In this episode, Danni Washington speaks with the Black Mermaid, Zandi Ndhlovu. Zandi is a freediver based in South Africa. She is the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, and she works to create opportunities for exploration of the ocean for children across South Africa.
 
Zandi and Danni dive deep on topics ranging from how conservation starts with the youth, the need for diversity and inclusion in the marine conservation space, and how storytelling through various mediums is the key to engagement and protection of our oceans.
 
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Production Assistant: Carrie Wentzel

Maritime Archaeology with Maddy

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.