I had the opportunity to speak with a Newport Beach waterman Mark Schulein (@mark_schulein_passion_project) on a wide variety of topics, almost exclusively related to the ocean.
The 1 hour 40 minute conversation went by fast; his questions were well researched.
Ancient Mariner Award
The next week following the filming of the Mark Schulein Passion Project, I was humbled when presented the Ancient Mariner Award by Katie Rowe of SWIM Long Beach after a Seal Beach Sea Monkeys morning ocean workout.
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This was by far one of the most fun & captivating talks I have heard. Congrats on your award and for the outstanding documentary Don’t Be Prey~ truly thrilling‼️