When Your Job Is Saving The Ocean | How She Works

Take a dive with Ariadne Reynolds, a marine biologist restoring the underwater ecosystem in Santa Monica Bay.
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[@joxzoldak604]

Oceanographer is the most enjoying, scientifical and USEFULL vocation who I know. A scientist who studies and protect the sea.

[@ailaiit9570]

I love the actual sound of water at the end of the video. It is what you hear and feel when you dive

[@matthewkretschmer7010]

Excellent that she's one of the people who's helping the ocean.

[@Amy-Bo-Bamy]

Very impressed - both with her work and the kelp.

[@PINKIV]

I’m changing my major I can’t swim but I’m learning dammit lmao

[@groovyhannah8517]

PINK IV you go girl 🐋

[@gegernald6455]

Since your learning now, go ahead and practice with a dolphin. I really want to see how fast it could go!

[@kaorichan6304]

I hope your doing good

[@talithahiggs1912]

not hard to learn, but worth it

[@elyse3379]

i love this comment idek why lol

[@animalartist68artworld3]

I want to save the ocean someday and save animals that are in trouble! 😊 I went snorkeling this summer and I got to see the underwater world! I got to see lots of tropical fish and I even got to touch and swim with a Nurse Shark! But I have learned and have touch lots of other marine life! And I want to continue that experience and learn more! 😊

[@TheWonderfulSofia]

Start by not eating fish 👍🏼🌱

[@unchartedherstory]

Animal Artist68 Art World It’s great when you find out early what kind of job you want based on things you love! Good luck to you and I know you will get there someday soon!

[@sophiamartin9298]

don't touch sharks!

[@bigfatfish4148]

TheWonderfulSofia no start by eating fish that you know where it came from like farms and certain companies that don’t overfish

[@Lacroix999]

@@sophiamartin9298 why not? Nurse sharks are one to the most harmless sharks out there.

[@Sejf_]

This is how you do quality content Mashable, no that weird clown or drone/"hoveboard" shit.

[@KevinFlores]

Thanks @Mashable for this quality piece on an important job. Ariadne: you are awesome! I've shared this video with my daughter who is interested in Marine Biology. :)

[@anyaaustincharlton2775]

This is all I have ever wanted to be

[@animalartist68artworld3]

I am going snorkeling this summer in Grand Turks Cacios Islands in the Bahams and I will be snorkeling in Real coral reefs with marine life! And I will have my own underwater camera with me to take my own pictures of the marine life! 😊 I have been studying ocean animals and I really enjoy learning about them! 😊 I am very excited to expierence the underwater world!

[@antlover7582]

This is gorgeous!! And incase u haven’t heard recently, God has a plan, even when u don’t understand why something happened.. He’s got you❤️❤️

[@frederick7495]

I'm starting marine conservation volunteering in August! Cant wait.

[@kiragartner6562]

Where do you volunteer?..if you don't mind me asking, to be a marine biologist is my goal and I live in an area where I don't have much access to it.

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

@@kiragartner6562 googing it then being willing to travel is the main part

[@evanp.9974]

Thank you.

[@HShango]

awesome stuff

[@aidannguyen7386]

This is dope

[@roxannaramirez8696]

Aidan Nguyen ppp

[@autumnelkins8814]

i’ve dreamed of being a marine biologist since i was in 5th grade, i’m 16 now and it’ll never happen because i’m not smart at all, and i might not finish high school on time

[@rachelpestana3824]

Autumn Elkins Don’t give up! If this is your passion, go for it!

[@katie4244]

I don’t know if you’ll ever read this but I used to be in the same boat as you. I’m 22 now and just started college last year. When I was 16 I was failing a lot of classes (particularly science and math), I was heavily depressed, suicidal and on a lot of medication that really wasn’t right for me and gave me a lot of issues. I had at home issues and at the end of high school I was in an abusive relationship and life was really hard. I remember when I graduated we were called by GPA and needless to say I was in the very back. Afterwords I went through beauty school and worked in that field for a few years, I was still in a pretty bad place. I went homeless at one point and was staying at various friends houses. Life was really hard for me when I was younger. But I decided I wanted to go to school, I hated my career the only thing I liked about cosmetology was learning the science behind products. I was too scared to enter into the sciences upon entering college because I always figured I was too stupid. I thought I was too stupid for college in general. Although, now I’m one of the top students at my school. I make the deans list every semester and I’m in the process of changing my major to marine biology because it’s something Ive always loved and I’ve realized I love science, even if I failed it in high school. The older you get, the more you realize high school doesn’t define you. It’s not about being smart but a pursuit of interest and hard work. Sometimes you don’t go to college right out of high school and have to find yourself a little first. Sometimes you don’t go to the big fancy universities but instead community college then transfer where you want to go (what I’m doing!) and there’s no shame in any of it and don’t let anyone make you feel that way. Life is about the journey not the destination. I understand the fear, the anxiety and self doubt. Sometimes it takes us awhile to gain the courage to pursue something and that’s okay. Be afraid, but do it anyways.

