Is Canada's single use plastic ban enough to reduce plastic waste, Oceana Canada thinks we can do more

An enzyme that breaks down plastics faster will not completely solve our plastic pollution problem: A new enzyme that can break down plastics in a matter of days and not centuries is giving people hope that we can still use plastics and not have to worry about the reduction, but the solution will only take care of a small percentage of plastic... by How To Protect The Ocean

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Canada is banning single-use plastic as soon as December 2022: We have a plastic pollution problem in this world and we can't solve it unless countries put in policies to ban single-use plastics, but what will a ban look like. In this episode, I am going to describe how Canada is going to ban single-use plastics... by How To Protect The Ocean

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How to choose a citizen science program: In the last episode, I talked about a citizen science project in the Southern Atlantic Ocean targeted at recreational fishers. I'm sure some of you wanted to join that program because let's face it, it was a fun program that saved sharks. There... by How To Protect The Ocean

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SUFB 1266: Fighting to reduce Plastic Oceans in Canada with Natasha Tucker: I found out about an organization in Canada that works with students, teachers, and volunteers to clean up plastics along beaches and wetlands and help reduce the amount of single-use plastics in Canada. You just know I had to get the Executive... by How To Protect The Ocean

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3 ways to reduce single-use plastics: In the last episode, I talked about a new enzyme that can breakdown plastics in days instead of centuries and it seems very promising, but we know that it is not the complete solution and people will continue to use single-use plastics; therefore, in... by How To Protect The Ocean

14 min listen

How Podcasts can help scientists and conservationists connect with the public to help them live for a better ocean: There are many issues that are facing this world that have science-based solutions that are not getting solved and it's because people are taking swipes at scientists in every field, but is it because scientists and conservationists don't seem... by How To Protect The Ocean

25 min listen

A scientific publisher is accused of greenwashing by supporting the oil and gas industry while pledge climate action: The best thing that we can do to help the ocean is to choose products and services that are good for the environment and companies are making it known that they are doing something to protect the environment. But how can you tell if companies are... by How To Protect The Ocean

18 min listen

Yes, you can help change ocean policy: When you hear about the issues that are facing the ocean you want to help and you will do whatever you can to help the ocean, but sometimes your effort, although well intended, does not hit right; therefore, in this episode, I am going to tell you how... by How To Protect The Ocean

27 min listen

The Ocean Clean Up project's new model for plastic pollution pick up is...fishing?: There is a race of innovative projects from organizations and companies to try to clean up the ocean from plastic pollution and some projects are doing a great job, Mr. Trashwheel is a great example. But the organization called the Ocean Clean Up... by How To Protect The Ocean

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How you can leverage Earth Day activities into longer term action: Earth day has come and gone. It's a day to reflect on how we treat the planet and many people, workplaces, and so forth work to do a clean-up in parks or other areas within their communities, but does that do the trick? Is Earth day enough to help get... by How To Protect The Ocean

20 min listen

How should we pursue sustainable products to protect the ocean?: I was scrolling through Twitter the other day and I came across a post that was retweeted by a friend of mine. The post was a graph that looked at how long it would take to break down various bags (plastic bags vs re-useable bags). It showed that... by How To Protect The Ocean

11 min listen

Failure in marine science and conservation can lead to better protections: Marine science and conservation has proven to help the ocean in many cases when things are done properly, but not all of it works; therefore, methods need to adapt and build on past failures. In this episode, I will be talking about two... by How To Protect The Ocean

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SciComm: How will you get started?: There need to be more conversations about the ocean on the web and there are plenty of opportunities to start your science communication journey, but people still aren't getting started. Therefore, I am going to tell you the different ways how you can... by How To Protect The Ocean

23 min listen

Climate change consequences lead to low lake levels in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Basin affecting the drinking water supply for over 20 million people: Climate change consequences have been talked about for decades and people have been ignoring them, but know those consequences are happening and people are paying the price; therefore, it's time to talk about their impact and how we can move forward... by How To Protect The Ocean

20 min listen

How microplastics are being detected in our river systems: We know the problems that many of the common single-use plastics cause in the ocean and we also know that there are plenty of people working to create policies to ban these plastics, but there are more microplastics being used and are entering the... by How To Protect The Ocean

