Welcome to Episode 14 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s bonus episode, we are extraordinarily lucky to be interviewing jellyfish aquarist & water quality specialist, Jeffery Dotzler the III! Jeffery Dotzler the III is a Jellyfish Aquarist with the Cabrillo High School Aquarium who has joined us today to discuss everything about taking cate of jellies! In this short bonus episode, we delve into the beauty of jellyfish, advice for those looking to learn more about j

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are extremely fortunate to sit down with Head Student Curator of the Cabrillo High School Aquarium Monique DeLeon! Monique DeLeon is the head student curator at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, an aquarium staffed entirely by 200 high school student volunteers. She manages the gift shop of the aquarium, & she manages all of the accompanying social media accounts, as well as managing the aquarium

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode host’s Gwenevere, Skylar, & Eli, delve into the mesmerizing world of Jellyfish, a kind of Cnidarian known for their gracefulness, beauty, stinging tendencies, & gelatinous nature. We discuss their biology, ecology, beauty, place in human society, & a few intriguing species such as the: - Firework Jellyfish! - Giant Phantom Jellyfish (Skylar’s Favourite!) - Lions Mane Jellyfish! - & the incredible Immo

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are immensely lucky to sit down with founder of Tides of Tomorrow & Aspiring Marine Biologist Jaela Balugo! Jaela Balugo is a young aspiring marine biologist who founded her own organization, Tides of Tomorrow, meant to bring marine biology & a piece of the ocean to elementary & middle school students. In today’s episode, we discuss founding an organization as a young person, science communication

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are immensely lucky to sit down with Aquarist, Science Communicator, & Science Teacher Greg Eisen to discuss his work with the Cabrillo High School Aquarium! We dive into his experience with the aquarium, the creatures within it, the new tropical fish gallery soon to be opened, the passion that it took to begin the aquarium, & the fact that everyone should be passionate no matter what they are pur

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Marine Enthusiasts Episode! In today’s episode host’s Gwenevere & Skylar will delve into the magical world of Nudibranchs, a group of sea slugs known for their flamboyant & electrifying appearance! They delve into the biology of Nudibranchs, the difference between Dorid & Aeolid Nudibranchs, the ecology of Nudibranchs, & a few interesting species of nudibranchs such as the: Spanish Shawl California Aglaja & the Leaf Sheep! Sit back, enjoy a crisp e

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! Today’s episode is our romantic Marine Enthusiasts Valentines Day Episode! In today’s charming episode, hosts Eli, Skylar, & Gwenevere delve into the romantic lives of 6 different marine animals! Our lineup includes: - 1. Wolf Eels! - 2. Macaroni Penguins! - 3. Dugongs! - 4. Octopi! - 5. Dolphins! - 6. Seahorses! We discuss everything from animals who mate for life, to fathers who run away immediately after breeding! Sit

The Marine Christmas Tree is a Christmas tree created by our hosts & designed by our fantastic artist Nautical. It is completely made of underwater materials, with kelp as leaves, urchins & nudibranchs as ornaments, moon jellyfish as a tree skirt, & of course, a sea star as the tree topper. Welcome to Episode 7 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! Today’s episode is our beloved Marine Enthusiasts Christmas Special! In today’s festive episode, hosts Eli, Skylar, & Gwenevere del

An adorable trio of Little Blue Penguins, the smallest penguins on earth. Credit to Jeff Whitlock. A photograph of two caring Emperor Penguins, with their children nestled in their feathers. Emperor Penguins are the largest on earth, & primarily inhabit the Antarctic. Credit to Gary Miller. In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Eli, dive into the fascinating world of Penguins! We talk about famous penguins such as Nils Olav the Third, & Pesto, discuss Penguin Biology

A picturesque photograph of the ocean, dark yet inviting, with small fish in a school all around. Credit to Raphael Ritson Williams. Welcome to Episode 5 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In this episode, host Gwenevere sits down with California Professor, Coral Researcher, Science Communicator, & Marine Biologist Raphael Ritson Williams. We discuss science communication, advice for new marine biologists, the beauty of coral reefs, & much more! For questions, comments, sugge

An adorable pair of Steller Sea Lions, both a mother & a pup. Credit to Samantha-Lynn Martinez. Welcome to Episode 4 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In this episode, host Gwenevere sits down with Washington marine biologist, graphic designer, and science communicator Samantha-Lynn Martinez. We discuss science communication, videography, challenges for new marine biologists, and the numerous different kinds of marine life. For questions, comments, suggestions, or inquiries,

3 horned dolphins swimming in a trio. Welcome to Episode No. 3 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! With hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, and Eli, we dispel three commonly believed myths about dolphins and discuss three facts about their true nature. For questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at marineenthusiastspodcasts@gmail.com . https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LF2amtkp0HlGTxa4i2fRH Resources About Dolphins: 1. https://www.britannica.com/animal/dolphin-mammal 2....

A gorgeous, massive whale shark, surrounded by various other sharks & ocean creatures. Credit to National Geographic. A photograph of a Goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni), caught just before it devoured a fish. A photograph of an eerie Dwarf Lantern Shark. Credit to the Australian Museum. Welcome to Episode No. 2 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In this episode, we talk all about Sharks, a kind of Chondrichthyan. With hosts Gwenevere & Skylar, we delve into the reproduction

Hello Octopi & Carpet Sharks, Welcome to the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast. On August 16th, 2024, we published our very first episode, introducing 3 of our hosts, those being Skylar, Jenny, & Gwenevere. This podcast episode can be found on Spotify, iHeartradio, & a variety of other platforms. Thank you ocean enthusiasts for all your support, & stay tuned for more podcast episodes! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qCeVGdkPpKHpmFuzA24WA