Best National Marine Sanctuary Podcasts (2025)

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Impact Destinations: Philanthropic Travel Adventures with Christopher Hill 44:53

10h ago44:53

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Impact Destinations: Philanthropic Travel Adventures with Christopher Hill. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome Christopher Hill, the founder of Impact Destinations and Hands Up Holidays. Christopher’s lifelong passion for travel led him to create unique adventures that go far beyond sightseeing—they…

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Exploring Nature's Wonders: Landscape Photography Adventures with Mitch Miller 54:18

23h ago54:18

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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we're welcoming back Mitch Miller, an award-winning landscape photographer known for his stunning captures of Joshua Tree National Park and the Sierra Nevada Range. Mitch shares stories from his recent nine-day backpacking adventure to a remote, little-known lake in Sequoia Nati…

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Exploring the Cosmos: STEAM, Astronomy, and Community Outreach Adventures With Francisco Silva 39:28

3d ago39:28

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In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Francisco Silva, a STEAM educator, Solar System Ambassador, and all-around astronomy enthusiast known for his infectious energy, storytelling, and connecting communities with nature, science, and exploration. Francisco shares his journey from a childhood fascination with the stars—…

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Protecting Half the Planet - The High Seas Treaty Comes Alive 42:07

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After nearly two decades of negotiations, the world has finally agreed on a framework to protect the high seas - that vast expanse of ocean beyond any nation's control that covers nearly half our planet's surface. On January 17th, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction), commonly known as the High Seas Treaty, officiall…

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Lincoln County, Nevada: Tourism, Stars, and Dark Sky Preservation at Spring Valley State Park 44:02

10d ago44:02

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Lincoln County, Nevada: Tourism, Stars, and Dark Sky Preservation at Spring Valley State Park. On today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're chatting with Marcia Hurd, Executive Director for the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism in Nevada, and Dawn Andone, an Interpretive Ranger with Nevada State Parks. Together, they shine a light on…

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Discover Festival Country Indiana: Outdoor Adventures, Community Events, and Hidden Gems 46:15

17d ago46:15

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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Koskey, Executive Director, and Mackenzie Steagall, Director of PR & Events, from Festival Country Indiana—a destination organization dedicated to showcasing the vibrant communities of Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis. Festival Country is more than just…

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IDA Membership Meeting: Attracting Large-Scale Tournaments to Your Destination 14:53

29d ago14:53

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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this special episode, recorded at the Illinois Destinations Association Fall Meeting in Danville, IL, we're chatting with an all-star panel to spotlight the remarkable legacy of the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament, which has been hosted in Danville for an impressive 33 consecuti…

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Illinois Destinations Association's Fall Meeting: Outing at the Danville Dans Stadium 26:32

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Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, where today we’re taking you out to the historic Danville Dan’s Baseball Stadium for a unique blend of networking, community, and baseball nostalgia. Whether you love travel, tourism, or just a good old-fashioned ballgame, today’s episode celebrates local pride, hidden treasures, and …

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Illinois Destinations Association Fall Membership Meeting: Tracey Fentem Interview 7:47

1M ago7:47

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Illinois Destinations Association Fall Membership Meeting: Tracey Fentem interview at the David S. Palmer Arena. Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, we're back in beautiful Danville, Illinois, where we're chatting with Tracey Fentem, Sales and Event Coordinator for the Danville Area Visitors Bureau. We explore what ma…

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Art Meets Ocean - Inside Portland's Revolutionary Cartoon Aquarium 28:12

2M ago28:12

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Episode Description What happens when you combine marine biology expertise with immersive art? You get the world's only cartoon aquarium—and it's right here in Portland. Join us as we explore the Portland Aquarium, an innovative art installation that's reimagining ocean education. Artist Mike Bennett and marine biologist Chanel Hason have created a…

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Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting: Mayor's Reception at the Historic Fischer Theater 46:20

1M ago46:20

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Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting: Mayor's Reception at the Historic Fischer Theater. Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! This multi-episode series takes us to Danville, Illinois, for the Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. is our host for the kick-off event at the beauti…

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Volunteer-Driven Success: How Freedom Waters Foundation Changes Lives On the Water 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Volunteer-Driven Success: How Freedom Waters Foundation Changes Lives On the Water. Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Debra Frenkel, founder and chief operating officer of the Freedom Waters Foundation, live from beautiful Naples, Florida. Debra shares the inspiring journey that led her from working as…

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Exploring Ireland’s Beauty, Health, and Wellness with Leafy Green Tours 41:34

2M ago41:34

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Exploring Ireland’s Beauty, Health, and Wellness with Leafy Green Tours. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Ruth O’Meara, a hiking guide, surf instructor, and the director of Leafy Green Tours—a bespoke adventure company based in Ireland. Ruth shares her fascinating journey from the world o…

