{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ocean Conservation Career Is Not A Straight Path...and that's okay","description":"Ocean conservation careers often don\u2019t follow a predictable path\u2014and that\u2019s completely normal. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin shares why expecting a traditional, linear route in marine biology or conservation can lead to frustration. Instead, he reflects on the non-linear journeys many professionals, including himself, have taken to find meaningful work in the field. Marine biology career advice is often focused on degrees and academic milestones, but Andrew explains how flexibility, adaptability, and following your passion can lead to unexpected and fulfilling roles in science, communication, education, and policy. If you\u2019ve ever questioned whether you\u2019re \u201con the right path,\u201d this episode is the encouragement you need to keep going.       Follow a career in conservation: https:\/\/www.conservation-careers.com\/online-training\/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program. &amp;nbsp;  Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com\/oceanapp &amp;nbsp; Sign up for our Newsletter:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/newsletter    &amp;nbsp;   Facebook Group: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOF3Wf Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rIaJSG TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@speakupforblue  Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com\/youtube              &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"How To Protect The Ocean","author_url":"https:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/show\/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35953520\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/0066cc\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35953520"}