[E10] Kelly Slater — Surfer and Entrepreneur

06/24/19 • 60 min

Greg Stone welcomes 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater for a conversation about their shared passion for the ocean. Kelly has used his notoriety to bring awareness to many significant causes, from sustainable living and a healthier ocean to suicide prevention. “ The only positive thing about fame is to be able to do something good with it,” Kelly says, “And I feel I have an obligation to pass on positivity about our environment and the world in general.” This commitment to environmentalism and philanthropy has made Kally Slater a champion off the surfboard as much as on one. Join acclaimed oceanographer and conservationist Dr. Greg Stone on a journey of understanding and hope through our oceans with The Sea Has Many Voices podcast: https://theseahasmanyvoices.com/ Greg Stone has been an advocate for ocean conservation, sustainable industry, and marine research for decades. Spreading these ideas requires conversation and collaboration if we want environmental sustainability. He currently serves as Chief Ocean Scientist and board director for DeepGreen Resources, where he is responsible for finding sustainable ways to extract metal-rich nodules from the seafloor of the Clipperton Fracture Zone to provide minerals needed for the global transition to renewable energy. Follow Greg Stone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeaHasManyVoices/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregStoneOcean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstoneocean/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstoneocean/

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[E9] Benjamin Kay — Marine Scientist and Marine Biology Teacher

Biology teacher Benjamin Kay joins actor Ian Somerhalder and Greg Stone for an engaging conversation on the many ways to raise awareness with the climate crisis affecting us all. Ben Kay has chosen the classroom as his forum and shares the ways that his lessons have not only affected his student’s perspectives but has forced a change in their community that has pushed it to the forefront as a sustainable city. Ben Kay inspires his students with phrases such as “Hope is meaningless, action is everything.” Join acclaimed oceanographer and conservationist Dr. Greg Stone on a journey of understanding and hope through our oceans with The Sea Has Many Voices podcast: https://theseahasmanyvoices.com/ Greg Stone has been an advocate for ocean conservation, sustainable industry, and marine research for decades. Spreading these ideas requires conversation and collaboration if we want environmental sustainability. Follow Greg Stone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeaHasManyVoices/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregStoneOcean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstoneocean/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstoneocean/

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[E11] Nan Hauser — Whale Scientist

Nan Hauser, whale scientist, and adventurer sits down with old friend Greg Stone to share sea stories about research in the South Pacific. Nan has spent the last 21 years in the Cook Islands fascinated by the people, the culture, and its accessibility to whales. “Studying humpbacks, you can tell they have incredible respect for us, and we have for them. And they have let me into their world. That’s a privilege.” And Nan has acknowledged their acceptance by dedicating her life observing and trying to understand this amazing species. Her extensive research has provided Nan with important insights to aid in the protection of whales and their ability to survive and flourish. Join acclaimed oceanographer and conservationist Dr. Greg Stone on a journey of understanding and hope through our oceans with The Sea Has Many Voices podcast: https://theseahasmanyvoices.com/ Greg Stone has been an advocate for ocean conservation, sustainable industry, and marine research for decades. Spreading these ideas requires conversation and collaboration if we want environmental sustainability. He currently serves as Chief Ocean Scientist and board director for DeepGreen Resources, where he is responsible for finding sustainable ways to extract metal-rich nodules from the seafloor of the Clipperton Fracture Zone to provide minerals needed for the global transition to renewable energy. Follow Greg Stone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeaHasManyVoices/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregStoneOcean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstoneocean/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstoneocean/