What is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness for ocean conservation?

Go viral.

In 2015, Dr. Nathan Robinson was filmed removing a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nose—the video now has over 125 million views on YouTube. Four years later he also recorded the first footage of a giant squid - otherwise known as the mythical ‘Kraken’ - in US waters. This story made headlines in over 400 international news sources including the front-page of The New York Times.

Joining me on the podcast this week is the Marine Biologist and Science Communicator himself.

Dr. Robinson and I discuss his passion to protect the environment, the viral event that spearheaded the plastic straw movement, and the power of science communication.

Listen to this episode to find out about:
• Eco-friendly habits that you can implement
• Voting with your dollars to instigate change
• Alternatives for plastic products
• Sea turtle issues and their conservation
• Why small differences you make matter
• Creative conservation opportunities

Links & mentions:
• “Giant Squid in US Waters” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM52qGuNiyw/
• “Sea Turtle Plastic Straw Removal” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2J2qdOrW44
• “Sea Turtle Plastic Fork Removal” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRiTABRQOjk
• Nathan Robinson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild.blue.science/
• Nathan Robinson on Youtube: http://youtube.com/c/wildbluescience/
• Turtleball website: https://www.playturtleball.com/
• The Captain’s Lifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainslifestyle/
• My personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captain_taylor_morgan/
• My email: taylor@thecaptainslifestyle.com/ 
• Survey: https://www.thecaptainslifestyle.com/