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How To Protect The Ocean

Andrew Lewin
Climate Change
Ocean Conservation
Marine Protected Areas
Deep Sea Mining
Plastic Pollution
North Atlantic Right Whale
High Seas Treaty
Forage Fish
Canada
Coral Reefs
Ocean
Seagrass
Biodiversity
NOAA
Ocean Networks Canada
Conservation
Tuna
Seagrasses
Oil Spills
Squid

Dive into the Depths: Join Andrew Lewin on 'How to Protect the Ocean' – Your Gateway to Exclusive Ocean Insights! Explore the latest, uncharted realms of ocean science and conservation that you won't find anywhere else. Andrew takes you on an inspiring journey to uncover the hidden gems of oceanic discovery and initiatives. Tune in to discover how you can transform your life for a better ocean, on... more

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A blue whale can swallow a volume of water bigger than its own body in a single gulp. That move, called lunge feeding, is one of the most extreme feats in the animal kingdom, and it only pays off when krill is packed into thick, dense swarms. In a th... more

What happens to the heart of the largest animal on Earth when it charges into a swarm of krill? Dr. Ashley Blawas, a postdoctoral scholar in Jeremy Goldbogen's lab at Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station, joins Andrew to unpack new research published in... more

In 1988, someone found a striped mussel the size of a fingernail in Lake St. Clair. Within a few years, zebra mussels coated pipes, boats, and the bottom of the Great Lakes, and they became the poster child for "it's too late." Andrew closes Marine P... more

You rinse the yogurt tub, check the number on the bottom, and drop it in the blue bin. In Canada, only about 9% of plastic waste actually gets recycled, and the global rate is the same. Andrew breaks down why plastic is so hard to recycle, why microp... more

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Recent Guests

Judith Weis
Professor Emeritus of Rutgers University, author of Marine Pollution (second edition)
Rutgers University
Episode: Plastic Is Still the Ocean's #1 Villain, with Dr. Judith Weis
Anupa Asokan
Executive Director of Fish On, marine scientist focused on science-policy integration
Fish On
Episode: California Votes on 15 MPA Changes in October. Who Got a Say?
Adam Langley
Global change ecologist, Villanova University; director of the graduate program; also research associate at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Villanova University; Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Episode: Blue Nitrogen: The Nutrient Story Coastal Wetlands Have Been Hiding
Dr. Anya Brandon
Ocean policy expert discussed in Monday's interview
Episode: Who Pays for Plastic? Inside the Law Quietly Shifting the Bill to Producers
Dr. Anja Brandon
Director of Plastics Policy at Ocean Conservancy
Ocean Conservancy
Episode: The 90 Percent Fix Hiding in Your Laundry Room
Kylie Smith
Coral scientist, co-founder of I Care
I Care About Coral
Episode: Show Me the Receipts: Why I.CARE Monitors Every Coral It Plants
Mike Goldberg
President of I.Care, involved in coral restoration and offshore nursery initiatives
I.Care
Episode: The Nursery Hack That Pays for Itself
Holly Koehler
Policy expert for tuna, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF)
ISSF
Episode: Everyone in the Tent: How Ocean Treaties Actually Get Made
Matthew Gianni
Co-founder of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition; former deep-sea fisherman; involved with Greenpeace International
Deep Sea Conservation Coalition; Greenpeace International
Episode: Bottom Trawling on Seamounts: The Damage Nobody Sees

Host

Andrew Lewin
Host of How To Protect The Ocean, focusing on ocean protection and communication

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 415 ratings
  • Good concept, cringe hosting

    This guy sure loves to hear himself talk. Great topics and well spoken, but a lot gets lost in the ramble. Bringing on a guest to “interview” just to talk at them leaves so much potential on the floor.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BatmanCrothers
    United States2 months ago
  • For the Oceans

    Been following this show for quite awhile and LOVE it. Informative, never boring and always gets to the heart of the matter without the sensationalism so many other draining podcasts have. Though he covers heavy topics, they’re important and you end each episode with a bit of hope and optimism for progress toward real actionable change (even when things look bleak). His critiques are always fair. The style of the pod is also upbeat and entertaining, which helps. Gives many of us ocean conservati... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SelkieLady
    United States4 years ago
  • A must-listen

    Thanks, Dr. Lewis for all the work you’re doing. You have such great content and dissect some of the most critical concepts we in the marine world should be thinking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fugyij
    United States4 years ago
  • Hmm…

    Speaks authoritatively about every ocean topic, but gets a lot of things wrong. Very opinionated. Rarely interviews actual experts. Is very self-promoting.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    listener113344
    United States4 years ago
  • Why no mention of the leading causes of ocean pollution?

    I left 4 stars cuz I might just be missing it and not here to be a jerk. I am legitimately confused though about why the Auto and Fashion industry who together make up almost 80 percent of plastic pollution on the ocean are not being addressed here.

    Flip flops, cigarettes, abs plastic straws are nothing compared to the normalized impact of these industries.

    Machine washing synthetic fibers is such an easy point to address, and I’m incredibly surprised no one is addressing this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Laini99
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host delivers informative, hopeful ocean coverage without sensationalism.
Excellent credibility and steady, practical insights for ocean conservation.
Some listeners feel the show can be long-winded or overly opinionated at times.

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#207
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#235
Canada/Science/Nature
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#109
Germany/Science/Nature
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#125
Italy/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#145
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#5
Hong Kong/Science/Nature

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California Votes on 15 MPA Changes in October. Who Got a Say?
Q: How is the commission that makes these decisions formed, and what are the backgrounds of those who serve on it?
The Fish and Game Commission is made up of five state commissioners appointed by the governor, with diverse backgrounds that include tribal representation, academia, industry, and environmental groups. They are volunteers with other full-time jobs, and their composition changes with administrations, making consistency a challenge for applying long-term science and equity considerations.
California Votes on 15 MPA Changes in October. Who Got a Say?
Q: Can you just give us the context, a bit of the background, of when the California MPAs were established and what happened after they were established, especially regarding rights holders who felt left out?
California established a 124 MPAs around 2012 after a long stakeholder process; adaptive management was built in to allow changes as threats and social needs evolved. The decade-long review revealed that climate change, environmental justice, and equitable access had not been fully integrated, and tribal and local community voices were often sidelined or treated as secondary in the process.
You Left a Public Comment. Now What?
Q: What changes after a commission votes on a petition or proposal?
If a petition is approved, it goes through the state's formal rulemaking process before becoming legally enforceable, which can create a multi-month gap before updates take effect.
You Left a Public Comment. Now What?
Q: How would I know what's actually allowed at a specific marine protected area?
The state's regulatory pages, particularly the authoritative MPA maps and regulations maintained by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, are the current source and should be checked for the exact line-by-line rules for the area you care about.
Everyone in the Tent: How Ocean Treaties Actually Get Made
Q: What progress in tuna governance gives you optimism?
Holly highlights shifts like gear modifications to reduce bycatch, increased monitoring through technology, and broader participation from non-governmental actors and retailers driving accountability.

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Listeners get a steady stream of insights on ocean science, conservation, and policy, with a focus on actionable steps to protect marine environments. Across episodes, topics like climate change impacts, plastic and water pollution, sustainable seafood, IUU fishing, and the economics and technology of decarbonizing maritime industries recur, often through interviews with scientists, industry leaders, and sustainability practitioners. A notable throughline is translating complex ocean issues into practical ways individuals and organizations can effect change, from policy advocacy to responsible consumption and corporate stewardship. The format tends to balance data-driven discussion with real-world case studies, making it useful for professi... more

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2. Anupa Asokan
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