Ocean Protect Podcast (Ocean Protect)
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| 20 Oct 2019 | Larissa Rose is 'The Queen of Biofuels' (Part 1 of 2) | 00:28:12 | |
Larissa Rose is a sustainability and renewable energy consultant, adjunct university lecturer and Director of Glowing Green. In this lively chat, we talk about energy systems, climate change, solutions focused-activism and take a deep dive on biofuels. This is the first part of a two-part chat with Larissa, with the second (and final) part to be released next week. Links:
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| 15 Nov 2020 | Adventures & activism with Mat Grills (Part 1 of 2) | 00:31:43 | |
It's all about the journey - and Mat Grills has had many, and has more to come. His next adventure is to run across Australia - 100km for 50 days - along the way, encouraging people to try a vegan lifestyle or commit to their own health or fitness challenge. This is the first of our two-part chat with Mat, with the second (and final) part released next week. To find out more about Mat and his adventures and activism, head to www.thetattoorunner.com For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Aug 2019 | Dr Katie Dafforn goes underwater in Sydney Harbour (Part 2 of 2) | 00:26:50 | |
This is the second and final part of our two-part chat with Dr Katie Dafforn, with part 1 released last week. Dr Katie Dafforn is a marine environmental scientist and science communicator working at Macquarie University. She’s a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Sciences and a member of the Centre for Smart Green Cities. Katie is also a researcher at the Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences, where she is Deputy Director of the Sydney Harbour Research Program. Her primary focus of research is on human impacts in the marine environment. This super interesting chat was on the edge of Sydney Harbour, but goes deep under water and into the sediment - talking about stormwater pollution, 'legacy' pollution and dead zones.
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| 28 Mar 2021 | Ocean soundscapes with Lucille Chapuis (Part 2 of 2) | 00:16:36 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Lucille Chapuis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Exeter. Part one was released last week. Useful links:
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| 06 Jun 2021 | No more butts with Shannon Mead (Part 2 of 2) | 00:26:32 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Shannon (Chief Butt Officer of No More Butts), with the first part released last week. Useful links:
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| 03 May 2020 | CSIRO's Kathy Willis on preventing litter entering our oceans (Part 1 of 2) | 00:37:30 | |
Kathy Willis is a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania and CSIRO's Marine Debris team. Her research focuses on preventing litter from the land entering the marine system. In this chat, we discuss Australian local government waste abatement policies, outreach programs and infrastructure and their effectiveness at reducing waste in the marine environment. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Links:
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| 30 Jun 2019 | PFAS, microplastics and other emerging contaminants with Nicholas Brenes (Part 1 of 3) | 00:28:50 | |
Nicholas Brenes is a passionate student on the verge of finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management. As part of his studies, Nicholas has undertaken two honours’ theses on the analysis of ‘emerging contaminants’ in the waterways of Brisbane (in Queensland, Australia), including PFAS and microplastics. PFAS has been the subject of significant public concern, media attention and legal proceedings – and that’s just one of the contaminants discussed in this chat with Nicholas. This conversation extends over three (approximately 30-minute) parts, as there is a LOT to talk about in this alarming and informative discussion. Links:
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| 19 Apr 2020 | eXXpedition to hotel quarantine with Laura Wells (Part 1 of 2) | 00:27:29 | |
Laura Wells is an Environmentalist, presenter and one of Australia’s top plus size models, and was on the eXXpedition when the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. eXXpedition is an all-female sailing research expedition, investigating the causes of and solutions to ocean plastic pollution - but Laura joins us from Day 8 of hotel quarantine in Sydney. It's a fun chat about the eXXpedition research methods and findings, getting from the high seas to home in a pandemic, and much more. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. This is also the second time Laura has joined us on the Ocean Protect Podcast - with her first appearance being episode 24 in the 2019 season. Links:
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| 14 Mar 2021 | Snakes as a bioindicator of wetland pollution with Damian Lettoof (Part 2 of 2) | 00:29:17 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Daman Lettoof - a PhD Candidate at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 19 Jul 2020 | Dr Janice Brahney on plastic rain (Part 1 of 2) | 00:30:45 | |
Dr Janice Brahney is Assistant Professor at Utah State University, and recently led a research team that has shown that microplastic particles are accumulating in even isolated areas in the United States (national parks and national wilderness areas), after they are transported there by wind and rain. The numbers are staggering. Based on their research findings, it is estimated that more than 1000 metric tons per year fall within south and central western U.S. protected areas. We talk to Janice about the research methods and staggering results that highlight a dire plastic pollution situation that needs immediate action. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 26 Jul 2020 | Dr Janice Brahney on plastic rain (Part 2 of 2) | 00:26:46 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part conversation with Dr Janice Brahney, with the first part released last week. Useful links:
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| 29 Mar 2020 | Beach clean-ups with Sea Shepherd Australia's Grahame Lloyd (Part 2 of 2) | 00:29:57 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Grahame Lloyd, Gold Coast Marine Debris Coordinator for Sea Shepherd Australia. Part one was released last week. Links:
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| 15 Mar 2020 | Anita Kolni and Carolyn Grant are ocean love trailblazers | 00:35:50 | |
We recently caught up with the trailblazing organisers of the Ocean Lovers Festival - Anita Kolni and Carolyn Grant. This week, the festival was due to happen - with a jam-packed six days of all things ocean loving at Bondi Beach - with art, music, actions, and showcasing of some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Shortly after our chat, however, Anita and Carolyn made the decision to cancel all elements of the festival - due to growing concerns around caronavirus. This just means that Ocean Lovers Festival 2021 will be AMAZING. This is a great chat with two amazing people and an ocean of love #iseachange Links:
