Category: Ocean Conservation

221: How AI and Satellites Are Unmasking the Biggest Ocean Polluters, with Nick Wise

221: How AI and Satellites Are Unmasking the Biggest Ocean Polluters, with Nick Wise
Matt Matern speaks with Nick Wise on how satellites and AI are transforming ocean protection—tracking illegal fishing, shipping emissions, and strengthening global climate accountability.

198: How a Plane Crash Sparked a Climate Solution Revolution with Dr. Deborah Brosnan

198: How a Plane Crash Sparked a Climate Solution Revolution with Dr. Deborah Brosnan
What happens when the ocean reaches its breaking point? Dr. Deborah Brosnan explores nature-based coastal defenses—reefs, mangroves, dunes—sharing Caribbean success stories and urgent calls to action.

197: What It Will Take to Heal the Ocean with Tracy Quinn

197: What It Will Take to Heal the Ocean with Tracy Quinn
Tracy Quinn takes us on a deep dive into the lesser-known challenges that our sea life faces today, what’s causing it and why the detoxification of our oceans should be priority number one.

193: The Future of Marine Conservation with Antoinette Vermilye

193: The Future of Marine Conservation with Antoinette Vermilye
Antoinette Vermilye talks about the hidden forces behind marine degradation, from deep-sea mining to plastic pollution, and why women’s leadership and diverse coalitions are essential for real environmental progress.

174: Innovating for Ocean Health: Terry Tamminen’s Vision for a Sustainable Future

174: Innovating for Ocean Health: Terry Tamminen’s Vision for a Sustainable Future
Terry Tamminen of AltaSea shares urgent ocean solutions—wave energy, regenerative aquaculture, CO₂ removal—on “A Climate Change,” urging collective action for sustainability.

173: From Arrest to Activism: Captain Paul Watson’s Fight for the Oceans

173: From Arrest to Activism: Captain Paul Watson’s Fight for the Oceans
Captain Paul Watson joins host Matt Mattern to discuss his fight against illegal whaling in Japan and Iceland, his arrest, grassroots activism, and urgent need for immediate global marine conservation.

146: Captain Paul Watson’s War on Illegal Whaling: A Hero’s Journey

Captain Paul Watson
Matt speaks with Captain Paul Watson, the star of Whale Wars, a founder of Sea Shepherd and Greenpeace, to discuss his dedicated efforts against illegal whaling and fishing.

145: Revolutionizing Recycling: Zachary Kirstein’s Ocean Recovery Group Mission

145: Zack Kirstein, CEO of Ocean Recovery Group
Matt Matern speaks with Zachary Kirstein, CEO of Ocean Recovery Group, about recycling efforts, particularly in the Dominican Republic.

35: Rod Fujita, Oceans Expert at Environmental Defense Fund

Rod Fujita, Oceans Expert at Environmental Defense Fund
Guest host Tagore Subramaniam speaks with Rod Fujita from the Environmental Defense Fund. They discuss oceans' role in climate change, seaweed farming for carbon sequestration, and sustainable fisheries management. Support sustainable seafood by checking certifications.