Podcasts about conservation careers

In this episode, the host and guest Levi Day discuss turkey hunting plans, and his extensive experiences in hunting, outdoor traditions, and conservation. They delve into Levi's current role at Pheasants Forever, where he manages the Journey to Conservation Careers program, and talk about the importance of creating conservation career pathways. 00:00 Heading to the Cabin 02:20 Fishing and Turkey Hunting Plans 03:07 Drawing Turkey Tags in Wisconsin 03:51 Turkey Hunting Experiences 06:59 Elk Hunting Adventures 09:03 Meat Procurement and Deer Hunting 16:55 Grouse Camp and Northwoods Experience 23:35 Woodcock Hunting Challenges 31:23 Appreciation for Outdoor Literature 34:02 Catching Up After Two Years 34:08 New Role at Pheasants Forever 37:29 Journey to Conservation Careers 42:03 Creating Opportunities in Conservation 54:26 Virtual College and Career Fair 58:20 Producing a Conservation Film 01:03:39 Books and Recommendations 01:07:36 Spring Activities and Future Plans 01:11:18 Contact Information and Closing Remarks SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Olivia Lappin and Levi Day to talk about the organization's new “Journey to Conservation Careers” film featuring Lappin. Day kicks off the discussion with an overview of the organization's Journey to Conservation Careers program, while also explaining the inspiration behind the film. From there, Lappin recounts her education, internships, and career path leading up to putting her degree to work for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever as the organization's Integrated Habitat Management Rights of Way & Energy Coordinating Wildlife Biologist. Episode Highlights: • Lappin talks about her anti-hunting roots, which grew into an interest about where her food actually comes from and has burgeoned into a love of hunting. • Lappin and Day also talk about the Texas A & M Natural Resources Job Board and how valuable a tool it is for people interested in finding career opportunities in the conservation field. • Check out Lappin's adventures on Instagram at @olappin1 and check out the Journey to Conservation Careers film.

Conservation science is a rewarding yet challenging fieldand today we speak with Dr. Kelly Dixon (pronouns: she/her), a wildlife ecologist, Ecological Programs Manager at Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM), and Adjunct Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University, based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.Kelly shares her journey through the field of conservationas well as her experiences in academic research, sensational and yet challenging fieldwork, and collaboration with Indigenous communities. Kelly is a passionate conservationist and offers a wealth of advice for those embarking on careers in this field.Tune in for her top takeaways on how to succeed in conservation!#ITSAWILDLIFE#itsawildlifeis a platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife! FREE RESOURCES:Feel like you've triedeverythingto land your dream job in wildlife conservation?We got you!struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?so, what's the next step?✨⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalized career pointers- DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email itsawildlife3@gmail.com✨Head to the⁠Linktr.ee website⁠ to find career advice from wildlifers on⁠Conservation Careers⁠ and funding opportunities in conservation on⁠environmentalgrants.org⁠✨Check out our free resources on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Saskia? Follow her on Instagram@kellyd_wildlife or see her published research onGoogle Scholar orResearch Gate. If you want to find out more about Kelly's work with TNRM or are interested in volunteering, click here.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsawildlife3@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DMCan't wait to connect!

Gabriella Pereiro (pronouns: she/her) is a biologist, wildlife rehabilitator and coordinator of interns and volunteers at the Wild Sun wildlife rescue centre in Costa Rica. Originally from Brazil, Gabriella has had to leave her country and her language behind to pursue her passion for wildlife conservation. In our conversation, we talk all about – Gabriella's journey to work with wildlife A day in the life of a wildlife rehabilitator living and working in Costa Rica Being a wildlife person and a people person Career advice for pursuing your own career with wildlife (building your network and experience are really important in this field!), and, Not waiting for opportunities to come to you and instead, actively reaching out with emails and messages – Gabriella gives us permission to be annoying and send that email anyway!#ITSAWILDLIFE#itsawildlife is a platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife! FREE RESOURCES:Feel like you've tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?so, what's the next step?✨⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalized career pointers- DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email itsawildlife3@gmail.com✨Head to the⁠ Linktr.ee website⁠ to find career advice from wildlifers on ⁠Conservation Careers⁠ and funding opportunities in conservation on ⁠environmentalgrants.org⁠✨Check out our free resources on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Gabriella? Follow her on ⁠Instagram @gabriellacphoto⁠ or email her at ⁠gabriellactpereira@gmail.com⁠. If you'd like to find out more about Wild Sun Rescue, or you're interested in volunteering with wildlife or becoming an intern, ⁠click here.⁠If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsawildlife3@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DMCan't wait to connect!

Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast.What's it like to study and protect turtles in the stunning waters of Egypt's Red Sea? How can citizen scientists and local communities play a key role in marine conservation? And what are the biggest threats facing sea turtles today?Today's guest is Micol Montagna, biologist and project coordinator at TurtleWatch Egypt 2.0. Micol has dedicated her career to marine conservation, using citizen science and innovative research to monitor and protect turtles along Egypt's Red Sea coast.In this episode, we explore the vital role Egypt plays in global turtle conservation, how TurtleWatch Egypt identifies and tracks individual turtles, and the importance of community engagement in marine protection. Micol also shares her career journey, insights into working in conservation, and advice for aspiring marine biologists.It's an inspiring, hands-on, and action-focused podcast.Enjoy!---Linkshttps://turtlewatchegypt.net/

Mary Buford Turnage (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife biologist and science communicator. Originally from the USA, MB is now a PhD candidate studying the interactions between wildlife and farmland in New Zealand. We talk all about – MB's journey in conservation The pressure to specialize and how to contextualize that as a generalist Navigating the confusion of not knowing what you want to do with your life Managing feelings of overwhelm at the state of the world to make a positive impact  MB's career advice for aspiring conservationists#ITSAWILDLIFE#itsawildlifeis a platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife! FREE RESOURCES:Feel like you've tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?so, what's the next step?✨⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalized career pointers- DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email itsawildlife3@gmail.com✨Head to the⁠⁠Linktr.ee website⁠ ⁠to find career advice from wildlifers on⁠⁠Conservation Careers⁠⁠ and funding opportunities in conservation on⁠⁠environmentalgrants.org⁠⁠✨Check out our free resources on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Mary Buford? Follow her on Instagram @earthyemby,YouTube @earthyemby,TikTok @earthyemby andBlueSkyIf you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsawildlife3@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DMCan't wait to connect!

Join host Anish in this insightful episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Nick Askew, the founder of Conservation Careers. Discover how Dr. Askew's passion for wildlife, from his early days as a teenage angler to his impactful global conservation career has led to helping over 700,000 conservationists worldwide.In this episode, we discuss the most in-demand conservation job skills. Dr. Askew also elaborates upon the key challenges facing aspiring conservationists, from securing experience to tackling inequality, diversity, and inclusion within the sector. We also discuss how careers in conservation go beyond traditional life sciences, with high demand for skills in project management, fundraising, marketing, and communications.Dr. Askew also shares how Conservation Careers empowers aspiring and mid-career conservationists through specialized training programs, career coaching, and a global job board listing over 15,000 opportunities annually.If you are passionate about making a difference for wildlife and want to explore a fulfilling conservation career, whether you are a wildlife biologist, ecologist, environmentalist, marketer, or fundraiser! With the ongoing biodiversity crisis, the world needs more green jobs with the aim of conserving the world's remaining biodiversity.Meet the HostAnish Banerjee: https://x.com/anishwildlifeThink Wildlife Foundation: https://thinkwildlifefoundation.com/Meet the GuestsDr. Nick Askew: https://www.conservation-careers.com/conservation-careers-about-us/ The Conservation Career Podcast: https://www.conservation-careers.com/podcast/Recommended Wildlife Conservation BooksWildlife Conservation in India by HS Pabla: https://amzn.to/3Ypx9ZhIndian Mammals: A Field Guide by Vivek Menon: https://amzn.to/4fhMiCLAt the Feet of Living Things by Aparajita Datta: https://amzn.to/3BZmtsN Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Josh Overend (pronouns: he/him) is a wildlife photographerand biologist working on a riparian ecosystem restoration project in Christchurch, New Zealand.We talk all about✨Josh's journey to fast track his career and landhis first job in the field✨Simple ways to start out in wildlife photography✨ 3 easy things you can do to accelerate yourcareer with wildlifeDo research in your own time and learn aboutyour passionsGain as much hands-on experience as you can(Josh suggests wildlife rehabilitation and rescue centres as a starting point)Build your network by putting yourself out there(but try not to put people on a pedestal!)#ITSAWILDLIFE#itsawildlifeis a platform supporting you tostart and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservationwork - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife! FREE RESOURCES:Feel like you've triedeverythingto land your dreamjob in wildlife conservation?We got you!struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid workwith wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?so, what's the next step?✨⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalizedcareer pointers- DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠ oremail itsawildlife3@gmail.com✨Head to the⁠Linktr.ee website⁠to find career advice from wildlifers on⁠Conservation Careers⁠ and funding opportunities in conservation on⁠environmentalgrants.org⁠✨Check out our free resources on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Josh? Follow his adventures onInstagram @josho_photography, onFacebookor at hiswebsite. You can also find out more about the South Island Wildlife Hospitalhere.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsawildlife3@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DMCan't wait to connect!

Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast.How can we restore biodiversity while balancing the needs of people and wildlife? And what can large carnivores teach us about coexistence and environmental harmony?Today's guest is Jonny Hanson, environmental social scientist, conservationist, and author of Living with Lynx: Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves, and Bears. Jonny brings a unique perspective to conservation, blending natural and social sciences, peace-building techniques, and his experiences across Western Europe and North America.In this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of large carnivore reintroductions, their ecological and symbolic impacts, and the challenges of coexistence. Jonny shares his innovative approaches to conservation, lessons from his career journey, and practical advice for aspiring conservationists.It's a thought-provoking, multidisciplinary, and inspiring podchat.Enjoy!--Sign up here to receive Jonny's quarterly newsletter. Watch his Coexistence TEDx talk here. And pre-order his Coexistence book here.

Have you ever felt like an outsider or imposter in your career? Or wondered where (or even if) you can fit and belong?We're biologically hard-wired for connection, and research shows that it's vital to our physical and mental wellbeing.But when it comes to our careers, we often think we need to go it alone.In this special episode, we discuss the importance of community in our careers as conservationists, and how it's often key to our happiness, impact and wellbeing.Joining our host Dr Nick Askew is Dr Fernando (Nando) Mateos-González of Bioblogía and Kristi Foster, Head of Programmes at Conservation Careers.We talk about our own personal experiences with community and how community has shaped our careers.We also share some of the many benefits of community - from finding professional opportunities to having a sense of motivation, belonging and meaning.Lastly, we talk about our warm, friendly online community within the Conservation Careers Academy, where you can enjoy access to jobs, training and community support.It's an open, honest and lighthearted chat as the three of us reconnect and enjoy some community time together.We hope it will encourage other conservationists to enjoy more benefits from community.If you're looking for your tribe, this episode is for you.Enjoy!

“Above all, don't let anyone tell you, you can't!” Ryan Eddowes (pronouns: he/him) was a safari guide and herpetologist currently based in the UK. He has achieved all of this whilst managing a mobility condition he was born with called bilateral talipes (also known as clubfoot).  In the world of conservation, where the call of the wild beckons and the desire to protect our planet's biodiversity runs deep, there are often barriers that hinder individuals from pursuing their passion. But for Ryan Eddowes, a Zoologist specializing in reptiles and amphibians, overcoming physical limitations has been an integral part of his remarkable journey. Here, we delve into Ryan's inspiring story, exploring how he defied expectations, pursued his dreams, and became a driving force for change in the conservation industry. A transcript of this episode is here. #ITSAWILDLIFE #itsawildlife is an online platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!  FREE RESOURCES: Feel like you've tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career? so, what's the next step? ✨⁠Book a free clarity call⁠ for personalized career pointers- DM me on ⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠ or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.itisawildlife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Want to hear more from Ryan? Follow him on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Ryan is also a blogger on Conservation Careers so you can check out his work here. What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@itisawildlife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠TikTok @itisawildlife⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Can't wait to connect!

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Conservation Leadership Program Manager Levi Day for a discussion about the organization's effort to foster more interest in conservation careers, ranging from biologists to marketing professionals and accountants to educators. Episode Highlights: • Day recounts becoming a hunter, pursuing a career as an education professional, then developing a hunting friendship via social media that resulted in his jump into a conservation career of his own with PF & QF. • Day also explains PF & QF's Journey to Conservation Careers program and recaps a successful career curriculum session that occurred on the morning of the podcast in Sioux Falls, South Dakota's Harrisburg High School.

Have you considered going back to university and doing a Master's Degree in order to become more employable within the sector?   Perhaps you've looked at many programmes and wondered if they are tooling you up with the right skills employers value.   In today's podcast, we're speaking with Dr Stephen Green who's the course leader for an exciting new Master's programme, designed and delivered in partnership with Conservation Careers, to train you in the core skills used by professionals day-to-day.   We discuss who the new MSc Conservation Project Management at Newquay University Center is for. We also chat about the emphasis on core conservation skills - such as project management, communications and fundraising - and finally explore the programme's flexibility; allowing students to pursue various conservation paths and receive career development support.  Stephen then discusses his career journey with us, explaining what it's like to be a lecturer in zoology and course leader within a University, and how he got there.  Finally he shares his career advice for people like you who might be seeking to follow in his footsteps.   It's a Master's musing, snake studying and employment enhancing podchat.   Enjoy.  

Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of approaching marine science and conservation careers with the right mindset. With over 20,000 members in his Facebook group dedicated to marine science and conservation careers, Andrew shares common mistakes job seekers make and offers solutions to help build a successful career in the field. Tune in to learn how to navigate job searches and career development in the marine science and conservation industry. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube When seeking career advice from a group, it is crucial to approach the interaction with a strategic mindset. The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of asking targeted questions that can provide valuable insights into the type of career you are interested in pursuing. Instead of simply inquiring about job opportunities, focus on understanding the intricacies of the career path you aspire to follow. Type of Career: Start by asking questions about the specific type of career you are interested in. Inquire about the different roles, responsibilities, and job titles within that field. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of the career landscape, you can better align your goals and aspirations. Lifestyle Implications: Delve into the lifestyle implications of the career you are considering. Ask about the work-life balance, potential travel requirements, and overall job satisfaction associated with that particular career path. Understanding the lifestyle implications can help you determine if the career aligns with your personal values and long-term goals. Qualifications Needed: Seek information about the qualifications and skills required to excel in your desired career. Inquire about the educational background, certifications, and experience levels typically sought after in the industry. By understanding the necessary qualifications, you can proactively work towards acquiring the skills needed to succeed in your chosen field. Gaining Relevant Experience: Explore avenues for gaining relevant experience in your desired career. Ask about internships, volunteer opportunities, or entry-level positions that can provide valuable hands-on experience. By actively seeking opportunities to build your skill set and expertise, you can enhance your employability and stand out in a competitive job market. By focusing on asking insightful questions about the type of career, lifestyle implications, qualifications needed, and gaining relevant experience, you can leverage the collective knowledge and expertise of the group to make informed decisions about your career path. Approach the interaction with a mindset of learning and growth, and utilize the guidance and advice provided by group members to navigate your career journey effectively. When seeking career advice within a group focused on marine science and conservation, it is essential to offer value by going beyond simply asking for job leads. The episode emphasizes the importance of approaching the group with a mindset geared towards long-term career goals. Instead of solely inquiring about immediate job opportunities, consider seeking advice on the types of jobs available within the industry that align with your interests and aspirations. By engaging with the group members to discuss different job types, responsibilities, and qualifications required, you can gain valuable insights into the diverse career paths available in marine science and conservation. This approach not only broadens your understanding of the field but also helps you tailor your career trajectory towards roles that resonate with your long-term goals. Furthermore, the episode highlights the significance of learning how to effectively approach job applications within the industry. Understanding that each job type may require a unique application strategy, it is crucial to seek guidance on how to tailor your resume, cover letter, and overall application approach to different roles within the marine science and conservation sector. By actively participating in discussions about career development, seeking advice on long-term goals, exploring various job types, and learning effective job application strategies, you not only contribute value to the group but also enhance your own understanding of the industry and improve your chances of securing meaningful opportunities in marine science and conservation. Joining the "Marine Science and Conservation Careers" Facebook group or the private podcast can provide valuable insights and discussions on marine science and conservation career development. The Facebook group, with over 20,000 members from around the world, offers a platform for individuals interested in marine science and conservation careers to connect, share knowledge, and seek advice. The group is not just about job postings but also focuses on discussions about career development, industry trends, and tips for building a successful career in the field. The host of the podcast, Andrew Lu, emphasizes the importance of approaching career discussions with a proactive mindset. Instead of simply asking for job leads, individuals are encouraged to ask insightful questions about the type of career they envision, the skills and qualifications needed, and the long-term goals within the marine science and conservation industry. By engaging in meaningful conversations and seeking advice from experienced professionals, members can gain valuable insights that can help shape their career paths. The private podcast, which requires a subscription fee, offers in-depth discussions on various topics related to marine science and conservation career development. Andrew Lu plans to cover a range of subjects, including how to find entry-level jobs, tips for job applications, resume and cover letter advice, and insights on different career paths within the industry. By listening to the podcast episodes, individuals can access expert advice, industry insights, and practical tips to enhance their career prospects in marine science and conservation. Overall, joining the "Marine Science and Conservation Careers" Facebook group or subscribing to the private podcast can be beneficial for individuals seeking to advance their careers in marine science and conservation. These platforms provide a supportive community, valuable resources, and opportunities for networking and learning from industry professionals, ultimately helping individuals navigate their career paths and achieve success in the field.

Have you ever felt like you're energetically exhausted, mentally distant from your job, or less able to produce results at work? There's a chance that these symptoms could be related to burnout. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is a syndrome “…resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” As conservationists, our work is our passion, but that passion doesn't make us immune to burnout. In fact, it might even make us more susceptible. And the effects of burnout can be dire for conservationists and their work. The WHO characterises burnout by 1) feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; 2) increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and 3) reduced professional efficacy. In this special episode we discuss burnout in conservation, and why awareness of burnout is so important for conservationists personally and professionally. Joining our host Dr Nick Askew is Dr Fernando (Nando) Mateos-González of Bioblogía and Kristi Foster, Head of Programmes at Conservation Careers. We talk about our own personal experiences with burnout and what contributed to them. We also share some solutions we've learnt for avoiding and managing burnout – or even transforming it into healthier ways of working. It's a very open, real and honest chat. We hope will support other conservationists – whether you're just starting your career, concerned about burnout or have experienced burnout yourself. Enjoy.

