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Arctic Meltdown: Impacts on Wildlife and Climate Change

How To Protect The Ocean - February 22, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin delves into the significant changes occurring in the Arctic due to climate change. He highlights the drastic ice melt and its impact on the Arctic environment and its inhabitants. Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes and the need to take action to protect ...

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Scientists Find More Coral Reefs Equivalent to the Size of Ireland: Will It Help in Their Conservation?

How To Protect The Ocean - February 21, 2024 12:27 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses the impact of climate change on coral reefs. Despite the challenges they face, it is revealed that there are 25% more coral reefs than previously thought. Tune in to learn why this discovery is significant and what actions can be taken to protect these vital ecosystems. ...

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Great white Baby Shark do do do do

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 21, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic  talk about the recent (allegedly) sighting of a baby Great white shark. Is it really the first sighting of a newborn great white? If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservati...

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Navigating the Challenges: Why One-Fifth of Migratory Species Are at Risk

How To Protect The Ocean - February 20, 2024 03:08 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew discusses a new report revealing that one-fifth of migratory species on land, freshwater, and in the ocean are at risk of extinction. He explores the two major causes behind this issue and suggests ways to address it. Tune in to learn more about the UN Convention on the conservation of ...

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From Spain to NOAA: The Journey of a Shark Scientist

Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation - February 19, 2024 17:51 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join us on this episode of Beyond Jaws as we chat with Enric Cortes, a retired shark scientist from NOAA Fisheries. Discover his fascinating career spanning 25 years and learn about his plans for retirement. Tune in to explore the evolution of shark science and the diverse fields within the indu...

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Episode 48: Eels with Malcolm Johnson

Seacreatures - February 19, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Matt chats to Eel advocate and enthusiast Malcolm Johnson all about this amazing seacreature. Malcolm talks all about how Eels start their lives as tiny larvae way out at sea and migrate, and morph as they journey back into rivers and lakes, before returning decades later to the sea where they w...

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Puerto Rico's Bigmouth Sleeper

Fish of the Week! - February 19, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
Anglers take note...this fish is a sleeper, not a snooze! Meet the Bigmouth Sleeper, the natural "top dog" in Puerto Rico's streams. The name tells you all you need to know about the appearance and behavior of this underappreciated fish. Augustin (Gus) Engman from the University of Tennessee joi...

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Beware of Crocs: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Can Have Deadly Consequences

How To Protect The Ocean - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast highlights the importance of heeding warning signs on beaches, particularly in areas like Cardwell, Australia, where crocodile dangers persist. Host Andrew Lewin emphasizes the need to respect such warnings and avoid risky situations for th...

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Defamation and Climate Science: Did the Lawsuit Send a Message

How To Protect The Ocean - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses a lawsuit involving Dr. Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist. Dr. Mann sued Rand Simberg and Mark Stein for defamatory online posts made over a decade ago by the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the National Review. Lewin also explores the history of attacks on ...

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Osprey decline in the Chesapeake Bay

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are in Colonial Williamsburg visiting taverns and Dr Smash is four sheets to the wind. In this episode they talk about the dramatic decline in Chesapeake Bay ospreys. #drunkmarinescience If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing mo...

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Beyond Jaws - The Super Bowl Edition

Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation - February 13, 2024 00:33 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Dave and Andrew talk about the big game because this is what they have been talking about all season in between recording episodes on shark science and conservation.  Andrew is a huge 49er fan and Dave grew up in the Bay area so both of them are rooting for the 49ers to win.  Hear them speak...

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Trawling Bans and Illegal Fishing: A Growing Problem in India

How To Protect The Ocean - February 12, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses the issue of trawling and the challenges it poses for the government of India. Despite growing concerns about the negative impact of trawling on the environment, the Indian government has been slow to enforce bans on the practice. This is especially problematic as more cou...

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Lancetfish: Solving Sea Mysteries

Fish of the Week! - February 12, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
If you happen to be an unfortunate men’s size 7 Nike shoe, one of 50+ species of octopus, a big shard of plastic or rope, or any number of reef, oceanic, and deep sea fish, you might find yourself undigested in a Longnose Lancetfish’s stomach! That’s after you’ve been trapped between cage-like t...

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From Distress to Freedom: The Incredible Journey of Trapped Orcas

How To Protect The Ocean - February 09, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses the recent incident of a pod of orcas trapped in ice off the coast of Japan. He explains how a researcher discovered the stranded orcas and alerted the authorities, leading to widespread concern and viral footage. Andrew also touches on the importance of understanding why ...

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Exploring the Role of Science Communication in Marine Science and Conservation

How To Protect The Ocean - February 07, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Science communication plays a crucial role in ocean conservation. Andrew emphasizes the significance of science communication in marine science and conservation. The lack of public understanding of the ocean and its conservation issues prompted Andrew to become a science communicator. He highlig...

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Ghosts, pirates and university funding

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 07, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are recording a special episode in the haunted King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. In this episode they talk about ghosts, the capture of Blackbeard and his pirate crew, and how one of the first universities in the US got it's start thanks to pirat...

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Water Quality Crisis in Florida: The Economic Impacts on Tourism

How To Protect The Ocean - February 05, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Luen discusses the impact of water quality issues on tourism in Florida. He starts by sharing his personal association of Florida with sunny skies and blue waters; however, he highlights that there is something happening in Florida that is deterring people from visiting and making money ...

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Bringin' Bloater Back!

Fish of the Week! - February 05, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
We're bringing bloater back...Go ahead and tell them skinny fishes that...'Cause every inch of bloater's perfect from the bottom to the top (sha-wop, wop). We've got a great episode for you about an amazing fish with a rich history in the Great Lakes: the Bloater! Brian Weidel with the U.S. Geol...

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Episode 47: Whale Sharks with Jake Wilton

Seacreatures - February 03, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Matt chats to wildlife photographer Jake Wilton all about the world of the Whale Shark. From how to photograph one these incredible animals to what it's like to swim and work alongside the worlds biggest fish. Checkout Jake Wilton's fantastic photographic work on Instagram https://www.instagra...

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Reaching Out to Politicians and International Adaptation of Motion4TheOcean

How To Protect The Ocean - February 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew catches up with Emily Cunnigham, who has been involved in various marine conservation projects. They discuss the changes that have occurred since their previous podcast appearances, including starting a consultancy. Emily shares their experiences and accomplishments in the field of ocean ...

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Day in the life of a lobster fisherman

Clocean Podcast - Wta'n: Our living ocean - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes
Join us as we chat with L'nu Fisheries Tony Clements, who fishes lobster with the Native Council of Prince Edward Island, as we chat about the day to day of being a lobster fisherman.  For those that have followed along for the last few years, I want to express my sincere gratitude for being wit...

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8. Barriers Broken Down

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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7. Melting Mountains

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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6. Ópal’s Current

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 12:59 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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5. Fragments

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 12:59 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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4. 73° 31’ N 28° W

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 12:59 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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3. Sense Of Wonder

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 12:58 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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2. Connected To

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 12:58 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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1. Prologue

Kalerrâ - January 31, 2024 12:58 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Travel to a remote part of Greenland and immerse yourself in the stories of five artists and scientists that went on the Expedition to Weisboylund. Encounter melting glaciers, windy sails and the philosophical epiphanies that the explorers encountered during this unique experience. For best resul...

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The pirates of the Chesapeake Bay

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - January 31, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are joined by special guest Jamie Goodall - an expert in the history of pirates! They talk about pirate history including the pirates of the Chesapeake Bay, the oyster wars and the fearless female pirate crew of The Dancing Molly. If you liked this show p...