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| 20 Sep 2020 | Bustin' balloon myths with Dr Morgan Gilmour (Part 2 of 2) | 00:32:07 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part conversation with Dr Morgan Gilmour. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 07 Jun 2020 | Dr Jennifer Lavers on the plastic in seabirds (Part 2 of 2) | 00:30:56 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part conversation with Dr Jennifer Lavers - with the first part released last week. You can find out more about Jennifer and recent publications from Adrift Lab at https://adriftlab.org/jennifer
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| 13 Dec 2020 | Dr Denise Hardesty on ending plastic waste (Part 2 of 2) | 00:32:32 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Hardesty, with the first part released last week. Useful links:
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| 25 Apr 2021 | Mind the gap on microplastics & human health with Dr Jack Auty (Part 2 of 2) | 00:27:32 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Jack Auty, a lecturer at the University of Tasmania. Part one was released last week. Useful links:
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| 01 Mar 2020 | The sustainability of seafood with MSC's Dr Adrian Gutteridge (Part 1 of 2) | 00:39:24 | |
Dr Adrian Gutteridge is a Fisheries Assessment Manager with the Marine Stewardship Council. With MSC's "Sustainable Seafood Week" happening in a couple weeks, we thought it'd be a super time to talk with Adrian about whether eating wild-caught fish is 'sustainable', and what MSC does to improve the sustainability of the seafood industry. As we discuss, however, one group's idea of 'sustainable' may not agree with that of an 'angry vegan'. Truth bombs guaranteed. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Links:
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| 13 Oct 2019 | Harry Saddler and the eastern curlew | 00:35:29 | |
Harry Saddler is the author of "The Eastern Curlew" (2018). This incredible bird flies from the south coast of Australia to Siberia (and back) every year, back and forth - 10,0000 kilometres each way. In this episode, Harry gives Jeremy and Brad an insight into the eastern curlew, its mind-boggling journey, the key pressures threatening its survival, and recommended solutions to protect this amazing bird. Links:
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| 06 Dec 2020 | Dr Denise Hardesty on ending plastic waste (Part 1 of 2) | 00:28:43 | |
Dr Denise Hardesty is Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, based in Hobart, Tasmania. She has been leading a diverse array of research projects for the past 10 years, with her main research projects focused on impacts of marine debris and the development of analytical tools for tackling illegal unreported and unregulated fishing activities. We talk about applied her team's marine debris research and how it is used to inform and underpin policy and decision making. This is the first of our two-part chat with Dr Hardesty, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 24 Nov 2019 | Rachael Nasplezes is stopping litter pollution in our waterways (Part 1 of 2) | 00:29:15 | |
Rachael Nasplezes is a Senior Scientist at Healthy Land and Water and the Behaviour Change Specialist and International Relations Manager at go2zone. With over 20 years’ experience in natural resource management and sustainable business development, Rachael is an expert in project delivery and has a proven track record of managing projects and programs that improve the quality of waterways in South East Queensland. In this chat, we talk about litter pollution in the waterways within South Eest Queensland and what can be done to stop it. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Links:
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| 25 Aug 2019 | Laura Wells On Climate Change, Plastic Pollution & Environmental Positivity (Part 1 of 2) | 00:33:31 | |
Laura Wells is an Environmentalist, presenter and one of Australia’s top plus size models. Holding degrees in both Biology and Law, Laura’s passion for the environment, love for the ocean and interest in facilitating climate change action has led her to become a positive role model, advocate and ambassador for change. We talk about Antarctica, plastic island, sustainable fashion, environmental positivity and much more - with plenty of laughs along the way. This is the first part of a two-part episode, with part 2 released next week. WARNING: This episode contains some 'colourful' language, and may not be suitable the kids. Links:
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| 23 Aug 2020 | Microplastic pollution from clothing with Dr Rebecca Van Amber (Part 2 of 2) | 00:31:02 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Rebecca Van Amber, Senior Lecturer in the Fashion and Textiles college of RMIT University. The first part of this chat was released last week. Useful links:
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| 01 Nov 2020 | Pressure with Adam Sellars (Part 1 of 2) | 00:28:41 | |
Take a breath. We're going deep - with Adam Sellers, a free diver who inspires people to achieve and grow through strategies designed to help people cope with the pressures and stresses in all aspects of life. This is the first of our two-part chat with Adam, with the second (and final) part released next week. After the chat, we reckon you'll want to find out more about Adam via https://www.thepressureproject.com.au/ For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jun 2021 | Lottie Dalziel on banishing waste (Part 1 of 2) | 00:37:47 | |
Banishing waste from your life isn't easy, but Lottie Dalziel is making it so. Lottie has taken her entrepreneurial flair and passion for the planet to help Australian's reduce their waste with the right products and even better information. We talk about Lottie's early beginnings selling Mulberries, founding Banish and Little Pepino, future plans for a more sustainable world, and how amazing BRAD is ;) This is the first of a two-part chat with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 04 Jul 2021 | Lottie Dalziel on banishing waste (Part 2 of 2) | 00:20:47 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Lottie. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 11 Jul 2021 | 100th episode special with Jeremy & Brad | 00:44:08 | |
Jeremy Brown makes a return as co-host in Episode Number 100 of the Ocean Protect Podcast. For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Details about the Franc event are at https://www.franc.sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | Ocean trash with Jeremy & Brad | 00:53:13 | |
Jeremy and Brad discuss some of the latest science on ocean trash, published last month in the Nature Sustainability Journal. We talk about what's in it, where it's coming from, and what we can do about it. Useful links:
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| 25 Jul 2021 | Lautaro Parra on farming salmon (Part 1 of 2) | 00:27:37 | |
Lautaro Parra is a free-diver instructor in Sydney, but this chat is all about his experience as a commercial diver on salmon farms in Chile. In particular, we discuss the working conditions and ecological impacts that he encountered. This chat will blow your mind, and make you think twice about eating salmon ever again. This is the first of a two-part chat with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 01 Aug 2021 | Lautaro Parra on farming salmon (Part 2 of 2) | 00:26:57 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Lautaro Parra about his experience as a commercial diver on salmon farms in Chile. Useful links:
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| 08 Aug 2021 | The Ocean Protect story with Michael Wicks (Part 1 of 2) | 00:27:12 | |
On the Ocean Protect podcast, we've heard the back-story of all our guests - but we are yet to hear the story of Ocean Protect. Co-Founders, Mike Wicks and Jeremy Brown. sit down with Brad and talk about the amazing story of how it all began. This is the first of a two-part chat, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 15 Aug 2021 | The Ocean Protect story with Michael Wicks (Part 2 of 2) | 00:27:34 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Mike Wicks about the story of how Ocean Protect all began. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 22 Aug 2021 | "Envoy: Shark Cull" with Lauren Sandeman & Andre Borell (Part 1 of 2) | 00:28:27 | |
"Envoy: Shark Cull" is a stunning documentary film, delving into shark 'control' programs along the coast-lines of Queensland and NSW, Australia. Film director Andre Borrell and campaign manager Lauren Sandeman join us to talk about the film, the science behind it, and how we can all drive change to better protect ocean life and lovers. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 29 Aug 2021 | "Envoy: Shark Cull" with Lauren Sandeman & Andre Borell (Part 2 of 2) | 00:28:30 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part conversation with "Envoy: Shark Cull" film director Andre Borrell and campaign manager Lauren Sandeman. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 05 Sep 2021 | Underwater Earth with Lorna Parry | 00:52:08 | |
Lorna Parry is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Underwater Earth - a Sydney-based, globally focussed, non-profit founded in 2010. Their mission is simple - to reveal the ocean to the world using a combination of creative storytelling and innovative technology. One of the ocean's biggest issues is it is out of sight and out of mind. How can anyone love and protect the ocean when they do not know and understand it? This is a great chat with the inspirational Lorna Parry. Useful links:
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| 12 Sep 2021 | Olly Pitt on rescuing seabirds, shorebirds, sea turtles & sea snakes (Part 1 of 2) | 00:31:19 | |
Olly Pitt is a SUPERSTAR and General Manager of Australian Seabird Rescue, who rescue, rehabilitate and release seabirds, shorebirds, sea turtles and sea snakes in New South Wales, Australia - along with helping out these guys via education and research. We talk about their key threats, the amazing work that Australian Seabird Rescue does, and how we can all help out. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. You can find out more about Australian Seabird Rescue via https://seabirdrescue.org.au/
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| 19 Sep 2021 | Olly Pitt on rescuing seabirds, shorebirds, sea turtles & sea snakes (Part 2 of 2) | 00:26:42 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Olly Pitt, General Manager of Australian Seabird Rescue. Part one was released last week. You can find out more about Australian Seabird Rescue via https://seabirdrescue.org.au/
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| 26 Sep 2021 | The Godfather of Stormwater, Jim Lenhart (Part 1 of 2) | 00:40:04 | |
Jim Lenhart (aka 'The Godfather of Stormwater') joins us for his second appearance on the pod. We talk about California's 'Zero Trash to Waterways' target and beyond, the creation of the 'StormFilter', the contamination cocktail of stormwater, emerging contaminants and how to help better protect our oceans and waterways from pollution. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 03 Oct 2021 | The Godfather of Stormwater, Jim Lenhart (Part 2 of 2) | 00:27:34 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Jim Lenhart. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 24 Oct 2021 | Waves of Change with Sea Shepherd Australia's Grahame Lloyd (Part 1 of 2) | 00:28:30 | |
Grahame Lloyd is a Project Leader with Sea Shepherd Australia, leading their 'Waves of Change' project, and joins us for his second appearance on the pod. We talk about his amazing work co-ordinating and assisting with beach clean-ups across Queensland (from the Gold Coast to some very remote beaches) and helping better protect our oceans and life under water and above. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 31 Oct 2021 | Waves of Change with Sea Shepherd Australia's Grahame Lloyd (Part 2 of 2) | 00:21:32 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Grahame Lloyd, a Project Leader with Sea Shepherd Australia. Part one was released last week. Useful links:
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| 07 Nov 2021 | The Australian Microplastic Assessment Project with Dr Michelle Blewitt & Dr Scott Wilson (Part 1 of 2) | 00:33:55 | |
The Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP) is the bridge between a massive problem and the solutions, designed to document and analyse microplastic pollution in Australian aquatic environments. Dr Michelle Blewit (AUSMAP Program Director) and Dr Scott Wilson (AUSMAP Research Director and Senior Lecturer/ Senior Research Fellow at Macquarie University) join us to talk about how citizen science is putting microplastic pollution on the map, and the what we can do to solve this near invisible but growing problem. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 14 Nov 2021 | The Australian Microplastic Assessment Project with Dr Michelle Blewitt & Dr Scott Wilson (Part 2 of 2) | 00:25:46 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Michelle Blewit (AUSMAP Program Director) and Dr Scott Wilson (AUSMAP Research Director and Senior Lecturer/ Senior Research Fellow at Macquarie University). Part one was released last week. Useful links:
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| 21 Nov 2021 | Jeff Hansen on direct action (Part 1 of 2) | 00:35:16 | |
Jeff Hansen is the Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia, defending, conserving and protecting the world’s ocean. We talk about Jeff's journey from Electronic and Computer Engineer to saving whales in Antarctica, some of the direct action campaigns of Sea Shepherd Australia, and what it's like to have possibly the best job in the world. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 28 Nov 2021 | Jeff Hansen on direct action (Part 2 of 2) | 00:29:30 | |
