Protecting Paradise Podcast

Beach Collective: Rob Cobbold

This week we chatted with Rob Cobbold from the blue circular economy platform Beach Collective! Beach Collective uses their $BEACH native currency to internalises the health of our planet and oceans into every transaction and promotes climate action down to the smallest of efforts!
You can sign up to become a BeachAction user here
Also check out Robs other passion, the Conscious Evolution Podcast
Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospekt Media
Music and Sound: James Brake
Script: Bella Rooney

Seabird Conservation: Jane Haakonsson & Tim Austin

This week we chatted with the Department of Environment's Jane Haakonsson and Tim Austin about the proposed Seabird Conservation Plan aiming to conserve critical habitat for 6 seabird species here in Cayman! 
If you want to learn more about the proposed check out the National Conservation Council's website for their FAQ page and the proposed plan!
Remember, you can't care unless you know! See you next week, Tootals!
Music: James Brake 
Script: Bella Rooney
 

TRUE.M: Emily DeCou

This week we chatted with Emily DeCou, a young Caymanian and sustainability activist about her new consultancy firm, TRUE. M! Sustainability is the future and Em can give you the tools you need to become more sustainable not only in your home, but in your everyday life!
Book a free consultation with TRUE. M here
And follow Emily herself on social media @em.decou
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for new podcast drops and other educational info! We are always looking to hear from you with topic ideas so be sure to drop us a message! 
You can't care if you don't know! See you next week, Tootals!
Music: James Brake
Script: Bella Rooney 

CayOcean: Brody Thomas & Andres McDermot

This week we chatted with the the ever so cool, CayOcean, about the incredible works they are doing in the Cayman Islands and beyond! With so many big ambitions in store, this team is on track to change to the world, so take a listen in! 
Check them out here and get involved
Thank you to DMS Broadcasting and our silent sponsor for all you do! And remember you can't care if you don't know!
Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospekt Media
Music: James Brake 
Script: Bella Rooney

EcoCay: Sam Hennings

This week we chatted with Samantha Hennings, co-owner of the online sustainable products retail store EcoCay. We talked about anything and everything involved in switching to a more sustainable lifestyle, from the types of products available, their production and how they are distributed around our Islands!
Check out their awesome store here
And follow EcoCay on socials @ecocay.ky for new products and great sustainable living advice!
Thank you so much to DMS broadcasting and our silent sponsor.
Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy of Retrospekt Media
Music: James Brake
Script: Bella Rooney

Mangrove Action Project: Cassandra MacDowell

This week we chatted with Cass MacDowell from the Mangrove Action Project and Rangers! Mangroves play a massive role on our islands and we are going to learn all about how and why we should protect them!
 
To learn more about the program, go to their website: 
https://www.mangroverangers.ky
 
And follow them on all social media @mangroverangersky
 
Thank you to BOBO 89.1 FM and our silent sponsors, and remember you can't care if you don't know!
 
Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospect Media
Music: James Brake
Script: Bella Rooney

Blue Iguana Conservation: Luke Harding

This week in the BOBO 89.1 Studio, we chat with Luke Harding from The Blue Iguana Conservation Program, run by the Cayman Islands National Trust!
Check out The Little Blue Book for a short history of the Cayman Islands Blue Iguana!
Also make sure you visit the conservation facility at the Botanic Park and meet some of the resident iguanas!
For more information about The Blue Iguana Conservation Program check out their website
Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @blueiguanaconservation
Follow Luke on instagram @hardingnature! For information about tours you can email: tours@nationaltrust.org.ky
Make sure to download their new E-Guana app and log any sightings!
You can't care if you don't know! See you on the next one, Tootals!
Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospect Media
Theme Music: James Brake
Script: Bella Rooney
Thank you to our silent sponsor and DMS Broadcasting! :)

Sharks and The Deep: Johanna Kohler

We have ourselves some fascinating topics today: Sharks and the deep sea! I am joined by the DoE’s Shark Project Officer and Heriot-Watt University PhD Student Johanna Kohler! Johanna has been working with the DoE assessing shark abundance and behaviour here in the Cayman Islands, and has also been working with other amazing organisations currently conducting fascinating deep sea research off the shores of our islands. Have a listen, but be prepared to become as obsessed with sharks as Johanna is!
To learn more about sharks and the deep sea project, you can follow the DoE and Johanna on instagram @doecayman and @johannakohler. If you see any suspicious goings on related to sharks on our Islands, make sure you call the chief DoE enforcement officer at 916-4271. 
You can also check out the DoE’s Website: 
doe.ky/marine/sharks/ 
www.sharkconservationcayman.com. 
For more information on the deep sea research you can check out: 
www.hw.ac.uk/news/articles/2021/heriot-watt-scientists-to-assess-cayman.htm
https://beneaththewaves.org
 
Thank you very much to the DoE for the use of their spacing in recording this episode! Remember to follow us on instagram @protectingparadiseky, email us at protectingparadiseky@gmail.com or check out our website!
You can’t care if you don’t know! Tootals! 
 
Script by Bella Rooney 
Music and Sound by James Brake 

Understanding Green Finance & More: Sangeeta Laudas

Todays episode is a brilliant one! We chatted with Sangeeta Laudus, Senior Advisor International Relations - Strategic Communications & Engagement for the Cayman Islands Government in the UK. With a background in green finance, climate change initiatives, such as COP 26, and more, her work against climate change, her passion for sustainability, and love for our beautiful island nation truly is inspiring!   
You have to make sure you check out some of her amazing science communication/ story telling in Rewired.earth - How impact data creates Hope, the story of a a father and daughter wandering through the Natural History Museum, exploring the vital role of understanding the real impact of our purchases and investments make when solving the climate crisis.
Also follow her blog, The White Diaries, and her instagram @whitediariesblog to get the day to day work she is doing! It's unbelievably impressive! 
Thank you again Sangeeta, cannot wait till the next time we chat! Until next time, you can follow Protecting Paradise on instagram @protectingparadiseky or email us at protectingparadiseky@gmail.com 
You can't care if you don't know! Tootals!
 
Script: Bella Rooney 
Music and Sound: James Brake 
 
 

Sustainable Fashion 101: Taryn Larock

Todays episode is SUCH an exciting one! We chatted with Taryn Larock about her brand Sage Larock! Sage Larock is a sustainable, and ethical luxury swimwear, and active brand based in the USA. They produce all their items using recycled materials, such as marine fishing nets and other plastic debris. Being sustainably fashion conscious is an easy task once you understand the environmental and ethical impacts the fast fashion market is having on our world. So listen in to learn more and get inspired! 
You can find Taryn's beautiful clothing on her instagram @sage_larock or on the Sage Larock website.
Find out more about Sea Sweepers, a marine plastic upcycling initiative she also co-founded! 
A big thank you again to Taryn and until next time, check us out on instragam @protectingparadiseky
 
Script: Bella Rooney 
Music and Sound: James Brake