This Ocean Life Podcast -- Ocean Stories from Around the World
This Ocean Life podcast brings stories from people around the world who have based their lives on the ocean. Delivered twice weekly, these interview-style episodes provide a raw perspective from real people living their passion for the ocean. From professional athletes to your neighbor down the street. From paddling and fishing to underwater photography and surfing — plus everything in between. Enjoy.
Recent Episodes and Articles
Episode 126: Vicky Durand
Vicky Durand — Wave Woman the book, Waikiki surfing in the 1950s ** Interview episode 126 ** In this episode Vicky Durand takes us through the colorful life of...
Blog article: The Four Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Your Boat to Mavericks (Part II)
Mavericks is hectic and scary for both surfers and people who operate a boat out there. I learned a few things about the boating part some years back and have shared these with you all. In part I we talk about how to avoid shallow water (aka likely destruction) and why the fog is not your friend at Mavericks. Now here’s part II.
Episode 125: Dr Enric Sala
Dr Enric Sala — National Geographic explorer, scientist, ocean protector, author ** Interview episode 125 ** Dr Enric Sala grew up in Spain along Costa Brava where at a...
Episode 124: Sean McClenahan
Sean McClenahan — towing Jaws on the skimboard, big waves and family dedication on Maui ** Interview episode 124 ** Today we talk story with Sean McClenahan, skim boarder,...
Blog article: The Four Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Your Boat to Mavericks (Part I)
The Four Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Your Boat to Mavericks (Part I) Mavericks needs no introduction. It’s a big, scary wave that requires full attention and respect from...
Stoked Grom Stories: Bella and Leila
Stoked Grom Stories: Bella and Leia — surfing, diving, fun in the Outer Banks ** Stoked Grom Stories #9 ** Born and raised in the legendary Outer Banks of...
Blog article: Legends Never Die
Legends Never Die: They Live On Within Us By Mike McDaniel – July 18, 2020 The passing of Big Dave King on July 3rd 2020 came as a gut...
Episode 123: Dr. Gregory Stone
Dr Gregory Stone — ocean scientist and conservationist, making cleaner energy from the ocean a reality ** Interview episode 123 ** Today, we have Dr Gregory Stone. Career oceanographer,...
Blog article: Coming Full Circle with Surf Cams
Coming Full Circle with Surf Cams July 9, 2020 When Surfline first introduced surf cameras on their website I was not into it. Not at all. What were they...
Episode 128: CJ Hobgood
CJ Hobgood — professional surfing, movie making, family, life evolution I’m really excited to share with you all a figure in modern surfing that...
Episode 127: Sam Clothier
Sam Clothier — hike and spear, seafood foraging, Wet Mammal YouTube ** Interview episode 127 ** Born and bred in the UK, Sam Clothier...
Episode 126: Vicky Durand
Vicky Durand — Wave Woman the book, Waikiki surfing in the 1950s ** Interview episode 126 ** In this episode Vicky Durand takes us...