Episodes
Aug. 18, 2023
Success and Challenges in Protecting Guanabara Bay
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the incredible story of marine biologist Mario Moscatelli and his 30-year-long fight to protect Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. Despite facing adversity, pollution,...
Aug. 16, 2023
Utilizing Podcasting and Digital Communication for Ocean Advocacy
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses a strategy that nonprofit organizations in the ocean science and conservation field should adopt to gain more attention and support from viewers. He emphasizes the...
Aug. 14, 2023
The Devastating Maui Fires: Climate Change and Environmental Management
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, and their link to climate change. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection between wildfires and...
Aug. 11, 2023
Activism and Its Impact: What Works and What Doesn't
In this episode, I dive into the question of whether Environmental Activism works to change the minds of people and/or governments. I use the organization called Just Stop Oil as an example because its members have been making headlines in the news,...
Aug. 9, 2023
The Power of Attention: How to Get Funding for Your Ocean Conservation Work
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of funding for conservation and science-related projects. He explores various ways to obtain funding, such as self-funding, selling products and services,...
Aug. 7, 2023
Deep Sea Mining: What's Happening and What You Need to Know
In today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin provides an update on deep sea mining. With the increasing talk about this controversial practice, Andrew addresses the confusion surrounding its current and future status,...
Aug. 4, 2023
Exploring Conservation Photography with Michael Aw
In this episode, host Andrew Lewin welcomes Michael Aw, a renowned conservation photographer, to discuss his second career and retirement pursuit of working to protect the ocean. Michael shares how he uses his photography to raise awareness and...
Aug. 2, 2023
The Upwell Conference: Fostering Conversations in Marine Conservation
In this episode, Andrew Lewin welcomes Marce Graudins (Founder and Executive Director of Azul) and Kat So (Research Associate for the Centre of American Progress) on the podcast to discuss the results of the Upwell conference. They highlight the...
July 31, 2023
What Happened to the Snow Crab in Alaska: A Climate Change Story
In this episode of "How to Protect the Ocean," host Andrew Lewin discusses the effects of climate change on the snow crab population in Alaska. He explores how over a decade of warming has impacted the Arctic Sea and the Bering Sea, leading to...
July 28, 2023
From Wine Sales to Ocean Conservation: Amanda's Inspirational Story
In this episode, host Andrew Lewin interviews Amanda Horn, who left her successful career in marketing to pursue her passion for the ocean. Amanda shares her story of quitting her job, moving to Indonesia to become a dive master and learn citizen...
July 26, 2023
Speaking Up for the Ocean: Why Your Voice Matters
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of speaking up for the ocean and how listeners can get involved in science communication. Andrew highlights the power and impact of sharing information...
July 24, 2023
The Surprising Behavior of Sea Otter known as 841 off the coast of California
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the recent events involving sea otter "841" in the Santa Cruz area. This sea otter made headlines for biting surfboards and "attacking" a surfer, although no one was...
July 21, 2023
Beach Clean Ups with the For-Purpose Organization, Ocean Sole and Their Efforts to Protect the Ocean
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin is joined by Thomas Sagimo and Tilda Bouloux from Ocean Sole. They discuss the company's efforts in creating sustainable products that benefit both the environment and the...
July 19, 2023
Lessons from a Social Media Influencer Who Faked A Beach Clean Up: Being True to Your Mission
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself as a science communicator. He shares a cautionary tale about an influencer on social media who faced...
July 17, 2023
Record Sea Surface Temperatures and Climate Ambitions
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew discusses two significant news stories related to the ocean. The first is the alarming increase in sea surface temperatures, with some areas hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This comes...
July 14, 2023
ECONCRETE: An Innovative Solution for Protecting Marine Life
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, Dr. Ido Sella, a marine biologist, shares his journey of starting a company called E-Concrete. EConcrete specializes in building a unique type of concrete for seawalls and underwater...
July 12, 2023
Building a Diversified Career in Science Communication
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin gets inspired by a podcast where a celebrity radio and podcast personality talks about his career. The celebrity emphasizes the importance of building a diversified portfolio...
July 10, 2023
The Fascinating Discovery That is Reshaping Our Understanding of Octopus Reproduction
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin explores a fascinating discovery that challenges what scientists know about octopuses and their reproduction. Contrary to the belief that octopuses are solitary animals, this...
July 7, 2023
Protecting Dolphins and Marine Life: A Conversation with Hannah Tait
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Hannah Tait, the CEO of Action for Dolphins. Hannah shares her journey from watching the documentary "The Cove" to dedicating her life to dolphin protection. She...
July 5, 2023
Becoming a Wave Maker: Sharing Stories and Building Advocacy
In this episode, the host explores the importance of in-person conversations and two-way communication in the world of content creation. The guest, Paola Espitia, shares her experience in science communication and building a career in interacting with...
July 3, 2023
Will Small Island States retain their rights as nations if they have to move due to sea level rise?
In this episode, Andrew explores the urgent need for small island nations to answer the question of what happens to their nation if sea level rise and storm surges take over their land. He discusses the options that are being discussed by these...
June 30, 2023
Blue Mooring and Beyond: Alvise Ca'Zorzi on Building Meaningful Careers in Marine Conservation
Have you heard these myths about marine conservation careers? Myth #1: You only need a degree in biology or marine science to work in this field. Myth #2: Marine conservation jobs are only for scuba divers. Myth #3: This field is only for those who...
June 28, 2023
How to Succeed in Marine Conservation Writing with Melissa Hobson
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Melissa Hobson, a science communicator who writes for marine conservation. The episode focuses on speaking up for the ocean and the importance of taking action to...
June 26, 2023
The UK's Category 4 Heatwave and Its Impact on the Ocean
On this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the category 4 heatwave that the UK is currently experiencing. He explains that sea surface temperatures in some areas are 4 to 5 degrees Celsius higher than the...