Andrew Lewin interviews Joseph Barnes, a recent Master's graduate from American University, about his research on microplastic behavior in the Potomac River.  They discuss the abundance of microplastics based on seasons and the presence of organisms, as well as how microplastics are used within the ecosystem. Tune in to learn more about this important topic and how we can protect the ocean from the impacts of microplastics. Link to Joseph's paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23239 Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc  Joe is a passionate advocate for addressing the issue of microplastics and is known for his enthusiastic and fiery approach. The podcast host acknowledges Joe's dedication and describes him as someone who always brings the fire when discussing microplastics and plastics in general. Joe's desire to make a difference and contribute to solving the microplastics problem is emphasized. The host expresses excitement about Joe's career and looks forward to having him back on the podcast multiple times to discuss his work. It is evident that Joe's commitment to addressing microplastics is unwavering and his passion is palpable. The podcast host expresses genuine excitement about Joe's career and expresses a desire to follow his journey and invite him back on the show multiple times to delve into his work. This indicates that Joe has been a valuable guest on the podcast, sharing valuable insights and expertise, likely related to microplastics. The host appreciates Joe's passion for addressing the microplastics issue and his determination to make a positive impact. They anticipate that Joe will continue to make significant contributions in his field, and they are eager to continue featuring his work on the podcast. This highlights Joe's high regard and expertise in the field of microplastics. In this episode, the host Andrew Lewin introduces the topic of microplastics and focuses on their behavior in rivers. He acknowledges that there is still much research needed to fully understand how microplastics behave in the ecosystem and how organisms interact with them. To shed light on this topic, he invites Joseph Barnes, a recent graduate from American University, who conducted a research project on microplastic behavior in the Potomac River in Washington. According to Barnes, microplastics have the ability to bioaccumulate throughout the food web. This means that they can be ingested by algae, which are then consumed by invertebrates, and so on. As microplastics move up the food chain, they can become a significant problem. Barnes suggests that if mammals or fish in the river show a high accumulation of microplastics or remnants of microplastics in their systems, it could indicate a concerning level of contamination. Lewin also highlights the unique nature of microplastics in rivers compared to other sources of pollution. While discharges from industries are often regulated and controlled point sources, microplastics are less predictable. They can originate from various sources, making it challenging to determine when and where they will enter the river. Barnes's research focused on studying the interaction between microplastics and microorganisms in the river, rather than identifying their specific sources. Overall, this episode delves into the behavior of microplastics in rivers and emphasizes the potential risks they pose to organisms within the ecosystem.  

It's the end of the year and Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about New Year's resolutions and what they plan to do to be more mindful, happier and environmentally friendly in 2024. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the recent COP28 and its outcomes. The major headline from the convention was the agreement to phase out fossil fuels, but there is little else to report. Andrew goes on to share five key takeaways from the Climate Change Summit, highlighting potential historic moments while emphasizing the need for continued work. The episode is sponsored by Conservation Careers, a platform that offers resources for those interested in conservation careers. Andrew also mentions taking a communications for conservation course through Conservation Careers and expresses his enthusiasm for it. Tune in to learn more about the outcomes of COP28 and how you can take action to protect the ocean. Link to article: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/cop28-summit-summary-deal-key-points-b2462598.html Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc    In this episode, the host emphasizes the significance of incremental progress in conservation efforts, even if they may not be as fast or aggressive as desired. The host acknowledges that while these small steps may not immediately lead to the desired significant changes, they are crucial for progress to occur. It is emphasized that these small building blocks need to be a global effort, with the world approaching conservation together. The host draws a parallel between these small building blocks and the process of establishing a marine protected area. It is acknowledged that the initial boundaries may not be perfect and the management structure may not be the strongest, but it is essential to define the boundaries and start implementing management measures. Over time, improvements can be made, such as expanding the no-take reserve area, as exemplified by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of incremental progress in conservation and recognizes that although it may not be as fast or aggressive as desired, it is still necessary and contributes to the overall goal of environmental protection. The episode also delves into the significance of the COP meetings in addressing climate change and fostering global collaboration. While the host may not be a huge fan of COP, it is acknowledged that these talks are necessary. It is emphasized that even though the progress made at these meetings may not be as fast or aggressive as desired, they serve as essential building blocks for addressing climate change on a global scale. The host mentions that the COP28 meeting in the United Arab Emirates had both positive and negative aspects. While some attendees felt exhausted and frustrated by the talk and "BS" that occurs, the episode highlights the positive outcomes that can arise from these meetings. For instance, major hotels converting to more sustainable practices demonstrate that progress can be achieved through collaboration and the exchange of ideas with investors, companies, and stakeholders. Overall, the episode suggests that despite the flaws and negativity associated with COP meetings, they play a crucial role in bringing together different parties to discuss and address climate change. They provide a platform for global collaboration and the exchange of ideas, ultimately contributing to progress in tackling climate change as a global entity. According to the podcast transcript, one of the key takeaways from COP28 is the significant presence of attendees linked to the fossil fuel industry at the summit. The transcript reveals that climate groups' analysis shows a record number of 2,456 individuals from the fossil fuel industry in attendance. The podcast also highlights controversies surrounding the COP28 president, Sultan Ahmad al-Jabir, who is the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Prior to the summit and during its opening days, over 130 legislators from the US and EU called for his removal. Additionally, he had to address backlash over comments questioning the need to phase out fossil fuels by emphasizing that he and the UAE respected climate science. This information raises concerns about the influence of corporate interests, particularly from the fossil fuel industry, on climate action at COP28. The significant number of attendees linked to the fossil fuel industry prompts questions about the extent to which their interests may impact the negotiations and decisions made at the summit.

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of personalized communication from conservation organizations. He shares his frustrations with generic emails and constant donation requests, emphasizing the need for organizations to understand their audience's preferences and provide value beyond just asking for money. Andrew also reflects on his own journey in communications and his passion for using his skills to work with conservation organizations. Tune in to learn more about effective communication in conservation and how it can help protect the ocean. Join the Newsletter and get Ocean News and jobs in your inbox https://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc  The podcast host is currently enrolled in a Conservation Communications course offered by Conservation Careers. This online video course provides valuable knowledge and experience in communication strategies specifically tailored to the field of conservation. The host highly recommends the course, as it covers all the necessary tactics and strategies needed to excel in conservation communications. They are amazed by the success stories of individuals who have secured jobs after completing the course. Topics covered in the course include developing a communications plan, crafting engaging copy for conservation projects, securing press and media coverage, building and engaging social media audiences, creating content to support conservation initiatives, and measuring the effectiveness of communication activities. The host encourages listeners interested in a career in conservation and communications to visit the Conservation Careers website and sign up for one of their courses. As an added bonus, they provide a discount code for a 33% discount on any training course at Conservation Careers. During the episode, the host suggests that an effective communication strategy involves allowing people to become familiar with the organization and the individuals working there. They believe that the people involved in these organizations are remarkable, passionate, and genuinely care about the environment. By showcasing the individuals and their projects, the host believes that it strengthens the organization's message. The host emphasizes the importance of showcasing the people and projects to help the audience understand the magnitude of the problems at hand and how the proposed solutions can make a difference. This approach aims to establish a connection between the audience and the organization by humanizing the work being done. By getting to know the individuals involved, the host believes it fosters trust and engagement with the organization. Additionally, the host highlights the significance of involving the community in the communication process. This goes beyond simply asking for donations and extends to seeking feedback, ideas, and stories from the audience. By actively involving the community, the host believes it creates a stronger and more supportive network. This engagement can take various forms, such as participating in call-to-action campaigns, signing petitions, or contacting relevant government representatives. Overall, the host suggests that by allowing people to become acquainted with the organization and its members, and by actively involving the community in the communication process, it can lead to more effective communication and garner greater support for the organization's goals. In the episode, the host delves into the importance of establishing an emotional connection between individuals and the conservation cause. They emphasize that this emotional connection can be a powerful tool for decision-making and community building. The host explains that when people feel emotionally connected to a place or cause, it significantly influences their decision-making process. They note that this emotional connection can tug at the heartstrings of decision-makers, making them more inclined to take action. By highlighting the emotional connection between individuals and the conservation cause, it becomes easier to rally support and secure the necessary resources for implementing conservation projects. Furthermore, the host suggests that celebrating both the successes and challenges of conservation projects can contribute to building a sense of community. By sharing achievements, people feel a sense of accomplishment and are motivated to continue supporting the cause. Additionally, by acknowledging setbacks and seeking assistance, it creates an opportunity for community engagement and collaboration. This fosters a stronger sense of community and encourages active participation in finding solutions. The episode also touches on the role of social media and content creation in establishing emotional connections and building community. The host expresses frustration that many organizations do not fully utilize social media and content creation to connect with people and share their conservation efforts. They firmly believe that social media and content creation can be powerful tools for building emotional connections and generating support for conservation projects. Overall, the episode highlights the importance of establishing an emotional connection between individuals and the conservation cause. By doing so, it can influence decision-making, foster community building, and ultimately lead to greater success in conservation efforts.  

