Common threads through the whole season featuring EWCL leaders helps to show what makes conservation durable.

Rhett Ayers Butler of Mongabay talks about the current state of conservation from resilience and adaptation to the role of journalism, storytelling, technology, and informed optimism.

Known as the Manatee Man, Jamal Galves has been rescuing manatees since he was 11 years old. He now works to protect them for the future.

Shivani Bhalla of Ewaso Lions explains how local communities are transforming old traditions, restoring habitat, and protecting lions in meaningful ways.

Dr. Abdullahi Ali shares how his journey from a nomadic childhood to a Ph.D. in ecology led him to work to save hirolas and giraffes.

When Federal policy hits home, we can feel too small to change it. Bentley Johnson shows us how citizens can still shape what happens next.

Wildlife filmmakers Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz of Running Wild Media have captured stories that connect people and wildlife in powerful ways.

Healthy Seas, and partner DWS, are investigating how ghost nets affect biodiversity on shipwrecks and what happens when they’re removed.

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation is proving that when communities come together, they can create lasting solutions that benefit both people and wildlife. Asso. Director, Kate Gersh tells us how.

Marine biologist Gaby Ochoa, founder of Ilili, is proving that real conservation works only when communities lead the way.

Fundraiser David Tucker shares the strategies that move people from awareness to action using the Chesapeake Bay as proof that small sparks can create big change.

For many rescued wildlife species, sanctuaries are the safe havens that provide them a second chance at life.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Andy reflects on his transformation from elite swimmer to accountant and back again—this time driven by a renewed sense of purpose. He opens up about burnout, mental health, and the healing power of water, sharing tools that can help not only athletes but anyone navigating tough times or long-term goals.

From rescuing rhinos to helping farmers, vet Dr. Hugo Pereira shows why saving wildlife starts with people.

Crystal is taking this moment to pause, reflect, and share what she’s carrying forward as the EarthX Conference series season ends.

Filmmaker Adam Hussain brings us into the underwater world of kelp forests in his upcoming documentary Seaforestation.

What if the way we approach learning could shape not just our own success, but the future of our planet? Jim Keyes shares with us how.

Ocean Exchange is an organization dedicated to accelerating solutions that improve ocean health and coastal resilience.

Bioremediation, a groundbreaking process that uses living organisms—like microbes and bacteria—promises to restore polluted environments.

Dave Rice demonstrates how harnessing data and fostering collaboration can make sustainable development attainable for all communities.

What if your home could do more than provide shelter—what if it could help heal the planet? Eric Amyot has a way.

How do you live a life of purpose and help regenerate our world? Lynne Twist, co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance, has an answer.

Jim Blackburn shares how restoring landscapes can store carbon naturally and play a pivotal role in combating climate change.

Daniel Cardenas is the founder of CarbonEx, a Native-American owned carbon solutions firm, talks pros and cons of carbon capture technology.

Julie Thorstenson works to ensure that Tribal Nations are included in wildlife conservation efforts and advocates for more equitable funding for tribal fish and wildlife programs.

Nicole Yeomans of NatureMetrics talks eDNA and explains how it is a game-changer in biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.

Manu Meel is the founder of BridgeUSA, an organization that empowers young people to foster constructive dialogue across political and ideological divides.

Eleanor LeCain is the founder of the Solutions Summit, an event on Capital Hill that brings together bold thinkers and decision-makers to tackle some of today’s biggest challenges.

Ioakeim Diamantidis is the General Manager of Diopas, a family-run business innovating the creation of recycled and recyclable aquaculture nets.

While Theo may not come from a traditional environmental background, his work on social justice, understanding others’ perspectives, and the interconnectedness of humanity makes him an ideal person to explore the link between social and climate justice.

Brooke Carter is the young host of the TV show, Wild Wonders with Brooke, inspiring viewers of all ages to protect nature.

Dr. Aristea Kyriakou, founder of the European Outdoor Education Hub, shares fascinating insights on how outdoor education can transform not only how students learn but also how they connect with their environment.

In this special episode recorded live at the EarthX Conference, Crystal sits down with Chance and Sarah Katherine from the Conservation Connection Podcast.

This new season features live interviews from the EarthX Conference, an event that cuts across industry and political silos to find solutions.

Edd Stockdale shares his expertise on scientific diving, a specialized field that merges diving skills with scientific research.

Dr. Anna von Rebay is the founder and CEO of Ocean Vision Legal (OVL), the first law firm worldwide entirely specializing in Ocean Protection.

Join Crystal DiMiceli as she reflects on her recent adventure to Rwanda, where she fulfilled her dream of seeing gorillas.

Get to know the Forces for Nature host, Crystal DiMiceli, better in this show swap from The Fancy Scientist podcast!

Laura Sitterly is a climate reporter who often finds the silver lining in her stories. We cover three of her recent articles.

Laurie Wayburn of Pacific Forest Trust has been able to find a middle ground that combines forest conservation with economic development.

Bonnie Monteleone, founder of the Plastic Ocean Project, is creating a documentary about the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales and the array of dangers they are facing.

