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The Deep Sea Isn't Barren, Here's Why That Changes Everything
Season 1 Episode 1969
Most people picture the deep sea as a dark, empty place where almost nothing can survive. The truth is far more surprising. Thousands of meters below…
3 months ago
We've Explored Space Better Than Our Own Ocean, How Is That Possible?
Season 1 Episode 1967
How can we know more about the Moon and Mars than the bottom of our own ocean? It sounds impossible, but it is true. In this episode, we begin a spec…
3 months, 1 week ago
What Happens to Ocean Science During a War?
Season 1 Episode 1967
What happens to marine conservation when a humanitarian crisis unfolds? In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we explore the remarkable story …
3 months, 1 week ago
The Return of Mangroves Should Give You Hope
Season 1 Episode 1966
For years, mangrove forests were seen as one of the world's fastest disappearing coastal ecosystems. Cleared for development, shrimp farming, and agr…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why This El Niño Matters More Than You Think
Season 1 Episode 1965
A potential super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, and scientists are warning that it could have major consequences for marine ecosystems …
3 months, 1 week ago
The Hard Truth About Working in Ocean Conservation
Season 1 Episode 1960
After 11 years of hosting How to Protect the Ocean, I wanted to take a step back and reflect on what the journey has taught me. What started as a sim…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Ocean Sensors We Almost Lost
Season 1 Episode 1963
What happens when one of the world's most important ocean monitoring systems is nearly shut down?
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) collects…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Ocean Is in Trouble, So Why Is This Report Hopeful?
Season 1 Episode 1962
The ocean is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history. Rising temperatures, marine heatwaves, coral bleaching, habitat loss, and overfish…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Power Shift Changing Ocean Projects in Canada
Season 1 Episode 1961
For decades, Indigenous communities were often asked whether they approved of projects happening in their territories. But a different question is no…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What Happens When Whales Can't Hear Their Families?
Season 1 Episode 1960
Pilot whales rely on sound for nearly every aspect of their lives. They use vocalizations to communicate with family members, coordinate movements, f…
3 months, 2 weeks ago