Water pollution harming whales: harmful algal blooms (HABs) could be the factor, or is it too early to say? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we explore how HABs might disorient whales, putting them in dangerous situations. Drawing on insights from studies and an article from Mongabay…
Polar bears affected by climate change saw the Hudson Bay population decrease from 1,200 individuals to 600 individuals. We explore the alarming decline of polar bear populations in the western part of Hudson Bay, Canada. Scientists have recorded a drastic decrease from 1,200 to 600 individuals, largely due to climate…
Sustainable alcohol brand, Holistic Spirits Co. gets B Corp status and Amy Holmwood, Founder and CEO of Holistic Spirits Co., is here to talk about how her company is transforming the alcoholic beverage industry through sustainability. Amy shares how Holistic Spirits Co. is committed to ethical sourcing, using natural ingredients,…
Cold-Stunned sea turtles in Florida needed rescue after they were caught in a cold snap in the ocean. Host Andrew Lewin dives into the dramatic rescue of 17 sea turtles found cold-stunned off the northern Florida coast after an unexpected deep freeze. Learn what cold-stunning is, why it happens, and…
Governments worldwide fail to keep up with the urgent need for ocean conservation policies. From climate change to overfishing and plastic pollution, we see the effects of delayed action everywhere. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we break down why policies are lagging behind, the challenges of…
This bait ball in Australia surprised beachgoers at Manly Beach last week as three separate bait balls combined to form one huge ball. The bait ball is a natural process that fish use to help protect themselves against predators such as sharks, tuna, swordfish, marine mammals, and seabirds. If this…
Deep sea mining in 2024 was marked by major developments, especially in Norway. The Norwegian Parliament initially announced plans to issue exploration permits for deep-sea mining within national waters, targeting inactive hydrothermal vents. This move faced significant pushback from environmental advocates due to Norway’s reputation as both an offshore oil…
Deep sea mining: what happened in 2024? You need to know about the industry activity that occurred in 2024. The was a leadership change in the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Norway was going to explore deep sea mining, but didn't, and why my guest, Dr. Andrew Thaler won't sign on…
New ocean policies canceled that impact the ocean happened all on the same day, Trump's first day of office. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the significant changes impacting ocean policies on Donald Trump's first day back in office. From…
Solar panels on boats are the future of boating not because it's good for the environment (that is just a bonus), but because the engines are quiet and there is no smell. Host Andrew Lewin sits down with Simon Angus, CEO of Open Water Solar, to discuss innovative solutions for…
No, offshore wind does not cause whale strandings as stated by NOAA, the Marine Mammal Commission, and other government agencies. The rumor was started and perpetuated by the current president of the United States, Donald Trump; Fox News; fossil fuel-funded non-profit organizations, and the fishing communities along the East Coast…
Can the grid handle renewable energy? An article posted on the Fraser Institute, an organization funded by the fossil fuel industry, used outdated data to suggest that the grid could not handle renewable energy. I asked Mark Zacharias, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, to clear up what is true…
Misinformation and renewables are prevalent on the internet. It isn't easy to know what to believe when getting contradicting information from various media outlets. I decided to go straight to the source and interview Mark Zacharias, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, to find the real information. In this clip,…
Is renewable energy cost-effective? That is the question at hand in this episode as there was an article written by members of the Fraser Institute suggesting that renewable energy will cost more. Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada had some thoughts on the article and wanted to be sure that…
Sparkling water without plastic bottles is not only good for your health (plastic bottles can cause health problems). In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin sits down with Marcus O'Donovan, the founder of CO2U, a groundbreaking company that provides carbon dioxide cylinders for…
