About this episode
This episode features stories about whales from Brittany Munson and Maya Santangelo.
In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers share tales about whales. Part 1: As a child, Brittany Munson dreams of growing up to be a whale trainer. Part 2: As a marine scientist focused on living creatures, Maya Santangelo is convinced that diving to explore an old whaling shipwreck in the Antarctic will be boring. Brittany Munson is a Lead Educator at the California Science Center, where she engages public audiences in exploring various science topics and activities. With a degree in Aquatic Biology from UC Santa Barbara, she has chased her passion for the ocean from the coral reefs of the Bahamas to the icy waters of Alaska, where she spent two seasons as a naturalist. Most recently, she served as a Lead Science Communication Fellow aboard E/V Nautilus, sharing deep-sea exploration with the world in real-time. When she isn’t advocating for marine life or planning her next expedition, you can find Brittany tending to her indoor jungle as a devoted plant mom or salsa dancing on Sunday nights. She calls Long Beach home. Maya Santangelo is a professional nerd, diver, and marine scientist. Working in the dive and expedition industry for more than 15 years, Maya's experiences…
People in this episode
Guests: Brittany Munson, Maya Santangelo
Topics covered
- whales
- marine science
- ocean education
- storytelling
- exploration
Keywords
- whales
- marine biology
- ocean exploration
- storytelling
- science communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: California Science Center, E/V Nautilus, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
Places: Long Beach, Antarctic, Bahamas, Alaska
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