How To Protect The Ocean

How To Protect The Ocean

Dive into the Depths: Join Andrew Lewin on 'How to Protect the Ocean' – Your Gateway to Exclusive Ocean Insights! Explore the latest, uncharted realms of ocean science and conservation that you won't find anywhere else. Andrew takes you on an inspiring journey to uncover the hidden gems of oceanic discovery and initiatives. Tune in to discover how you can transform your life for a better ocean, one episode at a time.

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The Squid You Eat Is a Mystery, Seafood Mislabeling Explained
March 19, 2026

The Squid You Eat Is a Mystery, Seafood Mislabeling Explained

Seafood mislabeling is more common than most people realize, and squid might be one of the biggest examples. When you order calamari, you are rarely told which species you are actually eating. With more than 300 squid species...
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Why Seafood Traceability Is Broken (And What’s Really on Your Plate)
March 18, 2026

Why Seafood Traceability Is Broken (And What’s Really on Your Plate)

Seafood is one of the most globalized food systems in the world, but that complexity comes at a cost: traceability. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , we break down why it is so difficult to track seafood from the ...
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The Fish on Your Plate Might Not Be What the Label Says
March 17, 2026

The Fish on Your Plate Might Not Be What the Label Says

What if the fish on your plate isn’t the fish you think it is? Scientists around the world have been testing seafood from grocery stores, markets, and restaurants using DNA. The results are often surprising. Studies have foun...
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The Seafood Label Problem Most Shoppers Never Notice
March 14, 2026

The Seafood Label Problem Most Shoppers Never Notice

Most seafood labels look simple, but they often hide more than they reveal. When you buy fish at a grocery store, the package might say salmon, tuna, or cod. But those market names can represent dozens of different species, a...
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The Invisible Climate Engineers Running Our Ocean
March 13, 2026

The Invisible Climate Engineers Running Our Ocean

Ocean microbes quietly power the planet. In this episode, we explore the microscopic organisms that regulate Earth’s climate, produce much of the oxygen we breathe, and move enormous amounts of carbon through the ocean every ...
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Scientists Are Engineering Ocean Microbes to Fight Climate Change
March 12, 2026

Scientists Are Engineering Ocean Microbes to Fight Climate Change

Engineered microbes could transform how we fight climate change. Scientists are modifying ancient ocean microorganisms to capture carbon dioxide and produce materials using only sunlight and seawater. These tiny organisms may...
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The Ocean’s Secret Cleanup Crew: Microbes That Eat Oil and Pollution
March 11, 2026

The Ocean’s Secret Cleanup Crew: Microbes That Eat Oil and Pollution

Millions of people see the damage caused by oil spills and plastic pollution, but very few know what happens beneath the surface. In the ocean, microscopic organisms begin responding almost immediately. Certain marine microbe...
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The Invisible Ocean Engine That Controls Earth’s Climate
March 9, 2026

The Invisible Ocean Engine That Controls Earth’s Climate

Every year, the ocean removes billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Most people assume whales, mangroves, or seagrass are responsible for this massive climate service. But the largest carbon capture system o...
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The Ocean’s Invisible Majority: The Microbes That Secretly Run the Planet
March 9, 2026

The Ocean’s Invisible Majority: The Microbes That Secretly Run the Planet

When people think about ocean life, they imagine whales, sharks, coral reefs, and giant kelp forests. But the vast majority of life in the ocean is invisible. In a single teaspoon of seawater, there can be millions of microbe...
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What Do House Cats Have to Do With Deep-Sea Mining? The Ocean Story Nobody Expects
March 6, 2026

What Do House Cats Have to Do With Deep-Sea Mining? The Ocean Story Nobody Expects

Deep sea mining and domesticated cats do not seem like they belong in the same story… but they are. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean Podcast , Andrew Lewin sits down with deep-sea ecologist Dr. Andrew Thaler to...
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Recent Blog Posts

Why Squid Seafood Traceability Is So Complicated (And How to Address It)
March 19, 2026

Why Squid Seafood Traceability Is So Complicated (And How to Address …

When you order calamari at a restaurant, do you know exactly what type of squid you're eating? Surprisingly, most menus won't tell you. In this post, we'll explore the complexities of squid traceability in the seafood industry and why it matters for…

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Engineering Microbes for Climate Solutions: A Sustainable Future
March 18, 2026

Engineering Microbes for Climate Solutions: A Sustainable Future

Engineering Microbes for Climate Solutions: A Sustainable FutureIn a world grappling with climate change, the question arises: can engineered microbes help create a sustainable future? In this post, we delve into the fascinating realm of synthetic…

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Why Is Seafood Traceability So Difficult? Understanding the Challenges
March 18, 2026

Why Is Seafood Traceability So Difficult? Understanding the Challenges

Learn why tracking seafood from ocean to plate is complex and what solutions are being explored to improve transparency in the seafood industry.Seafood is one of the most globally traded food commodities, yet tracing its origins remains a signific…

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