Richard Vevers - Approaching Ocean Conservation with Optimism

An entertaining discussion with ocean exploration and activism power couple, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau.  This dynamic duo shares all about their motivations to expand the Cousteau legacy, some seriously incredible diving adventures, and their thoughts on the present and future of ocean conservation. To learn more about Philippe and Ashlan's work, follow them on social media @pcousteau and @ashlancousteau, and visit earthecho.org. For a chance to be featured on Dive Stories visit: padi.com/podcast. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An explorative chat with PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Captain of Expedition Drenched, Nate Porter. Nate shares what it's like to sail and dive around the world aboard his floating home, all about his journey pursuing a career as a dive professional, and his thoughts on the importance of seeking adventure and saving the ocean. To learn more, check out weekly Expedition Drenched YouTube videos and follow them on social media @expeditiondrenched. For a chance to be featured on Dive Stories visit padi.com/podcast. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

A dynamic conversation with Founder and CEO of The Ocean Agency, Richard Vevers. Richard shares how he brings his expertise in advertising to the world of ocean conservation, all about his role in the hit Netflix documentary Chasing Coral, and the many reasons he feels optimistic in looking to the future. To learn more about the many remarkable projects and campaigns that Richard has brought to life, visit theoceanagency.org. For a chance to be featured on Dive Stories visit padi.com/podcast. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An inspiring interview with NASA Astronaut and Marine Biologist Dr. Jessica Meir. Jessica shares some seriously incredible scientific diving stories from the poles to the tropics, all about the similarities and differences between scuba diving and space walks, and what it's like to look down on this blue planet we all call home.  To learn more about Jessica, you can find her on Instagram and Twitter @astro_jessica. For a chance to be featured on Dive Stories visit padi.com/podcast. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An uplifting discussion with shark conservationist Jillian Morris. From the tiny island of Bimini, Jillian shares inspiring shark diving stories, the ways in which diving has shaped her life, and all about her passion for empowering youth through her educational non-profit Sharks4Kids. To learn more about Jillian's work find her on social media @biminisharkgirl, and for top-notch educational shark content visit sharks4kids.com. For a chance to be featured on Dive Stories visit padi.com/podcast.

An empowering chat with ocean science communicator Danni Washington - the first woman of color to host an American science TV show. Danni shares all about her background in Marine Biology, her passion for connecting youth with the ocean through her non-profit The Big Blue & You, some seriously incredible diving adventures, and the absolute importance of diversity in science and conservation.  To learn more about Danni's work, visit danniwashington.com and find her on social media @danniwashington. Visit padi.com/podcast to share and record your dive story for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode! 

An in-depth conversation with Thai actor and conservationist Alex Rendell. Alex shares some of his favorite diving adventures in Thailand and beyond, his passion for teaching conservation above and below the surface as the co-founder of Environmental Education Center Thailand (eecthailand.com), and the responsibility he feels to use his platform to bring environmentalism to the mainstream. Follow his conservation and diving journey on Instagram @alexrendell. To further connect with the ocean, visit padi.com. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

A profoundly deep and inspiring interview with PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Saudi female tec diver Nouf Alosaimi.  Nouf shares how scuba diving has positively changed her life, what it means to help other Saudi women discover the underwater world through her company Pink Bubbles Divers, and all about her relationship with the Red Sea. Follow her journey on Instagram @redseacitizen and @pinkbubblesdivers. To further connect with the ocean, visit padi.com. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

A behind-the-lens exclusive with world-renowned conservation photographers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier.  This dynamic duo shares some seriously epic and important dive stories, what it means to be each other's dive buddies from the poles to the tropics, and their fundamental thoughts on all things ocean conservation. Paul and Cristina are co-founders of ocean conservation non-profit SeaLegacy (sealegacy.org) and conservation activation platform Only One (only.one). To further connect with the ocean, visit padi.com.  PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.