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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Aug. 14, 2025

Plastic pollution in the ocean: How the Global Treaty Could Change Everything

Plastic pollution in the ocean is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a public health crisis and an economic threat. In this episode, I break down the latest updates from the UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty...

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Aug. 12, 2025

How 5 billion sea stars died and what we can do to save them

How 5 billion sea stars died is a story that shook marine ecosystems along North America’s Pacific coast. This episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida , the pathogen responsible for...

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Aug. 9, 2025

Scientist Identifies New Manta Ray Species: Dr. Andrea Marshall’s Discovery of the Atlantic Manta

Scientist Identifies New Manta Ray Species —the Atlantic Manta Ray, Mobula yarae —in a groundbreaking announcement from Dr. Andrea Marshall and her team at the Marine Megafauna Foundation. In this episode, Andrew Lewin shares...

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Aug. 6, 2025

Climate Crisis and Capitalism: David Suzuki on Why We Must Rethink Everything

Climate Crisis and Capitalism are at the heart of David Suzuki’s powerful message in this episode. In a candid and impassioned reflection, Suzuki warns that if we continue to prioritize politics and the economy over protectin...

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Aug. 3, 2025

Map the Deep Sea: How Ocean Mapping Drives Conservation, Equity, and Innovation

Map the Deep Sea to protect what we don’t yet understand. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Tim Kearns from Map the Gaps , a global initiative working to close the knowledge gap beneath the waves. With over 75% of the...

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July 31, 2025

Ocean Books and Solarpunk Stories: Todd Medema’s Climate Heist Novel to Inspire Action

Ocean Books can do more than entertain—they can inspire action, hope, and a fresh way of thinking about climate change. In this episode, Todd Medema introduces his new novel, How to Surf a Hurricane , a solarpunk heist that i...

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July 29, 2025

Coffee and the Environment: The Hidden Cost of Your Daily Brew

Coffee and the environment are deeply intertwined, yet few consumers realize just how damaging the coffee industry can be. In this episode, Etelle Higonnet, a Yale-trained human rights lawyer and founder of Coffee Watch, join...

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July 27, 2025

Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: Why It’s Time to Ban Styrofoam for Good

Plastic foam pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous threat to ocean health. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , Oceana’s Christy Leavitt breaks down their 2025 report exposing the true environmental co...

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July 24, 2025

Shark Week 2025 Why Shark Week’s “Dancing With Sharks” Episode Got It So Wrong

Shark Week 2025 opened with a spectacle that left many conservationists and shark advocates frustrated. The premiere episode, Dancing With Sharks , featured handlers hugging, hand-feeding, and even riding sharks—behaviors tha...

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July 22, 2025

How to Protect Sharks: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)

How to Protect Sharks isn’t just about banning shark finning or posting awareness videos. It’s about understanding what really works—supporting science-based policies, enforcing marine protected areas, backing local researche...

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July 17, 2023

Record Sea Surface Temperatures and Climate Ambitions

According to the podcast episode, the shipping industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It is revealed that if international shipping were a country, it would rank among the top 10 carbon dioxide emitters based on ann…

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July 15, 2023

ECONCRETE: An Innovative Solution for Protecting Marine Life

ECONCRETE is a business idea founded by Dr. Ido Sella, a marine biologist, and entrepreneur, with the aim of creating environmentally beneficial concrete. Dr. Sella recognized the need for concrete structures that could support and promote the growt…

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July 10, 2023

The Fascinating Discovery That is Reshaping Our Understanding of Octo…

This episode emphasizes the significance of exploring and studying deep-sea ecosystems and species to comprehend and preserve the delicate balance of the ocean's food chain. The discovery highlights the role of deep-sea habitats, such as hydrotherma…

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