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 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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We Know How to Protect the Ocean. So Why Aren’t We Doing It?
March 5, 2026

We Know How to Protect the Ocean. So Why Aren’t We Doing It?

We Know How to Protect the Ocean. So Why Aren’t We Doing It? We do not have an ocean knowledge problem. We have an implementation problem. The science behind fisheries recovery, pollution control, climate adaptation, and high...
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The Ocean Just Got a Historic Deal. Will It Actually Protect Your Future?
March 4, 2026

The Ocean Just Got a Historic Deal. Will It Actually Protect Your Future?

High Seas Treaty: Nearly half the planet lies beyond national borders, and for decades it has operated under fragmented rules and weak oversight. Now, countries have agreed to a historic global deal to protect biodiversity in...
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The Ocean Is Visible Now, What Happens Next Is Up to Us
March 3, 2026

The Ocean Is Visible Now, What Happens Next Is Up to Us

The ocean is no longer invisible. Satellites can now track fishing vessels across the planet in near real time. So if we can see the exploitation, what happens next? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , we break down...
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The Ocean Is “Protected.” So Why Is Illegal Fishing Still Happening?
March 2, 2026

The Ocean Is “Protected.” So Why Is Illegal Fishing Still Happening?

Marine protected areas now cover more than 8 percent of the global ocean. Governments announce new boundaries. Press releases celebrate historic milestones. But here is the uncomfortable truth: a line on a map does not stop i...
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Nature, Law and the High Seas: Can Direct Action Save the Ocean?
Feb. 27, 2026

Nature, Law and the High Seas: Can Direct Action Save the Ocean?

Nature is protected by laws on paper, but what happens when those laws are not enforced? On the high seas, beyond national borders, illegal fishing, whaling, and environmental exploitation often operate in legal gray zones. E...
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Nature Is Overheating: Ocean Heat Records Are Breaking Again
Feb. 26, 2026

Nature Is Overheating: Ocean Heat Records Are Breaking Again

Nature is absorbing more heat than we realize, and most of it is going into the ocean. Global ocean heat content has reached record highs, confirming what climate scientists have warned for years: the ocean has absorbed more ...
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Recent Blog Posts

How Microbes Are Nature’s Cleanup Crew for Ocean Pollution
March 11, 2026

How Microbes Are Nature’s Cleanup Crew for Ocean Pollution

Learn how microbes play a crucial role in breaking down oil spills and other pollutants in our oceans. Understand their importance in marine ecosystems and how they can help heal our waters.When oil spills occur, the immediate aftermath often show…

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How Microbes Are Nature’s Cleanup Crew for Ocean Pollution
March 10, 2026

How Microbes Are Nature’s Cleanup Crew for Ocean Pollution

Learn how microbes play a crucial role in breaking down oil spills and other pollutants in our oceans. Understand their importance in marine ecosystems and how they can help heal our waters.When oil spills occur, the immediate aftermath often show…

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The Hidden Costs of Seafood: Who Really Pays for “Sustainable” Tuna?
Jan. 14, 2026

The Hidden Costs of Seafood: Who Really Pays for “Sustainable” Tuna?

The problem no one talks aboutWe are told that sustainable seafood is better for the ocean, better for people, and better for the future. But what if some of the seafood labeled as sustainable is only surviving because taxpayers are quietly coveri…

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