Monique Verdin discusses using art and science to understand the Gulf's transformation by climate and industry. She highlights the impact of climate, fossil fuels, and Gulf waters on her ancestral landscape, emphasizing community building and activism in Louisiana. Verdin's work focuses on environmental concerns, corporate roles, and Indigenous voices, creating space for marginalized communities and bridging with science. She explores collaborative relationships, nature's wisdom, and the heart-mind connection in community building.