Gills Talk

Gills Club
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"Gills Talk" is a podcast that will introduce you to women working in shark and ocean science. Gills Talk is a branch of the Gills Club. With the motto “Smart About Sharks,” the Gills Club fosters positive attitudes towards sharks and jump-start youths’ interest in STEM subjects, boosting their chances of entering careers in science. The Gills Club is the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting youth with female scientists from around the world, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of shark and ocean advocates. 

  1. 11/14/2025

    Science is Art! with Jacqueline Rajerison

    We’re chatting with Jacqueline Rajerison — a marine ecologist, science illustrator, and ocean storyteller who’s using art to make marine science more accessible. From studying anemones to mentoring students and illustrating sharks with Minorities in Shark Sciences, Jacqueline Rajerison's blending creativity and conservation in inspiring ways. Tune in to hear how she’s bridging the gap between art, science, and storytelling. Jacqueline's Website Website Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min

  2. 07/10/2025

    Wave Foundation Gills Club Members - Inspiring The Next Generation

    Today, we welcome our Wave Foundation Gills Club members! These students discuss why they joined the Gills Club, how they are helping in shark conservation, and more! Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    43 min

  3. 06/25/2025

    "Science is infectious!” with Jamie Zaccaria

    Welcome to our Gills Talk Summer Season! We welcome Jamie Zaccaria, Media & Outreach Coordinator for Ocean Exploration Trust. We discuss her role in coordinating livestreams from hundreds of miles from land, bringing ocean exploration to people all over the world! We also talk about her background in shark science and how it led her to her current role in media and outreach. Enjoy! Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow OET: Instagram: @NautilusLiveTikTok: @NautilusLive Facebook: NautilusLiveTwitter: @EVNautilusYouTube: EVNautilusLinkedIn: Ocean Exploration TrustBluesky: @nautiluslive.org #NautilusLive

    23 min

  4. 10/02/2024

    "Don't Be Afraid To Cold Email" with Sofia Gabriel

    Join us as we learn about Sofia Gabriel’s PhD work looking at a nursery area off the eastern coast of Australia, focusing on the movements and behaviors of young white sharks. We also dive into her master’s work and how Kriste and she met and worked with each other back in 2016! Enjoy!  Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    42 min

  5. 09/18/2024

    Are sharks smart? with Dr. Kara Yopak

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kara Yopak! With her and her "ZombieLab", they study the brains of elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, rays, and chimeras). Join us as Dr. Yopak teaches us about her research and how she came to study shark brains! Follow Kara https://x.com/ProfSharkBrain Follow Kara's Lab https://x.com/YopakZoMBiELab Lab Website https://yopaklab.com/ Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    42 min

  6. 09/04/2024

    2024 Gills Club Scholar - Taylor Albert

    In this episode of the Gills Talk Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature an interview with our Gills Club Scholar, Taylor Albert! Join us as we learn about her experience in Shoals Marine Laboratory's renowned "Biology of Sharks and Conservation" class and how she balances being in the Airforce and going back to school. Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    26 min

  7. 04/25/2024

    Dr. Catherine Macdonald - Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at U Miami

    Dr. Catherine Macdonald is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami. She is the Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program (SRC), which focuses on shark research and public science engagement and education. Dr. Macdonald is also the co-founder and Director of Field School, a marine field science training program with a focus on conducting safe and responsible marine field work in an inclusive and supportive environment.  Enjoy!  Follow and Learn More About the Field School https://www.getintothefield.com/ Follow and Learn More U Miami's Shark Program https://sharkresearch.earth.miami.edu/⁠ Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    30 min

  8. 03/14/2024

    Dr. Toby Daly-Engel - Technique changes with the question

    Our newest episode features Dr. Toby Daly-Engel. Daly-Engel is an Assistant Professor at Florida Tech where she runs her research lab. Her research combines genomics with marine ecology to study the evolution of mating strategies in animals that invest heavily in reproduction, especially sharks and rays. Enjoy! Follow and Learn More About Toby's Lab https://linktr.ee/Dalyengellab Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    45 min
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"Gills Talk" is a podcast that will introduce you to women working in shark and ocean science. Gills Talk is a branch of the Gills Club. With the motto “Smart About Sharks,” the Gills Club fosters positive attitudes towards sharks and jump-start youths’ interest in STEM subjects, boosting their chances of entering careers in science. The Gills Club is the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting youth with female scientists from around the world, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of shark and ocean advocates. 

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  • Creator
    Gills Club
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gills Club
  • Show Website
    Gills Talk