Welcome to Planet People, a podcast that aims to inspire curiosity and cultivate a deeper connection with the natural world. My name is Natalie, a conservation biologist and eco-communicator, and I’m excited to share stories that highlight the beauty and importance of our planet's wildlife. The mission of the podcast is to strengthen and share stewardship stories through ethical storytelling.
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11. WILDCOAST Wonderland: Naturing Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis w/ Serge Dedina
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We are excited to have Serge Dedina on the show to share his stories as a southern Californian ocean conservation hero and founder of the organization WILDCOAST / COASTASALVAJE. In this episode, we cover many exciting stories about coastal conservation and the journey that inspired Serge to co-found WILDCOAST. Along the way, we share ocean knowledg…
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10. Great White Sharks: Understanding Their Behavior & Genome with Dr. Chris Lowe
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In this episode, we interview Dr. Chris Lowe, a Professor of Marine Biology at California State University Long Beach. Dr. Lowe’s goal is to help expand our knowledge of marine organisms so that we can better manage and protect their ecosystems. He enjoys developing and using new technology and techniques to answer questions about shark and game fi…
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9. A Wonderful Whale Tale: Drone's Eye View of Blue, Gray, & Humpback Giants w/ Daina Buchner
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Hey everyone, and welcome back! In this episode of Planet People, we dive into the world of whales with conservation photographer and videographer Daina Buchner. Join us on this exciting and ocean-filled episode as Daina shares her inspiring journey from childhood memories by the ocean, to becoming a leading figure in the field of marine conservati…
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8. Orca Odyssey: Secrets of the Sea from SoCal to Alaska w/ Nicole Schriber
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Welcome to Episode #8 of Planet People! In this episode, we interview killer whale expert Nicole Schriber, who studies these amazing whales as a marine biology student at UC San Diego. She also works as a naturalist specializing in orca research and educating wildlife enthusiasts who join the “Gone Whale Watching” boat tours in San Diego. The recen…
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7. Save One Life Pt.2: Protecting Wildlife In Coastal California & Costa Rica w/ Amber Becerra
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Welcome to Episode #7 of Planet People! In this episode, we continue our conversation from Ep. 6 with Amber Becerra, founder of Sol Sanctuary, Wildlife Protection Alliance, and former CEO of Marine Mammal Care Center. In this episode, we learn more about Amber’s eco-lodge and what it means to operate one through a sustainable approach to living amo…
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6. Save One Life Pt.1: Protecting Wildlife in Coastal California & Costa Rica w/ Amber Becerra
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Welcome to Episode #6 of Planet People! In this episode, we introduce Amber Becerra, founder of Wildlife Protection Alliance and former CEO of Marine Mammal Care Center. We take you behind the scenes with Amber to learn more about her advocacy work and the challenges she faces as a conservationist. From rebuilding the Marine Mammal Care Center and …
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5. Seal Society Stewards: The Sierra Club Seal Society & Protecting Seals and Sea Lions in San Diego w/ Robyn Davidoff and Carol Toye
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Welcome to Episode #5 of Planet People! In this episode, we take you behind the scenes with the Sierra Club Seal Society to learn more about their advocacy work and the challenges they faced in safeguarding marine life in beautiful La Jolla, California. Robyn Davidoff and Carol Toye, the dedicated leaders of the Seal Society, share their experience…
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4. Ray Rescuers and the Crux of Queer Ecology w/ Nicole & Angel Morris
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Welcome to Episode #4 of Planet People! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of rays, shedding light on their importance in marine ecosystems and their challenges in today's changing environment. Additionally, we explore the concept of queer ecology and its significance in the broader context of environmentalism and conservation. We …
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3. Safe Guarding The Seas: Hooked On Shark Stewardship w/ Randy Thomas
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Join us on this exciting episode as we dive into the incredible world of shark expert Randy Thomas. Randy, the founder of the non-profit organization "The Adventures of 5k," is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and an exceptional wildlife photographer. Through his captivating imagery and educational outreach efforts, Randy uses his pl…
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2. Flight of Hope w/ Cristina Santa Maria
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Join us as we dive into the world of coastal conservation with Cristina Santa Maria! Cristina is the conservation manager with the San Diego Audubon Chapter and she works to protect the endangered California least tern. Tune in to learn more about this conservation problem and how Cristina is working to create a solution.…
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1. Protecting Paradise in La Jolla Cove, California
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Join us in this episode as we learn about the holistic approach of community-based conservation in La Jolla Cove to protect natural resources. We address the social ecology that makes this such a complicated human wildlife co-existence issue. The marine mammals, seabirds, and living shoreline are all impacted by human disturbance and we want to lea…
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Welcome to Planet People! Our mission is to strengthen stewardship stories to build a community of people who are passionate about fighting extinction and learning about how to co exist with wildlife in Southern California
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