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Man’s Search for Sustainability: What Bees and Locusts Teach Us About a Sustainable Future 39:03

2M ago39:03

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By Howard A Fox, David Auge

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Waste(d) on Ocean Science Radio 16:14

2M ago16:14

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What happens after you flush? Most of us don't think about it—but maybe we should. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into one of the ocean's biggest but least discussed threats: wastewater pollution. Join us as we talk with Jos Hill, Program Director for The Nature Conservancy's Wastewater Pollution Program and creator of the groundbreaking podc…

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Discover Madison Wisconsin: Outdoor Adventures, Lakes, and Local Flavor with Destination Madison 47:39

2M ago47:39

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By Howard A Fox, Rob Gard

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Off-Grid Adventures: Solving Waste Challenges with CompoCloset Composting Toilets 49:38

3M ago49:38

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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the explorers, nature lovers, and innovative entrepreneurs who make it easier for us all to access and enjoy the great outdoors. In this episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Richard Peter and Erica Pugh, the dynamic co-founders of CompoCloset—a company on a miss…

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Healing Through Nature: The Magic of Carmel Retreats 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Today, we're chatting with a truly inspiring guest—Barry Shimelfarb. Barry is a single dad, cancer thriver, and the creative force behind Carmel Retreats, a unique boutique destination in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, dedicated to healing, wellness, joy, and romance. Barry shares the stor…

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Building Ethical Brands: Joshua Onysko’s Approach to Travel, Sustainability, and Giving Back 37:03

3M ago37:03

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Building Ethical Brands: Joshua Onysko’s Approach to Travel, Sustainability, and Giving Back. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Joshua Onysko, a dynamic entrepreneur, world traveler, and advocate for sustainability in the beauty industry. As the founder of Pangea Organics and Alpine Provisions, Joshua ha…

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Connecting Audiences to Ocean Conservation: Andrew Lewin’s Science Communication Mission 50:09

4M ago50:09

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Welcome to a new episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we sit down with Andrew Lewin, marine biologist, science communicator, and the passionate voice behind the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast. Andrew shares his fascinating journey from being inspired by Jacques Cousteau as a kid to spending months at sea in the Gulf of Mexico…

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Discover The ARK: Regenerative Village Community in Costa Rica 52:48

4M ago52:48

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Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series—Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Marat Omarov, the visionary founder behind The ARK, a regenerative village nestled in the stunning landscape of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Marat unpacks his extraordinary journey: from growing up in Kazakhstan under strict Soviet influence, to breaki…

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Exploring Small Ship Cruises: Adventures with Mikkel and Dan Woodruff 1:09:06

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In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we sit down with dynamic travel duo Mikkel and Dan Woodruff, the creative minds behind the "Small Ship Cruise Talk" podcast and founders of the travel sites Sometimes Sailing and Sometimes Home. Mikkel and Dan share stories from their unconventional journey—into how travel has shaped their relatio…

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Explore Riverton: The Rendezvous City’s Outdoor Experiences, Small-Town Charm, and Community Spirit 38:05

4M ago38:05

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Explore Riverton: The Rendezvous City’s Outdoor Experiences, Small-Town Charm, and Community Spirit. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Cindy Olson Roden, the Executive Director of the Riverton Chamber and Visitor Center in Wyoming. Join us as we journey to the heart of Fremont County—known as the Rendezv…

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RHODY's Great Lakes Adventure - ROV Technology Meets Shipwreck Archaeology 23:21

5M ago23:21

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Dive into the freshwater frontier of ocean exploration as we explore how a revolutionary compact ROV is transforming underwater archaeology in the Great Lakes. Join us for the incredible story of the first comprehensive survey of shipwrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, where cutting-edge technology meets centuries-old maritime history…

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Beneath the African Sun: Serendipity, Family, and Journalism with Barry Maughan 57:47

4M ago57:47

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Beneath the African Sun: Serendipity, Family, and Journalism with Barry Maughan. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're joined by Barry Maughan, an international broadcast journalist, accomplished author, and true world traveler. Barry shares stories from his fascinating memoir, Beneath the African Sun, whic…

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Newfoundland & Labrador: Community and Adventure 39:12

5M ago39:12

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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we chat with Cody Johnston, a software engineer, entrepreneur, and the voice behind the Weird Canadian Podcast. Cody and his partner recently made the leap from Ontario to the breathtaking landscapes of Lewisport, Newfoundland—a move inspired by a desire to reconnect with nature and …

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Regenerative Gardening for Biodiversity and Wellness in Your Backyard 52:46

