A Drop in the Ocean – The Podcast Amplifying Ocean-Caring Voices

In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I sit down with Serge Dedina, co-founder and Executive Director of WILDCOAST, one of the most impactful conservation organisations working across California, Baja, and Oaxaca. Serge brings over 25 years of global ocean leadership - from protecting gray whales and restoring coastal wetlands to tackling marine debris at the US-Mexico border and planting thousands of mangroves to fight climate change. WILDCOAST’s work is rooted in science, powered by commu...

In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I sit down with Dean Spears, Head of Sussex Bay - a bold, hopeful project reimagining 100 miles of coastline from Camber Sands to Selsey Bill. Dean shares the story behind Sussex Bay’s mission to build a £50 million fund for nature-led recovery, restoring our seascape, rivers and coastal habitats so communities and wildlife can thrive together. From blue natural capital to coastal regeneration, this is a conversation about connection, leadership with ki...

In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I chat with Team Nautilus – a crew of six adventurers preparing to row 2,000 miles around Great Britain in 2026. Their mission goes far beyond endurance. As they row, they’ll be collecting vital data on ocean health – from environmental DNA and microplastics to temperature, salinity, and underwater noise – helping scientists understand how climate change and pollution are impacting our seas. We talk about what drives them, the realities of preparing for...

In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I sit down with Helen Olszowska, founder of Seashell Collective and a content and outreach strategist with over 20 years’ experience working with values-led brands, charities, and B Corps. Helen shares her journey from leading digital campaigns at Human Rights Watch to running her own consultancy, helping organisations craft compelling content strategies, social campaigns, and email journeys that connect with purpose-driven audiences. We dive into: How ...

Dani Jordan is the Director of Campaigns & Communities at Surfers Against Sewage – and a passionate changemaker with a fierce commitment to the ocean. In this episode, Dani shares her journey from grassroots activism to leading national campaigns, and the personal values that keep her connected to the cause. We talk about how SAS is sounding the alarm on pollution, empowering communities, and fighting for our blue spaces with urgency and clarity. We also dive into the power of community-l...

Lloyd Gofton is a conservation leader, ocean obsessive, and seasoned communications consultant with over 25 years’ experience. In this episode, Lloyd joins Stu to share his journey from agency founder to campaigning for ocean wildlife protection. Together they explore the challenges of cutting through the noise in digital spaces, the power of community storytelling, and what it really takes to run effective communications for conservation. Expect insight, honesty and inspiration f...