Kelp ecosystems invite creatures of all kinds to find a home in their dense, concealing stalks. Where prey comes to hide, predators, like the mighty orca, come to feast. And as we sail into #GlobalOrcaWeek, we celebrate storytellers like steve_hathaway_uw, dedicated to protecting the ecosystems that sustain such incredible animals. In our latest episode of “A Sea of Hope,” we connect with Steve, an ocean advocate and friend who guides our co-founders through the New Zealand waters he calls home. Through youngoceanexplorers, an organization that he and his daughter Riley co-founded, the next generation of ocean stewards find their inspiration. Through storytelling, Steve and Riley bring the beauty of their region’s waters to the classroom, and their love for these ecosystems radiates among their audiences– sparking a lasting connection to our ocean in their students. Their work ensures that New Zealand’s future inheritors grow up with a passion for ocean protection and hopefully priori...