Voices Beneath the Waves

What can tiny blennies teach us about reef life, fish behavior, and the art of truly paying attention underwater? 🐟🤿🌊In Episode 18 of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Anna DeLoach, marine life author, educator, underwater observer, and Women Divers Hall of Fame member.Anna’s work with BlennyWatcher has helped divers move beyond simply identifying fish and begin noticing the behaviors, personalities, and stories unfolding across the reef. From blennies and reef fish behavior to marine education and conservation, this episode explores how curiosity can transform the way we dive.Through decades of observation, storytelling, and field work, Anna reminds us that some of the ocean’s biggest lessons come from its smallest creatures.Episode Highlights:🐟 Blennies with personality: Why small reef fish can reveal big stories.👀 Beyond fish ID: Learning to observe behavior, not just names.🌊 Reef storytelling: How patient observation changes the way we see the ocean.📚 Marine education: Helping divers become more curious, informed reef observers.💙 WDHOF mission in action: Celebrating women who inspire learning, exploration, and ocean stewardship.📢 Get Involved! Learn how you can support Women Divers Hall of Fame and help fund scholarships, grants, mentorship, and opportunities for future leaders in diving.#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #AnnaDeLoach #BlennyWatcher #ReefFish #WomenDiversHallOfFame #WDHOF #MarineLife #ScubaDiving #OceanEducation #SDIdivers #OneDiveFamily #Blennywatcher #ReefFishBehavior #reeffishid #NewWorldPublications💬 What is the smallest marine creature that ever made the biggest impression on you? Drop it in the comments below! 👇📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175🌊 Follow Anna DeloachInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/blennywatcher Blog: Blennywatcher.com Facebook: Anna DeLoach https://www.facebook.com/anna.deloach.7Blennywatcher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlennyWatcherNew World Publications Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newworldpublications YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blennywatcher REEF - Reef Environmental Education Foundation: REEF.org 🎙️ Follow StephanieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/🌐 SDI – Scuba Diving InternationalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/🌍 Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofWebsite: https://www.wdhof.org/🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode.

Voices Beneath the Waves Episode 6: Wrecks, Mines, and Ghost Nets with Sabine Kerkau🌊 A Deep Dive into Exploration, History, and Conservation 🤿⚓What drives a diver to explore forgotten wrecks, recover deadly ghost nets, and bring history back to life?In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele speaks with Sabine Kerkau, technical diver, wreck and mine exploration expert, published author, and member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. Sabine takes us beneath the surface into the world of extreme diving and global marine conservation.Highlights of this episode:⚓ Diving the HMHS Britannic, HMS Victoria, and centuries-old Baltic shipwrecks🕳️ Discovering abandoned underwater mines frozen in time🐟 The danger and urgency of ghost net removal and marine debris recovery📚 Using wreck diving to uncover forgotten histories and inspire future generationsSabine's story is a masterclass in underwater courage and commitment to ocean heritage. If you care about wrecks, research, and real change, this conversation will resonate long after the dive ends.#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #OneDiveFamily #WreckDiving #WomenDiversHallofFame #GhostNetRecovery #SabineKerkau #ScubaDiving #SDIdivers #oceanconservation #Ghostnets🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an update from the #OnediveFamily! https://www.youtube.com/c/SDITDIERDI📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175👇 FOLLOW US 👇Follow Sabine Kerkau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-kerkau-a0a3b0134/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabine.kerkauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinekerkau/?hl=enFollow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/ SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/WDHOF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofhttps://www.wdhof.org/For more info on Dive Courses: https://www.tdisdi.com/*Please note that translations in all of our materials are created by a process that utilizes translators in combination with automatically generated content. We make efforts to verify these translations, but we apologize for any inaccuracies in the words or phrases. We appreciate feedback and suggested edits to our materials. Please email us at Feedback@tdisdi.com with any comments.*

Making Waves in Ocean Conservation: Erika Lopez’s Mission to Protect Marine Life 🌊🐠How do we protect our oceans from illegal fishing and habitat destruction? 🦈🌎In Episode 4 of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele sits down with Erika Lopez, Executive Director of Biodiversity Conservation Colombia and a Women Divers Hall of Fame inductee. Erika is a leading voice in marine conservation, working tirelessly to protect the Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a critical habitat for migratory sharks.With over 10,000 dives, Erika shares her journey in defending marine protected areas, fighting illegal fishing, and inspiring divers to take action. From silky sharks to vibrant coral ecosystems, this episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of ocean conservation.Episode Highlights:🌍 Why marine sanctuaries matter – How protected areas like Malpelo are key to ocean health.🚨 Fighting illegal fishing – The threats facing marine biodiversity and how we can help.🤿 Diving with a purpose – Erika’s unforgettable experiences beneath the waves.👩‍🔬 Women leading conservation – Her journey as a marine advocate and mentor for future generations.📢 Get Involved! Learn how you can support ocean conservation.💬 What do you think is the biggest challenge in marine conservation today? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more powerful conversations from Voices Beneath the Waves!Follow Erika Lopez: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-lopez-2774b096/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biodiversityconservationcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100056436266788Follow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/TDISDI.com for more info on Dive Courses Women Divers Hall of Fame: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF and their scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/ #VoicesBeneathTheWaves #ErikaLopez #MarineConservation #ProtectOurOceans #BiodiversityConservation #SeaHero #MalpeloSanctuary #WomenDiversHallOfFame #ScubaDiving #SharkConservation #OneDiveFamily #SDIDivers #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #OceanExploration

What does it take to forge a path from the ocean depths to outer space? 🌊🚀In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele sits down with Dr. Dawn Kernagis, a trailblazing biomedical researcher and diver. With a career spanning cave diving, technical diving, and cutting-edge research, Dawn shares her unconventional journey, filled with unexpected twists that have led to groundbreaking contributions in both human health and underwater exploration.Highlights of this episode:🌎 Dawn’s work as Director of Scientific Research at DEEP, advancing how humans live and work undersea.🧠 Her research on protecting the brain and nervous system in extreme environments, funded by NASA and the Department of Defense.🕳️ Over a decade of deep underwater exploration at Wakulla Springs and surrounding caves.👩‍🚀 Her experience as a crew member for NASA’s NEEMO 21 undersea mission.🌟 Dawn’s induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame (Class of 2016) and her lasting impact on the diving community.Dawn’s story is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and the power of following a less-traveled path. Whether you’re passionate about diving, science, or blazing your own trail, this episode will leave you inspired.👉 Don’t forget to like this video, leave a comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories from beneath the waves!Subscribe here so you don’t miss our future videos (it's free!) https://www.youtube.com/c/SDITDIERDIFollow Dr. Dawn Kernagis: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-kernagis-995383152/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnkernagis/Follow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/TDISDI.com for more info on Dive Courses Women Divers Hall of Fame: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF and their scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #DawnKernagis #WomenDiversHallOfFame #DivingCommunity #ExtremeEnvironments #NASA #NEEMO #WakullaSprings #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterExploration #BiomedicalResearch #sdidivers