 11: How to Vote for the Climate!Sticker Shop!!

Happy Holidays everyone! Did you know that during the holidays we produce 25% more waste than the rest of the year? In today's episode, I give some thoughts and ideas on how to make our holiday celebrations a bit more sustainable this year, and even provide some last-minute, low-waste gift ideas!Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Check out my website to get your own Oceans of Hope Stickers! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast and let me know what I should name my snake plant. Also, let me know how you have made your holidays' a bit more sustainable this year. Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!Links mentioned in the episode:Sea LegacyPaul Nicklen's InstagramChristina Mittermeier's InstagramShelbizlee InstagramRelauren InstagramImpactforgood Instagram

Happy Monday! In this episode, I finally got to chat face-to-face (over zoom) with my friend Caitlin who is a marine science student in Australia! We had a lot of fun chatting, comparing schooling and PhDs in America vs. Australia, as well as just sharing our mutual love of marine science. If you are thinking about studying marine science or have ever been curious about Australia this is the episode for you!Links referenced in the episode:My Honors Thesis Blog PostCaitlin's InstagramFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast and let me know what you are going to try out and explore in life! Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Monday! I am super excited about today's episode. Last spring I had a conversation with some friends in which I stood up for my beliefs. I was really proud of myself and it reminded me how everyone will have conversations at some point with someone whose opinion is different from theirs. Especially now during the holidays when people are going home to their family or going to gatherings of friends. In today's episode, I tell my story from the spring and give some tips for standing up for your beliefs!Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! Remember to follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod), and let me know what your favorite holiday dish is! Also, let me know if you would like me to do an episode about talking to climate deniers and working to help them see why climate change is a real problem. 

Welcome back everyone! Today's episode is the second in the series where I watch an episode of Our Planet on Netflix and provide my commentary. I had a blast recording this episode! I got to watch a new documentary series and learn some new things while chatting with you all. Feel free to watch the episode on your own either before or after listening to this episode. I really enjoyed having David Attenborough talk to me about nature and then sharing my thoughts with you all. I also really enjoyed giving commentary for the struggles between predators and prey, maybe a new TikTok/reel idea! Links to things referenced in the episode:Episode 4: One PlanetMaddie Taylor's InstagramOur Planet EpisodeOur PlanetFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Let me know what you think of these episodes. Also, make sure to look into how you can help save sea ice and all the animals that depend upon it! Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Happy Halloween! Today I thought it would be fun to talk a bit about some of the spooky and costumed creatures in the ocean. In this episode, I gave a short description of three creatures with spooky names (goblin shark, lantern shark, and zombie worms) and three creatures in costume (mimic octopus, decorator crab, and false cleaner wrasse). Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! Remember to follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod), and let me know what creature you learned more about! Also, send me any recommendations you have for the podcast or any topics you would like me to cover!Sources:Goblin Shark: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/goblin-sharkDwarf lantern shark: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/dwarf-lantern-sharkZombie Worms: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/zombie-worms-crave-boneMimic Octopus: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/mimic-octopus?loggedin=trueDecorator crab: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/decorator-crabFalse cleaner wrasse: https://seaunseen.com/false-cleanerfish/

Episode 11: Happy Monday everyone! And happy two weeks before election day! Today's episode is all about encouraging all of us to use our votes in this election for the climate. I talk a bit about who is up for election right now and provide some resources for us all to be able to research the candidates on our ballots. I hope you enjoy and find some useful resources for your voting decisions! Remember to follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod) and tag me in your “I Voted” photos! Also, send me any recommendations you have for the podcast or any topics you would like me to cover!Links:Episode 8: The Largest Climate Bill in the History of the World on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ChWjyEJR4glhhvpe4Yejt?si=YfhXlcx2SOyNssWFYtFKhgEpisode 8: The Largest Climate Bill in the History of the World on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oceans-of-hope/id1626189469?i=1000579148935Inside Climate News Article: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21042022/voting-climate-change/Vote Climate Guides: https://voteclimatepac.org/2021-u-s-governors-voters-guide-scoring-criteria/League of Climate Voters Scorecards: https://scorecard.lcv.org/Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/06/us-midterm-elections-explainer

Happy Monday everyone! Today's episode is a lot of fun, I am talking all about the Climate Venn Diagram developed by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and how each of us can use this tool to come up with our personalized climate actions. This is such a powerful tool, so I would highly recommend you give it a go! Maybe even have your journal or a piece of paper out while listening to this episode. Also, please share your Climate Venn with me if you feel comfortable doing so, I would love to see what everyone comes up with!Remember to follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod)! Also, send me any recommendations you have for the podcast or any topics you would like me to cover!Links:Climate Venn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatevenn/ Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's TED talk: https://youtu.be/VsOJR40M0asDr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's Website: https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/climatevenn

