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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Oct. 15, 2025

Vaquita warns us about sharks: lessons for the ocean’s future

Vaquita stands as one of the rarest marine mammals on Earth, with fewer than 20 left in the wild. In this episode, we explore what the near-extinction of the vaquita teaches us about the future of sharks and why their surviva...

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Oct. 12, 2025

Marineland Beluga Whales: What’s Next for Canada’s Captive Cetaceans

Marineland beluga whales remain at the center of a heated national debate after Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans denied the park’s request to export 30 whales to a marine theme park in China. In this episode, Andre...

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Oct. 10, 2025

All The Sharks, filming, science, and stories from the field

Shark conservation: All The Sharks brings you into the water with filmmakers and scientists, exploring how camera choices, site selection, and safety shape close encounters with tiger sharks, hammerheads, white sharks, and wh...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Marineland Beluga Export Denied: What Happens Next for Canada’s Captive Whales

Marineland Beluga exports have been denied by Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans, igniting national debate over animal welfare, legality, and ethics. In this episode, Andrew Lewin breaks down what the 2019 law bannin...

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Oct. 5, 2025

Sustainability Business: Lee Stewart on Building Real Ocean Impact Through Smarter Operations

Sustainability business: In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , Andrew Lewin talks with Lee Stewart about how businesses can make sustainability a practical, measurable part of their operations. They explore how carbon...

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Oct. 1, 2025

Jane Goodall: How One Woman Changed Conservation Forever

Jane Goodall transformed the way we understand animals, conservation, and our place in nature. In this special tribute episode of How to Protect the Ocean , I reflect on Dr. Goodall’s incredible legacy and what her life’s wor...

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Oct. 1, 2025

Mentors: Climate Change is Hopeless? Here’s Why You Should Still Fight

Mentors: climate change is hopeless —at least, that’s the message many young scientists are hearing from the people they were told to admire. But what if giving up isn’t the only option? In this episode, I respond to a heartf...

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Sept. 28, 2025

Explore the Ocean Floor: Why Mapping the Deep Matters and How You Can Get Involved

Explore the ocean floor is more than a scientific ambition, it is a global necessity. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , Andrew Lewin speaks with Tim Kearns, Executive Director of Map the Gaps, about the upcoming O...

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Sept. 26, 2025

Fighting overfishing with AI: Satellites Expose Illegal Fishing in Marine Protected Areas

Fighting overfishing with AI is transforming how we protect the ocean. A new study revealed that nearly half of all coastal marine protected areas (MPAs) showed fishing vessel presence, with many ships operating “dark” withou...

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Sept. 23, 2025

Indigenous Relationships and the Ocean: Stories of Connection and Conservation with ONC

Indigenous relationships with the ocean reveal powerful ways of understanding stewardship, culture, and conservation. This episode highlights how Indigenous communities have long held knowledge that connects people with marin...

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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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