"Save the Reef": in Utila with Laura Olarte.

This first episode marks a new direction for Vet Vibes, where I begin sharing stories about conservation challenges from the field. In this episode, I speak with Laura Olarte—a biologist, diver, educator, and passionate Colombian I met in Utila while participating in the GoEco program at UDC.

Laura shares her deep love for the ocean, tracing her journey from her early career in Colombia to her current role as Head of the GoEco program. She offers detailed insights into the ecological pressures and diseases affecting coral reefs, as well as her unwavering commitment to their protection.

Above all, Laura opens up about her profound sense of humanity and her deep connection with all living beings.

timestamps:

1'55"- Early career

5''25"-A career lead by purpose

11'55" Causes of the loss of biodiversity

12'40"- Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

14'25"- Bleaching

15'25"- Acidification of the oceans

16'40"- Pollution

18'55"- Weather events

19'55"- Predictions for the Mesoamerican Barrier reef System

22'40"- Diving: between privileges and responsibilities

26'25"- Being a woman in conservation

28'55"- Being a woman in diving

30'55"- The magic wand

For more content and interactive discussions on the topic, follow the channel on Instagram page: https://instagram.com/vetvibes_podcast?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==