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Scott interviews Debi Shearwater, a renowned figure in seabirding and pelagic birding, discussing her extensive experience and passion for marine life.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Naturally Scott, Scott sits down with Debi Shearwater — one of the most iconic figures in seabirding and pelagic birding anywhere in the world. Often called the “Queen of the Seas,” Debi has spent more than four decades leading pelagic trips off the California coast and across the globe, introducing thousands of people to the magic of seabirds, marine mammals, and life on the open ocean. From her early days as an Army wife to launching a life-changing pelag...

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Host: Scott

Guest: Debi Shearwater

Topics covered

• seabirds
• pelagic birding
• marine mammals
• ocean life
• wildlife conservation

Keywords

• seabirds
• pelagic trips
• marine mammals
• California coast
• wildlife
• ocean
• birding

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Places: California

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