In this special conversation we're celebrating the 100th episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast! The CC Podcast was launched on 21st June 2018, and over the past five years we've talked to so many different people within the conservation sector, played with the format and enjoyed the ride.  We're proud to say that we've had 152,136 unique podcast downloads and a typical episode gets 1,500 to 2,000 listeners. We also have a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and we're the top conservation podcast on Spotify! For our 100th episode, we reflect on the podcast journey so far and share some of the lessons learnt. We also take a look behind the scenes of the podcast - at how we pull it together and edit it - and share hints and tips we've picked up along the way. If you're interested in doing your own podcast, you might be able to take something away and start one for yourself (it's super easy!) Joining me for this episode is my 'partner in crime', Kristi Foster, Head of Engagement at CC. Most importantly thank YOU for being here and supporting the Conservation Careers Podcast - we hope you've enjoyed the journey too!

In this very special episode of the podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our NEW Conservation Pathway Programme. The Conservation Pathway Programme is designed to help career switchers like you discover how to confidently switch your career to conservation with expert guidance and support. In this episode I'm joined by Starlight Mundy, Business Growth Strategist and Community Accelerator, who's working with us to take our community programmes to the next level. I'm also joined by Kristi Foster, Head of Engagement at Conservation Careers, who mapped the Key Conservation Roles and helped create the step-by-step process to becoming a conservationist. Together we talk about how we brought the Conservation Pathway Programme to life... from the initial vision, to the strategy, to why it's a total game-changer for career switchers and the conservation sector. Enjoy!

Jose Francisco Bergua (pronouns: Mr.), from Spain has a huge passion for wildlife conservation and science communication. After completing his PhD in biotechnology, Jose spent 6 months working on wildlife conservation projects in Indonesia and following this experience, decided to transition his career into biology teaching. We caught up only a week after Jose had made the switch in his career and he speaks bravely about the considerations and rewards of navigating a career change in order to follow your passion and work to promote the environment. #ITSAWILDLIFE #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you're a fellow wildlifer, whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place!  Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.  Read a transcript of this episode here. FREE RESOURCES: Feel like you've tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here's a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade. FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps FREE template: How to write a kickass CV For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more. SUPPORT & CONNECT: You can connect with Jose on Linked In, Facebook or via email: bergua.josefrancisco@gmail.com. To read his interview with Manon on Conservation Careers, all about switching careers with ease at any age, click here. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

This week, we travel from the Wollemi National Park in Australia to the Xingdoushan Nature Conservation Area in China to uncover the story of two living fossils, and how trees can shape national identities. Till then Check out the other episodes of "Ireland Untravelled" Lost Treasures, Dynamite and the Irish Nation : https://ivm.today/3okwxm5Gaelic and the stunning decline of the Irish Language : https://ivm.today/3zmhE9iTrinity Long Room and the Soul of the Irish Nation : https://ivm.today/3PnZkSEU2, Body Snatching and the Irish Way of Death : https://ivm.today/3IQ6fl3Bombay, Paris and the improbable victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland : https://ivm.today/3AJLa9BIrish roads that go nowhere, Houses no one lives in : https://ivm.today/3PGG95XTitanic, Mosul and the Global shame of Western Museums : https://ivm.today/3R9uBceThree Irish Women, Emigration and India's National Anthem : https://ivm.today/3KfZdqz You can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts websitehttps://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From odd jobs picking up seaweed and counting Lego bricks, to setting up his own business, and then running a conservation charity and two zoos, this episode covers a lot of ground talking to our CEO Dennis Flynn. So who is Dennis? Dennis' first 'career' was as an officer in the British Army with a focus on international crisis management and anti-operations. He was awarded the OBE for distinguished operational leadership. After his military career Dennis set up a consulting firm that provided crisis management and resilience services to top-tier companies and government agencies around the globe. In the private sector he directed consulting teams for global clients including; Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, Rothschild, Virgin Money and Zurich Financial Services, to name a few. In 2015 Dennis exited the consulting firm to begin a full-time academic and research programme to better understand why, in challenging conditions, some people and teams appear more resilient. He holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology. Positive psychology is the science of the conditions, behaviours and processes that contribute to the flourishing and resilience of people, groups, and institutions. Outside work his interests include trekking in remote hill areas. In 2017 he successfully completed a 13-day, 300km coast-to-coast self-supported challenge trek across the Scottish Highlands.. Dennis is also a keen downhill skier, an activity in which he has more enthusiasm than skill. As you can probably tell, we only cover a brief part of a storied career. You'll have to let us know if you want to hear more from our CEO Dennis Flynn in future episodes. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

Modern zoos are all about conservation. Here at Wild Planet Trust we run two zoo sites Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo, but we also run and look after other conservation projects both overseas and here in the UK. In this episode of the podcast Jo and Ollie are chatting to Dr Andrew Bowkett and Dr Tracey Hamston the people in charge of our conservation projects. Dr Andrew Bowkett, is the Trust's Conservation Planning and Partnerships Manager, and at the time of releasing this podcast he is over in Nigeria having meetings about our conservation project with our partners there in the Omo Forest reserve. In this instalment we are focusing on how he has come to do what he does and we touch on some of our overseas projects through our discussion. For more details about our overseas conservation projects take a look at this page on the Trust's website: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/wild-conservation/ Dr Tracey Hamston, is the Trust's Conservation Officer, she looks after our conservation projects here in the UK. Of note are a series of native species reintroduction programs including the plants strapwort and sorbus, white-clawed crayfish and hazel dormice. She also oversees our marine conservation efforts across Torbay, protecting our important seagrass beds, as well as Slapton Ley a national nature reserve in South Devon. You can find more detail on our UK projects here: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/wild-conservation/ In this episode we barely scratch the surface of the work that these two do, so be sure to tune in for potential further updates from Andy and Tracey in the future. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

NOTE: this blog post is published in full on Conservation Careers blog. Maria Hashmi, 21 years old, has a huge passion for all things zoology, especially reptiles. This fascination with protecting the natural world has led to her rebellion against expectations of her as a Pakistani woman to pursue a profession in wildlife conservation. Maria questions why women shouldn't be involved in this field when Pakistan has so much wildlife in need of protection. Pakistan is a country of 221 million people where 33.8 % live beneath the poverty line and while it is home to exceptional biodiversity, from Snow Leopard to Pangolin to Black Bear, many species are declining at alarming rates. Motivated to turn this story around, since finishing school, Maria has built her network with the international community of wildlifers and now works online with Conservation Optimism, Pridelands Films and Reserva all on a voluntary basis as well as with her father on her family's wildlife reserve. Maria shares her experience as a woman pursuing zoology in this biodiversity blindspot to save Pakistan's precious natural capital. #ITSAWILDLIFE #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you're a fellow wildlifer, whether you're just starting out or you've been about the traps for a while, you're in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here. FREE RESOURCES: Feel like you've tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here's a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade. FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps FREE template: How to write a kickass CV For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more. SUPPORT & CONNECT: If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We'd love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

In a Zoo you need a curator, they're the person in charge of what animals the zoo works with. At Wild Planet Trust we have a curator for each animal department, Mammals, Birds and Lower Vertebrate and Invertebrates (LVI). In this Episode of 'So You Want To Work In A Zoo?' Matt and Ollie are chatting to John Meek, the person in charge of our LVI department. Previously John was a keeper, deciding on that career when he was only 8 years old, a head keeper and even curator at Newquay Zoo before he started looking after LVI across both Trust Zoos, Newquay and Paignton. In the discussion, they touch on moving animals, collection planning, conservation projects, returning animals to their country of origin and the classic question... What's you favourite animal? Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

A zoo cannot run without a lot of work behind the scenes, in this episode, we're going to hear from people with jobs at the zoo you may not have expected. Sarah Lavin, is our zoological registrar, she coordinates local, national and international animals moves between our zoos and other zoos around the world. This is a truly special job as there is no way you could run a zoo without animals moves. Dr. Holly Farmer, is the Trust's Research Manager, she manages the students, lecturers and research that is an essential part of zoo day to day business. If we didn't do research or education we wouldn't have a zoo licence. Kerry Willis, is one of our talented graphic designers, within the Trust's wider creative team. All of those pretty animal ID's, posters, leaflets and guidebooks need to look good so you will interact with, or, buy them so we can continue to operate and ultimately help halt species decline.

