Anesti Vega -- scuba diver, citizen scientist, diving for veterans and the disabled This Ocean Life Podcast

Anesti Vega's colorful life includes homelessness, combat duty in the US Army, film making, activism for indigenous peoples, and more. But in this podcast episode we hear of Anesti's core passion for scuba diving and the ocean. Anesti takes us through his progression of scuba dive training, making scuba available to military veterans and disabled persons, his love for citizen-based marine science, and his recognized achievements across many ocean-related organizations, and much more. Anesti shares a wonderful perspective on balancing his passion for the ocean with a strong devotion to family and culture. 
You can learn more about Anesti on his website at https://www.anestivega.com/ and follow his adventures on Instagram @anestivega.