Citizen Science and Sustainable Stewardship with Jodi Salmond
When children form a close connection with nature, they become the next stewards of the earth. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jodi Salmond from Reef Check, an organisation using citizen science to inspire positive action for our reefs and oceans.
👉 Jodi Shares
Her background and how she became the person she is today, a champion for our oceans
How a childhood in nature sets kids up for stewardship
About Reef Check and their mission
The importance of a global standard to monitor reef health
The impact of citizen science
How we can get involved
About our local reefs and why they are so unique
Memorable diving moments
About microplastics and what we can do at home to help
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Hear more from Jodi on the Ocean Protect Podcast
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👉 Guest Details
Jodi Salmond is a marine researcher specializing in citizen science, conservation biology and reef ecology. Under water, she trains divers in global reef health monitoring protocols; above it, she engages and inspires through hands on research, education, and personal development to encourage everyone to become the best versions of themselves and to look after the planet. Today we talk all about how science isn’t just something that happens in a lab, and how we can get involved to help our reefs and oceans to thrive.
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