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Interview Articles
This category is dedicated to all articles featuring an interviewed guest published by The Persaud Catalog, The Persaud Foundation's Newsletter.


“The Sea Was In My Blood Right From The Start.”, An Interview With Marine Biologist, Invertebrate Zoologist, Marine Ecologist, Author, Professor, & Researcher, Dr. Richard C. Brusca
Recently, we were fortunate to interview the extraordinary marine scientist, Dr. Richard C. Brusca. Dr. Brusca is a marine biologist, invertebrate zoologist, writer, researcher, and goldendoodle enthusiast known for his work with invertebrates, the Sea of Cortez, and Latin America. He is a prolific author, with over 200 publications and 16 books, and he has earned numerous prestigious awards such as the U.S.Department of Defence Award for Civil Service. Apart from his scienti

The Persaud Catalog
Dec 6, 202522 min read


“There’s A Lot Of Power In Being Able To Know That You Have 700 People Around The World Rooting For You”, An Interview With Marine Ecologist, & Diversity Advocate, Dr. Alexandra Davis
Recently, we were extraordinarily pleased to sit down with Dr. Alexandra Davis, a marine ecologist, marine biologist, diversity advocate, scientific diver, & professor! Dr. Alexandra Davis is an ocean researcher, invasive species expert, scientific diver, marine spatial ecologist, cat enthusiast, & Professor of Biology at California State University, Northridge. She is well known for her research on invasive species, her research on spatial ecology, & her nonprofit advocacy w

The Persaud Catalog
Oct 17, 202522 min read


“If You Want To Build Something, If You Want To Make A Change, All You Have To Do Is Start & Keep Going!” An Interview With Dolphin Defenders Founder & Aspiring Marine Biologist Sabine Castro
An astute headshot of Sabine Castro. Credit to Sabine Castro. Recently, we were truly fortunate to speak with Sabine Castro, the Founder of Dolphin Defenders & an Aspiring Marine Biologist. Sabine Castro founded the ocean education organization "Dolphin Defenders" in January of 2025. Since then, her team has grown to over 20 dedicated & hard-working individuals, who have built partnerships with organizations such as the UN & the Manta Trust. In today’s interview, we sit down

The Persaud Catalog
Aug 5, 20257 min read


“Jellyfish Truly Embody Being Stressful, Fun, Therapeutic, Work, & Rewarding All At The Same Time!”, An Interview With Cnidarian Aquarist & Water Quality Monitor Jeffrey Dotzler III
Recently, we were extraordinarily fortunate to interview Jeffrey Dotzler the III, a Cnidarian Aquarist & Water Quality curator, for a short interview about his work on Jellyfish! Jeffrey Dotzler is a curator of Cnidarians & monitor of water quality at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, located in Lompoc California. The Cabrillo High School Aquarium is an entirely unique facility, run out of Cabrillo High School, with a volunteer staff of 200 dedicated & passionate high school

The Persaud Catalog
Jul 6, 20256 min read


“That Is Truly What Our Goal Is, To Create Passion In The Young”, An Interview With Student Curator & Aquarist Monique DeLeon
A gorgeous portrait of Monique DeLeon by the seaside. Credit to Monique DeLeon. Recently, our head writer was immensely grateful to be able to sit down with Monique DeLeon, student curator at the Cabrillo Aquarium, to discuss her work & student leadership at the aquarium. Monique DeLeon is an Aquarist, & the Head Student Curator at Cabrillo High School Aquarium in Southern California. In addition to this, she manages the Instagram & Facebook pages for the Aquarium, as well a

The Persaud Catalog
Jun 7, 20257 min read


“Keep Your Passion Going!”, An Interview With Organization Founder, Science Communicator, & Aspiring Marine Biologist Jaela Balugo
A stunning photograph of Jaela Balugo, Founder of Tides of Tomorrow & Science Communicator, on a sunlit beach. Credit to Jaela Balugo. Recently, our head writer was immensely fortunate to sit down with Organizational Founder & Science Communicator, Jaela Balugo, for an interview discussing her organization, Tides of Tomorrow, & her efforts in science communication. Jaela Balugo is the founder of Tides of Tomorrow, a new organization from Northern California, dedicated to edu

The Persaud Catalog
May 5, 20258 min read


“Be Passionate!”, An Interview With Aquarist, Science Communicator, & Educator, Greg Eisen
A lovely portrait of Mr. Greg Eisen at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium. Credit to the Cabrillo High School Aquarium. Recently, our head writer was immensely grateful to sit down with Greg Eisen for an interview discussing his career. Greg Eisen is an Aquarium Director & science communicator best known for his work at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, located in Lompoc, California. The Aquarium is unique, run entirely out of Cabrillo High School, and has a volunteer staff o

The Persaud Catalog
Apr 6, 202512 min read


"If Somebody Says You Can't Change The World, Get Out There & Prove Them Wrong!" An Interview With Conservationist, Wildlife Photographer, & River/Ocean Advocate Cash Daniels
Cash Daniels in an interview with PBS. Credit to PBS. Recently, our head writer was immensely fortunate to sit down with Award-Winning conservationist Cash Daniels to discuss his career, his passion, & all of his efforts in conservation. Cash Daniels is a conservationist well known for his work cleaning up the Tennessee River, & across his extensive cleanups, engaging hundreds of volunteers, Cash has picked up approximately 46,031 pounds of trash. He has also founded, & curre

