The Speak Up For Blue Podcast

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Dr. Paige Hoel, a recent PhD graduate in coastal eutrophication from UCLA and a popular science communicator on TikTok. With nearly 100,000 followers, Paige has gained recognition for her engaging storytelling about ocean science, particularly focusing on topics like the impacts of human activity on ocean health and the intricacies of coastal ecosystems. Paige shares her journey into oceanography, which began at a young age when she became fascinated by the ocean after watching a documentary about Dr. Robert Ballard's discoveries. Her academic path was influenced by her family's strong scientific background, leading her to pursue a PhD in a field that combines her interests in biology, chemistry, and environmental science. During the conversation, Paige discusses how she developed her science communication skills, particularly through teaching a climate change course at UCLA. She emphasizes the importance of making complex