Plastic pollution clean up through absorption is now a possibility by using a combination of cotton and chitin to take microplastics out of the ocean...but can this work at scale? In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lo explores the pressing issue of microplastics…
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the pressing issues facing our planet today, including the recent end of the civil war in Syria, political changes in North America, and the alarming consequences of climate change on wildlife, particularly polar bears.…
Orcas playing with their food is not new; however, wearing salmon on their heads is not usual. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the fascinating world of orcas and their quirky behavior of wearing salmon as hats! Is it a…
Seashells on the seashore are being taken in large quantities, increasing erosion along beaches. A new study reveals the tourism industry is taking too many seashells along coastlines in Costa Rica. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into a pressing environmental…
Abandoned fish farms in Greece are plaguing the coastline with marine debris; however, Healthy Seas is working to clean up some of the sites and raise awareness for support to tell the Greek government that fish farm owners should be responsible for cleaning up their sites once the business is…
Solar panel efficiency improvements can come from learning more about the animals in the ocean. This statement was justified by a recent study where the algae and the way they are organized in giant clams could help solar panels absorb light efficiently. In this exciting episode of the How to…
In this exciting episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the fascinating world of orcas, the apex predators of the ocean. Discover the latest groundbreaking news about orcas hunting the largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark, and learn about their unique…
In this episode of the Science Communication Vlog, host Andrew Luen dives into the crucial topics of consistency and feedback in the world of content creation. Drawing from his extensive experience in podcasting and vlogging, Andrew shares personal anecdotes about his journey, including the challenges of maintaining a regular posting…
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 How to Protect…
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 How to Protect…
Rebuilding fisheries requires information on fisheries stock assessments for each species. Collecting that data is not easy; it takes time and money. 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 of…
How do we stop over fishing? Fishing transparency is a great start. Many fisheries worldwide 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 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 this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into China's groundbreaking achievement: the world's…
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,…
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…
How can you reduce your carbon footprint in a world where we are witnessing record intensity of hurricanes, massive flooding, droughts, and wildfires all over the world. Your reduction in your carbon footprint may not change the world, but collectively it will help get us closer to making a bigger…
"Can worms eat plastic" is a common question that I have seen popping up recently. The quick answer is yes, they can. The long answer involves a discussion of the bacteria and enzymes found in the worm's gut. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host…
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into a powerful story of hope and resilience surrounding the Southern Resident orca population, specifically L-Pod. After over 50 years since the tragic capture of orcas in Penn Cove, these magnificent creatures have returned to…
The next 4 years are going to be rough for protecting the ocean. A Trump presidency means fewer regulations that help the ocean, so we will need you to speak up for the ocean in the form of science communication. This vlog series will focus on tips to help you…
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 of a scientist pulling a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose in Costa Rica. Four months later, the same scientist pulled a…
Environmental Science Majors in schools can cover everything from species science to conservation management and climate action. Erika used her childhood dream of loving animals to motivate her to take environmental science. In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the journey of discovering a passion for environmental…
Attending two Ocean Conferences is not a normal marine biology thing to do. Still, when Dr. Isla Hodgson had the chance to go to South Africa to meet up with her Save our Seas team, present at the International Marine Conservation Congress, AND meet up with colleagues at the European…
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…