The Persaud Catalog
Mar 7, 20255 min read


“I Have A Big Appreciation For Under Appreciated Things”, An Interview with Professor, Coral Researcher, & Underwater Photographer, Dr. Raphael Ritson-Williams
A stunning photograph of a coral reef by Raphael Ritson-Williams. In today’s article, we delve into an interview conducted by our head writer with esteemed professor, coral researcher, & underwater photographer, Raphael Ritson-Williams. Raphael Ritson Williams is an esteemed marine biologist currently working as a Professor at California State University, Northridge. He is well known for is tropical coral research, chemical ecology research, & photographs of nudibranchs as w

The Persaud Catalog
Dec 5, 202413 min read
“At The End Of The Day, It’s That Kind Of Curiosity That Keeps The Momentum Going In The World Of Science”, An Interview With Washington Marine Biologist, & Illustrator, Samantha-Lynn Martinez
On November 2nd, 2024, our head writer conducted an interview with Samantha-Lynn Martinez, a Marine Biologist, Naturalist, Videographer & Graphic Designer from Washington. Samantha-Lynn Martinez is currently a student at the University of Washington, & is working on her Bachelor’s Degree of Science. She is well known for her various design campaigns such as We Love You Puget Sound, numerous short films, & work with the NOAA & aboard the EV Nautilus. In today’s article, we ask

The Persaud Catalog
Nov 10, 202415 min read
“Every Eye is Different”, An Interview with Cephalopod Researcher, Professor, & Children’s Book Author Dr. Lydia Mäthger
On October 7th, 2024, our head writer conducted an interview with esteemed Cuttlefish Cephalopod & Visual Ecology Researcher, Dr. Lydia Mäthger. Lydia Mäthger is a German Cephalopod Researcher, Professor, & Children’s Book Author. She’s well known for her work with Squid & Octopus, Visual Ecology, & research at the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Her personal website can be found at lydiamaethger.com . In this interview, we ask 21 insightful questio

The Persaud Catalog
Oct 10, 20248 min read
“Using Colour To Talk”, An Interview With Squid Biologist, Science Communicator, & Nonprofit Founder Dr. Sarah McAnulty
“Using Colour To Talk”, An Interview With Squid Biologist, Science Communicator, & Nonprofit Founder Dr. Sarah McAnulty Today’s article is very special, as it contains an interview with Squid Biologist, Science Communicator, & Nonprofit Founder, Doctor Sarah McAnulty! Our main writer interviewed with this intriguing Squid Enthusiast on September 11th, 2024. Doctor Sarah McAnulty is well known for her Squid & Cuttlefish Research, Founding of the Skype-A-Scientist Project, & co

The Persaud Catalog
Sep 14, 202412 min read
An Interview With Marine Biology Author TheSirenLord
An Interview With Marine Biology Author TheSirenLord Today’s article is an incredibly special one, as it contains an interview with a fantasy & marine biology author, as well as artist, The Siren Lord. The Siren Lord is a popular marine artist as well as marine biology author, who has been publishing drawings since 2017. He specializes in Trilobites, & has a deep passion & fascination with the order Trilobita. On April 13th, 2024, Our head writer interviewed The Siren Lord. W

The Persaud Catalog
Apr 15, 20243 min read
An Interview With Marine Biology Youtuber, SharkedSkooler
An Interview With Marine Biology Youtuber, SharkedSkooler This article is very special, as it contains an interview with a marine biology Youtuber, by the name of SharkedSkooler. Our main writer conducted an interview with SharkedSkooler on April 7th, 2024. SharkedSkooler is a relatively new marine biology YouTuber who has been active since March 5th, 2023, & has a deep fascination with marine biology. SharkedSkooler manages a popular marine biology online server, known as th

The Persaud Catalog
Apr 8, 20242 min read
An Interview With Emily Johns
An Interview With Emily Johns A writer of ours recently conducted an online interview with an aquaculture foreman, Emily. Emily Johns is the foreman for an aquaculture farm in Tomales Bay, which is the Hog Island Oyster Company. Hog Island Oyster Company is an oyster company that is located in Northern California. Beginning in 1983, the farm has been bringing oysters to Californians for generations. They currently grow 4 species of oysters, along with Manila Clams. These spe

The Persaud Catalog
Nov 20, 20234 min read


Interview With Jeremiah O’Brien, Member Of The Board Of Directories Of The Morro Bay Maritime Museum
Interview With Jeremiah O’Brien, Member Of The Board Of Directories Of The Morro Bay Maritime Museum Todays Article Will Include An Interview With Jeremiah O’Brien, A Review Of Coleman Beach As Well As Morro Rock Beach, & A Segment On the Economy Of Morro Bay. One of our field agents interviewed Jeremiah O’Brien, a member of the Board of Directors of the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. Mr. O’Brien is also on Morro Bay’s Harbor Advisory Board, Vice President of a Morro Bay sport

The Persaud Catalog
Jul 30, 20228 min read
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