56 min listen

You can't throw out your clothes in this US State to help the oceans: Now that straws are banned in most places and single-use plastics are also on their way to being banned in many places it's time to move the focus on to other items...clothing. Don't you worry because I am not talking about a ban on clothing, but a... by How To Protect The Ocean

15 min listen

COVID made it difficult to find work experience, so how do you move forward: Last week, I discussed how to get experience to help you get your first job in marine science and conservation; however, COVID put a wrench in many college-level students that impaired their ability to get experience. So now what do you do? In today's... by How To Protect The Ocean

20 min listen

I hit a huge milestone for the podcast and why it makes me want to podcast more!: I launched this podcast to help people understand what is happening in the ocean and how they can help so I can stay connected to the ocean and its conservation. But I did not know that I would reach this many people when I started and it makes me... by How To Protect The Ocean

21 min listen

Are you focused on the best ways to help protect the Ocean?: There are many of you (including myself) that would like to help protect the ocean and we tend to fantasize ways in which we can help, but there are times when we are not focusing on the best ways we can all protect the ocean; therefore, I am going to... by How To Protect The Ocean

18 min listen

Where to find local scientists to follow to find out information on science and conservation issues: Three episodes ago, I discussed how to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist. I suggested following specific scientists on social media to get accurate and recent science and conservation information. I had a few people contact me over... by How To Protect The Ocean

18 min listen

The Canadian Single-Use Plastic Ban: Why did a court rule in favour of Big Plastic - Explained by Oceana Canada: In this episode, we discuss the recent court ruling that has put Canada's plastic ban in jeopardy. Anthony, a plastics campaigner from Oceana Canada, joins us to shed light on the significance of the ruling. The court deemed the plastics being banned... by How To Protect The Ocean

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Speaking Up For The Ocean is hard somedays especially when human rights are at stake: As long as I can remember protecting the ocean has always been my number one priority Ocean conservation and the action takes time and work from many different fields and it requires the dedication of many men and women from around the world; however,... by How To Protect The Ocean

21 min listen

Information Around Lobster Fisheries And Salmon Aquaculture Are Causing War Of Words: There are two major issues that have to do with fisheries that could affect the way you choose your sustainable seafood, but each issue can be confusing to find the information that would make it easy for you to make the best decision for you. These... by How To Protect The Ocean

21 min listen

Transparency an issue at Deep-Sea mining meetings in Jamaica, says scientists: The International Seabed Authority, which is responsible for overseeing the development of deep-sea mining in international waters AND protecting the ocean met to negotiate a set of regulations to determine if deep-sea mining can proceed. But... by How To Protect The Ocean

15 min listen

Not everyone is educated on the ocean, so we need to communicate better to help them: Have you ever had someone say to you that they are over the bans on plastic straws or changing their behaviour to help the ocean is too hard? It's a frustrating experience, but it tells us that people are not educated on ocean issues and may not want... by How To Protect The Ocean

23 min listen

Organizations can move towards net zero: We own a lot of stuff and we love to buy stuff, but that stuff leads to a life of waste and builds on our impact on the oceans; therefore we need to move towards a net zero impact. In today's episode, I am going to provide you with an example... by How To Protect The Ocean

16 min listen

The Uncertain Fate of Canada's Single-Use Plastic Ban: In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the Canadian government's ban on single-use plastics. He explains that the ban includes items such as straws, grocery bags, and takeout containers. However, he... by How To Protect The Ocean

15 min listen

Climate activists need to stop doing this: There are more people who are trying to change the way people, companies, and governments change the way they do business to reduce climate change. But the methods of some climate activists are giving the rest of the climate activists and advocates a... by How To Protect The Ocean

18 min listen

Will the ocean lead fashion into a new era with products made from invasive species and kelp?: Everyone loves fashion and loves to look good when they go out. Many people follow the term "Look good, feel good." But today's fashion comes at an environmental cost/price and therefore, it needs to change to more sustainable options. In this... by How To Protect The Ocean

21 min listen

ExxonMobil will finally have to face charges in Massachusetts for misleading the public on Climate Change: There are studies that have revealed that oil companies like ExxonMobil have spent billions of dollars on campaigns that involved misleading the public on Climate Change and one Attorney General brought charges against the oil company, but will the... by How To Protect The Ocean

14 min listen

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