In today’s episode I’m chatting with Charlie Young – a marine biologist and wildlife presenter also known as Ocean Magpie on social media, where she shares the behind the scenes of her life at sea. Yes you read that well, Charlie lives on a boat!! So we spoke about what her life is like, and how she and her partner renovated their boat in a super sustainable way. I asked her about her most magical wildlife encounter, which she spoke about in such a beautiful and moving way it brought tears to my eyes.

She also shared her perspective on human impact on the oceans and gave tips on what you can start doing in your everyday life to both feel more connected with the ocean and also help protect it – whether you live near it or not. Make sure you listen until the end as she also shared career advice for anyone who might be interested in working in ocean conservation or becoming a marine biologist.

Want to dive deeper?

Whale shark diving picture she mentioned - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_85neKBfz/
My Octopus Teacher - https://www.netflix.com/title/81045007
Understand the impact of your money with Make My Money Matter - https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/
Seagrass citizen science project - https://www.projectseagrass.org/

Come say hi!

Charlie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ocean_magpie/
Why We Care on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/
Tiphaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/
Discover Earth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverearth/

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Thank you for caring and sending you lots of love!

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Stories from a scientist living on a boat to help protect the ocean with Charlie Young, marine biologist aka Ocean Magpie