#201 | Advancing Marine & Sea Turtle Conservation: Updates from the Field with Brad Nahill

Join Brooke as she reconnects with Brad Nahill, Co-Founder and President of SEE Turtles, to explore the latest developments in sea turtle and marine conservation. In this episode, Brad shares new challenges and successes from the field, updates on groundbreaking projects like Billion Baby Sea Turtles, and how conservation strategies differ across regions like Central America, Asia, and Africa. They also discuss the role of technology, including AI, in protecting marine biodiversity, the evolution of nonprofit funding models, and Brad’s vision for the future of SEE Turtles and global conservation. If you’re passionate about protecting our oceans and the incredible creatures that call them home, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Visit the website to read the full show notes. Learn more about this episode's sponsor and how you can help save wildlife, SEE Turtles. Recording gear provided by Mojave and Focusrite. Donate to the show. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Support 00:07 The Ancient Sea Turtles and Modern Threats 00:46 Meet Brad Nahill of SEE Turtles 01:12 Updates in Marine Conservation 01:43 SEE Turtles' Mission and Sponsorship 02:40 Reflecting on Past Conversations 03:47 Challenges and Wins in Sea Turtle Conservation 05:35 Global Efforts and Local Success Stories 11:26 Innovative Conservation Strategies 19:15 Billion Baby Sea Turtles Initiative 26:40 Expanding Conservation Efforts 27:57 Exciting Travel Plans for the Year 28:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Cuba 29:39 Popular Trips to Oaxaca 31:12 Record-Breaking Year and Future Plans 35:48 Innovative AI Solutions for Conservation 47:41 The Impact of Technology on Wildlife Conservation