[@snoopyzen1]

Kat I’ve recently discovered how much i want to become a shark conservationist but i’m completely clueless how to even get started. Your comment is the only comment i’ve seen on any videos that i’ve related to. I did horrible in high school and have gone thru basically every situation you described yourself and i always believed i was too stupid to even be accepted into a school. i just wanted to let you know that while i’m so happy you have achieved so much, it’s honestly made me feel not so alone being 22 as well and being so unsure of where i belong and what i’m capable of doing. I just wanted to share that with you, your little comment and story made me feel validated and a bit hopeful that i can do this as well ❤️ good luck with everything you are doing, i bet you have achieved so much!!

[@Afrocreolebombshell]

Yes you are you can do all things if you believe in self. I believe you are smarter then you think you is

[@luanamusabelliu5009]

It's been a year, what happened, I'm lowkey kinda curious haha

[@YasminYoruba]

I wanna do this but I hate the studying side 🥺

[@Mb-yk3xq]

So cool :D

[@princessshiekha5258]

Oceans are our treasures 🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@Deliyaalwis]

Impressive❤

[@njumobillkennedy7950]

Thank you .You are amazing.

[@DanielBlueYT]

She boss ⚡

[@ainsley3164]

Hello I’m 15 I’m starting High School soon and I’m either going to be a marine in the military or a Marine Biologist I’m from Louisiana so not much volunteer work but I came here because Ik I want to “specialize” in Marine Mammals but I want to have a substantial job any suggestion?

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome :)

[@victorolavides6038]

wow! i like study under water marine invironment...

[@luketanker6074]

How do i sign up and help?

[@crumpledpaper8897]

She is a marine biologist and certified scuba diver. for just cleaning you can probably get away with just having your scuba certification, but most people would need a degree. Especially because what she is doing is writing stuff down and she really knows what she is doing

[@tomp-f9543]

What camera did you use underwater?

[@Lacroix999]

What do you do with the ‘extra’ over populated urchins that are removed?? And how is that not taking a toll in some other way?

[@kristinanovak2356]

I was wondering myself about the urchins but it's not taking a toll because that many urchins aren't supposed to be there. They overpopulated because animals like sea otters weren't eating them. Assuming they weren't eating them because they weren't there due to human impact

[@shofindo2350]

Hey my son wants to come work for you his passion is the ocean!!!

[@calvinroyal3510]

What do you do with the remove sea urchins?

[@SauceChef]

Calvin Royal eat them

[@calvinroyal3510]

Fish Ed really cool. Thank you!!!

[@shantileflores2862]

Hello I was wondering how I could do this. I've wanted to do this since i was young.

[@jlc5271]

Take biology and another science and then go and study marine biology or normal biology and uni and then you can do a masters in marine biology or marine conservation

[@sleverlight]

If I hava a B.A in Chemical engineering can I get a masters in marine bio???@@jlc5271

[@jlc5271]

@@sleverlight I dont think so but it might depend on if you studied biology before university. I would contact the university you're looking at or look at their website.

[@sleverlight]

awww that sucks. Thanks anyways. @@jlc5271

[@av6402]

@@sleverlight you could still do oceanography.

[@anthonymorales842]

Here on the east coast where I have lived for more than forty years with a degree in fisheries biology and have worked on some major projects I can't get a permanent position. Being clinical the state of the coastline from Boston to Alexandria Va is horrible. I have witnessed areas go into biomass extinction from recreational use. No one wants hear that they want to believe all this money in salaries will cure this mess. The road runoff alone from interstate use is the equivalent to a tanker oil spill a year and that is just a start. We have no ecosystem metric to establish a baseline. No offense however we just keeping treating the symptoms.

[@Lacroix999]

Where there is a need, but no job, create one.

[@anthonymorales842]

Good idea wish I had thought of that

[@talithahiggs1912]

see the thing is I got told that marine biology is mainly lab work which I hate but actually being in the sea...

[@crumpledpaper8897]

I wonder if she has ever encountered a great white shark as they can be found in Santa Monica bay

[@Egg08]

How can I apply for this job ?

[@talithahiggs1912]

you need to get a degree in marine biology

[@ash-jy3qm]

I want to work with her!!!! I’m looking for internships right now

[@sailormoon7904]

Whats the difference between marine biology and ecology

[@emilykennedy7399]

Biology is the study of living things while Ecology is the study of the relationships of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

[@talithahiggs1912]

@@emilykennedy7399 which on e spends more time in the water

[@emilykennedy7399]

@@talithahiggs1912 I would say both, as they are dealing with marine subjects, however, if you want to deal more with animals than environments, biology is the way to go. Also, I totally forgot I wrote this comment it was so long ago :)

[@notme3931]

Im...scared of sea urchins.........but I wanna be a marine biologist..

