Season 1

Oct. 6, 2023

Exploring the Seafood Watch Program: How to Make Sustainable Seafood Choices

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew and Jen Dianto Kemmerly from the Monterey Bay Aquarium discuss the Seafood Watch program. Jenn, the Vice President of Global Ocean Conservation, shares her jour…
Oct. 4, 2023

Climate Hope: Communicating Optimism for a Better Future

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin tackles the challenge of communicating hope in the face of a changing climate. Despite the recent onslaught of natural disasters and extreme weather …
Oct. 2, 2023

100 River Dolphins Dead: Climate Change is likely to blame

In today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating discovery of 100 dead river dolphins in the Brazilian Amazon River. Despite the pro-environment efforts of the current g…
Sept. 29, 2023

Protecting Point La Jolla: A Year-Round Closure for Sea Lion Conservation

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the closure of Point La Jolla and nearby Boomer Beach in San Diego due to harassment of sea lions by humans. The city council voted in supp…
Sept. 27, 2023

Navigating Controversial Topics in Science Communication

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of accurate science communication. He emphasizes the need for researchers to ensure their facts are correct and to access sc…
Sept. 25, 2023

Solving the Mystery: Where Did the Great White Sharks of False Bay Go?

In this episode of "How to Protect the Ocean," host Andrew Lewinn discusses the mystery surrounding the disappearance of great white sharks in False Bay. He explores theories such as whether they were eaten, moved elsewhere,…
Sept. 22, 2023

Taking Climate Change Action for a Better Ocean: Climate Protests and You Will Never Believe What This Politician Said About The Climate Change Crisis

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the latest climate news, including a climate protest and a political figure spreading misinformation about climate change and storms. Andre…
Sept. 20, 2023

Plastic Pollution: It's In your Drinking Water

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the often overlooked issue of plastic pollution in our lakes, focusing on the Great Lakes and city centers like Chicago and Toronto. He hig…
Sept. 18, 2023

UN Treaty and the Path Forward in the Battle Against Plastic Pollution

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew is joined by Margaret Spring to discuss the pressing issue of plastic pollution. Margaret shares updates on a UN treaty and highlights the research and pro…
Sept. 15, 2023

Understanding the Chemistry and Impact of Ocean Plastic Pollution

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin is joined by Bonnie Monteleone, the executive director of the Plastic Ocean Project. They discuss the fight against plastic pollution in the ocean an…
Sept. 13, 2023

The Impact of Visual Storytelling in Ocean Conservation

In this episode, Andrew encourages you to reflect on your personal connection to the ocean and what made them fall in love with it. He shares his own experience of falling in love with the ocean through watching Jacques Cous…
Sept. 11, 2023

Sea Otters on the West Coast: A Closer Look

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew interviews Jess Fuji, the sea otter program manager and principal investigator at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They discuss the sea otter program at the aquarium,…
Sept. 8, 2023

From Sea Turtles to Marine Biology Careers: Andy's Journey at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew interviews Andy Dehart, the president and CEO of the Loggerhead Marine Life Center. They discuss Andy's journey through the marine biology career and his w…
Sept. 6, 2023

Why Your Organization Needs a Podcast

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of podcasting for organizations in environmental and marine science and conservation. He emphasizes the power of podcasting …
Sept. 4, 2023

Just Stop Oil Interview: Do Climate Protests Work?

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Alex, a representative from the organization Just Stop Oil, joins Andrew Lewin to discuss climate activism. They explore the positive and negative perceptions of Just …
Sept. 1, 2023

Ocean Talk Friday: Reflecting on 1500 Episodes of the How to Protect the Ocean Podcast

In this special episode of the Speak Up for the Ocean Blue podcast, host Andrew Lewin celebrates reaching the milestone of 1500 episodes. He expresses gratitude to the audience for their support over the past 10 years and ac…
Aug. 30, 2023

Is the anti-fossil fuel movement growing more than ever?

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the growing anti-fossil fuel movement and its potential impact on the environment. He highlights the demonstrations, social media campaigns…
Aug. 28, 2023

The Devastating Loss of Tokitae and the Future of Orcas

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating news of Tokitae's passing at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae was the last orca captured from Puget Sound in the 1970s and was…
Aug. 25, 2023

Anupa's Experience in the World of Marine Protected Areas

In this episode, host Andrew Lewin interviews Anupa Asokan, the senior advocate for the Oceans Division of the Nature Program for the NRDC. Anupa shares her unique career path in marine science and conservation, highlighting…
Aug. 23, 2023

The Importance of Science Communication in Ocean Protection

We are all witnessing the consequences of climate change that are destroying the lives of people all over the world. Wildfires in Maui and in Canada are revealing the consequence of not speaking up for the ocean and the plan…
Aug. 21, 2023

Exploring the Baltic Sea: Issues and Solutions

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin is joined by Annamari Arrakoski-Engardt, CEO of the John Numenen Foundation, to discuss the work being done to address eutrophication in the Baltic S…
Aug. 18, 2023

Success and Challenges in Protecting Guanabara Bay

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the incredible story of marine biologist Mario Moscatelli and his 30-year-long fight to protect Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. Despite fa…
Aug. 16, 2023

Utilizing Podcasting and Digital Communication for Ocean Advocacy

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses a strategy that nonprofit organizations in the ocean science and conservation field should adopt to gain more attention and support from vi…
Aug. 14, 2023

The Devastating Maui Fires: Climate Change and Environmental Management

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, and their link to climate change. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection b…