This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Jeff Hansen, Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia. The first part was released last week.. Useful links:
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| 05 Dec 2021 | Rubber Jellyfish with Carly Wilson | 00:45:59 | |
Carly is a wildlife conservationist, and maker of the "Rubber Jellyfish" documentary film, which reveals the shocking jellyfish-like shapes that balloons burst into when they are released into the air and how this is affecting sea turtles who mistake these items for prey. We talk about how Carly's journey from bat balls to busting balloon myths, and making maiden movies. Useful links:
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| 12 Dec 2021 | Climate action with Dr Annika Dean | 00:53:13 | |
In our last episode for Season 3 and her second appearance on the pod, we're joined by Dr Annika Dean - Senior Researcher at the Climate Council of Australia. We review the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow last month, with a particular focus on Australia's commitments and future. The Ocean Protect Podcast will return for Season 4 in March 2022. Useful links:
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| 12 Jul 2020 | Andrew Thomas on the maintenance of stormwater treatment assets (Part 2 of 2) | 00:23:19 | |
This is our second (and final) part of a two-part chat with Andrew Thomas. The first part was released last week. Useful links:
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| 06 Feb 2022 | Ghost nets with Anissa Lawrence | 01:00:04 | |
In our first episode of Season 4 of the Ocean Protect Podcast, we are joined by Anissa Lawrence - Managing Director (and Founder) of Tierramar, who manage Ghost Nets Australia. We talk about the problem of ghost nets (with a particular focus on those drifting to Australia) and what we can do about it. Useful links:
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| 20 Feb 2022 | Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival 2022 with Anita Kolni & Carolyn Grant | 00:29:37 | |
Anita and Caz join us to talk about the amazing Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival that they founded - which is happening at Bondi Beach 10-13 March 2022. Anita and Caz were last on the podcast two years ago, in the lead up to the 2020 Ocean Lovers Festival - just before a little thing called Covid forced the cancellation of the festival. But it takes more than a pandemic to stop these two. We talk about the ups and downs of the last two years, and what it takes to help protect the ocean with a big dose of love. Useful links:
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| 06 Mar 2022 | Dr Lauren Roman on the world's worst litter hotspots | 00:47:52 | |
Dr Lauren Roman is a postdoctoral researcher at CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere, and her research focuses on marine debris (plastics and other litter in the ocean) and the impact it has on wildlife. In this chat, we talk about her (and her CSIRO team's) recent research analysing data from nearly 30,000 litter clean-ups from around the world and its implications on how to turn the tide on plastic pollution. Useful links:
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| 20 Mar 2022 | Dr Sarah Seabrook on the ocean as a climate regulator | 00:49:16 | |
Dr Sarah Seabrook is a microbial ecologist and oceanographer at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and The University of Auckland, New Zealand. In this chat, we talk about the role of the ocean as a climate regulator, and how to protect and enhance its ability to do this. Useful links:
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| 03 Apr 2022 | Dr James Sippo on blue carbon accounting | 01:04:27 | |
Dr James Sippo is Postdoctoral Researcher in blue carbon at Southern Cross University, and is part of a team that has developed a new blue carbon accounting system that calculates the amount of carbon sequestered when tidal zones are returned to their natural state. We talk about blue carbon, its potential within coastal land for mitigating climate change, and reducing our own personal carbon footprint. Useful links:
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| 17 Apr 2022 | Frontline Action on Coal with Andy Paine | 00:49:47 | |
Andy Paine is from an organisation called Frontline Action on Coal, who use non-violent direct action tactics to try to stop the construction of polluting coal mines. Late last year, Andy and a colleague locked themselves to a train line to disrupt the first full trainload of coal from Adani's Carmichael mine in central Queensland, Australia. We talk about the Adani project, the effectiveness of 'frontline action', and what it's like to be locked to a train line. Useful links:
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| 01 May 2022 | Human consumption of microplastics with Dr Garth Covernton | 00:53:22 | |
Dr Garth Covernton is a University of Toronto Arts and Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow working as part of the pELAstics project, which aims to understand how microplastics pollution might affect various ecosystem processes. We talk about the human consumption of microplastics - like "how much?", "where from?", and the potential consequences to human health. Useful links:
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| 15 May 2022 | Plastic discharges from the world's rivers with Dr Tim van Emmerik | 00:53:00 | |
Tim van Emmerik is Assistant Professor at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, but joins us on this chat from Cambodia - during one of his riverine plastic research projects. We chat about the research paper that Tim recently co-authored assessing plastic discharges from rivers across the planet, and how to 'turn off the tap' of plastic pollution from rivers. Useful links:
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| 29 May 2022 | Tyres & coho salmon kills with Dr Ed Kolodziej | 00:50:13 | |
Puget Sound is a sound of the Pacific Northwest (in north-western USA), an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, and part of the Salish Sea. Every 'fall' (Autumn), more than half of the coho salmon that return to Puget Sound’s urban streams die before they can spawn. In some streams, all of them die. But scientists didn’t know why. Enter Ed Kolodziej (Associate Professor at the University of Washington) and his research team - who discovered that, when it rains, stormwater flushes bits of aging vehicle tires on roads into neighbouring streams. The killer is in the mix of chemicals that leach from tire wear particles: a molecule related to a preservative that keeps tires from breaking down too quickly. We talk about this research, the implications to waterways everywhere, and what we can do about it. Useful links:
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| 12 Jun 2022 | A global plastics treaty with Tom Gammage | 00:35:07 | |
