Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

In this episode we welcome Jeffrey K. Greenberg, a native Floridian, geochemist, and professor emeritus with decades of experience in geology, environmental science, and public service.

Jeff grew up south of Miami and graduated from Miami Palmetto High School before earning his B.S. in Geology from Florida State University in 1973, his M.S. in Geophysics-Geology from the University of Kentucky in 1975, and his Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978.

He began his career with the Wisconsin Geological Survey and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he served for over eight years as an Associate Professor of Environmental Resources. From 1986 to 2018, he was on faculty at Wheaton College in Illinois, where he taught more than 5,000 undergraduate students over a 33-year career, ultimately retiring as Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Greenberg’s work has focused heavily on student-led research, community outreach, and preparing students for public service. His areas of expertise include water resources, sanitation, geochemical analysis, land-use planning, and working with local communities on environmental challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

His professional affiliations include the Geological Society of America, the Global Network for Geoscience and Society, Geology for the Public Good, and A Rocha USA, a conservation-focused nonprofit organization.

After returning to Florida and settling in Titusville, Dr. Greenberg founded SWIRL, an initiative focused on studying stormwater runoff and documenting its impacts on the Indian River Lagoon. SWIRL works to better understand how untreated stormwater carries nutrients, pollutants, and sediments into local waterways, contributing to water quality issues and ecological stress within the lagoon system. The initiative emphasizes research, community awareness, and practical solutions aimed at improving stormwater management and protecting one of Florida’s most important estuaries.

If you would like to learn more about SWIRL and ongoing efforts to better understand stormwater impacts on the Indian River Lagoon, you can explore local resources and community initiatives focused on water quality and conservation throughout Brevard County.

EEARSS by Alligator Robb PodcastSeason 5 Episode 21Nina Hunt

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

In this episode we welcome Nina Hunt, Chair of the Space Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches.

Based along Florida’s Space Coast, Nina works with volunteers, surfers, environmental advocates, and community partners to help protect local coastlines and waterways. As chapter chair, she helps lead programs focused on reducing plastic pollution, improving water quality, restoring native coastal habitats, and organizing community beach cleanups throughout Brevard County.

Through the Space Coast chapter, Nina helps coordinate initiatives such as Ocean Friendly Gardens, Ocean Friendly Restaurants, dune and habitat restoration projects, and regular coastal cleanups that prevent trash from reaching the ocean and nearby ecosystems like the Indian River Lagoon.

The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots coastal environmental organization with chapters around the country working to protect beaches, waves, and coastal environments through education, conservation efforts, and community engagement.

If you would like to learn more about the Space Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation you can visit their website here:https://spacecoast.surfrider.org/

EEARSS by Alligator Robb PodcastSeason 5 Episode 20Guest: Hayes Baxley

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

In this episode we welcome Hayes Baxley, an award-winning wildlife cinematographer, producer, and director of photography specializing in cinematic natural history storytelling and documenting the hidden lives of our planet’s wild inhabitants.

Hayes began his career working with the Natural History Unit at National Geographic and has since filmed wildlife for many of the world’s leading broadcasters and studios including BBC, Disney, National Geographic, Apple TV+ and Netflix. His work has also appeared across networks such as Discovery, Animal Planet, Fox and PBS.

An Emmy-nominated cinematographer, Hayes received recognition from the Television Academy for his work on the Disney+ and National Geographic documentary series Secrets of the Whales, part of the Ocean Giants episode, which explored the complex lives and cultures of whales around the world.

His career has taken him across the globe, from the frigid waters of Antarctica and polar oceans to the blistering heat of the Amazon rainforest, often working in some of the most demanding filming environments on Earth while documenting wildlife behavior rarely captured on camera.

A lifelong waterman and seafarer, Hayes is known for operating cutting-edge camera systems ranging from advanced underwater camera platforms to gyro-stabilized aerial systems such as the GSS Cineflex. He frequently designs and 3D-prints custom camera tools that allow filmmakers to document rare and previously unseen animal behaviors.

When he’s home, Hayes often spends time exploring remote streams in the Southern Appalachian Mountains pursuing native brook trout and staying connected to the waters that first inspired his passion for the natural world.

More of his work can be found atBaxleyFilms.com

Instagram@hayes_baxley