Deep sea mining in 2024 was marked by major developments, especially in Norway. The Norwegian Parliament initially announced plans to issue exploration permits for deep-sea mining within national waters, targeting inactive hydrothermal vents. This move faced significant pushback from environmental advocates due to Norway’s reputation as both an offshore oil…
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 Seabed Authority (ISA), Norway was going to explore deep sea mining, but didn't, and why my guest, Dr. Andrew Thaler won't sign on…
New ocean policies canceled that impact the ocean happened all on the same day, Trump's first day of office. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the significant changes impacting ocean policies on Donald Trump's first day back in office. From…
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 is no smell. Host Andrew Lewin sits down with Simon Angus, CEO of Open Water Solar, to discuss innovative solutions for…
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 perpetuated by the current president of the United States, Donald Trump; Fox News; fossil fuel-funded non-profit organizations, and the fishing communities along the East Coast…
Can the grid handle renewable energy? An article posted on the Fraser Institute, an organization funded by the fossil fuel industry, used outdated data to suggest that the grid could not handle renewable energy. I asked Mark Zacharias, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, to clear up what is true…
Misinformation and renewables are prevalent on the internet. It isn't easy to know what to believe when getting contradicting information from various media outlets. I decided to go straight to the source and interview Mark Zacharias, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, to find the real information. In this clip,…
Is renewable energy cost-effective? That is the question at hand in this episode as there was an article written by members of the Fraser Institute suggesting that renewable energy will cost more. Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada had some thoughts on the article and wanted to be sure that…
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 the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin sits down with Marcus O'Donovan, the founder of CO2U, a groundbreaking company that provides carbon dioxide cylinders for…
In this somber episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin delves into the devastating wildfires currently ravaging California, particularly in L.A. County. Drawing on past statements from leaders like Donald Trump, Andrew discusses the critical role of climate change in exacerbating these disasters. He explores…
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 this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the latest developments in U.S. politics and their implications…
In this inspiring episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin sits down with Carlos Mallo, the founder and CEO of Innoceana, an innovative organization dedicated to marine conservation. Carlos shares his journey from being an engineer to a passionate marine conservationist, highlighting the importance of…
Orca mourns second calf since 2018 in a devastating report that J35 was seen floating her dead calf on January 1st, 2025. In this somber episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the heartbreaking story of J35, a Southern Resident Orca, who has experienced…
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 more action for the sea. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Luan dives into the importance…
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 Turtle Conservation has been successful over the past few decades with protection policies being implemented along Florida coastlines. Still, hurricane events and increased…