Naude Dreyer is the co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia, a non-profit with a mission to rescue marine life entangled in plastic pollution.

Emily Owen is the Marine Program Director at WildAid, an organization at the forefront of marine protection efforts.

Dive into marine litter detection with Manuel Arias, an earth observation scientist at the Instituto de Ciencias del Mar in Spain.

In this special episode of the “Healthy Seas Podcast,” we celebrate a decade of the organization’s impactful work in marine conservation.

Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and an advocate for climate literacy within our educational systems.

Ciara Byrne, of Green Our Planet, uses school gardens to reconnect kids with nature for the betterment of the planet and their own wellbeing.

Author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast, T.A. Barron, honors the magic of nature and our youth in his work.

Dr. Elena Lara, is with the organization, Compassion in World Farming. She talks about what makes these animals so incredible.

Dr. Roopa Krithivasan is the Director of Research for Defend Our Health and we talk about the untold story of plastic contamination.

After a large flood on Elizabeth Hilborn’s land, all signs of life started to disappear. Hilborn set out to find answers.

Alison Zak from the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund champions the crucial role of beavers in combating the intensification of climate change.

Author, Elizabeth Rusch, tell us about the gripping ongoing federal case where 21 young plaintiffs are suing the US Government for its involvement in creating climate change.

The First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, spearheaded the inclusion of climate change curriculum across all subjects in New Jersey schools.

Pascal Van Erp & Kelsey Richardson talk about why the “race for kgs” as a metric for success is a flawed metric to evaluate the success of an ocean cleanup.

What do you get when you combine environmental and historical conservation? The latest Healthy Seas project!

Cristina Zenato is changing people’s perception about sharks through her close encounters with them, proving that they aren’t the monsters we’ve made them out to be.

View the list of guests above to see oldie-but-goodie episodes that you might have missed!

During this season’s “break,” episode favorites from Seasons 1 & 2 will be featured, many with bonus updates from the guests!

Devon Schowe of Born Free USA talks about exotic pets, the consequences of “liking” animal videos on social media, and the dangers (for the animal) of photo ops.

Carlton Ward Jr. is a National Geographic Explorer and photographer on a quest to protect Florida’s natural spaces and those that call it home.

Grant Brown is the founder of Happy Eco News, a newsletter and website focusing on what’s going right for the environment.

Alana Alvarez and Manuel Bustelo of DAN Europe are traveling across Europe in an electric car raising awareness about ocean acidification.

Mary Beth Purdy Artz is an animal rescuer and rehabilitator in Brooklyn, NY, and has saved hundreds of dumped and injured animals through the years.

Crystal guested on the Consciously Clueless podcast and talked about her own cluelessness on this lifelong sustainability journey.

Meet four inspiring individuals who are a part of the Pangolin Champions Program working to protect this highly endangered animal.

F4N host, Crystal DiMiceli, introduces you to her newest show, The Healthy Seas Podcast

Samara Croci talks to us about Notpla’s mission to replace single-use plastic packaging through their innovative invention based on seaweed.

Frederic Fougea as he gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of his newest documentary, Mediterranean Life Under Siege.

Anna Bakst and Michele Rutigliano are the founders of We-Ar4, a sustainable fashion brand focusing on the use of deadstock materials.

Why should we compost? Composting is a lot easier than you may think and Michelle and Java break it down for us!

Jen Gale of Sustainable(ish) helps us all embrace the “-ish” by focusing on eco-progress rather than impossible eco-perfection.

Overconsumption has many negative impacts on the planet and Black Friday is its poster child. Hear tips on how to shop more consciously.

How to have a more sustainable holiday season without adding to your to-do list or the madness!

This episode is from when Crystal was a guest on the Casa de Confidence podcast. She and Julie talk about confidently following one’s dreams.

Beth Allgood works to ensure conservation and community successes by focusing on well-being for all beings.

James Lawler of Climate Now answers listeners’ questions about climate change and what we may be able to do about it.

Norbert Lee of Ghostdiving USA and Eric Nelson of Aquafil about their new U.S. partnership with Healthy Seas that recently kicked off in Los Angeles.

After Storm Arwen wreaked havoc in winter 2021, Ghostdiving UK teamed up with some fishers to retrieve their lost gear.

Healthy Seas ambassador, Gelareh Darabi, attended the UN Ocean Conference and fills us in on the topics discussed and the progress made in protecting the world’s oceans.

Veronika Mikos is the Director of Healthy Seas, a marine conservation organization established to tackle marine pollution caused by lost or abandoned fishing gear, otherwise known as ghost gear.

Dr. Rodrigo Medellin has spent his life working to rectify misunderstandings about bats and also has found effective ways for us all to help.

Dr. Nurzhafarina Othman is a Bornean Elephant researcher and founder of the organization Seratu Aatai whose mission is to create a society that is willing and capable of protecting and coexisting with elephants.

James Regulinski is the cofounder of Carbon Collective, the first financial sustainable investment advisory firm focused solely on solving climate change.

As the PA Peregrine Falcon Coordinator, Art McMorris has been key to getting the peregrine falcon off of the endangered species list.

