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The Hard Truth About Working in Ocean Conservation
After 11 years of hosting How to Protect the Ocean, I wanted to take a step back and reflect on what the journey has taught me. What started as a simple passion project became a platform for ocean storytelling, science communication, and career development. Along the way, I learned lessons about persistence, networking, and creating opportunities that I never could have predicted when I published the first episode.
One of the biggest takeaways is that building a career in marine science and conservation is rarely a straight line. Many people enter the field because they love the ocean, but…
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