In the final episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Podcast for 2025, the team reflects on a remarkable year. Host Jessica Leigh Lebos welcomes curators Sarah Alley and Rachel Cantrell to dive into the highlights from the Marine Science Center, including the much-anticipated Whale Week, turtle nest discoveries, birding adventures, and engaging in necropsies.

They also discuss upcoming plans for a new sea turtle hatchling and the release of Ossie the turtle. With a fun and informative tone, this episode captures the essence of marine conservation and the incredible work being done at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.

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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:51 Meet the Guests: Sarah Alley and Rachel Cantrell

01:09 Recap of the Year at the Science Center

01:27 Whale Week: Protecting Georgia's Whales

04:20 Shorebird Season on Tybee Island

06:59 Turtle Season: Nesting and Hatching

08:57 Memorable Moments and Challenges

16:26 Westie the Sea Turtle: A Success Story

22:52 Fun and Unexpected Events

23:57 Weather Woes and Bingo Wins

24:17 Rattlesnake Encounters

24:38 Fish Release Adventure

26:44 Graduate School and Coast Guard Duties

27:36 Sea Turtle Lighting Ordinance

31:21 Emergency Management in the Coast Guard

34:18 Master Birders Program

36:57 Necropsies and Conservation Efforts

40:44 New Residents at the Science Center

46:37 Looking Forward to 2026

In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos welcomes Megan Desrosiers, the founding president and CEO of '100 Miles', a coastal conservation organization dedicated to protecting Georgia's coastline through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

Megan discusses the organization's journey from its inception in 2013 with just two employees to becoming the leading advocacy group for the Georgia coast. Key topics include the success stories of legislative and community-driven conservation efforts, such as the protection of the Okefenokee Swamp and the halt of Spaceport Camden.

Megan sheds light on the challenges and strategies of grassroots mobilization and highlights the importance of community involvement in environmental protection. She also touches on environmental justice issues and the impact of local communities on conservation activities. Megan concludes by encouraging listeners to engage in local government and conservation efforts, emphasizing the power of voting and community participation.

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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to Tybee Island Marine Science Center

00:29 Introducing Megan Desrosiers and 100 Miles

01:24 Founding and Growth of 100 Miles

04:09 Advocacy and Legislative Successes

13:53 The Fight Against Spaceport Camden

22:25 Environmental Justice and Community Involvement

28:11 Personal Background and Passion for Conservation

31:43 Recreation and Conservation on the Georgia Coast

33:18 Get Involved: How You Can Help

In this episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos is joined by marine campaigner Greg Reilly from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). They discuss the various efforts to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right whale, focusing on the implementation of AIS (Automatic Identification System) transceivers along the coast to alert vessels to slow down in whale habitats.

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They dive into the challenges of vessel strikes, the successes of the Station Keeper program, the importance of education and awareness, and the innovative technology used for whale conservation. The episode also touches on Greg's background in the Coast Guard and the broader conservation work of IFAW globally.

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IFAW and the North Atlantic Right Whale

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