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Florida Keys biologist, Christina Wilson, joins Mario Aldecoa for a conversation about the growing challenges of conservation in one of the most visited island chains in the US. As tourism surges, Christina shares how she works to protect fragile habitats and wildlife while also using her platform to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science.

With years of collaboration alongside the Brave Wilderness team, Christina offers a unique perspective on the power of fieldwork, education, and how social media is reshaping the way science and conservation reach the public.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro to how we met Christina
00:08:50 - Mermaids
00:13:40 - Christina's first time in Costa Rica
00:19:09 - Christina's origin story, California to Florida
00:26:37 - Christina's role in the Keys
00:39:58 - Facts about the Florida Keys
00:52:50 - Threats to the Florida Keys
01:13:16 - Role of social media in conservation


CREDITS:
HOST - Mario Aldecoa
HOST - Trent Underwood
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
EDITOR - Trent Underwood
MARKETING - Matt Fujita
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
EP - Coyote Peterson


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