Aug. 1, 2025
Rejection isn’t failure, it’s feedback. Here’s how writers bounce back stronger 📖🔥
Speak Up For Blue TV
July 31, 2025
Ocean Books and Solarpunk Stories: Todd Medema’s Climate Heist Novel to Inspire Action
Ocean Books can do more than entertain—they can inspire action, hope, and a fresh perspective on climate change. In this episode, Todd Medema introduces his new novel, How to Surf a Hurricane, a solarpunk heist that imagines a near-future world adapting to climate change. Todd and Andrew Lewin explore how…
July 30, 2025
Your coffee could be destroying forests. Here’s how to fix it. #CoffeeAndTheEnvironment
July 29, 2025
Coffee and the Environment: The Hidden Cost of Your Daily Brew
Coffee and the environment are deeply intertwined, yet few consumers are aware of the significant environmental impact of the coffee industry. In this episode, Etelle Higonnet, a Yale-trained human rights lawyer and founder of Coffee Watch, joins Andrew to explore the environmental and human rights crises associated with global coffee…
July 27, 2025
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: Why It’s Time to Ban Styrofoam for Good
Plastic pollution in the ocean is reaching crisis levels, and one of the worst offenders is plastic foam—specifically, expanded polystyrene (EPS) used in takeout containers and cups. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Oceana’s Christy Leavitt discusses their 2025 report that reveals how pervasive and harmful this…
July 24, 2025
Shark Week 2025 Why Shark Week’s “Dancing With Sharks” Episode Got It So Wrong
Shark Week 2025 opened with a spectacle that left many conservationists and shark advocates frustrated. The premiere episode, Dancing With Sharks, featured handlers hugging, hand-feeding, and even riding sharks—behaviors that distort shark biology and promote a dangerous misunderstanding of these wild animals. In this episode, we explore how the use…
July 22, 2025
How to Protect Sharks: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
How to Protect Sharks isn’t just about banning shark finning or posting awareness videos. It’s about understanding what really works—supporting science-based policies, enforcing marine protected areas, backing local researchers, and stopping the spread of misinformation. In this episode, we clear up the confusion around shark conservation and focus on the…
July 20, 2025
How Marine Conservation Works: From Community Action to Global Policy
How Marine Conservation Works is the foundation for protecting our oceans, but it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we break down how marine conservation really happens—from grassroots community efforts and local fisheries management to scientific input and national policies. You’ll learn why effective conservation requires more than just good intentions—it…
