Best Marineconservation Podcasts (2024)

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Orcas vs. Whale Sharks: A New Apex Predator Dynamic 10:40

5m ago10:40

10:40

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the fascinating behavior of orcas, particularly their recent predation on whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean. Orcas, known as apex predators, have been observed hunting whale sharks in the Gulf of California. This behavior was documented in a new study pub…

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S2E101 – I’ve Got My Freak On For Recon! 42:05

30m ago42:05

42:05

The crew begin their investigation into the castle Scloss Von Mordenheim in order to undertake their heist mission! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Buy Now The Shopping Conspiracy: A Marine Biologist Reviews 24:49

10h ago24:49

24:49

Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy is a documentary that was released on Netflix a week before Black Friday. The movie reveals the shocking truth about how large corporations manipulate consumers to increase their profits at the peril of the consumer's wallet and the planet's health. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andre…

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Rebuilding Fisheries in our Oceans: The Challenges and Progress in Canadian Fisheries Management 57:30

1h ago57:30

57:30

Rebuilding fisheries requires information on fisheries stock assessments for each species. Collecting that data is not easy; it takes time and money to do. The Canadian Government is mandated to gather information on the 200 commercially fished species, but it's lacking. Not to worry. Ocean Canada has taken on the burden to collect and presenting t…

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Hudson Lindenberger - adventure journalist! 20:07

1h ago20:07

20:07

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to journalist Hudson Limdenberger about the exciting life of an adventure journalist. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyri…

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S2E100 – Cheese, Negotiations, And What’s In The Box? 28:58

8d ago28:58

28:58

The crew meet with Greta Von Aubrecher, the Cousin of the Baron, and she has a special request for the crew. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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How Do We Stop Over Fishing? Fishing Transparency is a Good Start 51:35

1h ago51:35

51:35

How do we stop over fishing? Fishing transparency is a great start. Many fisheries around the world lack the data to provide managers with the information to make better management decisions. The Coalition of Fisheries Transparency aims to work with their partners to help gain more information on each fishery. Maisie Pigeon, the Director for the Co…

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Solar Farm on the Ocean : The Pros and Cons of China's Largest Offshore Solar Project 14:39

2h ago14:39

14:39

The largest solar farm on the ocean is now running off the coast of China as the country continues to invest in ways to support its sustainable energy needs. In the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses China's deployment of the world's largest open sea offshore solar panel farm. The project, developed by CHN Energy, spans…

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Women Vikings 13:06

1h ago13:06

13:06

Several movies and TV shows feature female viking warriors. In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about whether there were female viking warriors, and the archaeological science behind this. Apologies to listeners about the sound quality - Dr Smash had been evacuated due to hurricanes and was calling in via her phone. Contact …

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The Impact of Avian Flu: 17,000 Elephant Seals Lost in Argentina 11:07

2h ago11:07

11:07

The impact of the avian flu of elephant seals resulted in the death of 17,000 individuals in a population in Argentina. Researchers think the marine mammals caught the virus from migrating birds near their haul out areas that are usually packed with the animals one on top of the other. Unfortunately, 97% of the elephant seal pups were lost resultin…

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S2E99 – Welcome to Castle Von Aubrecher! 24:12

1h ago24:12

24:12

The crew have made it to Castle Von Aubrecher and are on their way to meet Greta Von Aubrecher, the assistant to the Baron, who has a mysterious request for the Cephalosquad. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Marine Protect Area: Puerto Rico Increases Ocean Protection to 27% 15:10

39m ago15:10

15:10

A new marine protected area has been designated in Puerto Rico to bring their total ocean protection up to 27%, 3% away from the 30 x 30 promise many countries have promised to meet. The US has a total of 26% of its ocean in marine protected areas. In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses establishing a…

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How Can You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Practical Steps for a Sustainable Lifestyle 13:40

1h ago13:40

13:40

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses practical ways for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint. Here are the key strategies highlighted: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint: Start by determining your current carbon footprint using a reliable calculator. Understanding your baseline is essential for t…

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Gladiators and sharks - where there sharks in the arena? 18:07

1d ago18:07

18:07

The new movie Gladiator 2 features sharks in a Roman gladiatorial arena. Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about whether this is actually happened, and the environmental impacts of the Roman's obsession with animals in the arena. Apologies to listeners about the sound quality - Dr Smash had been evacuated due to hurricanes and was calling…

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Can Worms Eat Plastic? African Mealworm Might Help Save the Ocean 12:39

1d ago12:39

12:39

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the pressing issue of plastic pollution and highlights a promising biological solution involving African mealworms. The episode focuses on the Kenyan lesser mealworm, a larval form of the Alphitobius darkling beetle, which has shown the ability to break down poly…

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A Full Circle Moment: The Return of L-Pod to Penn Cove 12:53

8d ago12:53

12:53

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the significant return of the Southern Resident orca population, specifically L-Pod, to Penn Cove, Washington, after more than 50 years. This return is particularly poignant given the tragic history of the area, where in the 1970s, a brutal capture event took pla…

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People Are Sick of Plastic Straws: Is Comedy Hurting the Anti-Plastic Movement? 21:58

6d ago21:58

21:58

Are you sick of hearing about plastic straws? Andrew Santino, a comedian, doesn't think that plastic straws are hurting sea turtles even though a video went viral for a scientist pulling a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose in Costa Rica. Four months later, the same scientist pulled a plastic fork from a sea turtle's nose about 70 kilometres fr…

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Navigating the Conference Circuit: Insights from Dr. Isla Hodgson on Back-to-Back Marine Conservation Events 54:37

