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How To Protect The Ocean
Dive into the Depths: Join Andrew Lewin on 'How to Protect the Ocean' – Your Gateway to Exclusive Ocean Insights! Explore the latest, uncharted realms of ocean science and conservation that you won't find anywhere else. Andrew takes you on an inspiring journey to uncover the hidden gems of oceanic discovery and initiatives. Tune in to discover how you can transform your life for a better ocean, one episode at a time. The How To Protect The Ocean is your resource to keep you informed on the…
Episodes
- How To Protect The Ocean
The People Saving the Ocean Are Burning Out
Ocean conservation is often framed as hopeful, inspiring, and mission-driven. But behind the scenes, many scientists, advocates, educators, and communicators…
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Why Good Ocean Science Still Doesn't Lead to Action
Ocean science can tell us what is happening to marine ecosystems, fisheries, climate impacts, and protected areas, but that information does not always reach…
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Are Ocean Scientists Becoming Fundraisers Just to Survive?
Ocean conservation depends on science, but what happens when marine scientists spend more time chasing funding than doing the research itself? In this episode…
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Why Saving the Ocean Still Runs Out of Money
Ocean conservation is a global effort worth billions, so why do so many marine scientists, nonprofits, and conservation groups still feel like they are…
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Are We Paying to Damage the Ocean?
Bottom trawling is one of the most common fishing methods in the world, but what if it costs society more than it earns in profit? In this episode of How to…
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Can We Study the Ocean Without Harming It?
Ocean research helps us understand marine life, but what happens when the tools we use to study animals disturb the very creatures we are trying to protect?…
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Are We Ignoring the Best Climate Solution We Already Have?
Blue carbon could be one of the most powerful climate solutions we already have, so why is it still missing from so many climate plans? In this episode of How…
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Why Healthy Whales Are Suddenly Ending Up on Beaches
Whale strandings are heartbreaking, but what happens when the whales are not sick? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we look at a recent mass pilot…
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Why Sea Cucumbers Matter More Than You Think
Sea Cucumbers are disappearing in parts of the ocean, and most people have no idea why that matters. These strange, soft-bodied animals might not look…
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The Ocean Agency You've Never Heard Of, But Depend On Every Day
NOAA affects your daily life more than you think, from the weather forecasts you check to the seafood you eat, yet most people have no idea how important it…
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Why Ocean Exploration Could Matter to Your Future More Than You Think
Ocean exploration may sound like a niche science topic, but it affects far more than research ships and submarines. If most of the ocean remains poorly mapped…
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What Does NOAA Have to Do With Saving Marine Wildlife?
NOAA marine wildlife protection affects whales, sea turtles, dolphins, seals, and endangered ocean species in ways most people never see. In this episode, we…
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Why Your Seafood Depends on NOAA More Than You Think
NOAA seafood safety affects more than most people realize. The seafood in your grocery store or on your restaurant plate may rely on NOAA science, inspections…
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What Happens If Weather Warnings Start Failing?
NOAA helps protect millions of people before hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and tsunamis hit, but most people never realize how much they rely on it. In this…
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Who Decides What Happens to the Ocean?
Who really controls the future of the ocean, and why does progress so often feel slow? In this episode, Andrew speaks with Sarah Federman about the hidden…
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What Actually Forces Companies to Protect the Ocean?
Most people think companies change because they care. That is rarely how it works. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we break down what actually…
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We Protected the Ocean, So Why Are We Going Backwards?
