Danni Washington is joined by a pod of mermaids in this episode. Andrea Contreras, Eni Owoeye, Sierra Garcia, and Chloe McKenna are all members of the US Youth Advisory Council for the UN Ocean Decade. 
 
Dive into this engaging conversation with some of our oceans' next generation of conservationists and biologists as they discuss a wave of topics including mentorship, connecting urban environments to our waters, and the importance of youth voices and involvement at every level of ocean protection.
 
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Being Black in Marine Science with Tiara Moore

21st Century Mermaids is a podcast dedicated to women and the ocean. Hosted by Danni Washington, each episode features a ‘mermaid’ who works in  ocean science  or marine conservation fields. By sharing the stories of these modern day mermaids around the world, this podcast promotes ocean literacy and empathy, while championing access, agency, and equity for women and their allies in ocean conservation, leadership, and STEM fields. 21st Century Mermaids is an official activity of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and addresses the UN’s 2019 theme for World Oceans Day (Gender and the Ocean). It is Executive Produced by Washington, Mariasole Bianco, and Dr. Erika Woolsey, three women who are scientists, ocean explorers, educators, and advocates.