OceanXplorer Zoleka Filander

All Creatures Podcast

Science, Nature, Natural Sciences

4.7 • 563 Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CREATURES and get on your way to being your best self. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode Angie speaks with Dr. Zoleka Filander, a pioneering marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer. Dr. Philander shares her unique journey into ocean sciences, detailing her significant work such as documenting the Cape Canyon, co-producing the 'OceanXplorer' series with James Cameron, and authoring a children's book titled 'Where the Weird Things Are.' She discusses her path to becoming an influential figure in marine biology, overcoming challenges as a black woman in a predominantly white and male field, and her collaborations with iconic figures like James Cameron. The conversation also delves into her recent completion of a PhD in zoology, her thoughts on ocean health, and her commitment to inspiring the next generation of ocean explorers. Podcast Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Zulekha Philander 01:22 Zulekha's Journey into Marine Biology 04:24 Fascinating Ocean Creatures 07:11 Challenges as a Black Woman in Marine Science 11:59 Exploring the Cape Canyon 14:37 Becoming a Nat Geo Explorer 18:48 The Ocean Explorer Series 35:40 Advice for Aspiring Ocean Explorers 40:14 Conclusion and Farewell ------------------------------------------------------------- Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:40.9	This is Angie, your host today, and I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Zoleka, Philander,
1:46.6	who is a pioneering figure in marine biology in one of the featured explorers and National Geographic's upcoming series, Ocean Explorers. As a leader in South African Ocean
1:53.7	Research, Suleka has documented the Cape Canyon and earned recognition as a National Geographic
1:59.7	Explorer and Wayfinder Award recipient.
2:03.3	So Leka's commitment to ocean exploration extends to co-producing the Ocean Explorer series
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