Parker Jefferson has been an integral part of the restoration of wild salmon stocks in Cowichan, Canada. We talk about the pros and cons of wild vs farmed fish…

Jenny Ioannou is with Healthy Seas, an organization dedicated to the removal of ghost nets from marine ecosystems and giving them new life.

It’s not all doom and gloom out there! There are some great things happening that are helping to fix environmental issues.

Nina Fascione and Jeff Flocken created the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders, a professional development program for early career conservationists.

We’re wrapping up this season with an update on what Crystal’s been up to and a call to action.

Francesca Virdis of Reef Renewal Bonaire propagates and transplants new corals to assist in the natural recovery of degraded reef ecosystems.

Sharona Shnayder is the co-founder of Tuesdays for Trash, a global movement to clean up the world, one piece of trash at a time.

Timothy and Nicole of Detroit Hives are bee-ing the change for Detroit by protecting vital bee populations and revitalizing communities.

Tadzio Bervoets works to protect sharks through collaborative research, policy, and education that changes the perceptions of these maligned animals.

Jaclyn Tracy helps to take the overwhelm out of making sustainable product choices with in-depth research and product curation through her company, Sistain.

Julio Prieto is an Ecuadorian lawyer who has been a key player in one of the most well-known battles for environmental justice- the case of Ecuador vs. Chevron-Texaco.

Andrea Walji introduces us to a free new interactive streaming platform that’s dedicated to the future of our planet, Waterbear.

Aviva Vetter is part of a team from Humane Society International working to end animal testing for cosmetics with the Save Ralph campaign.

Chris Barnard of The Conservation Coalition is working to change the environmental narrative for the political right.

Jennifer Maynard talks about how regenerative farming can help sequester carbon, retain water, and grow healthier food which she is delivering to your door.

David Mizejewski shares how our gardens can be key to helping reverse the dramatic wildlife declines the world is experiencing.

Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a wildlife vet in Uganda specializing in gorillas and their connection to the health of the humans around them.

As this crazy year comes to an end, we celebrate the forces for nature that were featured this past season and offered rays of hope in otherwise dark times.

Brandon Schauer talks about the 7 behaviors that just 10% of Americans need to adopt to get 75% closer to climate emissions targets.

Rosamira Guillen is the Executive Director of Proyecto Titi working to save the endangered Cotton Top Tamarin- a little one-pound Colombian primate with constant bed-head.

Maya Van Rossum is working to get U.S. citizens the right to a healthy environment through Constitutional Green Amendments.

Nina Jackel uses the culmination of everyone’s one voice to make a tangible difference for animals all over the world.

The American Prairie Reserve aims to be the Serengeti of the U.S. Founder, Sean Gerrity, and Wildlife Restoration Manager, Daniel Kinka, tell us all about this inspirational project.

Nina Fascione heads the International Rhino Foundation and we talk about these special animals, the perils they’re facing, and why there is still hope.

Enric Sala, an ecologist and Explorer-In-Residence for National Geographic, founded the Pristine Seas project and, with it, aims to protect the last wild places in the ocean.

Peggy Shepard has spent decades standing up for environmental justice for BIPOC communities who are disproportionately affected by environmental threats.

Onkuri Majumdar has been working to stop illegal wildlife trafficking to make sure that a disease like Covid19 is not able to happen again.

Anna Rathmann is leading the initiative Project Ranger in hopes of providing emergency anti-poaching funding to support those on the front-lines of conservation.

Resson Kantai from Ewaso Lions talks about helping to protect large carnivores in Northern Kenya through inclusion, innovation, and putting people first.

The Food for Thought program aims to help animal shelters, environmental and wildlife NGOs, and social justice groups host mission-aligned plant-based events.

10-yr-old Ryan Hickman (now 12 years old!) is already an old pro at recycling. As CEO of his company, Ryan’s Recycling, he’s on a mission to keep our land and seas trash free.

Irene Montes and her family switched from a conventional farm to utilizing regenerative agriculture methods to bring balance back to their ecosystem.

Anne Therese Gennari is an entrepreneur, activist, and a great example of how you don’t have to be in the environmental field to make a difference.

Pablo Borboroglu uses science, policy, education and an indomitable spirit to protect penguins in the furthest corners of the world.

Dr. Nancy Knowlton, cofounder of Earth Optimism and #oceanoptimism, created a movement by just switching her environmental narrative from problems to solutions.

In this episode, Sherri Franklin talks about how she created Muttville to save senior dogs who were deemed unadoptable by many others, saving 7000 of them!

Katie Moore has been rescuing stranded marine mammals all over the world, leading these initiatives and pioneering methods that have saved thousands that wouldn’t have had a chance before.

Patricia Chan is the founder of Spay Panama. Through her organization, she has bettered the lives of hundreds of thousands street cats and dogs in Panama.

Kelly Donithan recently returned from rescuing wildlife after the Australian fires. We talk about what it was like and what stills gives her hope.

The pangolin is the world’s most trafficked mammal. Paul Thomson is the cofounder of Save Pangolins, an organization that has been bringing attention to these elusive scaled mammals with the hopes that to know them is to love them and, therefore, protect them.

Meet the host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli.