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So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

Filled with stories of people living out their soul’s calling, the So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast is your go-to resource for exploring the connection between humans, the land, and the high seas. If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying the ocean’s depths, wondered where your food comes from, or thought about how it all fits together, this podcast is for you. This show dives into science, conservation, and living in connection with our blue planet.We’ll hear stories from people following

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88:06

Taylor Cunningham: Shamu Dreams, Underwater...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Taylor Cunningham is a trained marine biologist and shark diver. Growing up ten minutes from Sea World shaped what she wanted to do in life– and that was to train Shamu. In this episode, we dive into the controversy around aquariums and animals in captivity, the importance of keeping an open mind, how to actually make money as an underwater photographer, what it’s like to go on a shark dive, and so much more. Taylor also shares tips on what to look for if you are thinking abou...

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112. Shane Gero: Sperm Whales, the Importance of...

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2025/06/04

Send us a text Shane Gero is a marine biologist who studies whales. Growing up in Canada, Nature captivated him at an early age, and a childhood love for orcas grew into a career studying their cousins, the sperm whale. In this episode, Shane shares his path to working with the whales in Dominica, how scientists are using groundbreaking AI techniques to decode whale speech, and why this research is so vitally important. We chat about how listeners can become involved in whale research– no ca...

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111. Alan Weisman: The Magic of the Swamp, Eating...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text Our world is in a state of change, and my guest today is asking the questions: What comes next? How do we adapt? And who is finding the solutions? Alan Weisman is an award-winning journalist whose reports have appeared in national outlets including The Atlantic Monthly and NPR, among others. His new book, "Hope Dies Last", seeks to answer the above questions. Alan has reported from more than 60 countries, all seven continents, has written seven books, several of which ha...

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What Balance Really Looks Like in a Busy Life (and...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text Ever felt like you're juggling flaming glassware while riding a unicycle on a trampoline? Same. In this deeply honest episode, we dive into what balance really looks like—and spoiler alert: it’s not a neat, tidy equation. From overworked weeks and triangle theory to biology’s take on homeostasis, we explore the messy, dynamic dance of work, life, health, and everything in between. Learn how to assess your priorities, adjust your inputs, and find your version of balance—whether ...

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109. Joe Meisel: Barrier Reefs, Midwest to Marine...

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2025/04/23

Send us a text Joe Meisel is a scientist committed to protecting wild places and educating curious people. As a biologist, he has worked for 25 years with the Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, where he gets to study plants such as orchids, the ocean, and share the fascination through study abroad programs. Growing up in the American Midwest, Joe was a long way from the sea. Through following his own fascinations, Joe found himself working in the tropical Americas, co-creating a fou...

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Eve Samples: Career Shifts, Cultivating Advocacy, the...

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2025/04/09

Send us a text It’s funny how we can start off in life thinking that we’re going to do one thing, and end up pivoting to something totally different. Today’s guest is Eve Samples, Executive Director of Friends of the Everglades. In this episode we dive into a myriad of topics from career shifts to what one spark of activism can mean for a community. Eve shares the legacy of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the woman who helped the world see the Everglades as more than just a swamp. She shares how h...

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Holly Buresh: the Importance of ‘I Don’t Know’, 1000...

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2025/03/26

Send us a text Captain Mermaid Professor Holly is how Holly Buresh’s niece very aptly describes what her aunt does. A graduate of Eckerd College, Wilderness 1st Responder, 200T Captains license holder, and marine science teacher, Holly certainly has charted her own path in life. Her journey takes us from the American midwest down to Florida over to the Bahamas, and out on the high seas where the closest other person was in the international space station. In today’s episode, Holly shares her ...

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106. Sea Turtles: The Masters of Cyclical Living

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2025/03/05

Send us a text Join Kara as she shares some similarities between our lives and the live of the magnificent sea turtle. Support the show Land your dream job. Enroll Now ✨ STEER YOUR COURSE ✨ REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Check out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/ GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS...

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Stephen Kavanaugh: Ditching the 9-5, the Call of the...

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2025/02/19

Send us a text Stephen Kavanaugh joins us on the show today. After graduating college, he followed his dream of becoming a field biologist, trekking through the wild Alaskan frontier. When it was time to return home to Ireland, Stephen looked around and saw the lack of a job market for a marine biologist, and decided to create his own– with oysters. The oyster has thousands of years of history, lore, and industrial uses as well as a myriad of health benefits. In fact, the oyster has been cr...

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Swimming Upstream, Sustainable Aquaculture, and the...

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2025/02/05

Send us a text Farmer, fisherman, and founder of Smoke in Chimneys, Ty Walker joins us on the show today. After living in LA and following his calling as a DJ, Ty returned to his farming roots in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It’s there that he charted a new path for himself and his young family– in aquaculture. On the show today, Ty shares how he navigated these big life changes, even when his family wasn’t on board. He also shares how he purchased a hundred year old hatchery– and lear...

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Steve Moreau: Childhood Dreams, True Wellness, and...

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2025/01/22

Send us a textDr. Steve Moreau, is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner with Caribbean roots. Like so many of us, Steve wanted to be a marine biologist in childhood, but personal health challenges in high school led him to pursue a career in wellness.On the show today, Steve shares his story from eating the Standard American Diet to vegetarianism to veganism and finally eating according to biology. Steve’s winding journey takes us through what true health and vitality looks and feels l...

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Cody McLaughlin: Salmon Wars, Living in the Last...

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2025/01/08

Send us a textHunter, trapper, and fisherman Cody McLaughlin joins us on the show today. Cody is a season podcast producer and outdoor writer featured in several national publications including National Wild Turkey Federation’s Turkey Call Magazine and the Sportfishing Magazine. He also is a political strategist and serves on the board of the Alaska Outdoor Council, the Last Frontier State’s NRA affiliate, and is a former board member and spokesperson for the NJ outdoor alliance.On the show t...

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Episode 101: Life pivots, what's good, and what's next

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2025/01/08

Send us a textWELCOME BACK! Host Kara Muzia is on the show today verifying the nearly two year hiatus from recordings, and sharing what’s next for the SYWTBAMB podcast. Support the showGET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself✨BACK TO OCEAN RETREAT ✨ Weigh in hereCheck out the website: https://karagracemuzia.com/GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREEPURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ D...

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100. Lessons Learned in 100 Episodes

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2023/02/22

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99. Melissa Cristina Màrquez: Sharks and Other...

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2023/02/08

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98. Emily Velasquez: Cows, Algae, Mozambique, and...

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2023/01/25

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Andrea Richey: Sharks, Consumption, Careers of...

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2023/01/11

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William Trubridge: Freediving, Dolphins, and Creating...

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2022/12/28

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Divya Karnad, PhD: Sharks, Sea Turtles, Seafood...

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2022/12/14

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94. Brooke Lynn Elzweig: Sea Turtles in Drains,...

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2022/11/30

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