World Wide Corals Podcast

This week on the World Wide Corals Podcast, we’re joined by Keri O’Neil — marine biologist, coral restoration leader, and one of the driving forces behind coral propagation and reef recovery efforts in Florida and beyond. Known for her hands-on approach and deep passion for coral science, Keri shares how she first got started working with reefs, what inspired her dedication to restoration, and how her team’s current projects are helping rebuild resilient coral populations. In our conversation, she dives into the challenges and breakthroughs of coral conservation, the importance of collaboration between scientists and hobbyists, and what gives her hope for the future of our reefs.

Vic, Lou, and Josh are back with another reef-filled episode—this time sitting down with Ryan Batcheller formerly from BRStv! They’re diving into Ryan’s journey in the reefing world, chatting about what’s next for him with Serious Reefs, and of course, swapping stories around Reefapalooza. You know how we do it—plenty of laughs, reef wisdom, and some great behind-the-scenes convo from one of the hobby’s most recognizable names.

This episode we sit down with filmmaker and Red Carpet Glambot host Cole Walliser to talk about his 180-gallon reef tank, the challenges of balancing reef keeping with a hectic travel schedule, and what first inspired him to start filming. Cole opens up about the struggles of maintaining a thriving tank while on the road, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how those experiences connect with his creative work. We also dive into his latest venture—launching a new coffee company—and how passion, whether for corals, film, or coffee, drives everything he does.