So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

The So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast is your go-to resource to discover ocean science, conservation, and careers. If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying the ocean’s depths, sailing the high seas, wanted to know what it would be like to swim with sharks, or simply just love the ocean, you’re in the right place. Channel your inner Cousteau and dive beneath the waves.

So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is a science podcast hosted by K. G. Muzia, with 113 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

K. G. Muzia hosts So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist, a science show with 113 episodes published.

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  Episode #113

  Taylor Cunningham: Shamu Dreams, Underwater Photography, and Swimming with the Sharks

  Jun 17, 20251h 28mS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Taylor Cunningham is a trained marine biologist and shark diver. Growing up ten minutes from Sea World shaped what she wanted to do in life– and that was to train Shamu. In this episode, we dive into the controversy around aquariums and animals in captivity, the importance of keeping an open mind, how to actually make money as an underwater photographer, what it’s like to go on a shark dive, and so much more.<br/><br/>Taylor also shares tips on what to look for if you are thinking about going on a sh...

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  Episode #112

  112. Shane Gero: Sperm Whales, the Importance of Culture, Decoding Animal Language, and Project CETI: Using AI in Science

  Jun 4, 20251h 3mS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Shane Gero is a marine biologist who studies whales. Growing up in Canada, Nature captivated him at an early age, and a childhood love for orcas grew into a career studying their cousins, the sperm whale.<br/><br/>In this episode, Shane shares his path to working with the whales in Dominica, how scientists are using groundbreaking AI techniques to decode whale speech, and why this research is so vitally important. We chat about how listeners can become involved in whale research– no career change required. Shane also has one of the most ma...

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  Episode #111

  111. Alan Weisman: The Magic of the Swamp, Eating Fancy Trash Fish, Poking Your Nose in People’s Business, and Hope Dies Last

  May 20, 202553 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Our world is in a state of change, and my guest today is asking the questions: What comes next? How do we adapt? And who is finding the solutions?<br/><br/>Alan Weisman is an award-winning journalist whose reports have appeared in national outlets including The Atlantic Monthly and NPR, among others. </p><p>His new book, "Hope Dies Last", seeks to answer the above questions.</p><p>Alan has reported from more than 60 countries, all seven continents, has written seven books, several of which have won awards. On the show today we c...

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  Episode #110

  110. What Balance Really Looks Like in a Busy Life (and How to Find Yours)

  May 6, 20259 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever felt like you're juggling flaming glassware while riding a unicycle on a trampoline? Same.</p><p>In this deeply honest episode, we dive into what balance really looks like—and spoiler alert: it’s not a neat, tidy equation. From overworked weeks and triangle theory to biology’s take on homeostasis, we explore the messy, dynamic dance of work, life, health, and everything in between.</p><p>Learn how to assess your priorities, adjust your inputs, and find your version of balance—whether it’s a tiny tweak or a full life reboot. Be...

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  Episode #109

  109. Joe Meisel: Barrier Reefs, Midwest to Marine Science, and the Marlin’s Fiery Eye

  Apr 22, 20251h 8mS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Joe Meisel is a scientist committed to protecting wild places and educating curious people. As a biologist, he has worked for 25 years with the Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, where he gets to study plants such as orchids, the ocean, and share the fascination through study abroad programs.<br/><br/>Growing up in the American Midwest, Joe was a long way from the sea. Through following his own fascinations, Joe found himself working in the tropical Americas, co-creating a foundation, and ultimately teaching and writing a book on marine science.<br/><br/>Joe...

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