You can also listen to this episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In this episode, we are sharing a podcast interview from the Conservation Careers podcast where Nick Askew, Founder and Director of Conservation Careers, and Anna Hixson, EcoCiv's Associate Director, Projects and Foundation Relations, talk about the biggest challenges facing us as a global society, how to…

You can also listen to this episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In this episode, we are sharing a podcast interview from the Conservation Careers podcast where Nick Askew, Founder and Director of Conservation Careers, and Anna Hixson, EcoCiv's Associate Director, Projects and Foundation Relations, talk about the biggest challenges facing us as a global society, how to…

Have you ever wanted to know what our zoo veterinary team get up to, how to become a vet or vet nurse and what those jobs are like? Well here's your chance! In this episode of "So You Want To Work In A Zoo?" we're talking to two members of the vet team Rebecca, one of our veterinary officers, and Kelly, a vet nurse. Both are based at Paignton Zoo and we're finding out what are the highs and lows of being a vet or vet nurse. As you can imagine, working within the veterinary space can be very demanding and rewarding at the same time. You can learn more about this and more on what our vets do in other videos on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/EcUmsYQqXhs and here: https://youtu.be/E3NAM6cuJvE Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/

In this episode Matt and Ollie will be talking to Steve Nash, the head of department for Campaigns And Programs for Wild Planet trust. Steve is responsible for overseeing a number of teams, including: Education and engagement Communications Conservation and field projects Higher education and research Graphics and creative teams Steve was previously a zoo keeper, and went on to teach zoo keepers how to be zoo keepers at Sparsholt College. Before that though, Steve made sure the your cheese and onion crisps were cheese and onion-ey enough, made sure your supermarket sandwiches were safe and very briefly worked in an undertakers office. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

For this episode we're pleased to welcome two of our gardeners. I am probably going to be told off for calling Catherine and Jay gardeners: they are from our botanics team. As well as being a zoo, Paignton Zoo is also a registered botanical garden, with an amazing collection of plants from all over the world.. In these podcasts, we have been talking about careers here at the Wild Planet Trust, and we can't ignore the people who keep the zoo looking amazing, and ensure that when we talk about rainforests, we have one to show. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/

Dr. Harry Hilser is the the Programme Director for Selamatkan Yaki (SY), a conservation programme based in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. SY protects the habitat and remaining populations of the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested black macaque (Macaca nigra), whilst supporting local initiatives, developing alternatives to hunting and capacity building for local communities. You find out more about Selamatkan Yaki here: https://www.selamatkanyaki.ngo/ https://bit.ly/3j7lCcM Harry is also the Co-Founder of Lestari Environmental Education Consultancy. Lestari facilitates the transformation of communities and society, working within the social and environmental sciences to combine education and conservation practice with sustainability, behaviour change, and principles of nature connection. They collaborate with NGO's, universities, governments and businesses to deliver high-impact projects and implement innovative strategies for change. For more on Lestari, check out their website: https://lestari.org/ Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/

This week is International Careers Week, so in this episode we're bringing you not one, not two careers, but three! In this episode, Matt and Ollie are talking to three members of our keeper teams, one from each keeper section; mammals, Liam; birds, Rhianna; and LVI (Lower Vertebrates and Invertebrates), Tom. We will be asking them how they came to work as keepers, find out what is the best and worst parts of their job, and talk about some of sacrifices that keepers make to pursue their careers - some of the answers may surprise you. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

You might be surprised just how biodiverse our urban environments can be. But hedgerows can play a huge part in keeping our towns and cities bursting with wildlife, whilst helping our physical and mental health too.This time we meet young people working with London Wildlife Trust in the UK's leafy capital city. Bobbi Benjamin-Wand invites us to Norwood Park in South London, home to 30 types of trees as well as diverse wildlife. Find out about the history of the Great North Wood which once stretched across a vast area and today lives on in the parks, gardens, cemeteries and railway embankments here!Bobbi's job is to help young people get out and engage with the wonderful wild spaces that exist in our capital city. She introduces us to Chantelle Lindsay, a Wildlife Project Officer and Max Lawson, the Assistant Project Officer, as they lead a team of volunteers to work on a hedgerow they've planted around one of the park's recreation areas.We're also joined by Cheryl Duerden, a forester and arborist, who talks to us about her journey into conservation and the world of trees. Listen to Life on the Hedge, a podcast from The Tree Council, and find out what it's really like to have a career in nature from young people making a difference through jobs they love.#LifeOnTheHedgeFind out moretreecouncil.org.uk/lifeonthehedge Bobbi, Chantelle and Max work for The London Wildlife Trust and are all Keeping it Wild traineeship alumni. If you're interested in a career in nature conservation, check out this helpful page on the Prospects website. Conservation Careers is another useful resource, providing career advice and job and volunteering opportunities. Nature conservation is a fulfilling but competitive career choice. Gaining experience is paramount and volunteering is a great way to do this. You can take Max's advice and join a The Wildlife Trusts volunteer event or have a look to see if there are any suitable paid traineeships in your area. Check out Hedgelink for information on the numerous benefits hedgerows provide in urban and rural areas. Want to have a go at planting your own hedge? This handy step-by-step guide is a great place to start. And don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips for a healthy hedge! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022, and who better to talk to than the Chief Science Officer of Wild Planet Trust?! In this episode Jo and Ollie will be talking to Dr. Kirsten Pullen, the Chief Science Officer of Wild Planet Trust. Kirsten was previously the Director of BIAZA (that's the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria), as well as a Research Officer at Paignton Zoo, and the Head of Primates at Bristol Zoo. That's certainly a storied career from zoo keeper to influencing policy for zoo across the UK! Kirsten went from A levels, to Applied Biology at Greenwich University, before going on to her MSc in Ecology at Bangor University. After studying at degree level Kirsten did City and Guilds qualification - an earlier version of the DMZAA (Diploma in Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals), while zoo keeping. Then to cap that all off she finished her PhD in Animal Behaviour while at Paignton Zoo. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

Dr. Nick Askew is the Founder and Director of Conservation Careers, one of the biggest advice centres and job boards for conservationists in the world. Nick started his career as an ornithologist and his PhD and dissertation focused on the behavioural ecology of barn owls. He then went on to work in a number of conservation fieldwork and communications roles before founding Conservation Careers. Since launch, Conservation Careers has provided advice to 630 000 conservationists in 178 countries to help them find work and make an impact for the planet. In this episode, we discuss how the conservation field has changed since he started Conservation Careers, what conservation employers and employees should understand about each other, and what skills are in high demand in the conservation industry today. If you are thinking about starting a career in conservation at any stage of your life, this episode is for you. Conservation Careers website: https://www.conservation-careers.com/ Conservation Careers podcast: https://www.conservation-careers.com/podcast/

Are you interested in a career in conservation? Learn how you can get involved in the greater conservation community by joining Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Conservation College and Virtual Career Fair on February 3. Guest, Marissa Jensen explains how this Career Fair will work and how to participate. Agencies and organizations, nationwide will be connected, ready to talk with you. Career Fair Registration Link: https://reg.ecareerfairs.com/e/pheasants

We are Wild Planet Trust, a conservation charity with zoos in Paignton and Newquay, local and national nature reserves and international field projects. In this new careers podcast we will be talking about what it is like to work in conservation, zoos and aquaria and how you can break into these fields. In our first episode you'll meet the hosts: Matt Lewis is the Engagement Manager for the Trust, previously marine biologist working on deep sea fishing boats, author and public speaker and animal handler with a BSc Zoology with Marine Zoology and an MSc Marine and Fisheries Science. Jo Clark is an Engagement Officer at the Trust, a former zoo keeper at both Twycross Zoo and Paignton Zoo, with a BSc in Zoology and an MA in Anthrozoology. Finally, Oliver Newton-Browne, is the producer and content creator for the Trust, with a BA in Digital Media and 10 years experience in content creation. Visit Our Zoos: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/ https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ Wild Planet Trust: https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk/ Support us through our Amazon Wishlists: Paignton Zoo: https://amzn.to/327HJeb Newquay Zoo: https://amzn.to/3tDeWty

We are wrapping up the year with the Best of Season 4! We have had some amazing guests on  the show from Hollywood actors with uncanny memories (Marilu Henner) to the Former Director of the CIA for Europe and Eurasia (Marc Polymeropolous), Former Wall Street Billion dollar portfolio manager (Laura Rotter).This episode provides a teaser from each guest in case you missed them so you can go back and enjoy the incredible things they have to say!1:52 Marilu Henner (Hollywood actor, Incredible Memory)  3:46 Traver Boehm (month in pitch black darkness)7:34 Darryll Stinson (internationally renown public speaker)8:47 Dr. Nick Askew (founder of Conservation Careers)10:08 Jessica Joelle Alexander (Author of Danish Way of Parenting)13:28 Dr. Gino Yu (Director of Digital Entertainment at PolyU HongKong)16:26 Cameron Whitten (Community and Political Activist for Marginalized People)19:36 Dr. William Sutherland (Cambridge Professor, Founder of Conservation Evidence)22:01 Sheila Kelley (Hollywood Actor, Founder of Pole Dancing S-Factor)24:02 Sully Sullivan (Entrepreneur, 15 years of Search and Rescue)25:54 Christina Hillsberg (Former CIA analyst, author of Licensed to Parent)27:32 Dr. Bobbi Wegner (Clinical Psychologist, Author Raising Feminist Boys)30:24 Janine Jakob (Peak Performance Coach, Founder of Full Potential Partners)33:23 Fernando Mateos Gonzalez (Marine Biologist, Adventurer, Expedition Leader)35:47 Krista Scott Dixon (Precision Nutrition Curriculum Creator and Counselor)37:43 Zack Arnold (Hollywood Film Editor)40:29 Marc Polymeropolous (Former CIA Director for Europe and Eurasia)42:10 Jessica Robson (Founder of Runtalktun)44:58 Dr. Rebecca Hershberg (Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author of Tantrum Survival)47:33 David Shriner Cahn (Business and Career Transition Expert)49:38 Dr. Chad Hoggan (Adult Education and Transformational Learning)51:49 Erik Seversen (Entrepreneur, Adventurer, Mountain Climber)54:25 Laura Rotter (Former Wall Street Investor, Founder of True Abundance Advisors)I am currently opening up a very limited number of spots for 1-on-1 clients at the start of the new year. If you are interested, you can go here https://calendly.com/successengineering/30min to book a FREE no-obligation 30 min. Success Session where we can get to know each other, I can hear what success would look and feel like for you, and how I may be able to help you achieve it.

Dr. Nick Askew has spent decades in the fields of ecology, conservation, and environmental protection. He worked with   Bird Life International as the communications director, the Pacific Program Development Manager where he helped secure 2.5MM pounds of funding, and the marketing manager to support threatened wildlife in her 120 countries. He founded Conservation Careers (a company focused on helping people find meaningful, impactful jobs in conservation) He also founded Ecology Jobs (a job board for ecologist) and Terra Incognito (an eco-tourism company). We talk about his love for birds and nature, along with the challenges facing the environment and wildlife today, while highlighting some of the incredible work being done by individuals and companies to raise awareness and promote global change. Website:Conservation CareersTerra IncognitaEnvironmental and Conservations Resources:Living Planet Report  2020 - Report about the state of the worldMarine Stewardship Council - look for the MSC label on fish to know it was ethically and sustainably sourcedBlue Ventures - supporting local coral reef protection, community involvement, and businessThe Ocean Cleanup - massive ocean clean upSea Shepherd - activists protecting marine animalsDocumentaries and BooksBlue PlanetSeaspiracy - NetflixWilding - Isabella TreeIf you are interested in joining the SPI Pro community for an amazing group of entrepreneurs to help with growing your business check out the link below...SPI Pro Community

Today we're talking to a hugely inspiring figure within the UK ecology scene, who enjoys disrupting the market, and doing things differently.  Professor David Hill CBE is chairman and founding owner of The Environment Bank which he set up because of his concerns at the way wildlife was being treated within the planning and development sector.  In this episode we cover a lot of ground, and discuss the work of ecological consultants, and the constraints they often face when working within a set area of land – often termed the development boundary.  David talks about his innovative work seeking to secure payments from developers to establish large-scale and long-term conservation areas – separate from development sites – which will really help nature to flood back into our landscapes, on a scale not seen before.   Helping to pay for rewildling projects, and others like them.  He also announces the exciting news that he's currently seeking to hire people to join him at The Environment Bank, following a large recent investment of funds. If you'd like to find out more about these roles, please contact JSM Associates.  And it's worth mentioning that David also helped to get Dr Nick Askew, Director of Conservation Careers, his first job out of university nearly 20 years ago, where Nick worked as an ecological consultant for the company David set up and later sold. He's a great guy.  As always, it's a wide-ranging, inspiring and hugely enjoyable discussion.  Enjoy. 

Careers in the Conservation/Environmental field can seem intimidating at first, but through this conversation with Environmental Educator and Scientist, Dana Buskovitz, some of the stigmas of these careers are disassembled. Dana brings encouragement to young scientists, shares hilarious stories from her years in environmental education and lights up this episode with the shine of her passion and charisma! Learn all about the role social media plays in environmental education, what background experience will set you up for success in this field and why this field is leading the charge for conservation. Join the host, Kiki Mihok, in this dynamic, passionate and quirky interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keeper-talks-with-kiki/support

What unique challenges do women face in conservation?   Are self-sabotage and imposter syndrome more common in women, and how can female conservationists gain more support in their careers?  Today’s episode is something a little bit different…   It’s a recording of a recent webinar by Conservation Careers where we explored the barriers and opportunities for the women, who have dedicated their careers to conserving ‘mother Earth’.  We’re joined by Kirsty Crawford and Laura Cuppage of & another thing, which is an open and honest platform for discussing conservation issues like these.   The webinar is hosted by our own Kristi Foster, who leads us through a really fascinating discussion looking at issues of inequalities and opportunities for women in the conservation movement.   It’s in aspiring and thought-provoking chat … so let’s dive in.  Enjoy! 

This episode is a must listen-to for anyone who wants to go into wildlife or conservation careers. I interview Dr. Nick Askew, founder of Conservation Careers, an organization dedicated to helping students find the right career for them in conservation. We chat about Nick’s background; how he pivoted from a Ph.D. research project in barn owls to working for a consulting agency, nonprofit, and then starting his own business. Nick realized that there wasn’t much information out there for those interested in such careers and he wanted to help them. Think conservation careers just involve watching wildlife? They are so much more than that! We talk about some of the many different types of careers and how students really need to think beyond research (we both did). Specifically we chat about: * What is a conservation career? * Can you easily pivot from research to non-research jobs? Or are other skills needed? * Where should students start when thinking about conservation careers? * How have careers changed over the years? * How the number of jobs are increasing, but so is competition * Where are the opportunities in conservation careers? * Which jobs are the least competitive? Most lucrative? * What does it mean when you are applying for hundreds of jobs with no response * and MORE! For full show notes click here ( https://stephanieschuttler.com/48-conservation-careers-with-nick-askew/ ). Get a free chapter of my book “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It’s Like and What You Need to Know” here: https://stephanieschuttler.com/getting-a-job-in-wildlife-biology-book/ Want to learn about cool animals, conservation, and get tips about careers in wildlife biology, science, and more? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/StephanieSchuttler and join my email list: https://stephanieschuttler.com/ I’d love to meet you. Connect with me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ ( https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/ I go live in my Facebook group every other Wednesday at 12 PM EST to answer a wildlife biology question. Join me! https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/ Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiology

The conservation of nature and biodiversity is often considered to be a labor of love. After all, why would anyone want to dedicate their career to such a daunting task, which is not known for its moneymaking potential? In the developing world especially, as explained by a previous guest, more lucrative jobs are pursued as a way out of poverty. And yet we need conservationists of all stripes to tackle the biodiversity crisis.Nick Askew is director and founder of Conservation Careers - statistically-speaking the world's leading advice centre on conservation as a career path. He identified the need for such a platform while working in other areas of conservation, and gradually built the enterprise into a full-time endeavor.Links to resources can be found at www.case4conservation.com Visit www.case4conservation.com

Today we’re turning the tables slightly and talking about, well us; Conservation Careers. We thought it would be a good end to the year and to the decade to look back at the journey of Conservation Careers over the past six years and also to look forwards to where we might be going next. Leading the discussion is our Head of Engagement Kristi Foster and we’re exploring things like how to get a conservation job and how to start your own eco-enterprise. We also discuss the importance of finding your target job in order to secure a role which makes you happy, content and impactful and also talk about things like resolutions, reflecting on what you’ve done so far and where you want to go next.  So grab a minced pie and some mulled wine and enjoy this Christmas cracker of an episode. Sorry! Over to you Kristi. 

Hi guys – Nick here from Conservation Careers This is just a special little broadcast to let you know that we’re supporting the Travel Blogger of the Year competition - run by Terra Incognita Travel - and entries are now open! If you enjoy writing or blogging all you need to do is submit a story about your favourite place on Earth in 800 words or fewer! Where is your favourite place on Earth? Maybe it’s in a rainforest or tropical reef, or maybe it’s your garden or bed?! Wherever your favourite place on Earth is, Travel Blogger of the Year is your chance to have some fun, be creative and be in a great chance of winning up to $13,000 of prizes! This includes 3 pairs of SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars, 12 trips of a lifetime - including Panama, Romania, Peru, Costa Rica, USA, New Zealand and more - plus career boosts from Conservation Careers. To enter, simply visit https://www.terra-incognita.travel/ and submit a story before 31st December.

Competition for conservation jobs can be tough. The good news is that there are more jobs available than ever before. We list over 8,000 conservation jobs on our site each year and that continues to grow. The bad news is there are more people like you looking to work in the sector. So how do you stand out from the crowd and get an interview? We check application forms, CVs, cover letters and resumes each week at Conservation Careers and the majority contain simple errors which are holding applicants back from getting their dream jobs. You might have all the right experiences, skills and qualifications for your chosen role but if you can’t sell yourself on paper, this could be a major hurdle to getting hired. To help we’ve produced a free step-by-step guide ‘How To Apply For A Conservation Job’ which you can download from our website. If you’re applying for a job, download it and use it; it really works! We’ve also started a series of live training events at Conservation Careers and in this episode of the podcast, we’re going to dive into a webinar we held recently whereby Kristi Foster, our Head of Engagement, and myself walk you through some steps to pulling together a successful CV or resume for a conservation job. If you’re applying for a job, if you’re struggling to get an interview, you’re gonna like this one. Enjoy. 

If you’re looking for hands-on conservation experience but don’t know where to start or are feeling overwhelmed by choice; perhaps you’re mid-career looking to take a break from the grind and get back to nature whilst also exploring new career paths. Joining us this week to discuss these matters and more is Steve Gwenin, Chief Executive of Global Vision International (GVI). GVI is an award-winning organisation that tackles local and global issues by operating education and training programmes on sustainable development. If you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here.

If you’re interested in wildlife conservation and concerned about the loss of species from this little planet of ours, then you’ve probably heard of a term called community-based conservation. But what is it? And how can wildlife conservation provide a pathway to helping people out of poverty? And finally, why have some of the poorest communities in Africa decided to protect nearly a fifth of their coastline as marine protected area? Joining us this week to discuss these matters and more is CEO of Blue Ventures, Alasdair Harris. Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation which rebuilds tropical fisheries with local communities. If you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

Have you ever dreamt about going on a conservation expedition? Travelling to a remote corner of the globe to explore and discover the wildlife found there? Where would you start? What would be the destination and what would be its purpose? Who would you choose to take with you? Perhaps most importantly of all, how would you fund it? These are some of the topics I discuss this week with conservation scientist, blogger and expedition leader James Borrell. If you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you canfind their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

In this episode of the podcast we're speaking to Justin Lennon - CEO of Conservation Guide and marine biologist at the National Marine Aquarium. In this podcast you’ll hear us talking about what to look for when searching for your next volunteering project, and we also discuss what it’s like to work in marine conservation and how to take the seed of an idea and turn it into a successful conservation business. If you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

In this episode we’re speaking to Andrew Lewin, who’s the founder of Speak Up For Blue, a marine ecologist and an Ocean-preneur. He also runs three podcasts of his own so we’ve got a real veteran on today. We talk about marine careers, what the different jobs in the marine environment are and how you can go about securing them. We talk about optimism in conservation too. Whether the future’s bright, what we need to do more of and what we need to do less of? Finally we touch upon what is becoming a bit of a recurring theme in the podcast so far, which is entrepreneurism. People starting their own enterprises that really have wildlife conservation at their core that are looking to do really good in the world through business.  As always, if you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

In this episode we speak to Alasdair Davies - Shuttleworth Foundation Fellow and creative technologist on a journey to deliver affordable, open conservation technology for all. We talk about how fast-changing technologies from drones, to sat tags, camera traps and mobile phones are rapidly changing the way we collect and interpret data in the quest to conserve threatened wildlife globally. If like me you LOVE tinkering with technology you’ll love this episode. [I once fitted a dozen barn owl boxes with sensors linked to talking clocks and voice activated Dictaphones to monitor when the owls visited the boxes…!] We also discuss the career ways into becoming a creative technologist, and where the field is heading over the next decade. If you want to find out more about Alasdair Davies and his work please visit the Shuttleworth Foundations website at shuttleworthfoundation.org and the Aribada Initiative at blog.arribada.org As always, if you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

In this episode we speak to Anna Kloth, founder of Paradise Interns. Paradise Interns runs free digital marketing internships at leading dive centers in Indonesia. During your time they teach you how to run a successful digital marketing strategy for any company. You then get to use these skills by running the social media and digital presence of a local dive center, whilst also enjoying free diving and scuba training. Calling in from Komodo National Park, on the island of Flores, Anna shares what it’s like to work as a dive instructor – the highs and lows – and the growing opportunities for you to become a digital nomad. Working online as you travel the globe. We also talk more about Paradise Interns and explore what to look out for, when finding your next volunteer opportunity or Internship. If you want to find out more about Paradise Interns check out www.paradiseinterns.com. As always, if you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

This week in the Conservation Careers Podcast Nick talks to Professor Bill Sutherland - Miriam Rothschild Chair of Conservation Biology, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge. Bill is proposing a 'revolution in conservation practice', and we talk today about his drive to develop a sound evidence base for conservation. Doing more of what is proven to work, and less of what isn’t. Bill also shares his thoughts on the ways to progress an academic career, along with practical advice on how to apply for PhDs (and jobs), and which mistakes to avoid. If you want to find out more about Conservation Evidence, please go to www.conservationevidence.com and check out the 2,000 reviews on the site. It’s a gold mine of world changing information! As always, if you want to find out more about Conservation Careers then go to www.conservation-careers.com for the best advice, support, training, jobs and lots more. All designed to get your clear about your career options, get ready and get hired more quickly. If you enjoy the interviews, we’ve spoken to over 400 professional conservationists, from across the globe, you can find their interviews on our website here. We’ve also collated their best advice into a FREE eBook which you can download from here. For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, Nick Askew speaks to Adam Barlow, Executive Director WildTeam UK WildTeam UK help conservationists to achieve more through expert training in project design and management. In this episode Adam shares his exciting career so far helping to conserve tigers, working with local communities, and now supporting conservationists to be even better. During the podcast Adam also shares some really practical and innovative advice for how you can get your first paying dream job as a conservationist! And finally, he offers a challenge for you to come up with project ideas that you’d like to do alongside Wildteam. If you enjoy the podcast please give us a rating and comment as it really helps to get us in front of more people. If you want to find out more about WildTeam UK then go to wildteam.org.uk (and check out their free online training for project management for wildlife conservationists). If you want to attend a four-day training workshop specially designed to start your career in conservation, and gain vital skills to boost your CV, check out www.conservation-careers.com/conservation-career-starter-uk-training-course/ To find out more about how Conservation Careers get get your career started, please visit www.conservation-careers.com.  For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

In this opening episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, Nick Askew speaks with Patricia Zurita, CEO of BirdLife International. BirdLife is the biggest conservation partnership on the planet, with charities in 120 countries working from local-to-global to conserve birds and biodiversity. In this episode Patricia shares her career story so far, and how she got from her childhood in Ecuador to be the only female leader of a big international conservation charity. She also tells us what it's like to a CEO, what advice she'd give budding conservationists in their job hunt, what skills and people the conservation movement are looking for, and discusses some of the biggest challenges facing the industry.  To find out more about BirdLife, please visit www.birdlife.org To find out more about how Conservation Careers get get your career started, please visit www.conservation-careers.com.  For suggestions and questions for the show, please tweet us at twitter.com/conservcareers

As we wind down 2017 and get ready for 2018, I revisit the top 5 most downloaded podcasts of 2017: 5) Episode 285 - Ocean Talk Friday featuring Lyne Morissette 4) Episode 326 - How To Eat Sustainable Seafood with Fish Nerds Clay Groves 3) Episode 289 - Human Activities and the Ocean 2) Episode: 360 - Marine Conservation Career Struggles: 4 Perspectives (Marine Conservation Happy Hour Preview) 1) Episode: 335 Shark Science Communication with Melissa Marquez What a year for the podcast as there were more that 120K downloads this year!!!! Enjoy the Podcast!!! This episode is brought to you courtesy of our Patreon Contributors that help pay for equipment, software and my time that I dedicate to creating content for this podcast. I offer a number of incentives to the Patrons including a once a month Q&A on Marine Science and Conservation Careers, Merchandise, and more! It's to thank those of you who are supporting my own efforts of Science Communication. I will also be bringing some shorter interviews with some colleagues that will only be available to Patrons. Contribute to our Patreon Campaign   Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.

I wanted to post a shorter episode today (Merry Christmas everyone!!!) to highlight my wishes for the Marine Science and Conservation Field: 1) I would like to see people read more science papers or know more about them; 2) I would like to see people in the field be nicer to each other (eliminate sexual harassment and bias and colleagues standing up for each other); 3) I would like to see citizens, in any country, support politicians who demonstrate in ability to understand the importance of science and listen to science experts no matter the outcome; 4) I would like to see more people get involved in science communication and support those who are actively engaging in science communication; and, 5) I would like to see the Speak Up For Blue Community as well as other people supporting smaller organizations who are results-oriented. Enjoy the Podcast and Merry Christmas!!! This episode is brought to you courtesy of our Patreon Contributors that help pay for equipment, software and my time that I dedicate to creating content for this podcast. I offer a number of incentives to the Patrons including a once a month Q&A on Marine Science and Conservation Careers, Merchandise, and more! It's to thank those of you who are supporting my own efforts of Science Communication. I will also be bringing some shorter interviews with some colleagues that will only be available to Patrons. Contribute to our Patreon Campaign   Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.

Climate Change has a number of consequences that affect you and I directly and indirectly. Some consequences such as increased storm frequency and intensity, we see in front of our eyes (think Hurricane Irma); however, others go unnoticed (think Ocean Acidification).  All of Climate Change's consequences are important and are brought on by us in the form of increased Greenhouse gases (CO2). We know that CO2 can be absorbed by plants, which is why we plant trees like crazy (more because forest destruction is so rampant all over the planet). However, we often forget that CO2 is also absorbed by plants in the Ocean. In fact, most of the CO2 on the plant is absorbed by plants in the Ocean. Unfortunately, human destruction is causing harm to the plants that play such a critical role in CO2 absorption and O2 production.  On today's Ocean Talk Friday Episode, I string an article, a conversation that I had with a bank teller this week and a guide on how you can reduce your Climate Change footprint and how they all relate to Ocean Acidification (and provide an important way you can support the reduction of climate change). Enjoy the Podcast!!! This episode is brought to you courtesy of our Patreon Contributors that help pay for equipment, software and my time that I dedicate to creating content for this podcast. I offer a number of incentives to the Patrons including a once a month Q&A on Marine Science and Conservation Careers, Merchandise, and more! It's to thank those of you who are supporting my own efforts of Science Communication. I will also be bringing some shorter interviews with some colleagues that will only be available to Patrons. Contribute to our Patreon Campaign   Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.  

