303: Mangrove Mania

303: Mangrove Mania

From Let's Sea by Kait Birghenthal & Ash Gordon

December 4, 2025 · 2h 8m · Season 3 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of mangroves and features insights from experts in the field.

Listen in as we chat about the seaside trees that walk: mangroves! We’re joined by Stephanie Cadaval , Alyssa Vinson , and Jose Cajiga Lopez who will blow your minds about these funky flora. BIG TAKEAWAY: Mangroves are living shorelines, and vital for the health and safety of our seashore communities. Let’s channel our inner Lorax and speak for the trees - before trimming mangroves, consult local policies & work with a certified arborist! Resources: 💡Researcher Spotlight: UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences 🔎Deeper Dive Read: “Florida Mangroves: A Visual Guide to ID & Conservation” by UF/IFAS 🌊Conservation in Action: Mangrove Action Project 🤙Episode Shoutouts: Florida Wildlife Commission - myfwc.com 💰Sustainable Brand We Love: Mang Apparel - Education, Restoration, Apparel Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc

People in this episode

Hosts: Kait Birghenthal, Ash Gordon

Guests: Stephanie Cadaval, Alyssa Vinson, Jose Cajiga Lopez

Topics covered

  • mangroves
  • coastal ecosystems
  • environmental conservation
  • flora
  • sustainable practices

Keywords

  • mangroves
  • coastal health
  • environment
  • sustainability
  • flora
  • arborist
  • conservation

Sponsors

Mang Apparel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences, Mangrove Action Project, Florida Wildlife Commission, Fox and Fish Printing

Books & works: Florida Mangroves: A Visual Guide to ID & Conservation

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