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April 24, 2025

US Opens Up Marine Protected Areas to Fishing: What This Means for Oc…

Fisheries: In this episode, we see the surprising news that the U.S. government is opening up parts of its marine protected areas (MPAs) to commercial fishing. This rollback of protections in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument has...

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April 22, 2025

AI-Powered Conservation: The Future of Coral Reef Protection with And…

Great Barrier Reef bleaching is accelerating at a dangerous pace, and yet, hope rises from a unique blend of technology, data, and collective action. In this powerful episode, Andrew talks to Andy Ridley, the founding CEO of Citizens of the Reef,...

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April 20, 2025

How McKnsea Balances Her Marine Career and Content Creation to Inspir…

Ocean conservation is more than a job—it’s a calling. In this episode, we sit down with McKenzie Margereth, known online as McKnsea, who shares her inspiring journey of making bold career decisions in marine biology while becoming a powerful voice...

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April 20, 2025

Technical Shark Diving and Predator Science with Dr. Yannis Papastama…

Technical diving opens up a whole new world for shark researchers like Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou, who has built a career studying predator dynamics in some of the most remote and challenging underwater environments. In this episode, Yannis shares his...

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April 17, 2025

Coral Restoration In Trouble: Why Saving Reefs Takes More Planting Co…

Coral restoration is often seen as a beacon of hope for our oceans—but are we putting too much faith in it? In this episode, we dive into why coral bleaching has become an annual event, especially on the Great Barrier Reef, and whether restoration...

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April 17, 2025

The Science and Ethics of De-extinction: The Case of the Dire Wolf

Chances are, you've seen the headlines that the dire wolf is no longer extinct. The company Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought it back from extinction in the form of three living, breathing dire wolf pups. But my hea...

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April 15, 2025

Rebuilding Fisheries in Canada: Capelin Biomass Falling Yet Fishing S…

Rebuilding fisheries in Canada: Capelin biomass is only at 16% of its pre-collapse level, which spells disaster for northern cod's recovery. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin breaks down the troubling state of Canada’s...

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April 13, 2025

Shark Communication: Graduate Studies, Sharks Science, and TikTok wit…

Shark communication is critical in changing their "man-eating" reputation from the movie Jaws. Sharks need protection so telling people about the wonders of sharks is essential. Marine biology is more than just a job — it’s a lifestyle driven by...

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April 9, 2025

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 wolf—using cutting-edge genetic engineering. Inspired by the headline-grabbing efforts...

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April 8, 2025

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 right whale. The whale, sampled in 1989, was recently found to possess XY chromosomes...

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