In this episode, I am joined by Carissa Cabrera. Carissa is a marine conservationist, science communicator, and the founder of FutureSwell, a nonprofit using storytelling to mobilize ocean action. You may know today’s guest as the voice behind Carissa and the Climate, a go-to digital series that translates ocean science for Gen Z and millennial audiences.

But behind every campaign and conservation effort is a deeper story—and in this episode, we’re going to explore hers. Carissa’s journey began in marine biology, but it quickly evolved into something bigger: building community-driven movements that connect climate science with culture, identity, and place. Based in Hawaiʻi, her work is rooted in the Pacific—its reefs, its people, and its future. We’ll talk about where it all started, how she’s using media to shift narratives, and why storytelling might be our most powerful tool for protecting the ocean.

Carissa’s website: https://www.carissacabrera.com

FutureSwell website: https://futureswell.org

Sabine’s website: http://www.sabinemprobst.com

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