Ocean Conservation felt like it was moving forward, so why does it suddenly feel like everything is being undone? In this episode, Andrew Lewin breaks down why…
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Why You Feel Guilty About Problems You Didn't Create
Why do simple choices like buying groceries, using plastic, or ordering dinner feel so loaded? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we unpack the…
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The System That Makes Ocean Problems Feel Like Your Fault
Caring about the ocean should feel meaningful, so why does it often feel exhausting instead? In this episode, we unpack why so many people experience…
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What Happens in Antarctica Affects You More Than You Think
Antarctica may feel distant, frozen, and disconnected from everyday life, but what happens there can shape sea level rise, ocean circulation, climate systems…
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The Hidden Risk Behind Melting Glaciers
Antarctic glaciers are melting, but the real story is not just about ice disappearing. It is about what happens next, and how fast those changes can impact sea…
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What Happens When Emperor Penguins Lose Their Ice
Emperor Penguins are facing a problem most people don't fully understand, and it's happening faster than expected. In this episode, we break down what's really…
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What You Think About Leopard Seals Is Probably Wrong
Leopard seals are often seen as one of the most dangerous predators in Antarctica, but what if that story is incomplete? Leopard seals play a critical role in…
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What Orcas Are Changing in Antarctica Might Surprise You
What if Antarctica isn't changing as slowly as we think? And what if one of the biggest drivers of that change… is an animal most people only see as a top…
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Why Tuna Might Be Doing Better Than You Think
Tuna fisheries are often seen as one of the biggest challenges in ocean conservation. But that story is starting to change, and most people have not caught up…
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Who Decides How Much Fish Ends Up on Your Plate?
Most people assume fisheries are either working or failing, but very few people know how the system actually works. In this episode, I break down the hidden…
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Why the Tuna on Your Plate Didn't Run Out
Tuna sustainability might be the biggest ocean success story you've never heard about. Nearly 100 percent of global tuna catch is no longer experiencing…
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How Do We Know If Tuna Is Running Out?
Tuna fishing is a global industry, but how do we actually know if we're catching too much? Every time you eat tuna, you're relying on a system most people have…
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The Tuna Story Nobody Is Really Talking About
What if one of the most popular seafoods in the world isn't the disaster story you've been told? Tuna has been at the center of overfishing conversations for…
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The Ocean Career Path Nobody Talks About
Ocean careers often look straightforward from the outside, but the reality is far more complicated. In this episode, Andrew flips the script and shares what…
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Why Ocean Jobs Look Great, Until You Actually Start One
A lot of people dream about working in ocean conservation, but far fewer talk about what it takes to actually stay in the field. In this episode, Andrew breaks…
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You Have the Skills, So Why Is Nobody Hiring You?
You got the degree. You built some skills. Maybe you even started networking. So why does getting that first real job in ocean conservation still feel nearly…
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What's Really Stopping You From Starting an Ocean Career
A lot of people think the path into ocean conservation is simple: get the degree, get the experience, then get the opportunity. But that is not how it works…
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Most Ocean Jobs Aren't Posted, So How Do People Get Them?
If you've been applying for ocean conservation jobs and hearing nothing back, this episode is for you. Too many people think opportunities come from polished…
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How Business and Storytelling Are Changing Ocean Conservation
Ocean conservation is changing, and science alone is no longer enough. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Peter Simek, CEO of EarthX, about how…
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Why Facts Fail and Stories Save the Ocean, The Science of Changing Human Behavior
Ocean storytelling is not just communication, it is a conservation tool. Why do people ignore climate data, overfishing statistics, and coral reef loss, even…
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Why Ocean Solutions Fail Without Collaboration (And How to Fix It)
Ocean conservation solutions often fail, not because the science is wrong, but because the right people aren't working together. In this episode of How to…
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Ocean Startups Are Changing Conservation Faster Than Science Alone
Ocean conservation is no longer driven by science alone, startups are stepping in to turn ideas into real-world solutions at scale. In this episode, we explore…
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Why Ocean Solutions Fail, And How Business Can Actually Save the Ocean
Ocean conservation is failing to scale, and it's not because of a lack of science. In this episode, we break down why decades of ocean research have not…
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Squid (The Seafood Labeling Problem No One Talks About)
Squid fisheries are booming worldwide, but most consumers have no idea what they are actually eating. In this episode, marine biologist and Oceana policy…
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The Squid You Eat Is a Mystery, Seafood Mislabeling Explained
Seafood mislabeling is more common than most people realize, and squid might be one of the biggest examples. When you order calamari, you are rarely told which…
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Why Seafood Traceability Is Broken (And What's Really on Your Plate)
Seafood is one of the most globalized food systems in the world, but that complexity comes at a cost: traceability. In this episode of How to Protect the…
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The Fish on Your Plate Might Not Be What the Label Says
What if the fish on your plate isn't the fish you think it is? Scientists around the world have been testing seafood from grocery stores, markets, and…
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The Seafood Label Problem Most Shoppers Never Notice
Most seafood labels look simple, but they often hide more than they reveal. When you buy fish at a grocery store, the package might say salmon, tuna, or cod…
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The Invisible Climate Engineers Running Our Ocean
Ocean microbes quietly power the planet. In this episode, we explore the microscopic organisms that regulate Earth's climate, produce much of the oxygen we…
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Can Engineered Ocean Microbes Help Fight Climate Change?
