Episode 5 – Combing the ocean with the Artistic Mermaid

Exploring the depths of the ocean was fun with the artistic mermaid. A true example of turning passion into purpose. Diver and coral farmer, Anna-K Cuffe shares how she fuses art with activism. The preserving the importance of our coral reefs into beautifully handcrafted ceramic sculptures. We didn’t dive as deep as 150 feet as she did, but we came up with some important facts about the ocean. Sure, we enjoy a healthy seafood diet, but part of this interview reinforced that some fish are not food and they have a bigger role to play as reef protectors. She also left some dos and don’t’s of snorkeling you may find useful for your next vacation. In this episode we also discussed: · Discovering your passion through unconventional careers -The tug of war that led to ceramics · Why are coral reefs important? · Finding your happy place in the ocean · How the built the environment disrupts marine life · Protecting the sea from the land – walk with your garbage bag in hand! Connect with Anna Kay at – theartisticmermaid.com