Welcome back to Oceans of Hope. Today's episode is very exciting! I had the honor to sit down with Cade of @CadeSavesSharks on Instagram to talk all things sharks and just generally nerd out about the ocean! We had such a wonderful time recapping the shark tournament protest, manifesting the future of Oceans of Hope, and swapping ocean facts. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Thank you, Cade, for coming on the podcast!Remember to follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod)! Also, send me any recommendations you have for the podcast and something that you are interested in exploring further, like Cade and sharks! P.S. This whole episode is exclusively mine and Cade's opinions. We are just two concerned citizens of the world talking about our mutual love of the oceans and sharks.Links Referred to in the episode:My First Protest Episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XQS9WBLPkUJZ5uBGOytU6?si=1B9RZz0SRtyGer2du4mLRw My First Protest Episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oceans-of-hope/id1626189469?i=1000574517843 Link to the petition to end florida shark tournaments: https://www.change.org/p/myfwc-end-shark-killing-tournaments-in-florida?cs_tk=AhjCPuX0C3f pM2VX12IAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJJnpGJddsIjwNQbNo-P7Gg%3D&utm_campaign=ba641cbc83974bea949a5dc386e5eb68&utm_content=initial_v0_2_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=recruit_sign_digest&utm_term=cs Greenland shark story: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/31/1114807928/greenland-shark-longest-living-animal-caught-in-belize “Fin” https://www.finthemovie.com/ “Sharkwater” https://www.sharkwater.com/sharkwater/ “Sharkwater Extinction” https://www.sharkwater.com/

Welcome back to Oceans of Hope! This past month has been exciting for climate policy. The US has passed the Inflation Reduction Act into Law, which is the largest climate bill ever passed! Today I chat about the research I did for myself to get a better understanding of the bill and what it means. I am allowing this to give me hope for the future of climate policy and action. I hope you do the same!  Remember to follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod)! Also, send me any recommendations you have for the podcast and how you are thinking about the IRA, and what it means for you! Links referred to in the episode:Hank Green Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw5zzrOpo2sHow to Save a Planet: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70Mwpu4fdpcHHpLDvd9fjS?si=pCfi4KKqSxOpAjbSip4BxwWhitehouse Statement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/15/by-the-numbers-the-inflation-reduction-act/ Other Sources:https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/inflation_reduction_act_one_page_summary.pdfhttps://www.investopedia.com/biden-signs-inflation-reduction-act-6452601

Episode 7: A Summer As Camp Counselors; Part 2!Welcome back to Oceans of Hope! We are back with my friends from summer camp. Gabrielle had to leave about halfway through our conversation, so this is the second half in which Kalyn, Tristen, and I tell some stories from the summer and talk about our goals for the future. We may or may not be collaborating on scientific papers in the future! For anyone who is wondering about the alligators and crocodiles in Florida, they do both live here. American Alligators are considered Least Concern in their conservation status while American Crocodiles are considered Vulnerable. These crocodiles are not the same as the Saltwater crocodiles (found in Australia) that I was envisioning when we were having this conversation. Remember to follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok (@OceansOfHopePod)! Message me if you have any suggestions for guests to have on the podcast or for a topic I should record an episode on.FYI: I didn't get the FWC job, but I did get another job!

Episode 6: A Summer As Camp Counselors! Welcome back to Oceans of Hope! Have you ever wondered what a conversation between four marine/environmental scientists and camp counselors is like? Well… wonder no more! In today's episode I sat down with my fellow camp counselors from Loggerhead and we chatted about snorkeling, working at camp, and life as an aspiring marine scientist. I have had such a fun summer getting to know and work with these three and we had a blast recording this episode! Remember to follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and now TikTok (@OceansofHopePod)! Message me if you have any suggestions for guests to have on the podcast or for a topic I should record an episode on.P.S. Part 2 of this episode will be coming soon!

Episode 5: My First Protest!Happy Monday! Welcome back to Oceans of Hope. Today's episode is super exciting for me! A few weeks ago, I went to a protest to speak out against a shark fishing tournament that was happening here in south Florida (shout out to @CadeSavesSharks for bringing it to my attention). I had a really wonderful time getting to add my voice to a cause that I am passionate about, plus it was my first time protesting! In today's episode, I talk a bit about the background of the tournament that I was protesting, with a few good shark facts, as well as how you can add your voice to causes that you are passionate about. Protesting was really fulfilling for me and I think we should all be adding our voices to causes that we believe in whatever ways we feel comfortable. So, find a cause you believe in and get involved! Remember to follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and now TikTok (@OceansofHopePod)! Message me if you have any suggestions for guests to have on the podcast or for a topic I should record an episode on. Also, make sure to share the petition that you choose to sign, or what cause you are getting involved in.**Disclaimer: Everything I say about shark fishing and fishing tournaments in this episode are my own opinions, not any hard and fast facts.Links Mentioned in the Episode:My websiteThe petition to end shark fishing tournaments in FloridaChange.orgSources:https://sharkstewards.org/shark-finning/shark-finning-fin-facts/https://www.sharks.org/specieshttps://centerforsurfresearch.org/how-many-sharks-are-killed-a-year/https://www.mysticaquarium.org/2017/07/26/need-sharks-healthy-oceans-healthy-planet/ 