Engineered microbes could transform how we fight climate change. Scientists are modifying ancient ocean microorganisms to capture carbon dioxide and produce…
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Ocean Microbes That Eat Oil and Pollution
Millions of people see the damage caused by oil spills and plastic pollution, but very few know what happens beneath the surface. In the ocean, microscopic…
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The Ocean Engine That Regulates Earth's Climate
Every year, the ocean removes billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Most people assume whales, mangroves, or seagrass are responsible for…
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Ocean Microbes Run the Planet — Here's Why That Matters
When people think about ocean life, they imagine whales, sharks, coral reefs, and giant kelp forests. But the vast majority of life in the ocean is invisible…
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What Do House Cats Have to Do With Deep-Sea Mining? A Surprising Ocean Connection
Deep sea mining and domesticated cats do not seem like they belong in the same story… but they are. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean Podcast…
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We Know How to Protect the Ocean. So Why Aren't We Doing It?
We Know How to Protect the Ocean. So Why Aren't We Doing It? We do not have an ocean knowledge problem. We have an implementation problem. The science behind…
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The Ocean Just Got a Historic Deal. Will It Actually Protect Your Future?
High Seas Treaty: Nearly half the planet lies beyond national borders, and for decades it has operated under fragmented rules and weak oversight. Now…
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The Ocean Is Visible Now, What Happens Next Is Up to Us
The ocean is no longer invisible. Satellites can now track fishing vessels across the planet in near real time. So if we can see the exploitation, what happens…
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The Ocean Is "Protected." So Why Is Illegal Fishing Still Happening?
Marine protected areas now cover more than 8 percent of the global ocean. Governments announce new boundaries. Press releases celebrate historic milestones…
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Nature, Law and the High Seas: Can Direct Action Save the Ocean?
Nature is protected by laws on paper, but what happens when those laws are not enforced? On the high seas, beyond national borders, illegal fishing, whaling…
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Nature Is Overheating: Ocean Heat Records Are Breaking Again
Nature is absorbing more heat than we realize, and most of it is going into the ocean. Global ocean heat content has reached record highs, confirming what…
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Nature's Most Overlooked Climate Solution: How Seagrass Is Quietly Saving Coastal Economies
Seagrass meadows may be the most powerful climate solution underwater, and almost no one is talking about them. Research published in Nature Climate Change…
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Ocean Fish Populations at Risk: How WTO Subsidies Still Fuel Overfishing
Ocean fish populations are under pressure, and public money is still part of the problem. The World Trade Organization adopted a Fisheries Subsidies Agreement…
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Atlantic Fish Stocks at Risk? Politics Pushes Industrial Fishing Expansion
Atlantic fish stocks sit at the center of a new political push to expand commercial fishing in federal waters. A recent U.S. executive action signals increased…
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Are All Plastics Toxic? What the Science Actually Says About Microplastics and Human Health
Microplastics are now found in the deepest ocean trenches, Arctic ice, seafood, drinking water, and even human blood. Headlines often claim that all plastics…