The Ocean News Podcast

A parliamentary bill introduced in Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking to fundamentally reshape how whales are protected in law, proposing that cetaceans be recognised as legal persons with inherent rights. It’s a move that could shape our approach to na... more

A UK government consultation wants to secure the "long-term viability" of fish stocks to "protect coastal economies", but environmental groups like Oceana have warned government proposals are INADEQUATE, and have done little to “deliver REAL CHANGE f... more

Scientists in Colombia - in partnership with NatGeo Pristine Seas - have documented and photographed some of the ocean's most ancient residents... ctenophores, an ethereal species as old as the ocean and as equally hypnotic.

In this episode, Eva Cahill speaks with Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of Jacques Cousteau, about his new mission to move coral restoration from a charitable endeavour to a global commercial success.

As the CEO of VoyaSea ReGen, Philippe explores w... more

In this episode, Editorial Assistant Eva Cahill, dives deep into a new study that shows the efficacy of regulations, and calls for new legislation to limit the growing use of new PFAS.

Photography by Vincent Kneefel

Supermarket giant, Tesco has suspended salmon supplies from Bakkafrost's Portree farm after footage captured in Skye was released, showing diseased fish being dumped in the sea while live salmon were left to suffocate before being shredded.

In this episode, Eva Cahill takes us to Shoreham Port on Britain's south coast, where a groundbreaking "living sea wall" is transforming artificial structures into thriving marine habitats.

We hear from University of Brighton researcher Isaac Doyle ... more

In this episode, Oceanographic's Community Editor Rob Hutchins sits for a chat with musician Richard Walters and Blue Marine Foundation's Louise MacCallum to talk all things music, art, conservation and - of course - the voice of Jeremy Irons.