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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Sept. 10, 2025

Advocacy for Scientists: How to Speak Up for the Ocean

Advocacy for scientists is a skill that can transform how research impacts the real world. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , host Andrew Lewin reflects on an article by Melissa Varga from the Union of Concerned Sc...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Sustainable Fashion with Courtney Barriger: Protecting the Ocean Through Clothing Choices

Sustainable fashion is more than a trend, it is a movement that connects what we wear to the health of our planet. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Courtney Barriger , CEO of Holding Court Inc., about how clothing de...

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Sept. 4, 2025

Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions

Terracycle is proving that almost anything can be recycled, from cigarette butts to ocean plastics, transforming how the world thinks about waste. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , Andrew Lewin speaks with Tom Sza...

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Sept. 2, 2025

Shark Meat Fed To Students: Brazil’s Hidden School Lunch Scandal

Shark Meat Fed To Students in Brazil’s public institutions has sparked outrage after Mongabay uncovered thousands of tons of mislabeled shark meat, including endangered species like angelsharks, being served in schools, hospi...

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Sept. 2, 2025

Oceana Working to Protect Endangered Species: How Legal Action Safeguards Whales and Sea Turtles

Oceana, working to protect endangered species, is at the heart of this powerful episode featuring Tara Brock, an environmental lawyer advocating for ocean life. Tara unpacks how the Endangered Species Act is used to protect h...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Starting an Environmental Nonprofit: The Balean Founders Story with Bart Oor and Sander Brienen

Starting an environmental nonprofit often begins with a vision and the determination to make a difference, but it also comes with challenges in funding, community support, and long-term sustainability. In this episode of How ...

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Aug. 26, 2025

Pacific Islands Marine Monument Rollback and Court Reversal Explained

Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument : For over a decade, these waters stood as one of the largest no-take zones on Earth, safeguarding corals, fish, and migratory species. But on day one of his presidency, Donal...

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Aug. 21, 2025

Less than 400 Left: How Media Coverage Shapes the Fate of North Atlantic Right Whales

Less than 400 left — that’s how many North Atlantic right whales remain in the world. These critically endangered whales are at the center of an urgent conservation story, but how the media communicates about them plays a pow...

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Aug. 16, 2025

Managing Fishing Vessels: Uncovering the Hidden Ownership of Industrial Fleets

Managing fishing vessels goes far beyond tracking where a boat is registered. In this episode, we dive into Oceana’s Beyond the Flag report to explore how large-scale fishing vessels are often flagged in one country but owned...

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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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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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