Episode 83: How City 2 Sea Connects Inner-City Youth to Ocean Conservation with Capin John Borther Anthony and Gelindo

Send us Fan MailConnecting Youth to the Ocean: Environmental Education & Marine Science with Captain John 🌊🎙️In this inspiring episode, Yhea Foo Nah Foo welcomes Captain John, founder of the nonprofit City to Sea, as he shares his mission to connect inner-city youth with the ocean through hands-on environmental education and marine science. Dive into real stories of transformation as Captain John discusses how City to Sea has taken over a thousand students on life-changing marine adventures—many seeing the ocean up close for the first time. 🌎🐟We explore key environmental issues, from climate change and microplastics to sustainable living and the impact of plastic pollution. Captain John shares how City to Sea empowers students, leading many to earn scholarships and pursue science degrees, despite challenges like homesickness and systemic barriers. 🎓💡This episode also dives deep into critical environmental topics:The hidden dangers of microplastics in drinking water and food 🥤🍽️The growing threat of ocean dead zones caused by industrial farming 🚜🌊Innovative solutions like bacteria that consume plastic and create oil 🧫⚡The role of capitalism and the petroleum industry in global pollution 💰🛢️Why adopting plant-based diets can reduce toxin exposure 🌱🥗Captain John introduces the visionary concept of 'Half Earth'—dedicating half of the planet to wildlife while rethinking unsustainable growth models. He challenges us to reconsider our role in protecting the environment and calls for individual and collective action. 🌿💥 Don’t miss this powerful conversation that blends personal stories, science, and activism—plus a teaser for an upcoming episode recorded on a boat! 🚤🌊🎧 Listen now and get inspired to make waves for change! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qgNYBxHJUbw6YQv6fyEC4?si=Vc667pQqTXulFpi1-3Y-yA Yhea_https://instagram.com/yhea_foo_nah_foo?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==