Hi, we are Lennard Montag and Charlotte Walter, your new hosts of the GenSea podcast for the next
few weeks. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, and describe how we got to be podcast hosts
and early career marine scientists.
Joelle, Gilbers, Charlotte & Lennard talk about myths, legends and tales
Sharks are not mindless killers and the media is lying to you about it. On this episode of GenSea, we take a swim in shark infested waters to explore how the media represents these fairly famous fishes. Dr Jenny Bortoluzzi, shark specialist, will explain how amazing these animals can be by giving examples of different species ecology, behaviour and general body structure all while highlighting typical shark misconceptions like drops of blood summoning sharks in the middle of the ocean or just how “lonely” they really are.
Fast fashion is polluting our oceans. In this episode of GensSea, we talk with environmental activist and model Clara Tome about microplastics, overproduction, greenwashing, and how our clothing choices impact marine life, and what real sustainability actually looks like.
In the first episode of Gen sea for 2026, hosts Gilbers and Joelle welcome sociologist José Luis Fournier to explore why ocean conservation cannot succeed without the involvement of people. From marine protected areas and the global 30×30 goal to illegal fishing and community co-governance, this episode explores how the social sciences inform effective ocean protection. Drawing on examples from Costa Rica and the Mediterranean, the conversation reveals why "paper MPas" fail, and how inclusive, participatory management can help the ocean thrive.
Madalena Missionario, Kay Watty, and Sophie Littke attended the ICYMARE conference, where a workshop inspired them to record this special episode. They share what brought them into marine sciences, their studies, and the challenges they face in scientific research. Together, they reflect on how young researchers navigate obstacles in academia and the marine science community.
This podcast is about giving a voice to Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) around the world and will be hosted by a different set of ECOPs every two months. In this first episode we introduce the podcast and the UN Ocean Decade to you.
Let us know if you want to get involved!
Instagram: @gen.sea.podcast
E-Mail: wellenbrecher.podcast@gmail.com
