28: D1 Footballer Turned Wildlife Biologist - Randy Thomas | UW Filmmaker

Randy Thomas is a wildlife biologist, scuba diver, photographer, and filmmaker from Detroit, Michigan. After earning his degree in Environmental Science from the University of Toledo, he found his calling in marine research, working in the Florida Keys and at the Bimini Shark Lab, where he performed shark workups and appeared on Discovery’s Shark Academy and Netflix’s All the Sharks. Today, Randy works as a contracted biologist with the U.S. Air Force in California, protecting endangered species like the desert tortoise. Through his brand, The Adventures of 5K, and his upcoming documentary Finally Out the Chat, Randy continues to inspire others to see sharks and the natural world with wonder, not fear.Follow Randy on IG and Youtube @theadventuresof5k and on TikTok @tao5kLearn more about Randy's work here: https://www.theadventuresof5k.com/home