8d ago54:37

54:37

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Dr. Ayla Hodgson, a marine social scientist and science communicator for the Save Our Seas Foundation. The focus of the conversation is on Isla's experience attending two significant conferences back-to-back: the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC)…

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The Transfigured Sea (with author Sally Ann Hunter) 20:15

8d ago20:15

20:15

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to biologist, environmentalist and author Sally Ann Hunter about her book "The Transfigured Sea". For more information on Sally Ann and her books, please visit https://sallyannhunter.com/. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements o…

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S2E98 – Ghosted on a Sending Spell. 39:22

10d ago39:22

39:22

The cephalosquad are on their way to Scholl Aubrecker to meet with The Baron’s Assistant, Greta… Sort of. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Climate Change Misinformation: Tracing the Funding to Greedy People 25:29

10d ago25:29

25:29

Climate change misinformation has been a persistent issue for decades, fueled by campaigns funded by the fossil fuel industry. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the ongoing struggle to raise awareness about climate change and the detrimental effects of misinformation on public perception and policy…

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The Great Bait Ball: Unraveling the 10 Million Capelin Predation Event 13:37

13d ago13:37

13:37

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Luen discusses a remarkable predation event that occurred in 2014 in the Barents Sea off the coast of Norway. During this event, approximately 2 million Atlantic cod consumed around 10 million capelin, which is nearly 50% of the capelin population present at the time. The episod…

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Start Small, Stay Consistent: Key Strategies for Effective Science Communication 35:14

15d ago35:14

35:14

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses three key strategies for succeeding in science communication, particularly in the context of ocean conservation. Here’s a summary of those three ways: Overcome the Fear to Begin: Acknowledge that fear and imposter syndrome are common when starting any project, es…

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Halloween special: The ghost ship Queen Mary 10:59

17d ago10:59

10:59

For this special Halloween episode, Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking about the infamously haunted ship: the Queen Mary. Come and listen about the ghosts that supposedly haunt this cursed ship ...if you dare! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on …

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S2E97 – The Great Whalepox Escape! 27:20

17d ago27:20

27:20

The crew have found themselves in a bit of a predicament, surrounded by dead bodies and the authorities on their way. Time to plague a plan! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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The 2024 Living Planet Report: Biodiversity Is Down By 73% 26:10

17d ago26:10

26:10

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the 2024 Living Planet Report, titled "A System in Peril," released by WWF and the London Zoological Society. The report highlights a staggering decline in biodiversity, with species populations down by 73% over the last 50 years. Specific regions, such as Latin …

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Building a Network for Ocean Protection: Why Community Matters 17:51

20d ago17:51

17:51

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lu discusses the importance of finding and building a community focused on ocean conservation. He reflects on his own experiences and the recurring theme of community in his life and work. Andrew emphasizes that being part of a community can provide support, motivation, and a se…

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Halloween special: Ghost ship 7:49

22d ago7:49

7:49

For this special Halloween episode, Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about one of the most haunted ships that you can actually visit - the infamous Queen Mary cruise ship. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al …

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Restoring Thailand's Coastlines: The Promise and Pitfalls of Mangrove Projects 27:48

22d ago27:48

27:48

Key Considerations for Restoring Mangroves Site Selection: It is crucial to choose appropriate locations for planting mangroves. Areas that are prone to tidal flooding may not be suitable, as seedlings can drown. Historical mangrove sites may no longer be viable due to changes in land and sea levels. Long-Term Planning: Restoration efforts should f…

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S2E96 – Weekend at Strahd’s 26:56

24d ago26:56

26:56

The Crew Finds poor Herr Henrik, the scientist researching the poison that affected Edulis and Dr. Boggs, but unfortunately there is a catch. Hijinks ensue. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Cruise Ships and Ocean Pollution: The Hidden Impact of Scrubber Technology 16:17

24d ago16:17

16:17

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the environmental impact of cruise ships, particularly focusing on the use of scrubbers that release toxic chemicals directly into the ocean. Cruise ships are likened to floating cities, providing travelers with unique experiences while visiting various destinati…

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Surfrider: 40 Years of Celebrating Community and Coastal Conservation 1:08:51

27d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

The Surfrider Foundation has made a significant positive impact over its 40-year history, evolving from a grassroots organization focused on protecting surf spots to a powerful advocate for ocean and coastal conservation. Here are some key highlights of its achievements: Grassroots Mobilization: Surfrider has built a network of over 200 chapters an…

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Celebrating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary: A New Era of Ocean Protection 18:07

29d ago18:07

18:07

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin shares exciting news about the establishment of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of California. This sanctuary is groundbreaking as it is the first of its kind in California to be co-managed in partnership with Indigenous peoples, specifically the…

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How to protest and help the environment effectively 10:08

2M ago10:08

10:08

There's been a lot of discussion about some recent protests that seem to have annoyed people more than help a cause. Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about what factors make a sucessful public protest that can lead to actual change happening Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or hav…

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S2E95 – Season 2 Special! Interrupted Internment Sneak Preview!!! 1:00:54

1M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Our very own Erin Anderson has successfully done a kickstarter campaign for her new adventure, Interrupted Internment. Which the D&SD crew came together to play test for her. Here is the very first Episode of the Playtest! Interrupted Interment is a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition adventure for Level 5 characters where PCs discover the histories of …

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From Exploration to Ocean Solutions: How OceanX is Changing the Narrative on Ocean Conservation 1:11:45

1M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Dr. Vincent Pieribone, Co-CEO and Chief Science Officer of OceanX, discusses the organization's evolution and its shift in messaging. OceanX was founded by Ray and Mark Dalio, inspired by the need to celebrate and protect the ocean. Initially, the focus was on conducting exciting scientific expeditions and showcasing the beauty of the ocean through…

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