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.

Recent Episodes

Why This El Niño Matters More Than You Think
June 24, 2026

Why This El Niño Matters More Than You Think

A potential super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, and scientists are warning that it could have major consequences for marine ecosystems around the world. While El Niño is a natural climate pattern, stronger event...
The Hard Truth About Working in Ocean Conservation
June 23, 2026

The Hard Truth About Working in Ocean Conservation

After 11 years of hosting How to Protect the Ocean , I wanted to take a step back and reflect on what the journey has taught me. What started as a simple passion project became a platform for ocean storytelling, science commu...
The Ocean Sensors We Almost Lost
June 22, 2026

The Ocean Sensors We Almost Lost

What happens when one of the world’s most important ocean monitoring systems is nearly shut down? The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) collects critical data on ocean temperatures, oxygen levels, currents, marine ecosyste...
The Ocean Is in Trouble, So Why Is This Report Hopeful?
June 19, 2026

The Ocean Is in Trouble, So Why Is This Report Hopeful?

The ocean is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history. Rising temperatures, marine heatwaves, coral bleaching, habitat loss, and overfishing continue to put pressure on marine ecosystems around the world. If you o...
The Power Shift Changing Ocean Projects in Canada
June 18, 2026

The Power Shift Changing Ocean Projects in Canada

For decades, Indigenous communities were often asked whether they approved of projects happening in their territories. But a different question is now emerging: why should they not own part of those projects? In this episode ...
What Happens When Whales Can’t Hear Their Families?
June 17, 2026

What Happens When Whales Can’t Hear Their Families?

Pilot whales rely on sound for nearly every aspect of their lives. They use vocalizations to communicate with family members, coordinate movements, find food, and navigate through their environment. But what happens when the ...
Who Really Wins When Marine Sanctuaries Are Opened?
June 16, 2026

Who Really Wins When Marine Sanctuaries Are Opened?

In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin looks at the Trump administration’s move to reopen protected marine sanctuary waters to commercial fishing and asks a bigger question: who actually benefits when publi...
The Shark Wasn't the Real Story. the Ocean Mystery Was.
June 15, 2026

The Shark Wasn't the Real Story. the Ocean Mystery Was.

A viral underwater video of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea recently captured the attention of people around the world. For many viewers, the footage seemed to show a shark appearing in a place where it shouldn’t...
What Happens When Politicians Ignore Ocean Science?
June 12, 2026

What Happens When Politicians Ignore Ocean Science?

Ocean conservation is often treated like an impossible problem, but the truth is simpler: when strong laws are created, enforced, and guided by science, ocean protection works. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, And...
Canada’s Ocean Promise Sounds Big, But Is It Enough?
June 11, 2026

Canada’s Ocean Promise Sounds Big, But Is It Enough?

Canada has a rare chance to become a global ocean conservation leader, but the path is not simple. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin breaks down Canada’s proposed $3.8 billion nature strategy, what it ...

Recent Blog Posts

Could a Super El Niño Starve the Ocean?
June 24, 2026

Could a Super El Niño Starve the Ocean?

A potential super El Niño is one of the biggest ocean stories to watch this year. It starts with unusually warm water in the tropical Pacific, but the impacts can travel far beyond one region.When the Pacific warms enough, it can shift weat…

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The Ocean Career Lesson Nobody Talks About
June 23, 2026

The Ocean Career Lesson Nobody Talks About

Eleven years ago, I published the first episode of what eventually became How to Protect the Ocean. At the time, it was not a big media project, a business plan, or a polished career move. It started as a way to talk about the ocean, share stories, …

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What Happens If We Stop Watching the Ocean?
June 22, 2026

What Happens If We Stop Watching the Ocean?

One of the most important ocean monitoring systems in the world was nearly dismantled.The Ocean Observatories Initiative, or OOI, is a network of scientific instruments that continuously collects data from the ocean. These instruments measure ocea…

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