Season 1

Feb. 23, 2024

To Buy or Not to Buy: Navigating Sustainable Choices in a Consumer Society

Andrew Lewin delves into the dilemma of purchasing environmentally friendly products while striving to reduce consumption. He reflects on the challenge of minimizing his impact on the planet and questions whether buying less…

Feb. 22, 2024

Arctic Meltdown: Impacts on Wildlife and Climate Change

Andrew Lewin delves into the significant changes occurring in the Arctic due to climate change. He highlights the drastic ice melt and its impact on the Arctic environment and its inhabitants. Andrew emphasizes the importanc…

Feb. 21, 2024

Scientists Find More Coral Reefs Equivalent to the Size of Ireland: Will It Help in Their Conservation?

Andrew Lewin discusses the impact of climate change on coral reefs. Despite the challenges they face, it is revealed that there are 25% more coral reefs than previously thought. Tune in to learn why this discovery is signifi…

Feb. 20, 2024

Navigating the Challenges: Why One-Fifth of Migratory Species Are at Risk

Andrew discusses a new report revealing that one-fifth of migratory species on land, freshwater, and in the ocean are at risk of extinction. He explores the two major causes behind this issue and suggests ways to address it.…

Feb. 16, 2024

Beware of Crocs: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Can Have Deadly Consequences

Today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast highlights the importance of heeding warning signs on beaches, particularly in areas like Cardwell, Australia, where crocodile dangers persist. Host Andrew Lewin emphas…

Feb. 14, 2024

Defamation and Climate Science: Did the Lawsuit Send a Message

Andrew Lewin discusses a lawsuit involving Dr. Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist. Dr. Mann sued Rand Simberg and Mark Stein for defamatory online posts made over a decade ago by the Competitive Enterprise Institute…

Feb. 12, 2024

Trawling Bans and Illegal Fishing: A Growing Problem in India

Andrew Lewin discusses the issue of trawling and the challenges it poses for the government of India. Despite growing concerns about the negative impact of trawling on the environment, the Indian government has been slow to …

Feb. 9, 2024

From Distress to Freedom: The Incredible Journey of Trapped Orcas

Andrew Lewin discusses the recent incident of a pod of orcas trapped in ice off the coast of Japan. He explains how a researcher discovered the stranded orcas and alerted the authorities, leading to widespread concern and vi…

Feb. 7, 2024

Exploring the Role of Science Communication in Marine Science and Conservation

Science communication plays a crucial role in ocean conservation. Andrew emphasizes the significance of science communication in marine science and conservation. The lack of public understanding of the ocean and its conserva…

Feb. 5, 2024

Water Quality Crisis in Florida: The Economic Impacts on Tourism

Andrew Luen discusses the impact of water quality issues on tourism in Florida. He starts by sharing his personal association of Florida with sunny skies and blue waters; however, he highlights that there is something happen…

Feb. 2, 2024

Reaching Out to Politicians and International Adaptation of Motion4TheOcean

Andrew catches up with Emily Cunnigham, who has been involved in various marine conservation projects. They discuss the changes that have occurred since their previous podcast appearances, including starting a consultancy. E…

Jan. 31, 2024

Are Orcas getting a bad reputation? The Impact of Viral Videos on Animal Reputations

Andrew Lewin explores the topic of orcas and their reputation in the media. He discusses how animals, like orcas and sharks, can quickly develop a negative image due to media perceptions. Andrew highlights an article from NB…

Jan. 29, 2024

Carbon Release from Bottom Trawling: A Concern for the Ocean that can't be ignored

In this episode, we explore the destructive impact of trawling, an unsustainable fishing method that is contributing to overfishing and the degradation of the ocean. We discuss how trawling destroys the ocean floor and its p…

Jan. 26, 2024

Protecting the Deep Sea: Uncovering the Hidden Benefits for Medicine and Biodiversit

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin explores the potential risks of deep-sea mining and why it may not be a good idea. He discusses a recent study that highlights the importance of prot…

Jan. 25, 2024

Whale Seaside Sanctuaries: How they can help captive whale rehabilitation #ThrowbackThursday)

In this episode, Andrew introduces a new segment called Throwback Thursdays, where he reflects on past episodes. He highlights Dr. Naomi Rose, a frequent guest who provides valuable insights on orcas and marine mammal captiv…

Jan. 24, 2024

The Age of Information: Buying Less, Supporting More

Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of changing our mindset when it comes to consumerism and offers an alternative to traditional buying. Instead of purchasing material goods, he encourages listeners to consider buying or …

Jan. 22, 2024

Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Calf struck by ship and is expected to die: speed limits need to be enforced

Andrew Lewin discusses the urgent need to slow down and enforce more slowdowns of boats along the Atlantic coast after a Northern Atlantic Right whale calf was struck by a ship. The devastating news of a North Atlantic right…

The Importance of Changing Our Behavior for the Ocean

Jan. 19, 2024