Art and Ocean Science are merging in ways that bring new life to marine research and conservation. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin speaks with the creative minds behind Ocean Networks Canada’s “Surfacing Secrets” project, a groundbreaking collaboration where sculptors, theatre directors, and scientists explore how art can help people see, feel, and understand the ocean in fresh ways.

Ocean creativity takes center stage as guests share how sculpture can represent underwater sounds, theatre can transform data into emotion, and how cross-disciplinary partnerships bridge the gap between research and public engagement. This powerful exchange between artists and scientists reveals how creative storytelling can inspire empathy, foster curiosity, and spark action for the ocean.

Ocean connection drives every part of this episode, reminding us that art isn’t just a reflection of science; it’s a vital part of understanding our planet’s most mysterious realm, the deep sea.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: When art meets ocean science
02:30 – The story behind Ocean Networks Canada’s Surfacing Secrets
05:20 – How the collaboration between art and ocean science began
08:15 – Sculpting the sounds of the sea
11:00 – Translating deep-sea data into theatre and performance
14:10 – How creativity changes how we communicate science
17:25 – Artists reflect on the challenges of representing the ocean
21:00 – Scientists share what they learned from working with artists
24:15 – Building empathy through visual and emotional storytelling
28:00 – When data becomes art: connecting people to the unseen ocean
31:10 – Ocean as memory: exploring emotional connections to the sea
34:40 – Behind the scenes of interdisciplinary collaboration
38:25 – The importance of trust and curiosity between art and science
42:00 – Audience reactions and the impact on public understanding
46:15 – How the project inspires future creative partnerships
49:30 – Lessons for scientists: communicating beyond data
53:20 – Lessons for artists: embracing scientific accuracy
56:05 – Why art is essential for ocean advocacy and education
59:00 – Final reflections and how to get involved with Surfacing Secrets

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