Legal PERSONHOOD for WHALES? – The Ocean News Podcast

A parliamentary bill introduced in Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking to fundamentally reshape how whales are protected in law, proposing that cetaceans be recognised as legal persons with inherent rights. It’s a move that could shape our approach to nature rights across the globe.

Why does the UK keep FAILING on its Fisheries? – The Ocean News Podcast

A UK government consultation wants to secure the "long-term viability" of fish stocks to "protect coastal economies", but environmental groups like Oceana have warned government proposals are INADEQUATE, and have done little to “deliver REAL CHANGE for our seas”

Ancient Wonders: The Ocean’s Oldest Inhabitants documented in NEW Study – The Ocean News Podcast

Scientists in Colombia - in partnership with NatGeo Pristine Seas - have documented and photographed some of the ocean's most ancient residents... ctenophores, an ethereal species as old as the ocean and as equally hypnotic.

Investing in Hope: Philippe Cousteau Jr.’s Case for Coral

In this episode, Eva Cahill speaks with Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of Jacques Cousteau, about his new mission to move coral restoration from a charitable endeavour to a global commercial success.
As the CEO of VoyaSea ReGen, Philippe explores why the current "one square kilometre" pace of restoration is insufficient and how emerging technologies like 3D printing and AI can rebuild reefs as critical coastal infrastructure at an industrial scale.

Photo by EarthEcho International

The Fight Against Forever Chemicals: Can Regulations Save Our Seas | The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Editorial Assistant Eva Cahill, dives deep into a new study that shows the efficacy of regulations, and calls for new legislation to limit the growing use of new PFAS.

Photography by Vincent Kneefel

Tesco FINEST Salmon? Diseases and supply chain bans – The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Community Editor, Rob Hutchins, investigates supermarket giant, Tesco who has suspended salmon supplies from Bakkafrost's Portree farm after footage captured in Skye was released, showing diseased fish being dumped in the sea while live salmon were left to suffocate before being shredded.

Kelp Forest in Choir: MUSIC meets ART on the Solent – The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Oceanographic's Community Editor Rob Hutchins sits for a chat with musician Richard Walters and Blue Marine Foundation's Louise MacCallum to talk all things music, art, conservation and - of course - the voice of Jeremy Irons.

The Doomsday Glacier: Why Thwaites is Reshaping Our Oceans – The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Eva Cahill explores the high-stakes mission to collect first-of-its-kind data on a glacier that, if it collapses, could raise global sea levels by 65 centimetres.
With thanks to the British Antarctic Survey Team for all additional audio clips in this podcast, to see the full video, head to their website.

Biodiversity Loss: A National SECURITY CRISIS – The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, we explore the hushed release of a critical report from the UK government that makes clear - in no uncertain terms - that global biodiversity loss is a threat to national and international security around the world.