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

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean , I sit down with Alyx Elliott - senior campaign strategist, former campaign leader at organisations including Oceana, World Animal Protection and multiple global charities - to explore what it really takes to create campaigns that drive meaningful change. With more than 20 years in campaigning, Alyx has led teams tackling everything from ove...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean , I sit down with Lorena Neira - climate scientist turned entrepreneur and co-founder of Blusink. Lorena is working at the intersection of ocean science, carbon removal, and ecosystem restoration – building technology that doesn’t fight nature, but works with it.  We explore her journey from open-ocean research to launching a ClimateTech star...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean , I sit down with Viv Williamson , Head of Fundraising and Marketing at The Wave Project , the UK charity transforming young lives through surf therapy. For over 15 years, The Wave Project has used the healing power of the sea to support children and young people facing mental health and emotional challenges, helping them build confidence, re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean , I’m joined by Mary Kemp , AI strategist and co-founder of AI Potential , to unpack how organisations can use AI in a way that’s practical, ethical, and genuinely helpful. Mary specialises in helping teams cut through the noise around generative AI and turn it into something useful - reducing stress, improving productivity, and creating spac...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 toge...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 con...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 r...