[@maddisonkrieger3610]

CookieHearts Plays Im scared of the ocean but I want to be an oceanographer with a concentration in sea life biology, water chemistry or “simply” marine biologist. We got this

[@sophieslife1664]

My brother got stung by one and almost died

[@calebnadeau7184]

Will Scamalot be back soon?

[@wguttman3]

Caleb Nadeau Also wondering

[@Cornflakes691]

more scamalot!!

[@halidouporgo9438]

Bonjour la famille.

[@JK-or3nu]

I didn’t know this was a thing

[@rauldavid9711]

if is anybody that can help my to cantact that person it will be great or tell my how i can speak with it tnx

[@bigdaddydominator5446]

I wnat to do this when im older

[@joelkulu2085]

Yoo💫

[@manufaujdar217]

I just want to know who are these people who disliked this video

[@icanspotliarsandincelsnido6408]

jealous, miserable, un-notable people

[@leagbor3970]

They should be able to communicate under water for many different reasons! Couldn't it be possible?

[@Lacroix999]

They do. In diving school, they teach you different signs to use to be able to communicate with each other under water.

[@_Lordheaven_]

I want be a marine biologist 👨‍🔬

[@theterriblegamer8403]

I have a question how come sea animals can't be put in a zoo ?

[@felci]

Hello, I work at a zoo and i know we don’t have a sea animal exhibit because it is very expensive to have a proper habitat for the animals and ocean life. But there are many zoos with sea lion and dolphin exhibits. :)

[@theterriblegamer8403]

@@felci oh ok thanks

[@prod_revo]

I'm going to blow your mind There's a thing called aquarium

[@antivisions]

I wish

[@x0Vinny0x]

She's doing good work, but god do I HATE people that make statements sound like questions.

[@sussycatto30]

Can I be marine biologist too

[@talithahiggs1912]

if u work hard enough

[@HerbsForUs]

I want this to be my job it’s my dream... if anyone can help me on my Jorney message me! I have no clue where to start.

[@nikolaihel8106]

Go to school for Marine Biology. Get dive certified. Captains license too. It's hard to get into. Not a lot of positions open that will pay you. Usually you start out as an intern and get paid peanuts after.

[@HerbsForUs]

Nikolai Hel THANKSSS!

[@evandosenberg8622]

How dose she get paid?

[@playzor911]

*does, valid question though. Probably gets its funding as a charity.

[@Wheelygonzales]

playzor911 She gets grants to do the work that she does. The grants cover her work and personal expenses during the alloted time the comany gives her. Don't quote me on this, though. This is just what my research has told me and I don't know how acurate it is.

[@shofindo2350]

Money is nothing

[@Hellodespair]

I'm kinda wondering how much she earns.

[@forlorn_nebula]

Me too

[@Gluzzer]

Fomalhaut average is about 62k My bad

[@christinebirch7906]

You don't do that sort of job for the money.

[@talithahiggs1912]

@@christinebirch7906 that is her job shes a marine biologist]

[@sashavoitoff7514]

are you a certified scuba diver

[@addfistyt6563]

I will become ONE

[@slowedreverb4101]

🤨

[@ginamariewoodcock9424]

can we get a f in the chat for the ocean

[@CoinOpTV]

she seems nice

[@wanita0621]

My dream is to clean the oceans rivers and seas

[@GS-rn9tk]

can i get fries with that shake *just kidding guys*

[@phantomrider1479]

Don’t swear pink

[@SamuelHallEngland]

So much chemtrails. Whose clearing that up?

[@msmvgv]

XD

[@gegernald6455]

I’m kinda disappointed.... Marine Biologist, people who are supposed to be helping the Ocean and the life living in it. But, no. They wanted to use motorized boats. :( Wellllll, I guess I’m not that big of a help, but still 😑

[@bigfatfish4148]

•Summer Night• what’s wrong with motorized boats

[@gegernald6455]

BIG FAT FISH well, It was kind of a joke but, sometime they can cause some pollution in the water. But, it is still fine to use motorized boats! It was just a joke

[@bigfatfish4148]

•Summer Night• it wasn’t a very good joke

[@xxcabbagedevourer420xx4]

@@bigfatfish4148 you’re a joke

[@bigfatfish4148]

@@xxcabbagedevourer420xx4 I’m not a joke. Jokes are supposed to have meaning.

[@Saidoromo2024]

boring

[@Wheelygonzales]

Ex-Muslim Abdul Boring?! What do you consider exciting?

[@MaybeLiteralJesus]

bro you have got to be the most boring person in parties.