Episodes

Andrew Lewin and guest Natalie Gilson, Vice President of Science Communication for Pisces Research Project Management Incorporated discuss the importance of effective communication for nonprofit organizations. They explore the need for nonprofits to...

Andrew Lewin discusses a recent study that reveals major cities on the U.S. East Coast are sinking at a rate of up to 5 millimeters per year. The sinking land poses a significant risk to infrastructure such as roads, railways, airports, and pipelines....

Andrew Lewin discusses the Canadian government's efforts to tackle plastic pollution. He explains that the government has implemented a ban on certain single-use plastics and is now planning to create a federal plastics registry. The registry will...

Andrew Lewin shares his goals and plans for 2024. He discusses his mindset shift towards engagement rather than growth, and his plans to increase his reach through YouTube. Andrew also mentions his intention to create video podcasts under a new name,...

Andrew discusses a concerning incident that occurred in Waikiki, Hawaii. A humpback whale calf was separated from its mother and began beaching itself, putting its life at risk. While many people tried to alert the authorities, one woman made the...

Andrew Lewin discusses a company called Fallow that supports various conservation organizations through the sale of bracelets. By purchasing a bracelet, individuals can support the tracking and conservation efforts of animals such as sharks, polar...

Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of science communication and highlights a video by the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab. The video provides insight into the lab's research on great white sharks, their habitat, and their behavior....

Andrew Lewin discusses how the UK government is setting catch limits for fish populations above what scientific advice recommends. He explains the importance of following scientific advice to ensure sustainable fishing practices and prevent...

Canadian fish stocks are in trouble. Andrew Lewin and Oceana's Rebecca Schijns discuss the importance of fisheries audits and the state of Canada's fisheries. Joined by fishery scientist Rebecca Schijns from Oceana Canada, they delve into the results...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses how anyone can become the next Jacques Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia Earle, or Sir David Attenborough through the power of social media. He emphasizes the importance of...

On today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, we delve into the concerns surrounding the surfing event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. While the Olympics are set to take place in Paris, the surfing competition will be held in Tahiti's...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the recent COP28 and its outcomes. The major headline from the convention was the agreement to phase out fossil fuels, but there is little else to report. Andrew goes...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of personalized communication from conservation organizations. He shares his frustrations with generic emails and constant donation requests,...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the surprising connection between whales, dolphins, and climate change. He shares insights from COP28 in Dubai, where the critical role of ocean animals in reducing...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Jonathan Lenato, a flip-flop artist from Ocean Sole. They discuss the process of carving flip-flops into artistic pieces and the importance of reusing them. Jonathan...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the controversial topic of deep-sea mining. While the focus has been on COP28, Andrew shifts the conversation to the recent developments in deep sea mining. He...

In this episode, we discuss the recent court ruling that has put Canada's plastic ban in jeopardy. Anthony, a plastics campaigner from Oceana Canada, joins us to shed light on the significance of the ruling. The court deemed the plastics being banned...

In this episode, host Andrew Lewin explores the world of electric vehicles, but with a twist. Instead of focusing on road transportation, he delves into the realm of electric boat motors and boats. He interviews Ben Sorkin, the CEO of Flux Marine, who...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the controversies surrounding COP28, and the climate change talks taking place in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE, known for its oil and gas production, has raised...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the Canadian government's ban on single-use plastics. He explains that the ban includes items such as straws, grocery bags, and takeout containers. However, he...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew interviews Bernie Geiss, Founder of Cove Contuinity Advisors Inc. and a representative from a B Corp business. They discuss the importance of the B Corp certification and how it impacts...

In this episode, host Andrew Luen explores the importance of science and conservation communication in changing behaviors to protect the ocean. He discusses the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and the consumer frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday,...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the often overlooked consequence of climate change: ocean acidification. He explains what ocean acidification is, its impact on the oceans, and explores potential...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, we have exciting news from Papua New Guinea. They have established two new marine protected areas spanning 16,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest community-led efforts of its...