What do sharks, sea turtles, and coral reefs teach us about resilience?

In this powerful conversation, Andy Dehart, shark biologist turned CEO of Loggerhead Marinelife Center, shares lessons from the ocean that apply as much to human resilience as they do to marine ecosystems. From tiger sharks’ unique feeding strategies to sea turtles’ fight for survival, this episode uncovers how risk, adaptation, and purpose drive conservation success.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why sea turtles embody resilience by balancing risk, survival, and adaptation


• How aquariums fuel conservation and education, connecting communities to ecosystems they may never see firsthand


• The real threats facing coral reefs and marine life, including plastics, disease, and climate-driven heat stress, and the innovative solutions being tried


• Why purpose-driven organizations must operate with business discipline to remain financially sustainable


• Inspiring animal encounters that reveal the emotional and cognitive depth of marine species

Episode Highlights:

• 03:18 – How tiger sharks have adapted to hunt sea turtles, and how turtles outsmart them


• 09:42 – Lessons in risk and reward from sea turtles’ foraging, and Andy’s own career journey


• 16:09 – Why aquariums are essential for sparking conservation in communities far from the ocean


• 24:51 – Coral reef challenges: heat stress, disease, and innovative rescue strategies


• 33:05 – Balancing purpose-driven missions with business-minded funding models


• 41:12 – A personal story: bonding with a tiger shark and the surprising intelligence of sharks


• 49:20 – Loggerhead’s future: education, underserved community access, and immersive ocean technology

Meet the Guest:

Andy Dehart is the CEO of Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a world-renowned sea turtle hospital and conservation hub. With decades of experience in aquariums, shark research, and marine science communication, he has appeared on Discovery Channel and National Geographic, inspiring global audiences with his deep commitment to ocean conservation.

Closing Insight:

“There’s no reward without risk. The biggest leaps in my career came when I stepped into uncertainty.” – Andy Dehart

Connect with Andy Dehart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-dehart-9a35098/

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