Coral Currents Podcast

In this episode, Gavin Miller, a marine biologist from Global Reef in Koh Tao, Thailand, shares his inspiring journey into marine conservation, detailing how his leadership in scientific field expeditions shaped his career. With a background in psychology and a Master’s degree in Marine Environmental Management from the University of Exeter, Gavin reveals how he blended his understanding of human...

Dive into the future of coral reefs with our latest episode, hosted by Kaylee Shae, featuring the rockstar of the coral world, Dr. Emma Camp! As co-founder of the ⁠ Coral Nurture Program ⁠ on the Great Barrier Reef and leader of the ⁠ Future Reefs Team ⁠ , Dr. Camp shares insights on coral resilience, climate impacts, and her team's research to give our future coral reefs a better chance at su...

Dr. Orion McCarthy's Research Deep Dive: Coral Resilience & 3D Map Observations (Part 2) In Part 2, Dr. Orion McCarthy speaks on how corals endure, recover, and face challenges from natural and human-driven changes. Through his PhD research, we explore what he’s observed about reef resilience, the power of long-term data, and how new tech like photogrammetry is shaping conservation. Discov...

Dr. Orion McCarthy joins us to explore photogrammetry, a revolutionary technique creating 3D models to monitor and protect coral reefs, unveiling its role in modern conservation. From his early passion sparked by Australia’s vibrant oceans to its power in tracking reef health, we dive into how this tech is reshaping how we observe coral health over time. Today we look at Orions journey in long ter...

Reef restoration, career breakthroughs, and the power of underwater imagery! We chat with PADI scuba instructor and photographer Karley Feather about her journey into coral conservation, her role as social media manager and photographer for Reef Futures 2024, and the connections shaping her future. From the energy of the symposium to the cutting-edge projects shared, Karley gives us an inside look...

See sources mentioned in this episode at the bottom of this description. Follow this link to Coral Currents Podcast's website! See future special guests and submit questions for them or me, Shae (for the possibility of having suggestions/questions aired on the next cast)! https://kayleeshae97.wixsite.com/coralcurrentspodcast Meet our co-host, Jackson Hoeke - A fellow coral fanatic and a marine...

Welcome to Coral Currents! Weekly podcasts brought to you by a young woman in STEM. I started this series because I wanted to learn more about corals myself. I realized I was stuck reading only the research papers that felt most relatable to me, without connecting with the broader community or diving into the politics and bigger picture around reefs. So, with this podcast, I hope to connect with p...