Episodes
Sept. 11, 2023
Sea Otters on the West Coast: A Closer Look
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,…
Sept. 8, 2023
From Sea Turtles to Marine Biology Careers: Andy's Journey at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center
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 w…
Sept. 6, 2023
Why Your Organization Needs a Podcast
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 …
Sept. 4, 2023
Just Stop Oil Interview: Do Climate Protests Work?
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Alex, a representative from the organization Just Stop Oil, joins Andrew Lewin to discuss climate activism. They explore the positive and negative perceptions of Just …
Sept. 1, 2023
Ocean Talk Friday: Reflecting on 1500 Episodes of the How to Protect the Ocean Podcast
In this special episode of the Speak Up for the Ocean Blue podcast, host Andrew Lewin celebrates reaching the milestone of 1500 episodes. He expresses gratitude to the audience for their support over the past 10 years and ac…
Aug. 30, 2023
Is the anti-fossil fuel movement growing more than ever?
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the growing anti-fossil fuel movement and its potential impact on the environment. He highlights the demonstrations, social media campaigns…
Aug. 28, 2023
The Devastating Loss of Tokitae and the Future of Orcas
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating news of Tokitae's passing at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae was the last orca captured from Puget Sound in the 1970s and was…
Aug. 25, 2023
Anupa's Experience in the World of Marine Protected Areas
In this episode, host Andrew Lewin interviews Anupa Asokan, the senior advocate for the Oceans Division of the Nature Program for the NRDC. Anupa shares her unique career path in marine science and conservation, highlighting…
Aug. 23, 2023
The Importance of Science Communication in Ocean Protection
We are all witnessing the consequences of climate change that are destroying the lives of people all over the world. Wildfires in Maui and in Canada are revealing the consequence of not speaking up for the ocean and the plan…
Aug. 21, 2023
Exploring the Baltic Sea: Issues and Solutions
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin is joined by Annamari Arrakoski-Engardt, CEO of the John Numenen Foundation, to discuss the work being done to address eutrophication in the Baltic S…
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 fa…
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 vi…
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 b…
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 maki…
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, selli…
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 …
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…
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 conferenc…
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 Ber…
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 ma…
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 im…
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 …
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 t…
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 so…