Coral Reefs have had it rough over the past few decades; however, the past 3 years were just devastating. Each of the last 3 years have been the hottest year on record. Coral reefs don't do very well when the Sea Surface Temperature gets too hot, they tend to bleach. For example, 93% of the Great Barrier Reef bleached over the past 3 years. It's been rough... Coral Reef conservation is happening around the world to restore bleached reefs and protect the reefs that are healthy. There are many people helping coral reefs as well as the coastal communities that depend on them. Of course, it's difficult to know everyone doing coral reef conservation, but we try to introduce you to some of the people/organizations working hard to protect these biodiversity hot spots here in the Speak Up For Blue Podcast.  Vic Ferguson is the founder and Executive Director of the World Federation of Coral Reef Conservation (WFCRC), a non-profit organization that mobilizes teams of volunteers to work with corals reefs around the world.  In this interview, Vic tells me about how he founded the WFCRC and its primary function is to contribute to protecting Coral Reefs and helping people protect their coastline. He also describes an upcoming collaborative project with Ocean Guardian that will take place in the Cook Islands. Enjoy the Podcast!!! This episode is brought to you courtesy of our Patreon Contributors that help pay for equipment, software and my time that I dedicate to creating content for this podcast. I offer a number of incentives to the Patrons including a once a month Q&A on Marine Science and Conservation Careers, Merchandise, and more! It's to thank those of you who are supporting my own efforts of Science Communication. I will also be bringing some shorter interviews with some colleagues that will only be available to Patrons. Contribute to our Patreon Campaign   Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.

Welcome to the Ocean Update Episode where I take you through 2 stories and an opinion piece that I think are important: 1) Scientists did not find a 512 year old Greenland Shark (9:54); 2) Opinion: We have quite a bit of work as Marine Conservationists to educate the people (16:22); and, 3) US Federal Government is banning words for scientists to use (33:19). Enjoy the Podcast!!! This episode is brought to you courtesy of our Patreon Contributors that help pay for equipment, software and my time that I dedicate to creating content for this podcast. I offer a number of incentives to the Patrons including a once a month Q&A on Marine Science and Conservation Careers, Merchandise, and more! It's to thank those of you who are supporting my own efforts of Science Communication. I will also be bringing some shorter interviews with some colleagues that will only be available to Patrons.  Contribute to our Patreon Campaign   Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.

I ask myself three questions on today's Ocean Talk Friday episode: 1) Will charging 3 men with animal cruelty deter others from hurting animals?; 2) Did Blue Planet II help save the Ocean by raising awareness? Was it designed to do that? 3) Did you know some Shrimp are injected with a chemical called CMC to make them look bigger?  This episode is brought to you courtesy of our Patreon Contributors that help pay for equipment, software and my time that I dedicate to creating content for this podcast. I offer a number of incentives to the Patrons including a once a month Q&A on Marine Science and Conservation Careers, Merchandise, and more! It's to thank those of you who are supporting my own efforts of Science Communication. I will also be bringing some shorter interviews with some colleagues that will only be available to Patrons.  Contribute to our Patreon Campaign   Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.

Marine Science and Conservation Careers is what we've been talking about for the past month and a half. I've heard some great feedback from people who are currently seeking out a career, so I am glad I've been able to help out. This episode is all about the different options you have for your career. Do you want a career where you work a 9-5? Well, I go into the different sectors (non-profit, government, and private environmental consulting) based on my own personal experiences.  Do you want a career where you work for yourself? I talk about that as well because I am preparing to do the same thing.  I think this episode is a great way to sum up what I talked about in this series and what you can do in the future.   Enjoy the podcast! Are you looking to change the way you eat for a better health and environment? Start using Arbonne nutrition and health care products that are all natural and environmentally friendly. I use them all the time and their nutrition line has transformed the way I eat and my health. Email me today, andrew@speakupforblue.com to find out how you can transform your health. Looking to transform your health and wellness using Arbonne products? Learn about our starter package to get you living for a better Ocean by contacting me at andrew@speakupforblue.com.

Continuing with helping you get a job to help you build your career in Marine Science and Conservation, I talk about The Interview today. The Interview is a way for the hiring manager and other committee members to get to know you and evaluate whether you would be a right "fit" for the workplace. In today's episode, I talk about how to prepare for an interview, what your attitude should be during the interview and how it can help you get a job and how you should follow up. Enjoy the podcast! Are you looking to change the way you eat for a better health and environment? Start using Arbonne nutrition and health care products that are all natural and environmentally friendly. I use them all the time and their nutrition line has transformed the way I eat and my health. Email me today, andrew@speakupforblue.com to find out how you can transform your health. Looking to transform your health and wellness using Arbonne products? Learn about our starter package to get you living for a better Ocean by contacting me at andrew@speakupforblue.com.

The sole purpose of a job application is to get to the next step in the job-getting process. There are hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applicants and you have to set your aside apart from the pack. So what do you do? You make sure that you have the best application out there and you ensure the human resource person and/or hiring manager are not forced to make any assumptions on whether you qualify for the position. For example, if you are applying to a position where you will be trawling and are required to identify species and record length and weight, then don't just say that you have experience with trawling, you should elaborate that you are able to identify fish species and some invertebrates (if you have the experience of course, never lie on your application!!!). In this bonus episode, I teach you how to right the perfect resume that will force the person reading it to add you to the interview pile.  Enjoy the podcast! Are you looking to change the way you eat for a better health and environment? Start using Arbonne nutrition and health care products that are all natural and environmentally friendly. I use them all the time and their nutrition line has transformed the way I eat and my health. Email me today, andrew@speakupforblue.com to find out how you can transform your health. Looking to transform your health and wellness using Arbonne products? Learn about our starter package to get you living for a better Ocean by contacting me at andrew@speakupforblue.com.

When I first started writing cover letters for the jobs that I wanted, I made them less than one page and they consisted of introducing myself and telling the person to which I was sending my application that my resume was attached. I had no idea that it was the wrong way of writing a cover letter. It wasn't until a friend showed me how to write a proper cover letter that I was able to get interviews from my applications. The conversion was quite amazing. I applied to less jobs during the year (4 jobs) and got 3 interviews, which is better than the previous record of 1 in 400.  Unfortunately, it was 6 years until I discovered how to write a proper cover letter and resume (I will discuss resumes next week) that I was able to focus my career path because I could finally get closer to the jobs I wanted. This style of writing cover letters is quite a bit of work, but your chances of getting the interview are much higher.  Take a listen to the episode to find out how to write the proper cover letter for Marine Science and Conservation. Are you looking to change the way you eat for a better health and environment? Start using Arbonne nutrition and health care products that are all natural and environmentally friendly. I use them all the time and their nutrition line has transformed the way I eat and my health. Email me today, andrew@speakupforblue.com to find out how you can transform your health. Looking to transform your health and wellness using Arbonne products? Learn about our starter package to get you living for a better Ocean by contacting me at andrew@speakupforblue.com.

Imagine that you apply for a job and when the hiring manager comes across your name, she/he already knows who you are because you worked hard at becoming an influencer within your niched within Marine Conservation and you did one hell of a job. Many of your colleagues will apply to jobs and expect to hear back from an interview. If they qualify for the position and they demonstrate it on their application, then they will be able to further compete with others for the position. However, what happens after that point in the application process. You might have to write a test or attend an interview with everyone else who qualifies based on the same criteria. What can you do to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd? Become and influencer. If you are known within the public domain for your career interest, then you have impact power. If you have publications within scientific journals, then you have impact power. This means that not only can you do the work, but you can make that your project results reach more people because you have impact.  I cover how you can become an influencer in today's social and tech savvy world that will help your career.  Do you want to work in a career in Marine Conservation Connect with me andrew@speakupforblue.com You can also connect with me to find out how you can live for a better Ocean by using Arbonne health and wellness products that are healthy for you and the Ocean. Contact me andrew@speakupforblue.com You can also support this podcast by contribution to our Patreon Campaign Enjoy this Saturday Bonus Episode!  

Today is a the launch of a new bonus series that I will be providing on the Speak Up For Blue Podcast. I wanted to provide you with the best information I could on starting and maintaining a career in Marine Science and Conservation as that is part of the mission of Speak Up For Blue: Empower people to live for a better Ocean! These bonus episodes will normally be on published on Saturdays, but I decided that I would launch this episode today to peek your interest.  The first episode of this Marine Science and Conservation Careers series deals with what I think is the most important aspect of launching your career. You need to PLAN out your career. Here are the steps you need to take to plan your strategy: 1) Pick 1 or 2 career interests; 2) Research the types of jobs people working in your interest filed hold; 3) Figure out what job title you want to do 15-20 years from now; 4) Learn the skills and experience of the people who work the job you want in the future; 5) Reverse engineer your career path focusing on getting jobs where you can attain the skills and experience you will need to get the job in the future; and, 6) Execute that plan. Do you want to work in a career in Marine Conservation Connect with me andrew@speakupforblue.com You can also connect with me to find out how you can live for a better Ocean by using Arbonne health and wellness products that are healthy for you and the Ocean. Contact me andrew@speakupforblue.com You can also support this podcast by contribution to our Patreon Campaign Enjoy this Career Building Episode!