Tom Gammage is a plastic pollution campaigner at the Environmental Investigation Agency in London, where he is working to secure an ambitious new plastics treaty for the planet. We talk about the growing plastics 'emergency', the need for a global plastics treaty, the recent meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi to discuss such a treaty, and key recommended actions for government. Useful links:
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| 26 Jun 2022 | Ocean Protect turns 20 | 00:34:38 | |
On 5th July 2022, Ocean Protect turns 20 years old. From very humble beginnings, Ocean Protect now stops an average of around eight tonnes of pollution entering our oceans every day. Michael Wicks (Ocean Protect Director and co-founder) joins Jeremy and Brad for a look back at some of the highs and lows of Ocean Protect. For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jul 2022 | Kelp harvesting with Jo Lane | 00:44:28 | |
Jo Lane is a kelp harvester and SeaEO of Sea Health Products, which provides premium kelp products harvested from the south coast of NSW. We talk kelp harvesting, the current status and potential of seaweed farming, the possible benefits and challenges facing the growth of the seaweed industry. Useful links: For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | The Lismore floods with Dr Mitchell Call & Dr James Sippo | 00:54:36 | |
Dr Mitchell Call and Dr James Sippo are postdoctoral researchers at Southern Cross University at Lismore, in Northern NSW, Australia. The Wilsons River flows through the city of Lismore to the Richmond River estuary. In late February 2022, the biggest flood in modern Australian history inundated Lismore and the rest of Northern NSW. In this chat, Mitchell and James describe the flood, the incredible rescue efforts, the subsequent estuarine health impacts, climate change, and what can be done to mitigate future flood impacts in Lismore and the wider Wilsons and Richmond River area. Useful links:
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| 07 Aug 2022 | Shark defence with Jonathan Clark | 00:43:20 | |
Jonathon Clark is Queensland Coordinator of the Apex Harmony campaign - Sea Shepherd Australia's Shark Defence campaign to defend, conserve and protect sharks in order to maintain a healthy ocean. In this chat, we discuss the destructive nature of Queensland and NSW's state-sanctioned shark "control" programs and possible (and certainly more effective) methods to protect the safety and wellbeing of beach-goers and the marine ecosystem. Useful links:
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| 21 Aug 2022 | Smoke in the water with Shannon Mead | 00:52:21 | |
Shannon Mead is the Founder of "No More Butts", a charity who's mission is "A butt free environment" - where cigarette butts are recycled, with the products created having a further positive impact on the community. Shannon returns for his second appearance on the pod - dropping truth bombs about dropped cigarette butts, the emerging issue of vaping, and discussing possible solutions. Useful links:
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| 04 Sep 2022 | Local action on plastic pollution with Dr Kathy Willis | 00:40:28 | |
Dr Kathy Willis is a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Washington and CSIRO Scientific Researcher on a mission to combat plastic pollution and reframe plastic as a valuable commodity rather than a throwaway item. In Kathy's second appearance on the pod, we discuss the recent good news about plastic pollution on Australian beaches, spatial and temporal trends in plastic washing up on beaches along the US Pacific Northwest, citizen science, 'biofoul' on marine debris, and community-led informal waste management programs. Useful links:
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| 18 Sep 2022 | Blacktown City Council's WSUD Compliance Program with Daniel Rider | 00:59:47 | |
Daniel Rider is the Water Sensitive Urban Design Compliance Officer at Blacktown City Council and is currently developing and implementing Australia’s first Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Compliance Program. In this chat, we talk about the role of stormwater management in protecting the health of our ocean and waterways, and Blacktown City Council's WSUD Compliance Program - which will no doubt help stop an ENORMOUS amount of pollution entering downstream waterways and hopefully be replicated in other local government areas across Australia and overseas. Useful links:
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| 02 Oct 2022 | Craig Fairbaugh - Stormwater Rock Star | 01:13:23 | |
Craig Fairbaugh has gone from rock star to rock star stormwater engineer. After shredding the punk rock scene with bands like Transplants, +44, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, and Mercy Killers, Craig went on to even bigger and badder things - helping to protect the planet from stormwater pollution. As Regional Regulatory Manager at Contech Engineered Solutions in Oregon USA, Craig is a recognised expert in stormwater treatment, helping state and municipal agencies in achieving stormwater compliance with manufactured treatment devices, as well as sharing national industry best practices for developing stormwater programs. Useful links:
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| 16 Oct 2022 | Deep sea microplastics with Justine Barrett | 00:51:05 | |
Justine is a Research Technician with CSIRO's Marine Debris Group, where she established a method for detecting microplastics in deep-sea sediment and was subsequently the lead author of a paper publishing the first global estimate of microplastics in deep-sea sediment. We talk about deep-sea microplastics and helping to stop it 'at source' with gross pollutant trap sensors and AI technology. Useful links:
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| 30 Oct 2022 | Marina DeBris on Artivism | 00:53:06 | |
Marina is an Artivist, who began picking up trash on local beaches, creeks & streets over 20 years ago. In 2009, she began to create pieces of art that questioned the use of single use items and the amount of waste we create - and her work is exhibited regularly at galleries, 'trashion' exhibitions, 'inconvenience stores' and the current 'Sculptures by the Sea'. We chat about Marina's story, her perspectives from 20 years of picking up trash, artivism and animal welfare. Useful links:
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| 13 Nov 2022 | Bridget Mullany on sustainability education | 00:37:44 | |
Bridget is a Sustainability Educator at Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (and PhD candidate at University of Technology Sydney), helping deliver the "EnviroMentors" program to improve community awareness and engagement on local sustainability issues and initiatives. In this chat, we talk about the "Keeping Waterways Clean" module aimed at preventing stormwater pollution, and other effective education methods for kids (and adults) to help save our planet. Ocean Protect has been proudly supporting the "Keeping Waterways Clean" module since 2019.
