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Crabeater seals in Antarctica

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr. Luis Huckstadt about his research in Antarctica on the crabeater seal. What is it like to do research at the south pole and how does the life of a crabeater seal differ from other polar seals? If you liked this show please support us so we can...

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Hollywood's Influence: Changing the Climate Narrative

How To Protect The Ocean - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin dives into the world of Hollywood's influence on climate change storytelling with guest Anna Jane Joyner, founder of Good Energy. They explore how Hollywood screenwriters are shaping narratives to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of integrating these stories i...

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Unveiling the Secret Lives of Humpback Whales: A Groundbreaking Discovery

How To Protect The Ocean - March 04, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses the recent discovery of photographs capturing humpback whales engaging in copulation. The episode features Stephanie Stack from the Pacific Whale Foundation and Griffith University to delve into the surprising details of this behavior. Discover the untold story behind hump...

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Underwhelmed at the Great Barrier Reef: A Representative Review?

How To Protect The Ocean - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin delves into the topic of the Great Barrier Reef after a viral TikTok video sparked controversy about its condition. He shares a personal anecdote about a vacation in the Dominican Republic and his passion for diving in tropical waters. Sometimes reviews aren't always representative ...

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The physiology of marine mammals

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr Mike Tift about his research on the physiology of marine mammals and the effects that their deep-diving life style have on them. Did you know elephant seals have so much carbon monoxide in their bodies it's like they smoked two packets of cigaret...

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Diving Deep into Science Communication: My Workflow Revealed

How To Protect The Ocean - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses his workflow for creating consistent science communication content on both his podcast and YouTube channel. He delves into how he manages to post three times a week for the audio podcast and two episodes a week for the YouTube channel. Join Andrew as he shares insights on ...

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Charlotte the Stingray: A Surprising Pregnancy Story Unveiled

How To Protect The Ocean - February 26, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses the surprising story of a stingray in an aquarium getting pregnant despite being alone for eight years.    Link to article: https://news.yahoo.com/pregnant-virgin-stingray-set-birth-193123077.html Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/...

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American Chestnut

Extinction Event - February 23, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
There’s a good chance you’ve never seen an American Chestnut Tree. That’s because they’re functionally extinct. 4 million of these giants were wiped out in a span of just 40 years! We haven’t seen numbers like that since the Passenger Pigeon episode. Or maybe the Rocky Mountain Locust episode. O...

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To Buy or Not to Buy: Navigating Sustainable Choices in a Consumer Society

How To Protect The Ocean - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin delves into the dilemma of purchasing environmentally friendly products while striving to reduce consumption. He reflects on the challenge of minimizing his impact on the planet and questions whether buying less is the ultimate solution. Join Andrew as he explores the balance betwee...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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Are Orcas getting a bad reputation? The Impact of Viral Videos on Animal Reputations

How To Protect The Ocean - January 31, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin explores the topic of orcas and their reputation in the media. He discusses how animals, like orcas and sharks, can quickly develop a negative image due to media perceptions. Andrew highlights an article from NBC News that discussed the potential negative reputation of orcas. He que...

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Carbon Release from Bottom Trawling: A Concern for the Ocean that can't be ignored

How To Protect The Ocean - January 29, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
In this episode, we explore the destructive impact of trawling, an unsustainable fishing method that is contributing to overfishing and the degradation of the ocean. We discuss how trawling destroys the ocean floor and its potential effects on climate change. Additionally, we delve into a new st...

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Christmas Island Bat

Extinction Event - January 26, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
The Christmas Island Pipistrelle was a small bat that would see its life on the cozy tropical island it called home get utterly wrecked and overrun by a nightmarish group of vacationers…that never leave. Check out the Christmas Island archives. They’re cool! https://christmasislandarchives.com...

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Protecting the Deep Sea: Uncovering the Hidden Benefits for Medicine and Biodiversit

How To Protect The Ocean - January 26, 2024 05:15 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin explores the potential risks of deep-sea mining and why it may not be a good idea. He discusses a recent study that highlights the importance of protecting deep-sea biodiversity for potential medicinal benefits. Andrew em...

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Whale Seaside Sanctuaries: How they can help captive whale rehabilitation #ThrowbackThursday)

How To Protect The Ocean - January 25, 2024 17:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
In this episode, Andrew introduces a new segment called Throwback Thursdays, where he reflects on past episodes. He highlights Dr. Naomi Rose, a frequent guest who provides valuable insights on orcas and marine mammal captivity. The episode focuses on whale seaside sanctuaries and the release of...

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History of Pirates

Marine Conservation Happy Hour - January 24, 2024 05:01 - 13 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 Jamie's favourite pirate, captain Stede Bonnett, and pick out the nicest and nastiest pirates in history. Also, they they share some facts about one of the most...

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The Age of Information: Buying Less, Supporting More

How To Protect The Ocean - January 24, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of changing our mindset when it comes to consumerism and offers an alternative to traditional buying. Instead of purchasing material goods, he encourages listeners to consider buying or supporting information in the age of information. Andrew introduces Ocea...