Episode 4: Our Planet Welcome back everyone! Today's episode is a little bit different than the previous episodes. A few weeks ago, I thought it would be a fun experiment to watch an episode of One Planet on Netflix and record my thoughts as I went along. I had a blast recording this episode! I got to start a new documentary series and learn some new things while chatting with you all. Feel free to watch the episode on your own either before or after listening to this episode. I really enjoyed having David Attenborough talk to me about nature and then sharing my thoughts with you all. Links to things referenced in the episode:Our Planet EpisodeFlamingo InformationOur PlanetFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram,  Twitter, and TikTok! Let me know what you think of this episode and if I should make episodes of me watching the rest of the series. Also, make sure to think about how you are connected to the world around you and send me your thoughts and I might shout you out in the next episode! Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Hello everyone and welcome back to Oceans of Hope! I am so excited about today's episode! Over Memorial Day weekend I went to a music festival called BottleRock. I came back home really inspired to record and work towards my different goals for myself and the environment. Today's episode is inspired by that trip and the importance of having balance in our lives. Not only in balance important for our lives in general and in particular when we want to continue to work towards a climate solution. Having balance in your life helps you to be able to continue to have a lasting impact on your goals and avoid burnout, so it is essential and I am so glad that I am talking about it at the beginning of the podcast! Links to things I talked about in the episode:-       Why Climate Change is Urgent from the EDF: https://www.edf.org/climate/why-fighting-climate-change-so-urgent Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram and Twitter (@OceansOfHopePod)! Be sure to let me know what you did to fill your cup this week and you may get a shoutout on the next episode! Also, message me or tweet me with any topics you would like me to do an episode on. Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Episode 2: Sustainable Girl Summer!Welcome to the Oceans of Hope Family!!! I am so excited to be here with you all and work on living our best sustainable lives. Today's episode is all about how to be more sustainable this summer.  Summer is such a fun season to get to spend more time outside and connect with the people and world around us. It also comes with its own host of things that aren't as sustainable as they can be, but with a few easy choices, such as carpooling and using reef-safe sunscreen you can be living your best sustainable summer! As I mentioned in Episode 1, this is a movement and a lifestyle, so it is the little choices we make every day that are the most important thing. I hope you all enjoy this episode and get some insight into how to be a little more sustainable this summer! Links to things I talk about in the episode:-       This lists the chemicals to AVOID in your sunscreen, as well as some reef safe sunscreen options: https://savethereef.org/about-reef-save-sunscreen.html-       NOAA Infographic on the impacts of sunscreen on marine life: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/sunscreen-corals.html-       Sensi Bikinis: https://sensigravesswim.com/-       Soso Swim: https://www.sososwim.com/Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram and Twitter (@OceansOfHopePod)! Be sure to let me know if you spent a day without AC or carpooled to your next summer hangout! Also, message me or tweet me with any topics you would like me to do an episode on. Please share this episode with your friends and family if you learned something new!

Episode 1: Sustainability is a lifestyle! Welcome to the Oceans of Hope Family!!! I am so excited to be here with you all and work on living our best sustainable lives. Today's episode is a little bit of me introducing myself and sharing with you my inspiration for this podcast.  So why Oceans of Hope? I want to talk about all of the little things and big things that we can do in our regular lives to be more sustainable and live the best lives that we can for ourselves and for the environment. By changing our lifestyles and incorporating more sustainable practices into our regular lives we can support the environmental movement from the bottom up in a way that feels doable and hopeful. And by having culture that talks about sustainable practices in the same way that we talk about our morning routines I hope to make these changes in our lives feel like any other lifestyle choices that we make all the time!  Links to things I talk about in the episode:-       My Science Communication Portfolio: https://www.jordanferre.com/scportfolio-       All We Can Save: https://www.allwecansave.earth/-       Favianna Rodriguez's website:  https://favianna.com/  Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram and Twitter (@OceansOfHopePod)! Be sure to let me know one thing that you already do that is more sustainable than the baseline. Message me or tweet me with any topics you would like me to do an episode on. If you have anyone in your life that doesn't feel like they are associated with the environmental movement, send me a little description of them, their job, hobbies, etc., and let's find a way that they are connected to the environmental movement!