Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
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Speak Up For Blue raises awareness of the variety of ocean science and conservation projects conducted all around the world. It educates you, the listener, on the different Ocean Conservation Projects that are happening around the world. By listening to guests, the host hopes to inspire you to live an ocean-friendly life through their stories. On the podcast episodes, I discuss, sharks, marine..
Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
1d ago
Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of science communication and staying informed about environmental issues such as orcas and plastic treaty talks. He highlights the role of creators on platforms like TikTok in spreading awareness and delves into the significance of speaking up for the ocean and the environment.
Join Andrew as he explores current happenings and emphasizes the need for action to protect our oceans and planet.
TikTok Creators:
Aly (Orcas): https://www.tiktok.com/@themoth219
Karishma the Climate Girl: https://www.tiktok.com/@karishmaclimategirl
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
4d ago
Andrew Lewin welcomes marine scientist Rebecca Schijns from Oceana Canada to discuss the state of Northern Cod and Capelin stocks. They delve into the challenges facing these fish populations and explore ways for citizens to take action to help move the fishery from a critical zone to a healthy one.
Tune in to learn more about the importance of protecting our oceans and how you can make a difference.
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
1w ago
Andrew Lewin discusses the highlights and concerning moments of the ninth Our Oceans Conference held in Athens, Greece. With 469 new commitments made to protect the ocean, totaling $11.3 billion raised, the conference showcased both progress and challenges. Despite the high number of commitments, the amount raised was lower compared to previous years. Join Andrew as he delves into the outcomes of the conference and explores how individuals can support ocean conservation efforts.
Link to article: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/annual-ocean-conference-raises-11-3b-in-pledges-for-marine-conser ..read more
Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
1w ago
Tune in to this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast to hear from Anthony Marente, the senior campaigner for Oceanic Canada, discussing the upcoming INC4 meeting in Ottawa as part of the UN Global Plastic Treaty. Discover the history of the treaty, previous meetings, and the expectations for this crucial gathering. Learn about the global efforts to combat plastic pollution and what we can do to protect our oceans.
Ocean Canada: https://oceana.ca/en/our-campaigns/plastics/
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
2w ago
Andrew Lewin discusses the potential of replacing plastic with a sustainable substance found in shellfish. Imagine a world where everyday items are eco-friendly and do not harm the environment when disposed of. Join us to explore this innovative solution to plastic pollution and learn how we can all contribute to a healthier ocean.
Link to article: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/03/experts-unlock-the-vast-potential-of-seafood-waste-without-the-toxic-after-effects/
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
2w ago
Andrew Lewin dives into the current status of the Northern Cod stock, focusing on Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. The episode explores the history of the stock, including the moratorium in the early 1990s and subsequent efforts by organizations like WWF to revive it. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges faced by the Northern Cod stock and what can be done to protect and restore this important fishery.
Link to the articles: 1) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/northern-cod-stock-assessment-1.7156719
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
3w ago
Andrew Lewin delves into the challenges of changing behaviors to address climate change and conservation issues. Despite alarming climate events, some individuals still deny the urgency for action. Andrew shares personal experiences of trying to change his behavior after indulging in delicious food during a trip to Italy.
Tune in to explore the importance of behavior change in conservation efforts.
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
3w ago
Andrew Luen discusses the concerning issue of small tooth sawfish dying in the Florida Keys. Listeners will learn about why this is happening, the rescue efforts in place, and how they can take action to help protect the ocean. Stay informed by signing up for the newsletter at speakupforblue.com/newsletter for more ocean-related stories, podcast updates, job opportunities, and news before it hits social media algorithms.
Link to article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/rescue-endangered-sawfish-spinning-florida
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
3w ago
Today's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast dives deep into the world of orcas. From the consideration of two species of orca to the tragic death of an orca at Marineland in France, and a delicate rescue operation for a mother orca off the coast of Vancouver Island, host Andrew Lewin covers it all.
Tune in to stay updated on the latest ocean news and learn how you can make a difference for our marine friends.
Link to one of the articles: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/06/stranded-orca-calf-rescue-canada/
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Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
3w ago
Andrew Lewin discusses the choice between unpaid volunteer and internship opportunities versus paid jobs in marine science and conservation. He explores why many individuals are opting for volunteer experiences to gain valuable skills and knowledge. Andrew emphasizes the importance of taking action to protect the ocean by pursuing a career in marine science and conservation, especially for early career researchers and scientists.
Tune in to learn more about the benefits of volunteering and how it can contribute to a better ocean future.
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