diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.yml b/.github/workflows/main.yml
index 4cf72b4..70d681d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/main.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/main.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ jobs:
            
       - name: Create Conda Environment
         run: |
-          /usr/share/miniconda/bin/conda env create -y --file marine_environment_3_10.yml --name marine_environment
+          /usr/share/miniconda/bin/mamba create -n marine_environment python=3.8.18 -y
+          /usr/share/miniconda/bin/mamba env update -n marine_environment --file marine_environment2.yml
 
       - name: Print marine_environment bin folder contents
         run: |