EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 27 MIN
Coral Reefstoration Ghana: A New Dive Lab with George Amadou and David S. Kuwornu
from Oceanography
Dive into Ghana’s coral future with Coral Reef Restoration Ghana, a nonprofit bringing new life to reefs and new opportunities to young scientists. Founder George Amadou and cinematographer David Selasi Kuwornu share how their groundbreaking Dive Lab—the first of its kind in Ghana—trains marine biology students to scuba dive, explore coral reefs, and capture stories through underwater film. We discuss the challenges of ocean access, cultural barriers around swimming, destructive fishing practices, and why media storytelling is essential for shifting mindsets toward conservation. This episode reveals how locally led initiatives can protect Ghana’s coral ecosystems while empowering the next generation of West African marine scientists and storytellers.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: George Amadou and David Selasi KuwornuLearn more about Coral Reefstoration Ghana on their Instagram @coralreefsghFollow Coral Reefstoration Ghana on YouTubeListen to the Wiser World Podcast https://wiserworld.com/Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dive into Ghana’s coral future with Coral Reef Restoration Ghana, a nonprofit bringing new life to reefs and new opportunities to young scientists. Founder George Amadou and cinematographer David Selasi Kuwornu share how their groundbreaking Dive Lab—the first of its kind in Ghana—trains marine biology students to scuba dive, explore coral reefs, and capture stories through underwater film. We discuss the challenges of ocean access, cultural barriers around swimming, destructive fishing practices, and why media storytelling is essential for shifting mindsets toward conservation. This episode reveals how locally led initiatives can protect Ghana’s coral ecosystems while empowering the next generation of West African marine scientists and storytellers.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: George Amadou and David Selasi KuwornuLearn more about Coral Reefstoration Ghana on their Instagram @coralreefsghFollow Coral Reefstoration Ghana on YouTubeListen to the Wiser World Podcast https://wiserworld.com/Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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