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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
Dire Wolf Brought Back? The Wild Science and Ethics of De-Extinction
De-extinction is no longer just science fiction. In this episode, we dive into the controversial concept of bringing back extinct species—specifically the dire…
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Rare Intersex Southern Right Whale Discovered Through Genetic Testing
Intersex marine mammals are an exceptionally rare topic in marine biology, and in this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking discovery of an intersex southern…
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Why the US Might Start Deep Sea Mining (And What It Means for the Ocean)
Deep sea mining is making headlines as the United States considers allowing operations within its boundaries. In this episode, Andrew Lewin dives into a recent…
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Seafood Laws and Ocean Justice: How Legal Frameworks Shape the Future of Fisheries
Fisheries are more than just the act of catching fish—they're tightly woven into the fabric of science, activism, and community livelihoods. In this episode of…
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Ocean Conservation Career Is Not A Straight Path...and that's okay
Ocean conservation careers often don't follow a predictable path—and that's completely normal. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin…
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Why Talking About the Ocean in Everyday Life Can Save It
Ocean conversations matter more than we think. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explores how the simple act of bringing up marine…
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How D and D Can Help with Environmental Education Through Immersive Learning
D and D can help with environmental education by creating immersive, story-driven learning experiences that engage students on a deeper level. In this episode…
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Plastic Pollution Research: How Microplastics Threaten Coral Reefs and What We Can Do About It
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing threats to our oceans today. In this episode, we explore how microplastics—tiny fragments of plastic waste—make…
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How to Protect Tuna: Insights from ISSF's Gala Moreno on Sustainable Fisheries
Global tuna fisheries are facing mounting pressure from overfishing, bycatch, and unsustainable fishing practices. Gala Moreno from the International…
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Marine Conservation Is In Trouble — Why People Aren't Concerned About the Ocean
Marine conservation is in trouble — and the biggest problem isn't just pollution or overfishing. The real issue is that people are becoming disconnected from…
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False Killer Whale Stranding in Tasmania – Why It Happened and What We Can Learn
False killer whale strandings in Tasmania are rare; however, on February 20, 2025, approximately 157 whales stranded and passed away, with at least 99 being…
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How the Panama Canal Expansion is Threatening Panama's Ecosystem and Water Supply
The Panama Canal expansion allowed bigger ships to move through the canal; however, it also allowed an invasion of saltwater and saltwater fish into a…
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Protecting Manta Rays from Over-Tourism in Hawaii – Martina Wing's Mission
How is the rise in tourism affecting manta rays in Hawaii? Martina Wing shares her firsthand experience with the challenges of growing tourism and its impact…
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How NOAA and EPA Layoffs Threaten Environmental Research and Public Safety
In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we dive into the recent layoffs at NOAA and EPA, which have led to over a thousand scientists and environmental…
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How Bahamian Music and Education Inspire Ocean Conservation
How do you get people interested in learning about the ocean? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we speak with Bahamian artist and educator Javan…
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How Much Do We Rely on Weather Forecasting? | The Truth About Weather Predictions
How much do we truly depend on weather forecasting? Whether it's planning our daily commute, scheduling outdoor events, or making critical decisions for…
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Are all protected areas in the ocean equal? A study on the bonus species protection
Are OECMs (Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures) just as effective as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in protecting biodiversity? In this episode of…
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The Vaquita is on the Edge of Extinction – Can Technology Save It?
The vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is the rarest marine mammal, with fewer than 10 individuals remaining in the wild. Found only in Mexico's Gulf of…
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How Sustainable Supply Chains Are Changing Business
Discover how sustainable supply chains are transforming businesses worldwide! In this insightful interview, Christophe Girardier dives into the challenges and…
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The Plastic Straw Ban Failed – Here's What We Can Learn to Protect Our Oceans
The plastic straw ban was meant to be a win for the environment—but why did it fail? In this video, we break down what went wrong, why people resisted, and…
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New Eco-Friendly Ice, Glice Synthetic Ice, Lower Energy Skating Alternative, Sustainable Skating Rink
Are you a figure skater, hockey player, or just love gliding on ice? ❄️ Imagine skating on a surface that feels like real ice—but with zero refrigeration and…
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Killer Whales vs. Great White Sharks: Genetic Proof of Predation! 🦈🐋
Did you know that killer whales (Orcinus orca) are taking down great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in South Africa? 🦈🐋 In this video, we break down…
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The War on Science: Why NOAA and the EPA Are Under Attack
In this episode, we explore the alarming assault on science happening within the U.S. government, specifically targeting NOAA (National Oceanographic and…
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How Storytelling Connects People and Climate Change | Tao Leigh Goffe Interview
Andrew Lewin and Tao Leigh Goffe dive deep into the intersection of storytelling, culture, and the urgent issue of climate change with renowned scholar Tao…
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Are Harmful Algal Blooms Affecting Whales? New study's results being questioned
Are harmful algal blooms (HABs) endangering whales? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we explore how HABs might disorient whales, putting them in…
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Polar Bears Affected by Climate Change
Polar bears affected by climate change saw the Hudson Bay population decrease from 1,200 individuals to 600 individuals. We explore the alarming decline of…
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Sustainable Alcohol Brand, Holistic Spirits Co Gets B Corp Status
Sustainable alcohol brand, Holistic Spirits Co. gets B Corp status and Amy Holmwood, Founder and CEO of Holistic Spirits Co., is here to talk about how her…
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Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles In Florida Needed Rescue: This is What Happened
Cold-Stunned sea turtles in Florida needed rescue after they were caught in a cold snap in the ocean. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we dive into…
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Why Ocean Conservation Policies Are Falling Behind (And How We Fix It)
Governments worldwide are failing to keep up with the urgent need for ocean conservation policies. From climate change to overfishing and plastic pollution, we…
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Bait Ball in Australia Surprised Beachgoers at Manly Beach
This bait ball in Australia surprised beachgoers at Manly Beach last week as three separate bait balls combined to form one huge ball. The bait ball is a…
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Deep Sea Mining: What Happened In 2024?