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| 27 Nov 2022 | Kimberly Bolton is making alternative plastic packaging from waste crustacean shells | 00:54:03 | |
Kimberly is the co-founder and CEO of Carapac - a company that takes waste crustacean shells and makes sustainable plastic alternative packaging. Frozen food processing plants across the Asia-Pacific region cumulatively produce about 8.1 million tons of crustacean waste per year. Carapac takes this otherwise 'waste' and makes truly biodegradable alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics. This fantastic story of innovation is an awesome way to wrap of our fourth season of the Ocean Protect Podcast. Season 5 will return with gusto in March 2023.
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| 05 Feb 2023 | Dr Charlene Trestrail on how the human body is affected by microplastics (& what to do about it) | 00:52:01 | |
We kick off Season 5 with a fantastic chat with Dr Charlene Trestrail - a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Technology Sydney. Charlene's particular speciality is understanding how microplastics threaten the animals we need to keep our ecosystems healthy. In this chat, we take a journey through the digestive system (like a microplastic!) and talk about how the different organs in the body are affected by microplastics - and how to minimise our ingestion of microplastics. Useful links:
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| 19 Feb 2023 | Professor Veena Sahajwalla is redefining 'waste' | 00:51:13 | |
Professor Veena Sahajwalla is an expert in recycling, the founding Director of the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology at University of New South Wales - and, last year, added NSW Australian of the year to her long list of honours and awards. In this chat, we talk about reimagining 'waste' as an opportunity - drawing on Veena's experiences growing up in Mumbai to her pioneering micro-factories and green steel innovation. Useful links:
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| 05 Mar 2023 | Dr Jodie Rummer on protecting coral reefs from climate change | 00:45:58 | |
Dr Jodie Rummer is Professor of Marine Biology at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia - and is an expert on climate change and coral fish. In this chat, we discuss the athletic awesomeness of fish, the key threats to the Great Barrier Reef and how to best mitigate them, and what the future looks like for all reefs around the planet. Useful links:
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| 19 Mar 2023 | The Great Bubble Barrier with Philip Ehrhorn | 00:51:04 | |
Philip Ehrhorn is Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder of The Great Bubble Barrier - the first technology to use a bubble curtain to capture plastic pollution in rivers. We discuss the technology, how the idea came about (simultaneously in two countries), its development, its effectiveness, application and future plans. Useful links:
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| 02 Apr 2023 | Nicholas Carter on feeding the world without the BS | 01:04:16 | |
Nicholas Carter is an ecologist and environmental science and policy analyst, and advocates for transformational food system changes. In this chat, we discuss the link between agriculture and land use, how to address the climate and biodiversity crisis while still feeding the world, and bust a few myths about 'regenerative agriculture'. Useful links:
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| 16 Apr 2023 | Ocean Plastic Action Forum 2023 (Part 1 of 4) – Key Trends & Impacts | 01:00:50 | |
This episode is the first of a four-part series of recorded audio from the Ocean Plastic Action Forum at Bondi Beach – held on 15th March 2023, as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. The forum included industry leaders, innovators, scientists, government and community leaders discussing how to 'turn the tide' on plastic in our ocean – including a few short presentations and interactive Q&A panel sessions. This first part focusses on the “Key Trends and Impacts” session, which included insights into the plastic pollution problem including key sources, trends, and known and potential impacts of ocean plastic pollution. Dr Denise Hardesty (CSIRO) provided a short presentation, and was then joined by Dr Charlene Trestrail (UTS), Dr Michelle Blewitt (AUSMAP), Pete Ceglinski (Seabin), Grahame Lloyd (Sea Shepherd Australia) and Murray Powell (Optimal Stormwater) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A. The following three episodes will feature the remaining three parts of the forum. Useful links:
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| 30 Apr 2023 | Ocean Plastic Action Forum 2023 (Part 2 of 4) – Exploring Current Actions | 01:10:11 | |
This episode is the second of a four-part series of recorded audio from the Ocean Plastic Action Forum at Bondi Beach – held on 15th March 2023, as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. This part focusses on the “Exploring Current Actions" session, where you will hear discussions and insights from current actions being undertaken to reduce ocean plastic pollution, including 'at source', recycling, treatment and 'clean up' initiatives. Professor Veena Sahajwalla (UNSW) provided a short presentation, and was then be joined by Anissa Lawrence (Ghostnets Australia), Shannon Mead (No More Butts), Lottie Dalziel (Banish), Heidi Tait (Tangaroa Blue), James Dorney (TOMRA - Cleanaway) and Mayor Paula Masselos (Waverly Council) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A. Useful links:
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| 14 May 2023 | Ocean Plastic Action Forum 2023 (Part 3 of 4) – Path to Purging Plastic | 01:05:27 | |
This episode is the third of a four-part series of recorded audio from the Ocean Plastic Action Forum at Bondi Beach – held on 15th March 2023, as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. This part focusses on the “Path to Purging Plastic" session, where you will hear discussions and insights from current actions being undertaken to reduce ocean plastic pollution, including 'at source', recycling, treatment and 'clean up' initiatives. Allegra Spender MP (Parliament of Australia) provided a short presentation, and was then be joined by Marjorie O'Neill MP (NSW Parliament), Mike Smith (Zero Co.), Dr Julia Reisser (ULUU) and Paul Riley (Samsara Eco) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A. Useful links:
