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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recent Blog Posts

March 16, 2026

Understanding Seafood Labels: What You Need to Know

When you buy seafood, the label might say something simple like salmon, tuna, or cod. But often, these labels hide more information than they reveal. Many consumers have little idea of what species they are actually eating or where it came from. Thi…

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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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