Deep sea mining: what happened in 2024? You need to know about the industry activity that occurred in 2024. The was a leadership change in the International…
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New Ocean Policies Canceled that Impact the Ocean
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the significant executive actions Donald Trump took on his first day in…
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Solar Panels on Boats Is The Future
Solar panels on boats are the future of boating not because it's good for the environment (that is just a bonus), but because the engines are quiet and there…
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No, Offshore Wind Does Not Cause Whale Strandings
No, offshore wind does not cause whale strandings as stated by NOAA, the Marine Mammal Commission, and other government agencies. The rumor was started and…
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Is Renewable Energy Cost-Effective?
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Angelo interviews Mark Zacharias, the Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada. The discussion…
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Sparkling Water Without Plastic Bottles (from your taps)
Sparkling water without plastic bottles is not only good for your health (plastic bottles can cause health problems). In this episode of the "How to Protect…
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California Wildfires: The Devastating Impact of Climate Change
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, emphasizing the significant role…
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Environmental Protections Before the Next President
Environmental protections before the next president could be sworn in were implemented to help save 625 million acres of ocean from oil and gas exploration. In…
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From Engineer to Ocean Advocate: Carlos Mallo's Journey with Innoceana
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Carlos Mallo, the founder and CEO of Innoceana, an innovative marine…
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Not again...Orca Mourns Second Calf Since 2018
Orca mourns second calf since 2018 in a devastating report that J35 was seen floating her dead calf on January 1st, 2025. In this episode of the How to Protect…
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It Takes a Village to Protect the Ocean
It takes a village to protect the ocean even though ocean conservation can sometimes feel lonely. Leaning on your community can help to inspire you to take…
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Sea Turtle Conservation in Florida is Hard
Sea Turtle Conservation in Florida is hard and it's about to get harder with the onset of increased intensity of hurricanes and increased sea level rise. Sea…
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Where Do Whales Live? The Federal Government Wants To Map Where They Go
Where do whales live? Where do they go? These are just some of the questions the US federal government would like to answer by introducing a bill (H.R. 10292)…
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Climate Change Actions Using Sargassum and Black Fly Larvae
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Dr. Annalisa Bracco, a professor at Georgia Tech specializing in ocean…
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Half of Murres seabird population dies after this happened
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Luan discusses the significant decline in the population of common murres, a seabird…
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Mind Your Plastic Pollution: A Conversation On Changing Behaviors
Mind your plastic pollution is a conversation that we all need to have because we all partake in using single-use plastic as the system is set up that way. In…
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Plastic Pollution Clean Up Through Absorption
Plastic pollution clean up through absorption is now a possibility by using a combination of cotton and chittin to take microplastics out of the ocean...but…
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Climate Action When Governments Won't Help
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the pressing issue of climate change and the challenges posed by…
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Orcas Playing with Their Food: Wearing Salmon on Their Head
Orcas playing with their food is not a new behavior; however, wearing salmon on their heads is not usual. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean…
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Leave the seashells on the Seashore
Seashells on the seashore are being taken in large quantities and it's increasing erosion along beaches. A new study reveals the tourism industry is taking too…
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Abandoned Fish Farms in Greece: Ghost Farm Clean Up by Healthy Seas
Abandoned fish farms in Greece are plaguing the coastline with marine debris; however, Healthy Seas is working to clean up some of the sites and raise…
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Solar Panel Efficiency Improvements Mimicking Giant Clam Algae
In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Luan discusses the fascinating connection between giant clams and the efficiency of…
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Orcas vs. Whale Sharks: A New Apex Predator Dynamic
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the fascinating behavior of orcas, particularly their recent predation on…
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Buy Now The Shopping Conspiracy: A Marine Biologist Reviews
Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy is a documentary that was released on Netflix a week before Black Friday. The movie reveals the shocking truth about how large…
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Rebuilding Fisheries in our Oceans: The Challenges and Progress in Canadian Fisheries Management
Rebuilding fisheries requires information on fisheries stock assessments for each species. Collecting that data is not easy; it takes time and money to do. The…
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How Do We Stop Over Fishing? Fishing Transparency is a Good Start
How do we stop over fishing? Fishing transparency is a great start. Many fisheries around the world lack the data to provide managers with the information to…
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Solar Farm on the Ocean : The Pros and Cons of China's Largest Offshore Solar Project
The largest solar farm on the ocean is now running off the coast of China as the country continues to invest in ways to support its sustainable energy needs…
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The Impact of Avian Flu: 17,000 Elephant Seals Lost in Argentina
The impact of the avian flu of elephant seals resulted in the death of 17,000 individuals in a population in Argentina. Researchers think the marine mammals…
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Marine Protect Area: Puerto Rico Increases Ocean Protection to 27%
A new marine protected area has been designated in Puerto Rico to bring their total ocean protection up to 27%, 3% away from the 30 x 30 promise many countries…
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How Can You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Practical Steps for a Sustainable Lifestyle
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses practical ways for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint. Here are…