In this episode of Let’s Dive In!, we’re joined by Charlene Desouza, a young marine biologist, passionate science communicator and World Ocean Day Youth Advisor who’s on a mission to make ocean conservation accessible and engaging. From studying pharmaceutical pollution in the Thames to researching how climate change impacts oysters, Charlene has seen firsthand how science can drive change—but only if it's communicated effectively. We dive into her journey, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in marine conservation.

You can find more about Charlene here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-desouza

You can find more about Waves of Tomorrow here:

@waves_oftomorrow (https://www.instagram.com/waves_oftomorrow/)

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In this episode with chat to 23-year-old marine conservation advocate, scientist, and budding entrepreneur. Kenia takes us on a journey through the spark that ignited her love for the ocean, her movement to tackle waste in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago, and how she’s navigating the challenges of being young and new in the field. Plus, she’ll inspire you to unlock your entrepreneurial mindset—and maybe even develop a newfound love for submarines.

You can find more about Kenia here:

https://www.instagram.com/kenia___magdalena/

or

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenia-marcano/

You can find more about Ocean Break Movement here:

https://www.instagram.com/_ocean_break_/

You can find more about World Ocean Day here:

https://worldoceanday.org/

You can find more about Welcome to Earth here:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13623992/

You can find more from Lets Dive In here:

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In this episode we chat Marine Biologist and Citizen Science Coordinator, Dr Elodie Camprasse. Elodie thelps us to explore the mass spider crab aggregation that occur in the waters of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria Australia. Why they might meet and how we can get involved with tracking these unique gatherings.

To find out more about the Spider Crab Watch on Zooniverse

website: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/spidercrabwatch/spider-crab-watch/about/research

To find out more about the Spider Crab Watch on iNaturalist

website: https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/spider-crab-watch

To find out more about the Spider Crab Watch Newsletter

website: https://redcap.deakin.edu.au/surveys/?s=F3FYD9MCD9CDD3DY

To find out more about Dr Elodie Camprasse

X: https://x.com/ECamprasse

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elodie-camprasse/

To find out more about Let's Dive In

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdivein__/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-dive-in-podcast/

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In this episode we take a journey into creating an ocean literate society and how we engage young people into caring and championing our oceans with Dr Prue Francis. Prue is a Marine Science Lecturer at Deakin University, her research focuses on Ocean Literacy and Seaweed Cultivation.

More about Dr Prue Francis at

https://www.pruefrancis.com/

More about Ocean Literacy Education at

https://www.pruefrancis.com/deakin-seaed/

More about Ocean Literacy Resources for Teachers at

https://www.pruefrancis.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Over-and-under-the-waves-of-the-Great-Southern-Reef_Teachers-Guide-1.pdf

More about the Great Southern Reef at

https://greatsouthernreef.com/

More about Let's Dive In at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdivein__/

or

Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/company/let-s-dive-in-podcast

More about our Host, Dekota:

Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dekota-mark-84828a18a

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In this episode we chat to Marine Ecologist and Oyster Expert, Dominic McAfee from University of Adelaide. Dom helps us explore the lost shellfish reefs of Australia and how marine restoration success could see the return of these important ecological superhero’s.

You can find more about Dom here:

https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/dominic.mcafee

Recent article 'Reversing functional extinction: successful restoration of eradicated oyster reefs': https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/rec.14169

You can find more about The Nature Conservancy here:

Shellfish restoration: https://www.natureaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/our-priorities/oceans/ocean-stories/oyster-reef-habitat/

You can find more about AusOcean using sound to restore oyster reefs here:

https://www.ausocean.org/all-projects

You can find more about the Coffin Bay Scuba Co or Eyre Lab here:

https://www.eyrelab.org/projects

You can find more about Let's Dive In here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdivein__/

Email: letsdiveinpodcastt@gmail.com

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In this episode, we chat to young plastic pollution activist Sophia Skarparis, also known as Plastic Free Sophia, about plastic and its effects on the environment. Sophia shares her insights on the pervasive issue of plastic pollution and its impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. We delve into the World Ocean Day campaign and the exciting Youth Ocean Carnival events she is involved in, which aim to mobilise and inspire the next generation of environmental conservationists.

You can find more about Plastic Free Sophia at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreesophia/

or

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plasticfreesophia

You can find more about Youth Ocean Carnival at

Website: https://youthoceancarnival.com/

You can find more about Conservation Volunteers Australia at

Website: https://conservationvolunteers.com.au

You can find more about World Ocean Day (June 8) at

Website: https://worldoceanday.org/

You can find more about the initiatives tackling plastic pollution here

Take 3 For The Sea: https://www.take3.org/

Recycle Smart: https://www.recyclesmart.com/

BRAD by Banish: https://banish.com.au/pages/recycling-program

You can find support for climate/eco anxiety here

Kids helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/worried-about-environment

Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/understanding-anxiety-about-climate-change/

ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/climate-anxiety/how-to-cope-with-anxiety-about-climate-change

You can find more about Lets Dive In Podcast at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdivein__

Feel free to get in contact with me, Dekota, about all things marine conservation!!

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In this episode we chat to Marine Campaigner Rebecca Howarth from Environment Tasmania, who helps us explore the coastline of Lutruwita/Tasmania and how we can play a part in it's conservation.

You can find more about Environment Tasmania at

Website: https://www.et.org.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/environmenttasmania/?hl=en

You can find more about citizen science projects mentioned at

Reef Life Survery: https://reeflifesurvey.com/

Eaglehawk Dive Centre: https://eaglehawkdive.com.au/

Red Handfish Red Alert: https://handfish.org.au/red-alert/

You can find the Hauntology on Country Article at

https://overland.org.au/2018/03/hauntology-on-country/

You can send me any question or let me know about the work you're getting up to at

Email: letsdiveinpodcastt@gmail.com

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