Ocean Wings Podcast
Martina Wing
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From manta ray magic to meaningful change: conversations about the preservation of our planet, civic courage, and the ripple effect of nature.
Join Martina Wing and her guests as each episode explores how pivotal moments can heal trauma, ignite action, and reconnect us with our purpose in life.
In these uncertain times and this critical hour for the environment, we uncover how each of us can truly make a difference for our planet, for society, and for ourselves - both above and below the surface.
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S1E11 From vet tech to state lobbyist: giving a voice to the voiceless (with Makenna Trapani)
Makenna Trapani spent five years in emergency veterinary medicine before realizing that individual care wasn’t enough to fix the system-level problems affecting animals. Now, at just 23, she works as…
S1E10 A marine biologist connecting coastlines, classrooms, and conservation (with Dawn Murray)
For over thirty years, Professor Dawn Murray has built a career in marine science by following her curiosity wherever it led. That path has included jellyfish research at Monterey Bay, documenting…
S1E9 From office to ocean: two sides of being a manta ray advocate (with Savannah Maira)
In this episode, Martina sits down with Savannah Maira, a core member of the Manta Ray Advocates team, to discuss her journey to her current role in ocean conservation. With a background in backstage…
S1E8 Trauma and Body Trust: a licensed therapist on manta rays as therapy with Rae Madison Gerber
Rae Madison Gerber’s life has been shaped by three encounters with manta rays that became unexpected turning points. What began as a tentative first swim evolved into a way to reconnect with her…
S1E7 From landlocked Nebraska to manta rays in Hawaii: bringing the Aloha Spirit home (with Chris Gorman)
Living in landlocked Nebraska makes ocean visits precious. In this episode, Chris Gorman reflects on why he and his wife keep returning to Hawaii, how they approach travel with care and curiosity,…
S1E6 The expectations gap: how technology changes our relationship with nature (with Rowan Daugherty)
What does it mean to experience nature without expecting something in return? In this episode, Martina and honors undergraduate student Rowan Daugherty explore that question through the lens of…
S1E5 From resolution to regulation: environmental lawmaking in Hawaii (with Rep. Nicole Lowen)
Hawaii State Rep. Nicole Lowen talks about how laws get made and why ocean conservation policy moves so slowly. From regulating ocean recreation to renewable energy, this is what it takes to turn…
S1E4 A marine biologist's journey from California seals to Hawaii's manta rays, with Ashley Jacob
At age 12, Ashley Jacob knew she wanted to work with marine mammals. Her path there took her through elephant seal fieldwork, challenging funding landscapes, and an unplanned move across the Pacific.…
S1 The lives and habits of manta rays: Dawn Murray interviews manta expert Martina Wing
Marine biologist Dawn Murray sits down with Martina Wing for two hours of conversation about manta rays. Martina shares 27 years of experience with Hawaii's reef manta rays, from identifying…
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Ocean Wings is a podcast about conservation, civic courage and the ripple effect of nature. Tune in weekly for real stories of how manta ray magic leads to positive action, personal healing and…
S1E3 Building a BS radar: misinformation, conservation, and civic engagement (with Abraham Hickson)
At 16, Abraham Hickson is already using his voice to fight for the future he’ll inherit. A repeat guest on Martina’s manta ray night swim, he watched tourists ignore the rules and harass the animals,…
S1E2 Creativity in uncertain times: from corporate burnout to manta ray meditations (with Amanda Weber)
A chance conversation between meditation teacher Amanda Weber and underwater filmmaker Martina Wing grew into Manta Ray Meditations, a guided video meditation series with underwater manta…
S1E1 Two sisters on civic engagement and sustainable living (with Amy Spring & Heidi Maldonado)
Two sisters went swimming with manta rays in Hawaii. One quit competitive triathlon; the other redirected her career to hold local government accountable.When Amy Spring and Heidi Maldonado joined a…
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Ocean Wings Podcast has published 13 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Nature, Science.
Ocean Wings Podcast is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.
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