Marine Enthusiasts

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s bonus episode, we are extraordinarily lucky to be interviewing jellyfish aquarist & water quality specialist, Jeffery Dotzler the III! Jeffery Dotzler the III is a Jellyfish Aquarist with the Cabrillo High School Aquarium who has joined us today to discuss everything about taking cate of jellies! In this short bonus episode, w...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are extremely fortunate to sit down with Head Student Curator of the Cabrillo High School Aquarium Monique DeLeon! Monique DeLeon is the head student curator at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, an aquarium staffed entirely by 200 high school student volunteers. She manages the gift shop of the aquarium, & she man...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode host’s Gwenevere, Skylar, & Eli, delve into the mesmerizing world of Jellyfish, a kind of Cnidarian known for their gracefulness, beauty, stinging tendencies, & gelatinous nature. We discuss their biology, ecology, beauty, place in human society, & a few intriguing species such as the: - Firework Jellyfish! - G...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are immensely lucky to sit down with founder of Tides of Tomorrow & Aspiring Marine Biologist Jaela Balugo! Jaela Balugo is a young aspiring marine biologist who founded her own organization, Tides of Tomorrow, meant to bring marine biology & a piece of the ocean to elementary & middle school students. In t...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are immensely lucky to sit down with Aquarist, Science Communicator, & Science Teacher Greg Eisen to discuss his work with the Cabrillo High School Aquarium! We dive into his experience with the aquarium, the creatures within it, the new tropical fish gallery soon to be opened, the passion that it took to begin the...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Marine Enthusiasts Episode! In today’s episode host’s Gwenevere & Skylar will delve into the magical world of Nudibranchs, a group of sea slugs known for their flamboyant & electrifying appearance! They delve into the biology of Nudibranchs, the difference between Dorid & Aeolid Nudibranchs, the ecology of Nudibranchs, & a few interesting species of nudi...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! Today’s episode is our romantic Marine Enthusiasts Valentines Day Episode! In today’s charming episode, hosts Eli, Skylar, & Gwenevere delve into the romantic lives of 6 different marine animals! Our lineup includes: - 1. Wolf Eels! - 2. Macaroni Penguins! - 3. Dugongs! - 4. Octopi! - 5. Dolphins! - 6. Seahorses! We discuss everything fro...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! Today’s episode is our beloved Marine Enthusiasts Christmas Special! In today’s festive episode, hosts Eli, Skylar, & Gwenevere delve into the Marine Christmas Tree, a concept created by Skylar & Gwenevere. The Marine Christmas Tree is a design made entirely of underwater resources, with kelp as leaves, oarfish as garland, urchins as...

In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Eli, dive into the fascinating world of Penguins! We talk about famous penguins such as Nils Olav the Third, & Pesto, discuss Penguin Biology & Reproduction, how Penguin parents find rest while looking after their new hatchlings, (Spoiler Alert: They barely get any!), & much, much more. For questions, comments, suggestions, or inquirie...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In this episode, host Gwenevere sits down with California Professor, Coral Researcher, Science Communicator, & Marine Biologist Raphael Ritson Williams. We discuss science communication, advice for new marine biologists, the beauty of coral reefs, & much more! For questions, comments, suggestions, or inquiries, please don’t hesitate t...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In this episode, host Gwenevere sits down with Washington marine biologist, graphic designer, & science communicator Samantha-Lynn Martinez. We discuss science communication, videography, challenges for new marine biologists, & the numerous different kinds of marine life. For questions, comments, suggestions, or inquiries, please emai...

Welcome to Episode No. 3 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! With hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Eli, we dispel 3 commonly believed myths about dolphins, & discuss 3 facts about their true nature. For questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at marineenthusiastspodcasts@gmail.com . Resources About Dolphins: ​ https://www.britannica.com/animal/dolphin-mammal ​ https://animals.sandiegozo...

Welcome to Episode No. 2 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In this episode, we talk all about Sharks, a kind of Chondrichthyan. With hosts Gwenevere & Skylar, we delve into the reproduction, biology, behavior, & conservation of Sharks, & a few interesting facts about these creatures. For questions, concerns, or comments, please email marineenthusiastspodcasts@gmail.com . Resources Abo...

Welcome to the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast, A podcast about marine biology, & all things ocean In Episode 1, you meet our eccentric hosts, Skylar K., Jenny H., & Gwenevere Persaud. As a group we are the marine enthusiasts, who seek to inform & educate the world about marine biology. For questions, comments, concerns, or inquires. please email: marineenthusiastspodcasts@gmail.com .