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Regenerative Gardening for Biodiversity and Wellness in Your Backyard. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we're chatting with Matthieu Mehuys, an author, landscape architect, and host of the Regenerative Design podcast. Matthieu, originally from Belgium and now living in the Azores, shares his passion for making the worl…

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Sole-Man Sportfishing - Experiences and Transformation for San Francisco Youth 41:54

5M ago41:54

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Sole-Man Sportfishing - Experiences and Transformation for San Francisco Youth. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Captain Don "Sole-Man" Franklin, a longtime San Francisco Bay fishing guide and the heart behind Sole-Man Sportfishing. Don has been fishing the San Francisco waters for over 41 years and…

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True Nature: Resilience and Healing in the High Sierra 47:38

5M ago47:38

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True Nature: Resilience and Healing in the High Sierra. In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we sit down with Lisa Michelle, an outdoor adventurer and author of "True Nature: Hidden in the High Sierra." Join us as Lisa shares the transformation that took her from a life deeply rooted in rodeo and horses to one of solo wilderness adve…

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Rollin' Down the River: History, Community, and Outdoor Wonders on the Missouri 50:38

5M ago50:38

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Rollin' Down the River. From Headwaters to Heartland: Missouri River History, Communities, and Outdoor Wonders. On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we chat with Larry N. Campbell, retired math professor and author of Rollin' Down the River: Discovering People and Places along the Mighty Missouri. After decades in the classroom, Larr…

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Outdoor Exploration and Photography with Mike Hillman, Natural Habitat Adventures 1:04:55

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Outdoor Exploration and Photography With Mike Hillman, Natural Habitat Adventures. On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Hillman, the Photo Expeditions Director for Natural Habitat Adventures—known to many as Nat Hab. Mike’s story is a true outdoor enthusiast’s dream: from running wild in the woods of …

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Inside Tacoma & Pierce County: Adventure, Growth, and Community 53:08

5M ago53:08

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Inside Tacoma & Pierce County: Adventure, Growth, and Community. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Andrea Reay, President and CEO of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and Dean Burke, President and CEO of Visit Tacoma-Pierce County. Together, they share the inside story of how their organizati…

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Visit Nome, Alaska: 4-Season Beauty, Culture, and Heritage 45:47

5M ago45:47

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Visit Nome, Alaska: 4-Season Beauty, Culture, and Heritage. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we're taking you to the far reaches of Western Alaska for a conversation with Shauntel Bruner-Alvanna, Executive Director of the Nome Convention & Visitors Bureau. Shauntel shares her journey from Chicago to the rugged, off-…

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They Might Be Giants - The Ocean Viruses Bigger Than Bacteria 21:45

6M ago21:45

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Forget everything you think you know about viruses. In the ocean, there are viral giants so large they were mistaken for bacteria for decades – and they're rewriting the rules of marine ecology. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of giant viruses with Benjamin Minch, a PhD student at the University of Miami who has discovered over 230 prev…

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Visit Leadville - Twin Lakes: History, Adventure, and Community in Colorado’s High Country 57:56

6M ago57:56

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Visit Leadville - Twin Lakes: History, Adventure, and Community in Colorado’s High Country Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we’re taking you to the rugged heart of the Rockies as we sit down with Adam Ducharme, the Tourism Director for Visit Leadville- Twin Lakes in Lake County, Colorado. Adam shares the ri…

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Pendleton County CVB: Dark Skies, Rugged Trails, and Hidden Gems 35:34

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Pendleton County CVB: Dark Skies, Rugged Trails, and Hidden Gems. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we’re heading deep into the ridges and valleys of Pendleton County, West Virginia, with Annie Humes, Executive Director of the Pendleton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Pendleton County is an area that stands ap…

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Angel Island Tiburon Ferry: Experience History, Wildlife, and Sunset Cruises 44:53

6M ago44:53

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Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Experience: History, Wildlife, and Sunset Cruises. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we set sail in the San Francisco Bay with Captain Maggie McDonogh, fourth-generation captain and owner of the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Company. Captain Maggie shares her unique story of growing up on the …

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Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and Outdoor Activities in Washington 39:48

6M ago39:48

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Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and Outdoor Activities in Washington. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Dawn Bell, President, and Jessica Kipp, Vice President, of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce in Ridgefield, Washington. Nestled in the beautiful Pacif…

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Visit Muskegon: Your Guide to Michigan’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground 45:39

7M ago45:39

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Visit Muskegon: Your Guide to Michigan’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground. Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we’re heading to one of Michigan’s hidden gems with guest Bob Lukens, Community Development Director for Visit Muskegon and the Muskegon County Parks Department. Bob gives us a true insider’s …

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Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun 39:56

7M ago39:56

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Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we chat with Tonia Silva, a Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce board member. Tonia gives us an inside look at this charming, rural community just north of Sacramento, California. Filled with wide open spaces, h…

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