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| 28 May 2023 | Ocean Plastic Action Forum 2023 (Part 4 of 4) – Where to from here ? | 00:31:39 | |
This episode features the 4th (and final) part of recorded audio from inaugural Ocean Plastic Action Forum at Bondi Beach – held on 15th March 2023, as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. This part includes the ‘where to from here’ session, where the speakers of the previous sessions (Dr Denise Hardesty, Prof. Veena Sahawjwalla, and Allegra Spender MP) provided a short synthesis of the previous discussions and highlight key essential actions to 'turn the tide' on ocean plastic pollution. After the session, I’m then joined by Ocean Lovers Festival founders Carolyn Grant and Anita Grant about ‘where to from’ here for the forum and Ocean Lovers Festival. Useful links:
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| 11 Jun 2023 | Dr Denise Hardesty on the 740,000km of fishing line & 14 billion hooks littered every year in to our ocean | 00:55:34 | |
Dr Denise Hardesty, Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Environment, returns for her second appearance on the podcast. This time, we catch up in Bondi the day after the Ocean Plastic Action Forum featured in previous episodes. In this chat, we discuss some of the latest research on plastic in our oceans, including new research by Denise and the CSIRO team about how two percent of all commercial fishing gear is being littered in our oceans. Useful links:
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| 25 Jun 2023 | Remote marine debris campaigns with Grahame Lloyd | 00:47:14 | |
The legendary Grahame Lloyd, Sea Shepherd Australia's Remote Marine Debris Campaigner, is back for his third appearance on the Ocean Protect Podcast. In this chat, we discuss the life and times of doing marine debris clean-ups in some of the most remote parts of Australia, the impact of the debris on indigenous communities in these areas, and drop some truth bombs on how to help solve the plastic pollution crisis. Useful links:
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| 09 Jul 2023 | Dr Michelle Blewitt on 5 years of identifying microplastic hotspots on Australian beaches | 00:45:21 | |
Dr Michelle Blewitt is the Program Director of the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP) - a bridge between a massive problem and the solutions, designed to document and analyse microplastic pollution in Australian aquatic environments. Michelle joins us on AUSMAP's 5th birthday for a chat in Bondi to discuss rent AUSMAP research findings, what makes a 'spot' 'hot' and recent research documenting the scourge of synthetic tyre rubber crumb from sports fields and playgrounds. Useful links:
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| 06 Aug 2023 | Erin Remblance on ‘Degrowth’ and Why You’ll Love It | 00:49:40 | |
Erin Remblance is a freelance columnist and co-founder of re(Biz) with a passion for (re)generative and post-growth thinking and strategies. After some 12 years in National Account Management in fast-moving consumer goods companies (e.g. Univilever, Nestle, L’Oreal), bringing 3 kids into the world, and then a few years in carbon reduction and energy efficiency initiatives, she pivoted to learn what we REALLY need to do to better protect our planet – and ultimately help us all to live happier, healthier lives. In this chat, Erin introduces us to ‘Degrowth’ – a conscious set of policies designed to optimize human and planetary wellbeing while minimizing inequality, poverty and environmental harm. We discuss why current economic system isn’t working, what ‘degrowth’ actually is, and how it just might save us all. Useful links:
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| 23 Jul 2023 | Shannon Mead on butts, vapes & the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution | 00:51:51 | |
Shannon Mead is the Founder of and Chief Butt Officer of "No More Butts" - returning for his third appearance on the pod. In this chat, Shannon drops truth bombs about dropped cigarette butts, vaping, and how cigarette filters do more harm than good - along with insights from participating at the 'INC2' (Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution) in Paris - where delegates from 180 nations took the first concrete step toward a legally binding treaty to regulate plastic, described as the most important green deal since the 2015 international climate agreement. Useful links:
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| 20 Aug 2023 | Forever chemicals & their impact on wetland snakes with Dr Damian Lettoof | 00:42:59 | |
Dr Damian Lettoof is a Postdoctoral fellow at CSIRO and loves snakes. Returning for this second Ocean Protect Podcast appearance, we chat about Damian's new research that has found tiger snakes in Perth’s urban wetlands are accumulating high levels of chemical substances from ingesting PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), impacting the venomous reptiles’ overall health. The research, jointly led by Curtin University, Australia’s National Science Agency CSIRO and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, tested tiger snake livers to better understand the impact of PFAS, which is commonly found in firefighting foam, water repellent clothing, and food packaging. Useful links:
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| 03 Sep 2023 | Dr Paul Harvey & The Plasticology Project | 00:46:59 | |
Dr Paul Harvey is an environmental chemist and scientist, science communicator, speaker and author of The Plasticology Project book, which is a broad, comprehensive analysis of global plastic pollution – how it spreads, the damage it causes, and the risk it poses to our health and wellbeing. In this chat, we talk about all those things and more, and what we can (and ultimately must ) do to 'turn the tide' on plastic pollution.
