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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…
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- How To Protect The Ocean
Twitter is a dumpster fire right now. Can SciComm get anything productive out of it?
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, it has become more of a cesspool of racism, sexism, and misinformation than it was pre-Elon and conversations are becoming more…
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Kelp is disappearing from the West Coast and that is not good for reducing Climate Change
We will need to leverage Blue carbon (kelp, Seagrass, etc.) to help reduce climate change. Blue carbon can help absorb carbon 20 times or more than trees…
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There is more to your career than working in Academia for marine science and conservation
We tend to have a perception that working as a marine biologist requires us to be a professor at a university or work in Academia. But there are more options…
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A huge vote to take place this week to ban fishing devices that target sharks amid massive shark population declines
Shark populations are being targeted in international waters by fishing fleets using legal fishing gear...sort of. The gear can target sharks that are in high…
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Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from the shelves adding to the fisheries boycott
After two seafood certification bodies pull their support for the Maine lobster fisheries to support more protection to protect the Northern Right Whale…
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COP27 talks result in agreement for developed nations to pay developing nations penalties for Climate Change consequences
The purpose of COP27, aside from sharing climate change information, is for specific governments to work together to formulate an agreement to help reduce…
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Fisheries Certification body, Marine Stewardship Council, removes Maine Lobster certification not meeting sustainability measures to protect Northern Right Whales
The Northern Right whale population is in trouble and measures need to be taken to ensure the population does not go extinct from the Northwest Atlantic Ocean…
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54 Shark species awarded more protections in international trade
Shark species are being fished unsustainably all around the world and protections in sharks need to increase to track where these species are being bought and…
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Is your work environmentally-friendly? I need your help.
We talk a lot about the ocean on this podcast and ways that people within the field of marine science and conservation are trying to protect it, but we rarely…
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Learn the Secret Life of Coral so you can better help them
Do you know that corals are living animals? Did you think they might be rocks? It's okay because you are not alone. There are many people who don't know much…
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COP27 Brings about demands for solutions to Climate Change. Is the ocean the answer?
COP27 is happening in Egypt right now where world leaders are gathering to discuss how they will reduce the greenhouse gas input into the atmosphere and make…
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How I would start communicating science using social media in 2023
In the last episode I spoke to Maria Pinto about her experience in marine science communication where she discussed her platform of choice and the type of…
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What it's like to be a marine science communicator
You have heard my thoughts on science communication based on my experiences which I enjoy telling you all about. But it's about time that you hear about…
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Climate Change altering narwhal migration timing
Unicorns of the sea is a term used to describe the majestic and mysterious narwhal, a cetacean that is widely known for its modified tooth that grows out of…
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How you can help your family and friends live for a better ocean
Have you ever gone grocery shopping and watched people leave the store with the groceries in a bunch of plastic bags? Or watch people smoking cigarettes while…
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You have to communicate change effectively for the ocean if you expect change
I did a search on the web for any type of content with a topic surrounding communication for ocean conservation and I found videos, papers, and blog posts on…
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Mexico bans the captivity of dolphins
People love traveling to Mexico to enjoy the tropical weather to escape winter for a week and the high tourist area called Quintana Roo is a very popular…
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Communicating to those who want to participate in change
Tonight was a tough night for me as there was an incident with a parent and the coaching staff of which I am a coach. Not only did it get heated, but it almost…
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Healthy Ocean through policy and a coalition
The ocean is in trouble and policy can help solve many of those problems, but there are many challenges to overcome to create or change policy. It is difficult…
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What happened to one billion crabs in Alaska?
The Alaskan crab fishery was made popular by the TV show, the deadliest catch and it's worth $200 million dollars annually. But the fishery is closed this year…
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Climate activists need to stop doing this
There are more people who are trying to change the way people, companies, and governments change the way they do business to reduce climate change. But the…
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Write less Ocean textbooks and more books targeted towards people
I grew up reading books on the ocean and I would soak up all of the textbooks that I could find, but we need more books that target the specific segments of…
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A scientific publisher is accused of greenwashing by supporting the oil and gas industry while pledge climate action
The best thing that we can do to help the ocean is to choose products and services that are good for the environment and companies are making it known that…
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The Ocean Clean Up project's new model for plastic pollution pick up is...fishing?
There is a race of innovative projects from organizations and companies to try to clean up the ocean from plastic pollution and some projects are doing a great…
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Indonesian fishers paid to catch plastic instead of fish
Marine protected areas work well to protect fisheries and biodiversity if the areas are not fished during protection. But what happens to the fishers during…
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You need to act more to fight climate change
Watching climate change impacts such as major hurricanes, floods, droughts, wildfires, and ice sheets melting can be overwhelming for anyone, but it's time to…
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Let's talk about climate change
The fall in Ontario is one of my favorite times of the year. It's a time when leaves change into beautiful colors, and the humid air of the summer is replaced…
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Mediterranean ocean inferno cause corals to deteriorate
A heat wave causing an increase in sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea causes a rapid deterioration in corals that once housed vibrant red and…
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Holding cities and companies accountable in how they treat the environment
After looking at the news this week and seeing two hurricanes rip through various countries causing trillions in damages, it's hard not to think about climate…
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The educational importance of The Salmon People podcast
My University was and still is known as an Agricultural School. One program that was being heavily promoted at our school and in my program was that of…
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Study finds noise caused by humans are affecting deep sea animals
There are times that we, as humans, think that we can't affect the ocean because it is so big and so deep. In fact, there used to be a saying: "The solution to…
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Patagonia makes Earth their only shareholder
The world is changing at a rapid rate and governments are scattering to catch up with a policy to try and stop the changes. But the changes are starting to get…
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Information Around Lobster Fisheries And Salmon Aquaculture Are Causing War Of Words
There are two major issues that have to do with fisheries that could affect the way you choose your sustainable seafood, but each issue can be confusing to…
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Tribal salmon fisheries failures happening more often
The US government has declared tribal salmon fisheries along the west coast failures for a number of years due to a number of factors that include everything…
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How should we pursue sustainable products to protect the ocean?
