Shellphone: A Breach the Surface Podcast Breach the Surface, Inc.

This episode, we're hearing from Mat Bate, author of "With A Little Kelp From Our Friends." He shares his insights on the role of storytelling in marine education, the process of creating his illustrated book, and the past and future roles of seaweed in our world.

> @_sendkelp
> Mat's Website
> @breachthesurface
> @shellphonepodcast
> Chopping Block Soap

This episode, we're hearing from Emy Daniels about how she is bringing together art, science, community, and activism through her artist residency at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Oregon.

> @emydanielsart
> @breachthesurface
> @shellphonepodcast
> Chopping Block Soap

This episode, we're hearing from Tiare Fridrich who works as a manatee biologist with the Save the Manatee Club here in Florida. She sheds light on the status of manatee populations, the threats that they are facing, and related conservation initiatives.

> Save the Manatee Club Website
> @breachthesurface
> @shellphonepodcast
> Chopping Block Soap Website

Note: This episode was recorded in September 2023, so our perspective on manatee populations is from that point in time.

This episode, we're hearing from Rachel Sipler about harmful algal blooms and their impacts on the environment and humans. Not all algae is bad, but it is a complex and often unpredictable issue when HABs occur and we are still learning about them, with the help of valuable research at places like the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.

> Bigelow Labs Website
> @bigelow_laboratory
> @shellphonepodcast
> @breachthesurface

This episode, we're hearing from Jill Pelto about how she incorporates scientific data into her paintings to communicate changes in the environment. Jill creates art relating to a variety of topics including the recession of the Northern Cascades glaciers, which she is closely tied to. She also works with educators to lead students in creating their own data-art about topics that matter to them. Listen in to hear more about this exciting, emerging field!

> @jillpelto
> Jill's Website
> @breachthesurface
> @shellphonepodcast

This episode, we're hearing from Leah Biery about finding your place in conservation through a variety of careers or in your everyday life. Leah is Director of the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, located on the St. Pete Pier. We also breach the topic of accessibility in ocean science and conservation as we take a look at the Discovery Center's programs.

> @tbwdiscoverycenter
> @thesaltytreasureproject
> @breachthesurface
> @shellphonepodcast