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| 17 Sep 2023 | Jonas Larsen on putting the biology into bioretention systems | 00:43:56 | |
Jonas Larsen is an Environmental Scientist and Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Officer at Logan City Council. In this chat, we talk about Jonas's incredible journey from a vision impaired child to a passion for protecting the environment he came to eventually see - working in a various roles in environmental, soil, and contaminated land and water industries, and applying his learnings to the water sensitive urban design space and bringing the biology into bioretention systems - one of the most commonly applied stormwater treatment assets to protect our waterways and oceans. Jonas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-larsen-871998144/
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| 01 Oct 2023 | Mark Pages on the aquaculture industry, omega 3's & the tiny but mighty phytoplankton | 00:48:00 | |
Mark Pages is a specialist in the field of micro-algae and other plant based ingredients, and founder of Phytality - a company specialising in the manufacture and supply of unique marine micro-algae and vegan omega-3 product solutions. In this chat, we discuss the sea 'food' and aquaculture industry, the importance and potential sources of Omega 3, and the benefits of the microscopic plant-like organisms called phytoplankton. Useful links:
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| 29 Oct 2023 | Captain Peter Hammarstedt on the fight against illegal fishing | 00:50:24 | |
Peter Hammarstedt is Global Director of Sea Shepherd campaigns and Chairman of the Australian Board. Peter has captained Sea Shepherd's MY Bob Barker for 11 years and is now Captaining their new vessel, the Allan Kay. In this amazing chat, Peter shares some of his insights from over 20 years of navigating the globe, confronting illegal whaling, sealing and destructive fishing. Useful links:
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| 12 Nov 2023 | Sean Quilty on inspiring the next generation of engineers & mainstreaming sustainability | 00:38:59 | |
Sean Quilty is a Chartered Civil Engineer with 18 years’ experience in residential and industrial subdivisions, health precincts, educational precincts, waste management facilities, municipality works, major infrastructure upgrades, roadworks, road remediation, and master planning feasibility. He is Associate Principal at ADG Engineers and Associate Lecturer at Tafe Queensland, and has a passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers. In this chat, we talk about Sean's own education experience - from university drop-out to lecturer, improving education methods and making environmental protection and conservation the core aspect of engineering endeavours. Sean on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanquiltycpeng/
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| 26 Nov 2023 | Jeff Hansen on protecting the most spectacular show on earth with Sea Shepherd | 00:45:13 | |
Jeff Hansen is the Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia and a Global Director of Sea Shepherd. We talk about the key campaigns of Sea Shepherd - illegal fishing, ocean plastic and climate change - current direct actions, future plans, successes, and the challenges associated with protecting the most spectacular show on earth - nature. Useful links:
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| 10 Dec 2023 | Harout Tcherkezian on protecting our oceans & waterways from stormwater pollution | 00:46:41 | |
Ocean Protect's very own Harout Tcherkezian joins Brad for the Season 5 finale. Harout has been with Ocean Protect for over twelve years, and overseas our operations in New South Wales, Australia. We chat about Harout's journey to date with Ocean Protect, the challenges of the job, and his ambition for his kids to think he's a legend. Harout on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harout-tcherkezian-44636a1a/
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| 16 Aug 2020 | Microplastic pollution from clothing with Dr Rebecca Van Amber (Part 1 of 2) | 00:43:01 | |
Who would have thought that clothes contribute about 35% to the global release of primary microplastics to the world oceans ? Well, Dr Rebecca Van Amber for one - Senior Lecturer in the Fashion and Textiles college of RMIT University, who recently blew our minds as part of a 'Story of Plastic' Q&E event. Subsequently, we had to have her on our podcast to delve more into the detail. You'll never look at fashion in the same way again. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 10 Mar 2024 | Dr Matt Landos on how pollution is destroying our oceans & waterways | 01:04:52 | |
Season 6 of the Ocean Protect Podcast kicks off with a fascinating chat with Dr @Matt Landos, Director at Future Fisheries Veterinary Service. In this chat, Matt discusses the chemical cocktail in our waterways and water resources and where it’s coming from - and what we need to do to save our oceans, waterways and ourselves. Useful links:
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| 05 Jul 2020 | Andrew Thomas on the maintenance of stormwater treatment assets (Part 1 of 2) | 00:35:45 | |
Andrew is an environmental professional with over 15 years experience in the water industry. We talk about the challenges in transitioning to sustainable stormwater management practices and insights into the maintenance of stormwater treatment assets in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - the focus of his recently submitted PhD. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week. Useful links:
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| 24 Mar 2024 | Action for Dolphins with Hannah Tait | 00:39:28 | |
Hannah Tait is the CEO and founder of Action for Dolpins, a charity that advocates for the protection of dolphins and challenge practices that cause them harm, working to change laws, educate the public, and promote institutional changes that lead to safer, healthier lives for dolphins. In this chat, Hannah talks about how the organisation started and key campaigns. Useful links:
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| 07 Apr 2024 | Dr Andrew Thomas on improving the health of urban rivers like the Cooks River & why it matters | 00:42:02 | |
Dr Andrew Thomas is Executive Officer at Cooks River Alliance and President of Stormwater New South Wales. The Cooks River is a 23-kilometre long (14 mile) urban waterway located in south-eastern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - and, since at least 1997, councils and community groups along the river and across the catchment have worked together to improve the health of the river. In this chat, we discuss the key challenges associated with its protection, the wins achieved so far, and why this matters not just to the environment, but also the health and wellbeing of all us who live and work in the urban jungle. Useful links:
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Carolin Bapp on how microplastic ingestion impacts gut cancer | 00:37:56 | |
Carolin Bapp is a scientist and recently completed her Masters Research from the University of Vienna. Carolin co-authored the study published this month in the Chemosphere Journal, which showed that microplastics can persist through cell division and may contribute to cancer spread. In this chat, we talk about the study methodology, results and implications. We also chat about Carolin's recent experience on a remote beach clean up with Sea Shepherd Australia at Mapoon in north-west Queensland. Useful links:
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| 05 May 2024 | Murray Powell on stormwater pollution, gross pollutant traps, wetlands, bioretention & a very yellow jacket | 00:48:02 | |
Murray Powell is "Mr Stormwater" - with over 30 years experience in protecting our oceans and waterways from stormwater pollution. Murray is Managing Director of Optimal Stormwater, Vice President of Stormwater NSW - and brings an enormous amount of passion and experience (and a very yellow jacket) to the stormwater industry and beyond. In this chat, we get Murray's insights on stormwater pollution, gross pollutant traps, wetlands, bioretention and what the stormwater industry is doing well and where improvements are necessary. Links:
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| 19 May 2024 | Dr Mathieu Pernice on how algae biotechnology can help our transition to a sustainable bioeconomy | 00:48:47 | |
Associate Professor Mathieu Pernice is Deputy Director of the Climate Change Cluster at the University of Technology Sydney, where he also co-leads two research teams in Algal Biotechnology and Seagrass. He is an expert in climate change and sustainability, and has over 15 years of experience in technology transfer from University to Industry more particularly in Environmental Impact assessment, Aquaculture, Food and Biotechnology. In this chat, we chat about the incredible potential for algae, and how science and biotechnology is helping to make this potential a reality. Links:
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