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Jane Goodall transformed the way we understand animals, conservation, and our place in nature. In this special tribute episode of How to Protect the Ocean , I reflect on Dr. Goodall’s incredible legacy and what her life’s wor...

Mentors: climate change is hopeless —at least, that’s the message many young scientists are hearing from the people they were told to admire. But what if giving up isn’t the only option? In this episode, I respond to a heartf...

Shark Conservation has been shaped by the tireless work of scientists like Leonard Compagno. In this episode, Andrew speaks with the legendary ichthyologist whose contributions to shark taxonomy and conservation have influenc...

Explore the ocean floor is more than a scientific ambition, it is a global necessity. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , Andrew Lewin speaks with Tim Kearns, Executive Director of Map the Gaps, about the upcoming O...

Fighting overfishing with AI is transforming how we protect the ocean. A new study revealed that nearly half of all coastal marine protected areas (MPAs) showed fishing vessel presence, with many ships operating “dark” withou...

Indigenous relationships with the ocean reveal powerful ways of understanding stewardship, culture, and conservation. This episode highlights how Indigenous communities have long held knowledge that connects people with marin...

Fisheries subsidies are at the heart of one of the most important global trade agreements for the ocean. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Skeritt to break down the World Trade Organization’s new Agreement on Fisheries Sub...

Ocean Book you need to read introduces listeners to Sea Change by Amanda Leland, a powerful and hopeful exploration of how individuals and communities can unite to protect our oceans. Amanda draws from her expertise and exper...

Great white shark DNA is one of the most puzzling mysteries in marine biology. Recent research has revealed that despite being one species, great whites have split into three distinct genetic groups across the globe. What’s e...

Advocacy for scientists is a skill that can transform how research impacts the real world. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean , host Andrew Lewin reflects on an article by Melissa Varga from the Union of Concerned Sc...