Oceana working to protect endangered species is at the heart of this powerful episode featuring Tara Brock, an environmental lawyer advocating for ocean life. Tara unpacks how the Endangered Species Act is used to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, and how legal tools like this remain essential to ocean conservation. As threats like ship strikes, climate change, and bycatch continue to rise, Tara explains why this legislation is still one of the strongest protections we have—and how it’s enforced.

Throughout the episode, we explore Oceana’s litigation strategies, real-world wins in protecting marine life, and the ways the law intersects with fisheries, policy, and public engagement. Tara’s stories and insights offer a clear call to action: the ocean needs legal defenders, and everyone has a role to play. If you care about protecting species on the brink, this conversation will inform and inspire you.

Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome and introduction to Oceana’s work
2:41 – How Tara Brock became an ocean-focused environmental lawyer
6:10 – Why the Endangered Species Act matters for marine life
10:55 – Legal wins for humpback whales and sea turtles
15:30 – Ship strikes, fishing gear, and climate challenges
20:45 – How Oceana uses litigation to push for change
26:00 – Intersections with federal policy and fisheries
31:20 – Tara’s reflections on legal advocacy and public support
35:55 – What individuals can do to help protect endangered marine species
39:40 – Final thoughts and hopeful stories from the field

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