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Today we talk to one of FutureSwellʻs creator coalition members, Dr. Liberty Boyd, a sea turtle ecologist, content creator, and lifelong Floridian. We dive into her journey to studying the ocean, her path toward sea turtles, graduate school, and her latest announcement transitioning to her dream job -- the Director of Research and Development at National Save The Sea Turtle Foundation!Connect with Liberty!🐢 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyology/?hl=en🐢 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@libertyologyJoin Futureswell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

Get the behind the scene builder story from Christina Kuklinski, the founder of KOOK a rapidly growing ocean proof beauty brand. Learn how she has lived her values as a CEO, from how she crafted truly reef safe products, avoids greenwashing, prioritized sustainability certifications like B-corp, and the mentorship and female network that made all the difference for her growth. Connect with KOOK and their new solar moisturizer! Instagram | Website 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

FutureSwell is building the blue creator economy - dedicated to uplifting ocean content creators for advocacy wins. Hereʻs what weʻve been up to this year. Join FutureSwell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: ⁠https://carissacabrera.substack.com⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

"Our vessel is an ambassador for solutions" Simon and his team at Plastic Odyssey focus on global plastic removal expeditions in partnership with UNESCO, where they travel to polluted countries around the world to implement solutions with local communities, such as improving waste management, reusing plastic into materials for use, running community trainings, building factories, and creating jobs. We have a conversation about their model, what theyʻve learned, and what they have in store. Learn more about Plastic Odyssey on their website and Instagram Join Futureswell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

A much needed catch up on what's been going on in 2026, including work + personal announcements and ocean news! 🫶🌊 🌊 Act Now- ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

A heavy but important conversation. I wanted to share what's been weighing on my heart and mind in the wake of our latest climate disaster here in Hawai'i, the lessons we can take with us to keep communities safer as these become more common. Donate directly to families: stormkokua.com Support recovery funding with Hawaiian Council

Letʻs talk about why the advocacy world needs more ocean content creators. Join Futureswell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“All my clients are word of mouth, I make my own schedule, I ” Natalie is a desert biologist, wildlife conservationist, science communicator and cohost of Planet People Podcast. We discuss her path towards creating her own path in conservation, from school, to consulting, to starting a media company. Her advice and perspectives are super helpful for early career environmentalists! Want more wildlife and conservation conversations? Check out Planet People Podcast wherever you listen! ⁠🌊 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn (Natalie Cibel) or Instagram My substack: follow me! Submit a comment against offshore drilling before 1/23/2026 - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

It was a big year at Futureswell. Let's talk about it. After all, weʻre in this together. 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: ⁠https://carissacabrera.substack.com⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

"Thereʻs only two types of pipelines, the ones that have already put oil into our ocean, and the ones that will." In 2025 and 2026, 30+ new offshore drilling sites have been proposed by the Trump administration - but we can stop them.Submit public comment before January 23, 2026: https://linkly.link/2Hicm Join Futureswell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“Be open to models like this, because Iʻm watching the benefits while Iʻm here.” Today I wanted to share my experience at Gaya Island Resort, a small ecoresort off of Borneo, Malaysia, surrounded by marine protected areas. What is the structure of their ecotourism approach, and is it serving local communities? I share the activities they offer, the funding structure they use, and the pros and cons of it in the broader conservation context. Learn more about Gaya Island Resort: gayaislandresort.com⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“Just develop solid relationships and everything else will follow.”Hunter is an organizer with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. We talk about his early beginnings, what it means to be an effective organizer in the movement, and how to make waves through direct action for a better future.Learn more about Oceana: ⁠https://oceana.org⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

Letʻs talk about some things I wish I knew earlier. 🌊 Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast 🌍 Website - futureswell.org  ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - The Ripple 🐙 Tiktok @futureswell 🐠 Instagram @futureswell This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists. Our primary goal at FutureSwell is to connect people with the beauty and power of the ocean.

“We get to imagine and build the future together.” This week, I share the most important lessons I've learned from 10 years working in the ocean climate movement. I originally gave this presentation to Ocean Uprise Summit on O'ahu, and felt a need to share it with you all 3 Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea🌊 Resources - [⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠]🌍 Website - futureswell.org💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  [⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.

“An island that has a really strong and healthy ecosystem will be more resilient because it that complete and comprehensive defense system.” Austin and Tommy are a brother pair who work for Island Conservation, an international NGO that works with islands communities to restore entire island ecosystems. They share their story as field biologists working around the world, across islands in the Pacific, what their jobs look like, and the skills and advice you need to do the same. Learn more about Island Conservation: IG: https://www.instagram.com/islandconservation/ Website: https://www.islandconservation.org Join Futureswell! 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea⁠⁠ 🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠ 🌍 Website - ⁠⁠http://futureswell.org/⁠⁠ 💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/⁠⁠ ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - ⁠⁠https://futureswell.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠ 🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠ 🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.