Wallace “J.” Nichols: Marine Biologist Extraordinaire

Dr. Wallace “J.” Nichols

If you love our world, click on the play button below and listen to my interview with Dr. Wallace “J.” Nichols, one of the world’s biggest defenders of the big blue. Inspired by Jacques Cousteau at an early age, J. is an effective communicator about what’s going on with our planet from an ocean perspective.

“Our ocean is in trouble,” J. tells me in this Travel Fun interview. “We’re putting too much into it, taking too much out of it and destroying the edge,” he continues. Tune in to learn about his three calls to action.

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In this season of water, sand, sea and surf, many of us have gotten in touch with how wonderful our oceans are to us and to so many other living creatures on this planet. “We are an ocean planet,” J. emphasizes. “Oceans dictate our weather and climate. They help us to relax and remove stress.” And, of course, they do so much more, but did you know that our oceans and coastal areas need our attention more than ever?

This self-described “turtle freak” has also partnered with other concerned people to promote conservation tourism. With Brad Nahill, J. is in involved with SeeTurtles.org. Listen to hear what J. has to say about a great Baja trip where you can work side by side with people that are now professional turtle protectors. (Most of these folks were once turtle hunters, however, See Turtles has helped them to turn their focus around 180 degrees.) Check out SeetheWild.org, another organization that J. works with, to find out about all kinds of conservation tourism travel you can do around the world. These trips give you the opportunity to see the animals you love while helping them and the native people that inhabit these destinations.

In the below interview, J. also talks about his recent travels to Singapore, Indonesia and Central America. He’s an articulate and passionate activist, so once again, please click on the below button to listen to our interview.

Three things you can do to help our oceans, marine life and coastal areas:

-reduce your plastic imprint
-choose the fish and seafood you consume wisely
-do your research when planning a trip to the sea, especially a cruise

“You can love the ocean from anywhere and do your part from anywhere,” J. says. He recommends Coloradans check out the Colorado Ocean Coalition on facebook.

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