On this episode of the Nudibrains podcast I talk to my friend Nia who is an awesome scientist passionate about large vertebrates AND horseshoe crabs. As a Black scientist and survivor of Hurricane Katrina, Nia has experienced racism in education first hand and has some amazing advise for aspiring scientists. We talk about climate change and how environmental disasters disproportionately affect BIPOC communities first. Nia is inspiring and is going to do great things with her career! Follow her on instagram @stardustandoceandrops A few links and definitions Https://www.naacp.org/climate-justice-resources/resource-organizations Roger Arlinger Young and the RAY Marine Conservation Diversity Fellowship NOAA: National Atmospheric and Oceanic Association As clarification on affirmative action: Nia used language suggesting that BIPOC need to “catch up,” not in terms of being deficient, but in terms of being exposed to what is possible for BIPOC, given a long history of being shut out (I.e. of marine science)

Hi everyone! This is the official launch of season 2 of the NudiBrains podcast. On this episode, I asked guests from last season to record a brief update about what they're up to. Some are starting new Ph.D.s, some advanced to candidacy, some are caring for themselves and others during this pandemic, and all of these things are great successes. I'm proud to see where these individuals have ended up in the last year or so and am thankful to consider these people friends. I wasn't able to get clips from everyone, but by following them on social media I know that they are doing great things and are all busy surviving the pandemic on top of trying to save the oceans too. Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast for more; next week's episode is one of my favorites yet!

On this episode of the nudibrains podcast, Will Ota (@will_in_the_wild) flips the script and interviews host Emily (@emilythemarinebiologist) to talk about her recent accomplishments, defending her master's thesis and being accepted to a Ph.D. program! Look forward to more episodes of the NudiBrains podcast coming soon!

Today I interviewed Holly, a marine scientist working in research and education! She has spent a lot of time on boats and has a lot of amazing stories. Listen to this interview, leave a review, subscribe, and if you're interested in hiring Holly or working with her, check her out @hollyrburrr

On this episode, Emily interviews Maria (@gogreenfortheocean) who has a slightly different background than others interviewed on the podcast before. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, also follow Maria and myself (@emilythemarinebiologist) on Instagram!

Today I interviewed Lindsey, a Ph.D. candidate studying macrophomina charcoal rot on strawberries! She is amazingly kind and funny, I'd highly recommend following her on Instagram for tips on saving your pumpkin if you carve it too early and to understand why I called her L-Dawg in the podcast title.

On this episode of the NudiBrains Podcast, Samuel (@secretofthesea on Instagram and @SymbiontSam on twitter) talks about his research on sea anemones, growing up with different beliefs on climate change than his family, and caring for 100+ animals in his house!

On this episode, I interview Chloe Brown (@openoceanminded) about her work with the LatinX community, research, and things we can do to help our planet. Just before this podcast both Chloe and I had to start preparing for the California Planned Power Outage so if I sound a little frazzled... I was! Make sure to follow Chloe to see her amazing infographics and learn more about ways we can all step up to protect the ocean :)

On this episode, Spencer and Emily talk (again...) about Spencer's research on seabirds and how humans affect them. Spencer also talks about his field conditions, how he didn't follow in his father into optometry because he likes being outside, and all about the world's largest cricket? Enjoy, follow Spencer on instagram (@intyrely_eco), and subscribe/leave a review! Here are links to some things Spencer talks about: https://www.nzseabirdtrust.com/across-all-realms-seabird-video-nnz The video he mentioned https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/penguins/little-penguin-korora/ Nest box info https://penguinfoundation.org.au/what-s-new/knits-for-nature/ Penguin jumpers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsGEc1Mi-Sw Tiritiri Matangi mini-doc

On this episode I interview Alanna (@greenmarinescientist) to talk about her research and her tips on living plastic free. She gives tips on how to shop sustainably for the planet and your wallet. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!