I was scrolling through Twitter the other day and I came across a post that was retweeted by a friend of mine. The post was a graph that looked at how long it…
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Communicate to your local communities can help global good
There are often times that I look at the news and hear the disasters that are happening all over the world and in my own backyard, I get overwhelmed and doubt…
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Paul Watson is out. Is there a turning of the tide at Sea Shepherd?
For 45 years, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been know for its Direct Action Campaigns that led to controversial means to stop illegal activity in…
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Work in Marine Science and Conservation by doing what you are good at
My Master's advisor used to tell me that I would be great in a technical job within the marine science and conservation field and he was right as at the time I…
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Can free online science and communication courses provide inspiration to protect the ocean
I've known that I wanted to be a marine biologist ever since I was 14 years old and dreamed of being on ships to work to protect the ocean. But I struggled to…
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Community support and legislations proves helpful in restoring mangroves for small villages in the Philippines
Mangroves provide protection along the coastline from erosion due to wave action and are a biodiversity haven that produces ample fisheries for local villages…
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COVID made it difficult to find work experience, so how do you move forward
Last week, I discussed how to get experience to help you get your first job in marine science and conservation; however, COVID put a wrench in many…
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Why can't we agree to protect the high seas?
A recent meeting in New York at the UN headquarters was not very productive for the High Seas. An agreement could not be met to protect the high seas in four…
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How much sewage is being released to your coastline?
The UK is facing a number of beach closures due to sewage run-off as water companies are bypassing treatment and dumping raw sewage. Sewage run-off is supposed…
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Ways to get experience for your first job in marine science and conservation
POV - You just graduated with your BSc in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science and you are super excited to start a new career in the field of Marine…
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Can people get excited about science again?
The last 5 decades have been a rough one for the science field and it doesn't look like it's going to get better. Politicians and fringe groups are denying…
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How synthetic biology can help protect the ocean with Dr. Milton Muldrow Jr.
Dr. Milton Muldrow Jr., Director of Natural Science Programs at Wilmington University (Delaware) joins me on the podcast today to discuss how synthetic biology…
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I hit a huge milestone for the podcast and why it makes me want to podcast more!
I launched this podcast to help people understand what is happening in the ocean and how they can help so I can stay connected to the ocean and its…
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How you can use the example of baby sea turtles as a way to explain climate change to your family and friends
Explaining climate change is not a simple exercise, especially when there is so much misinformation floating around the web, and some times the material can be…
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Risso's Dolphins herd pilot whales away from their habitat in the Azores
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) are beautiful creatures and they display a number of different behaviours that we often like to watch. The…
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Is Canada's single use plastic ban enough to reduce plastic waste, Oceana Canada thinks we can do more
Canada just passed a law to ban 6 types of single-use plastics across the nation over the next 3 years in an unprecedented move to curb plastic waste, but some…
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Transparency an issue at Deep-Sea mining meetings in Jamaica, says scientists
The International Seabed Authority, which is responsible for overseeing the development of deep-sea mining in international waters AND protecting the ocean met…
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You must show this one personality trait if you want a job in Marine Science and Conservation
When I speak to people about their careers in Marine Science and Conservation, I can sense how badly they want a job and build their careers. It's hard to…
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Are celebrities contributing too much Greenhouse gases via their private jet flights?
A news article revealed that Kylie Jenner uses her private jet to fly 17 minutes to do daily chores such as grocery shopping to avoid traffic in LA. A…
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Do Greenland sharks frequent the Caribbean Sea?
A Greenland shark was found in the Caribbean Sea, surprising the science world and it begs the overall question: Have they always been there? But more research…
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Where to find local scientists to follow to find out information on science and conservation issues
Three episodes ago, I discussed how to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist. I suggested following specific scientists on social media to get…
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Discovery puts man in a clear plastic tub in the ocean; attracts big white shark; and, is surprised when the shark bites the clear tub to grab the human
Every year I go into Shark Week with a positive mindset in hope that it will provide some great programs and some great cinematography and I would like to hope…
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Shark Week is a great time to discuss shark science and conservation...here's how
Shark week is back and over this week you will see some great shots of different species of sharks and some interesting behaviours, but you probably won't see…
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Use these 3 steps to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist
Science plays an important part in understanding the trends in the ocean whether they are positive or negative and scientists also are critical in…
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Can the Mississippi Delta be re-engineered to save it?
The Mississippi Delta is one powerful river that drains a large portion of the rivers in the US and two provinces in Canada, yet there are few people who know…
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Are people learning to love sharks so much that they could harm them
Sharks have had a bad reputation for decades that have lead to their harm and lack of protection for a long time, but more videos and articles are surfacing…