Episodes

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the controversial topic of the pilot whale and white-sided dolphin hunts in the Faroe Islands. He highlights a recent report by marine conservation organizations that...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the progress and next steps for the High Seas Treaty. He highlights the significance of the treaty being signed by over 80 countries and emphasizes the need for more...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness about ocean conservation and protection. He highlights the negative connotation surrounding these efforts and emphasizes the...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses marine protected areas (MPAs) and their importance in preserving the ocean. He explores the concept of designing MPAs for both representative and distinctive areas,...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew interviews Travis, the owner of Bodhi Surf & Yoga Camp in Costa Rica. They discuss the importance of sustainable tourism and how Travis incorporates environmental considerations and...

In this podcast episode, the topic of orcas and underwater noise is explored. Andrew Lewin = expresses excitement about discussing this often overlooked issue and introduces Rachel Aronson, the Executive Director of the Quiet Sound program. They...

This episode of the podcast delves into the topic of striving for perfection in marine science and conservation. The host reflects on their own journey and the challenges faced in pursuing a career in this field. The episode also addresses personal...

The summer was tough on corals due to bleaching caused by high ocean temperatures. However, a researcher in Florida is trying to help by using crabs to eat the algae that cover the corals and hinder their growth. This ambitious plan involves breeding...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of effective communication when it comes to research papers that make drastic headlines. He highlights a recent research paper that predicted the halt...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew is joined by Brendon Pasisi and Mael Imirizaldu to discuss ocean conservation commitments. They dive into the Blue Nature Alliance and its importance in empowering conservation...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew and Jen Dianto Kemmerly from the Monterey Bay Aquarium discuss the Seafood Watch program. Jenn, the Vice President of Global Ocean Conservation, shares her journey to working with the...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin tackles the challenge of communicating hope in the face of a changing climate. Despite the recent onslaught of natural disasters and extreme weather events, Lewin emphasizes...

In today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating discovery of 100 dead river dolphins in the Brazilian Amazon River. Despite the pro-environment efforts of the current government, climate change...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the closure of Point La Jolla and nearby Boomer Beach in San Diego due to harassment of sea lions by humans. The city council voted in support of a year-round closure...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of accurate science communication. He emphasizes the need for researchers to ensure their facts are correct and to access scientific literature for...

In this episode of "How to Protect the Ocean," host Andrew Lewinn discusses the mystery surrounding the disappearance of great white sharks in False Bay. He explores theories such as whether they were eaten, moved elsewhere, or if their food supply...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the latest climate news, including a climate protest and a political figure spreading misinformation about climate change and storms. Andrew also shares a personal...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the often overlooked issue of plastic pollution in our lakes, focusing on the Great Lakes and city centers like Chicago and Toronto. He highlights the common...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew is joined by Margaret Spring to discuss the pressing issue of plastic pollution. Margaret shares updates on a UN treaty and highlights the research and programs conducted at the...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin is joined by Bonnie Monteleone, the executive director of the Plastic Ocean Project. They discuss the fight against plastic pollution in the ocean and explore the innovative...

In this episode, Andrew encourages you to reflect on your personal connection to the ocean and what made them fall in love with it. He shares his own experience of falling in love with the ocean through watching Jacques Cousteau films and emphasizes...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew interviews Jess Fuji, the sea otter program manager and principal investigator at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They discuss the sea otter program at the aquarium, which includes research on...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew interviews Andy Dehart, the president and CEO of the Loggerhead Marine Life Center. They discuss Andy's journey through the marine biology career and his work at the center. The...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of podcasting for organizations in environmental and marine science and conservation. He emphasizes the power of podcasting as a mode of communication...