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21st Century Mermaids

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  • 21st Century Mermaids is a podcast dedicated to women and the ocean. Hosted by Danni Washington, each episode features a ‘mermaid’ who works in ocean science or marine conservation fields. By sharing the stories of these modern day mermaids around the world, this podcast promotes ocean literacy and empathy, while championing access, agency, and equity for women and their allies in ocean conservation, leadership, and STEM fields. 21st Century Mermaids is an official activity of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and addresses the UN’s 2019 theme for World Oceans Day (Gender and the Ocean). It is Executive Produced by Washington, Mariasole Bianco, and Dr. Erika Woolsey, three women who are scientists, ocean explorers, educators, and advocates.
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Episodes
  • Elevating Women in Ocean Science with Mads St. Clair

    Elevating Women in Ocean Science with Mads St. Clair
    Jan 27 2023
    In this Season 2 finale, Danni Washington is joined by Madeline St. Clair. Mads is a marine biologist, filmmaker, and Managing Director of Women in Ocean Science.   Mads and Danni dive deep on a variety of issues and topics ranging from Mad's experience studying tropical marine biology at the University of Essex, her research work in the Indo-Pacific, ocean noise pollution and quiet zones, and the struggle of finding resources in an underfunded industry. Mads and Danni speak in depth about helping women overcome obstacles in the marine science ecosystem. This discussion includes the Women in Ocean Science Sexual Harassment Survey. Please reference the following links for that part of the discussion.   Learn more about the Women in Ocean Science Sexual Harassment Survey discussed in this episode: https://www.womeninoceanscience.com/sexual-harassment   Here is a recommended peer-reviewed article on sexual harassment during scientific fieldwork: Clancy KBH, Nelson RG, Rutherford JN, Hinde K (2014) Survey of Academic Field Experiences (SAFE): Trainees Report Harassment and Assault. PLoS ONE 9(7): e102172.  https://journals.plos.org/PLOSOne/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0102172   And a 2018 report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: “Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine” https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/24994/sexual-harassment-of-women-climate-culture-and-consequences-in-academic   Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, comment, and review!   -- Audio Production: Vagabond Podcast Productions Production Assistant: Carrie Wentzel
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    51 mins
  • Global Ocean Policy with Minna Epps

    Global Ocean Policy with Minna Epps
    Jan 20 2023
    Join Danni Washington as she speaks with Minna Epps. Minna is the Director of the IUCN Global Marine and Polar Program.   Minna and Danni discuss her beginnings in the cold waters of the UK that inspired her to study marine biology. This led her to work with IUCN where she has worked with coastal communities to help their environmental economies protect our oceans. Topics are wide ranging from Minna's involvement in COP 27, intertidal ecology, blue carbon, and the link between trade and the environment.   Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, comment, and review!   -- Audio Production: Vagabond Podcast Productions Production Assistant: Carrie Wentzel
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    31 mins
  • Deep Storytelling with Inka

    Deep Storytelling with Inka
    Dec 16 2022
    In this episode, Danni is joined by marine biologist, film maker, wildlife photographer, and ocean advocate Inka Cresswell. Inka is a researcher for the upcoming Netflix series "Our Oceans". She is an Ocean Ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society, as well as a host of World Ocean Day.   Inka and Danni dive deep on variety topics including Inka's beginnings in the cold water of England, her work with blue chip productions, merging science and creativity, conservation versus restoration, and leaning on indigenious knowledge to help us gain a better understanding of our oceans.   Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, comment, and review!   -- Audio Production: Vagabond Podcast Productions Production Assistant: Carrie Wentzel
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    36 mins
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