Season 1
Sept. 20, 2023
Plastic Pollution: It's In your Drinking Water
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...
Sept. 18, 2023
UN Treaty and the Path Forward in the Battle Against Plastic Pollution
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...
Sept. 15, 2023
Understanding the Chemistry and Impact of Ocean Plastic Pollution
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...
Sept. 13, 2023
The Impact of Visual Storytelling in Ocean Conservation
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...
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, which includes research on...
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 work at the center. The...
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 as a mode of communication...
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 Stop Oil and the urgency of...
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 acknowledges the help he has...
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, and political discussions...
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 set to be returned to her...
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 the different positions...
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 planet. In this episode, Andrew...
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 Sea. With contributions from...
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...