Sustainability & The Sea

"Our vessel is an ambassador for solutions"Simon and his team at Plastic Odyssey focus on global plastic removal expeditions in partnership with UNESCO, where they travel to polluted countries around the world to implement solutions with local communities, such as improving waste management, reusing plastic into materials for use, running community trainings, building factories, and creating jobs. We have a conversation about their model, what theyʻve learned, and what they have in store. Learn more about Plastic Odyssey on their website and Instagram Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

A much needed catch up on what's been going on in 2026, including work + personal announcements and ocean news! 🫶🌊🌊 Act Now- ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

A heavy but important conversation. I wanted to share what's been weighing on my heart and mind in the wake of our latest climate disaster here in Hawai'i, the lessons we can take with us to keep communities safer as these become more common.Donate directly to families: stormkokua.comSupport recovery funding with Hawaiian Council

Letʻs talk about why the advocacy world needs more ocean content creators. Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“All my clients are word of mouth, I make my own schedule, I ” Natalie is a desert biologist, wildlife conservationist, science communicator and cohost of Planet People Podcast. We discuss her path towards creating her own path in conservation, from school, to consulting, to starting a media company. Her advice and perspectives are super helpful for early career environmentalists!Want more wildlife and conservation conversations? Check out Planet People Podcast wherever you listen! ⁠🌊 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn (Natalie Cibel) or Instagram My substack: follow me!Submit a comment against offshore drilling before 1/23/2026 - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

It was a big year at Futureswell. Let's talk about it. After all, weʻre in this together. 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: ⁠https://carissacabrera.substack.com⁠🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

"Thereʻs only two types of pipelines, the ones that have already put oil into our ocean, and the ones that will." In 2025 and 2026, 30+ new offshore drilling sites have been proposed by the Trump administration - but we can stop them.Submit public comment before January 23, 2026: https://linkly.link/2HicmJoin Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“Be open to models like this, because Iʻm watching the benefits while Iʻm here.” Today I wanted to share my experience at Gaya Island Resort, a small ecoresort off of Borneo, Malaysia, surrounded by marine protected areas. What is the structure of their ecotourism approach, and is it serving local communities? I share the activities they offer, the funding structure they use, and the pros and cons of it in the broader conservation context. Learn more about Gaya Island Resort: gayaislandresort.com⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“Just develop solid relationships and everything else will follow.”Hunter is an organizer with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. We talk about his early beginnings, what it means to be an effective organizer in the movement, and how to make waves through direct action for a better future.Learn more about Oceana: ⁠https://oceana.org⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

Letʻs talk about some things I wish I knew earlier. 🌊 Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast 🌍 Website - futureswell.org ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - The Ripple 🐙 Tiktok @futureswell 🐠 Instagram @futureswellThis is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists. Our primary goal at FutureSwell is to connect people with the beauty and power of the ocean.

“We get to imagine and build the future together.” This week, I share the most important lessons I've learned from 10 years working in the ocean climate movement. I originally gave this presentation to Ocean Uprise Summit on O'ahu, and felt a need to share it with you all <3 Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea🌊 Resources - [⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠]🌍 Website - futureswell.org💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  [⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“An island that has a really strong and healthy ecosystem will be more resilient because it that complete and comprehensive defense system.” Austin and Tommy are a brother pair who work for Island Conservation, an international NGO that works with islands communities to restore entire island ecosystems. They share their story as field biologists working around the world, across islands in the Pacific, what their jobs look like, and the skills and advice you need to do the same.Learn more about Island Conservation:IG: https://www.instagram.com/islandconservation/Website: https://www.islandconservation.orgJoin Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“We wanted to do this episode so listeners know this is a pathway in the movement, with a lot of benefits.”Today Alex and I share the hows and why we work as consultants in ocean conservation, so you can see if its an option for you. We discuss the pros and cons, what skills you would need, what consulting roles may be available in the ocean conservation world. Learn More about FutureSwell 🙃🎧 🌊 Resources: https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website: http://futureswell.org/🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en🐠 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/💦 ocean-friendly merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/✍️Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/💌 Email: [email protected] is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists. Our primary goal at FutureSwell is to connect people with the beauty and power of the ocean.

"We all suffer from burn out at some point, hereʻs how we address it." Working in ocean conservation and climate is a recipe for burn out, so letʻs learn how to identify and mitigate burn out! In this episode Laura and I dive into the 7 stages of rest, 12 stages of burn out, and ways to address burn out so you can sustain yourself.Connect with Laura IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurabeyondborders/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahernandezmerlano/Learn More about FutureSwell 🙃🎧 🌊 Resources: https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website: http://futureswell.org/🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en🐠 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/💦 ocean-friendly merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/✍️Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/💌 Email: [email protected] is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists. Our primary goal at FutureSwell is to connect people with the beauty and power of the ocean.

"None of these opportunities get planted on your lap. All of them you have to look for, or its a referral, so you should always research what you want to do." Today we sit down with Laura Hernandez, an international changemaker, neurodivergent advocate, and intersectional environmental to talk about how she got her start, and what lessons you can take to get leadership roles in your early career. Connect with Laura IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurabeyondborders/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahernandezmerlano/Learn More about FutureSwell 🙃🎧 🌊 Resources: https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website: http://futureswell.org/🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en🐠 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/💦 ocean-friendly merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/✍️Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/💌 Email: [email protected] is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists. Our primary goal at FutureSwell is to connect people with the beauty and power of the ocean.

We're back! Let's talk about everything that happened at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, just how big the milestones were, and what it really means for our ocean. Missed you :) Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

Lets dive into the single tool you need to protect planet ocean, together. Topics: good ocean news, advocacy, how to take action with lawmakersFind ALL your elected officials: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officialsGet scripts with 5calls: https://5calls.orgJoin the ocean climate collective channel: https://www.instagram.com/carissaandclimate/?hl=enJoin Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

"We as young people need to step into our own power!" Mark Haver is an ocean climate policy advocate who works with Sustainable Ocean Alliance to organize youth leaders for impact. We discuss his path toward this work, and how to effectively organize for the future we want during the incoming U.S. administration. Connect with Mark Haver! 🌊 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanswarrior/ 🌊 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-haver-7441b1164/ Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠  🌊 Resources - ⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠  🌍 Website - ⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠  💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠  ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠  🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠  This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

"We will never clean beaches out of this mess, we need big systemic change.” Letʻs talk ocean solutions with Dr. Chad Nelsen, a lifetime waterman and CEO of Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider is the worldsʻ largest grassroots network dedication to the protection and enjoyment of the ocean. In the last 6 months, Surfrider has sued Exxon Mobil, established a new Climate Action Program, supported a new marine sanctuary, and celebrated 40 years of impact. We talk through ways you all can join their network, the importance of policy and advocacy, and what it means to build and share case studies of ocean solutions. Get Involved with Surfrider! 🌊 New Climate Action Program: https://www.surfrider.org/programs/climate-action 🌊 Find a volunteer chapter: https://www.surfrider.org/volunteer 🌊 Surfrider sues Exxon Mobil: https://www.surfrider.org/news/surfrider-sues-exxon-for-burying-the-truth-about-plastics 🗳️ Lead Locally voting resources: https://leadlocally.org Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea 🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell 🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⛵ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/sailcargo⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

"I wish I could go back and take this program" Gap years give young adults a chance to experience the world while building unforgettable memories before college. We sit down with Michael Richards to dive into how his Environmental Gap year program on Hawaiʻi Island is charting a new path for sustainability-minded leaders. 💌 Apply now to Hawaiʻi Environmental Gap year! https://hawaiigap.org Connect with FutureSwell: 🐋 Sustainable ocean merch 🎧 Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ⁠⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en⁠⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠ 💦 ocean-friendly merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

Carissa met with the State Department to learn about their ocean policy progress - here is how it went. Connect with FutureSwell 🐋 Sustainable ocean merch 🎧 Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ⁠⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en⁠⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠ 💦 ocean-friendly merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Everything you need to know about deep sea mining as an ocean conservation issue, and how to stop it with us. Action Toolkits: - Tell Congress in the U.S. to oppose DSM! - @look_down_action DSM toolkit - Follow Sustainable Ocean Alliance for updates and @oxygenproject and @look_down_action 🐋 Are you registered ⁠⁠to vote?⁠ Connect with FutureSwell 🐋 Sustainable ocean merch 🎧 Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/⁠⁠ 💦 ocean-friendly merch: ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

Happy shark week! Today we sit down with PhD shark ecologist and science communicator John Hlavin (@marinebiojohn) to talk all things sharks, his winding road to his PhD, and his goals for his content. This is a must listen for those aspiring shark researcher! Support our ocean merch 🐟 Follow John on⁠ Instagram⁠ & ⁠Tiktok⁠ Learn More about FutureSwell 🎧 Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]

Tune into an ocean climate trauma dump as Carissa processes that Iceland reopening whaling while simultaneously celebrating progress against deep sea mining. This episode dives into how we carry the full range of emotions as ocean advocates. 🐋 Sustainable ocean merch 🐋 Are you registered to vote? Learn More about FutureSwell 🎧 Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ⁠ 🌊 Resources: ⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en⁠ 🐠 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/⁠ 💦 ocean-friendly merch: ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠[email protected]

"We need more people in the ocean space." McKenzie is a lot of things - a sustainable seafood advocate, a science creator, a naturalist, and the girl who was always dancing in Ruth Gateʻs lab. Listen to her story and us talk about her journey in marine science, applying for graduate school now, and how content creation fits into all of it. 🐟 Follow McKenzie on Instagram & Tiktok Learn More about FutureSwell 🎧 Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ⁠ 🌊 Resources: ⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en⁠ 🐠 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/⁠ 💦 ocean-friendly merch: ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠[email protected]

"You leave fundamentally changed as an ocean conservationist." Join this chaotic 1:1 debrief with Carissa sharing the BTS of Our Ocean Greece, the worlds largest annual ocean conference, from meeting Sylvia Earle to what the real potential of these spaces are. Stay updated with SOA 🐠 Sustainable Ocean Alliance website SOA IG 🐠 Futureswell YouTube

"You don't have to be a marine biologist to do this work. The field is shifting for everyone." Sean Russel is the Director of Youth Engagement for EarthEcho, and a lifetime ocean steward who has spearheaded conservation solutions from hosting youth-led summits to building ambassador programs under EarthEcho, founded by Jacques Cousteau's son and granddaughter. 🌊 EarthEcho has incredible opportunities for youth ocean stewards age 13-25! Check them out here. 🌊 Connect with Sean on Linked In 🌊 Futureswell Instagram

“This is exactly what I wish I knew.” Carissa and Alex answer your questions about building a career in ocean conservation! Submit questions to be featured at [email protected] Learn More about FutureSwell 🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrujfJOMtB5cee4y0hLqhNQ 🌊 Resources: https://beacons.ai/futureswell 🌍 Website: http://futureswell.org/ 🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell?lang=en 🐠 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/ 💦 ocean-friendly merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/ 💌 Email: [email protected] This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists. Our primary goal at FutureSwell is to connect people with the beauty and power of the ocean.

"You donʻt have to go because I just summarized it all for you" If youʻve ever wanted to join a climate conference, this is for you! Carissa summarizes the biggest takeaways from Aspen Ideas: Climate Future Leaders Summit including how to shift deep narratives, music festivals as a climate pathway, and some big tips on what weʻre slacking on to save the planet. Stay connected with Aspen Future Leaders 🌍 https://www.instagram.com/aspenfutureleaders/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@FutureSwell Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell 🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⛵

"Your most powerful tool for change is your personal story." Carissa and Alex debrief after her trip to Washington D.C. with World Wildlife Fund to lobby for federal plastic legislation. She shares the truth behind the experience! This is for all futureswellies interested in policy and advocacy. Register to vote 🌍 https://vote.gov Learn more about WWF 🐼 https://www.worldwildlife.org/blog-posts/wwf-leads-push-for-congress-to-act-on-plastic-waste-solutions

"People know climate change is the largest threat to our reef, but less than 5% know what climate action they can take to do something about it." Learn from social scientists Dr. Yolanda Waters and Executive Director of Divers for Climate, an Australia-based org working to mobilize dive communities around climate advocacy to save the Great Barrier Reef. We deep dive her social science research, showing exactly how to talk about ocean climate action, and learn more about how her org is making waves to save the reef. Learn more about Divers for Climate 🪸 Website: https://diversforclimate.com 🪸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversforclimate/ 🌊 Ocean-minded merch: ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠  🌊 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ 🌊 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🌊 Our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com

Have you every wanted to go to a climate conference? This week Futureswell is headed back to Aspen Ideas: Climate again this year, so weʻre resharing the experience from last year. 🌊 Ocean-minded merch: ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠  🌊 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠ 🌊 Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠ 🌊 Our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com

"This episode is for people who are curious how other parts of the world are implementing ocean conservation at the community based level." After some hot takes about how rapid development and the portrayal of Bali online is harmful, Alex & Carissa discuss the ocean conservation solutions they experienced first-hand including coral restoration, beach clean ups, local food systems, sea turtle rehabilitation, and more. Nuansa Pulau Coral Restoration: https://www.instagram.com/nuansapulaupenida/?hl=en Nusa Penida Ecotourism https://www.instagram.com/ecotourismnusapenida/?hl=en 🌊 Ocean-minded merch: ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠  🌊 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ 🌊 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🌊 Our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com

"If you are passionate about it, your skill is needed." In our first two on one interview, we sit down with Lydia and Sarah, co-hosts of the new Ocean Stories podcast. Ocean Stories focuses on reaching people with fun, entertaining, and positive ocean content so we can be inspired to protect it. Listen to Ocean Stories 🎧 Listen now: https://msha.ke/oceanstoriespodcast 🎧 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanstories_podcast/ Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea 🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell 🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠

"We can make a powerful change - ship smart, ship less." Our current shipping industry accounts for 2% of global emissions - even though zero emission alternatives exist. We sit down with Alejandra Terán of SAILCARGO to discuss how they are charting a new course for this industry, guided by sustainable materials and practices. Learn more about SAILCARGO Website: https://www.sailcargo.inc/en/shipping Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@sailcargo Instagram: instagram.com/sailcargo Nonprofit: https://astilleroverde.org/ Connect with Futureswell Ocean-minded merch: ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠ Our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com

“Whatever you love and believe in, put those values to work in your career.” To kick off season 4, we sit down to hear the personal story of Pat Schnettler, cofounder of 12tides, a growing kelp chip brand. We discuss how he went from working in the industrial fishing industry to building a regenerative ocean farming that support kelp forests, farmers, and protects our planet. You can now support 12Tides and all the incredible work they do by purchasing at Whole Foods. Ocean-minded merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell Our newsletter: ⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com

"That was THIS YEAR?!" Alex and Carissa reflect over the milestones Futureswell took in 2023, from our campaigns to our media channels to whatʻs in store for 2024. We couldnʻt be here without you all, so thank you for wanting to save the ocean with us. See you in 2024! Futureswell merch drop! Follow us on Instagram⁠ Subscribe to ⁠The Ripple⁠ | Our monthly Blue Newsletter Blue messages: text "TCC" to (833) 522-0992 to ocean reminders Our campaigns: https://beacons.ai/futureswell

“The most cost effective solutions is simply putting things back to the way it used to be before we overdeveloped.” Weʻre already locked into certain environmental changes, so we break down all things adaptation and mitigation with Hailey Campbell in Part 2 of our interview with her. We discuss Care About Climate, resources for you to engage in climate solutions, and how environmental adaptation ranges by area (heat stress or hurricanes?!) Ocean-minded merch: new collection https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/?utm_source=futureswell.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-ripple-november-2023 Most recent ripple newsletter: https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/p/november-2023 COP28 ocean climate updates: https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/ Connect with Hailey: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hailey_campbell/⁠ Care About Climate: ⁠https://www.careaboutclimate.org/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/careaboutclimate/

“You have to go in with a plan, and we need to work together.” COP28 begins November 2023, with outcomes and climate commitments shared by mid-December. Consider this your COP crash course. This week we sit down with Hailey Campbell, a youth climate organizer who has dedicated most of her career to pushing for climate solutions internationally, especially during the annual Conference of Parties. We talk all things COP28 including what it is, what the zones mean, how young people can get there, what negotiations are a priority this year, and what a “successful,” COP28 would look like. Connect with Hailey: https://www.instagram.com/hailey_campbell/ Care About Climate: https://www.careaboutclimate.org/ https://www.instagram.com/careaboutclimate/

"If Lauren didn't save me, I would have drowned." In part 2, Carissa and Alex share two more near-death experiences in the ocean. Alex gets a tsunami scared while living off-grid in a remote island at sea level, and Carissa panics in the biggest waves she's ever experienced on the North Shore of O'ahu (as a new surfer). Sign up for blue messages to protect the ocean: ⁠Text "thinkblue" to (833) 522-0992⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠ 🐙 Tiktok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠ 🐠 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/

"Did you really think you were going to die?" Carissa and Alex recount two near-death, quite sketchy ocean stories they both had, and explain exactly what happened. Alex ran out of air in Alaska at 60 feet, and Carissa ran out of gas on a zodiac offshore. Next week, come back for two more. Sign up for blue messages to protect the ocean: Text "thinkblue" to (833) 522-0992 🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell 🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/ 🐙 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell 🐠 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/

“Its about doing more good for our ocean, not less bad.” Founded in 2019, Seatrees and Sustainable Surfʻs is build solutions that our ocean desperately needs, and how you can support them. We sit down with Alena Riggs to learn all the details, from the growth of their ecoboards to activating the surf community, reforesting the ocean through seatrees and blue carbon ecosystems, and their ocean positive certification.  Connect with Sustainable Surf & SeaTrees: Instagram Sustainable Surf and Seatrees Tiktok Sustainable Surf Sign up for their newsletter and plant a mangrove https://sea-trees.org/pages/newsletter-signup Website: Sustainable Surf Connect with Futureswell Subscribe to The Ripple, our monthly blue newsletter: ⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com⁠ Blue messages & Action Resources: ⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠

“Youre not going to make as much money as a big oil executive. But there is so much opportunity in this field and its only growing.” Today we sit down to answer the most burning question we get - how much money can you make in this field? We discuss job options, what can influence salary, and creative ways to make money in a field that is changing rapidly. Subscribe to The Ripple, our monthly blue newsletter: https://futureswell.beehiiv.com Blue messages & Action Resources: https://beacons.ai/futureswell Learn more about Symbrosia Seaweed: https://symbrosia.co/

"This work is ours to do." Today, Carissa sits down 1:1 to discuss the importance of climate protests, why this yearʻs climate week is important, and breaks down how ocean conservation and climate action is one in the same. Links mentioned: Fight fossil fuels Subscribe the ⁠The Ripple⁠, our monthly blue newsletter Follow Futureswell on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Futureswell on ⁠Tiktok⁠ Subscribe to Futureswell on ⁠Youtube

"My goal has always been to make sustainability cool." Today we sit down with Alex Schulze of 4Ocean and discuss how he turned a new business into a movement for clean oceans. We go back to how it all began, the business model he used to create jobs and impact, and the importance of sharing your passion + purpose through storytelling. This episode is a must listen. Learn more about 4Ocean Follow 4Ocean on Instagram Subscribe the The Ripple, our monthly blue newsletter Follow Futureswell on Instagram Follow Futureswell on Tiktok Subscribe to Futureswell on Youtube

"If you have an idea and a skillset, you should try." Today Alex sits down with a group of inspiring high school students who came together on their own to develop solutions to illegal and unregulated fishing threats to the ocean - using coding and artificial intelligence. Their project, DEEPSEAS, is an incredible example of what is possible when passionate people work together to build the future they want. ⁠FutureSwell Instagram⁠ Carissaandclimate on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠The Ripple: A Monthly Blue Newsletter ⁠by Futureswell

"National Geographic would have paid to be here." Carissa and Alex sit down to reflect on their bucket list trip to the San Juan Islands to see orcas, and all the conservation lessons we can use as templates. We share our incredible experience seeing transient orcas in the wild, watching them hunt, and the deep knowledge the naturalists had. We also discuss some sustainability tourism approaches the island had, and how whale watching economies can be used to accelerate ocean protection. ⁠FutureSwell Youtube⁠ ⁠FutureSwell Instagram⁠ Carissaandclimate on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠The Ripple: A Monthly Blue Newsletter ⁠by Futureswell

"PFJ is so deeply rooted in privilege and access, sustainability was rooted out of survival and low income folks have been practicing this for so much longer." Plastic Free July is attractive to sustainability-minded folks for a number of reasons, but I wanted to highlight all the lessons Iʻve learned along the way so you donʻt have to learn them the hard way - all from my backyard (sorry for wind!) This episode is full of easy information on the systemic challenges to a plastic free society, and the ways plastic pollution is connected to capitalism, climate, human health, infertility, consumerism, and more. Let me know what you think! Break Free From Plastic FutureSwell Youtube FutureSwell Instagram Carissaandclimate on Instagram and Tiktok The Ripple: A Monthly Blue Newsletter by Futureswell

"We need to make sure these stories end up on the same platform." If you've ever asked "how can I live for a better ocean?" this episode is for you. Today we sit down with someone I've looked up to for a long time, Andrew Lewin. He is the host of "How to Protect the Ocean," one of the original ocean conservation podcasts for almost 10 years of episodes. We discuss the importance of science communication, podcasts, media, and how we can translate ocean stories into policy, action, and behavior change. Listen to Andrew's podcast "How to Protect the Ocean" FutureSwell ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Tiktok⁠, ⁠Youtube⁠ Follow us:⁠ @carissaandclimate⁠  ⁠The Ripple: ⁠our monthly blue newsletter⁠⁠ Blue Messages: Text "thinkblue" to 833-522-0992 

"I want to be friends with people who want to clean up trash on a Saturday." This episode is for listeners that are just beginning their sustainability journey, and want to #Unlittertheirhabits and life! Shannon from Unlitter sit down to discuss how the Unlitter team began a national community as college students, and brought waste solutions to life: from biodegradable glitter to thrift fashion shows to hosting a year-round internship program. *This episode has internship opportunities* Get in touch with Unlitter: Unlitter Instagram Unlitter website FutureSwell Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube Follow us: @carissaandclimate  The Ripple: ⁠our monthly blue newsletter⁠ Blue Messages: Text "thinkblue" to 833-522-0992