Ocean Protect Podcast

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Laura Wells. Part one was released last week.Links:Laura Wells: https://www.laurawells.com.au/First Ocean Protect Podcast chat with Laura (in 2019 season): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laura-wells-on-climate-change-plastic-pollution-environmental/id1457637313?i=1000447765716Eunomia report "Plastics in the marine environment": https://www.eunomia.co.uk/reports-tools/plastics-in-the-marine-environment/ For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Laura Wells: https://www.laurawells.com.au/First Ocean Protect Podcast chat with Laura: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laura-wells-on-climate-change-plastic-pollution-environmental/id1457637313?i=1000447765716Eunomia report "Plastics in the marine environment": https://www.eunomia.co.uk/reports-tools/plastics-in-the-marine-environment/ For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Ben Pearson, Head of Campaigns at World Animal Protection Australia. Part one was released last week.Links:World Animal Protection Australia: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-pearson-69309630/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Pearson is the Head of Campaigns at World Animal Protection Australia, and has spent most of his life campaigning for more just and sustainable approaches to manage the planet and the animals that call it home. World Animal Protection is a global animal welfare organisation that have been campaigning for over 50 years to end the cruelty and suffering - and is a rigorously evidence-based organisation with a strong solutions focus. Their impact is massive - helping to improve the lives of some 3.6 billion animals in 2018 alone. This is a deep dive on marine plastic pollution, dolphins in captivity, and other key threats to animal welfare that World Animal Protection is actively working on solutions for.This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week.Links:World Animal Protection Australia: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-pearson-69309630/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Sea Shepherd Australia’s Marine Debris Campaign: www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/Clean up campaign events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSAUBeachCleanUps/Untrashing Djulpan: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/untrashing-djulpan/Remote Marine Plastic Pollution Clean-up at Moreton Island: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/latest-news/moreton-island-plastic-pollution/Ocean Warriors - Chasing the Thunder: https://7plus.com.au/ocean-warriors-chasing-the-thunderGrahame on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5?originalSubdomain=auCSIRO (2018) article "Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the ocean by 40%": https://blog.csiro.au/deposit-schemes-reduce-drink-containers-ocean-40/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grahame Lloyd is the Gold Coast Marine Debris Coordinator for Sea Shepherd Australia. Every month, Grahame generously gives up his spare time to coordinate Sea Shepherd Australia beach and park clean-ups on the Gold Coast - and also helps out with clean-ups in other areas such as Moreton Island and Djulpan Beach in Arnhem Land. We talk about the type and quantity of pollution removed by the awesome Sea Shepherd Australia volunteers, and potential additional solutions to help stem the tide of marine debris.This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week.Links:Sea Shepherd Australia’s Marine Debris Campaign: www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/Clean up campaign events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSAUBeachCleanUps/Untrashing Djulpan: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/untrashing-djulpan/Remote Marine Plastic Pollution Clean-up at Moreton Island: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/latest-news/moreton-island-plastic-pollution/Ocean Warriors - Chasing the Thunder: https://7plus.com.au/ocean-warriors-chasing-the-thunderGrahame on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5?originalSubdomain=auCSIRO (2018) article "Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the ocean by 40%": https://blog.csiro.au/deposit-schemes-reduce-drink-containers-ocean-40/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #iseachangeLinks:Ocean Lovers Festival: https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/Anita Kolni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-kolni-77307b41/?originalSubdomain=auCarolyn Grant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-grant-0533a3a/?originalSubdomain=auFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Adrian Gutteridge, Fisheries Assessment Manager with the Marine Stewardship Council. Part one was released last week.Links:Marine Stewardship Council: http://www.msc.org/Sustainable Seafood Week: https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/campaign-for-change/sustainable-seafood-weekAdrian Gutteridge on Tuna, FADs and bycatch: https://www.msc.org/en-au/media-centre-anz/news-views/2020/03/03/tuna-fads-and-bycatchDr Richard Openlander's book "Food Choices and Sustainability": http://comfortablyunaware.com/books/food-choice-and-sustainability/FAO UN (2018) "The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018 - Meeting the sustainable development goals": http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/I9540EN/Philip Wollen's speech during the "Should Animals Be Off The Menu" debate in Melbourne, 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCe4qEexjcFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Marine Stewardship Council: http://www.msc.org/Sustainable Seafood Week: https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/campaign-for-change/sustainable-seafood-weekAdrian Gutteridge on Tuna, FADs and bycatch: https://www.msc.org/en-au/media-centre-anz/news-views/2020/03/03/tuna-fads-and-bycatchDr Richard Openlander's book "Food Choices and Sustainability": http://comfortablyunaware.com/books/food-choice-and-sustainability/FAO UN (2018) "The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018 - Meeting the sustainable development goals": http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/I9540EN/Philip Wollen's speech during the "Should Animals Be Off The Menu" debate in Melbourne, 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCe4qEexjcFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our last podcast episode for 2019, and Jeremy and Brad catch-up for a chat at Sandy Bay on Nusa Lembongan in Bali - right after the Bali Hope Swim Run event. They talk about the swim-run event, the year that was, and what's in store for 2020. The podcast will start again in late February 2020.Links:Bali Hope: https://www.bali-hope.com/Darcy (our amazing podcast producer extraordinaire): https://propodcastproduction.com/City of Ryde, 2019, City of Ryde first to commit to Zero Litter to River target: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Council/Media-Centre/News-and-Public-Notices/City-of-Ryde-first-to-commit-to-Zero-Litter-to-River-targetCouncil of Burwood, 2019, Minutes of meeting (24 September 2019), including their commitment to a 'zero litter to river' target by 2030: https://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/verve/_resources/Draft_Council_Meeting_Minutes_-_24_September_2019.pdf City of Sydney, 2019, Minutes of meeting (24 October 2019), including their commitment to a 'zero litter to river' target by 2030: https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/documents/g3083/Printed%20minutes%20Monday%2028-Oct-2019%2017.00%20Council.pdf?T=1Draft Noosa River Plan: https://yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/draft-noosa-river-planFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Chad Buxton, Program Coordinator at Plastic Free Noosa. Part one was released last week.Links:Plastic Free Noosa: https://www.plasticfreenoosa.org/About Chad: https://www.plasticfreenoosa.org/about-usChad on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-buxton-b41883128/Plastic Free Places: https://www.plasticfreeplaces.org/Boomerang Alliance: https://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/Draft Noosa River Plan: https://yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/draft-noosa-river-planFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chad Buxton is the program coordinator at Plastic Free Noosa - one of Australia's first and most-successful community-level efforts to reduce single-use plastics. In this chat, Chad talks about how he works directly with food retailers, events, markets, and other organisations to assist them to switch from single-use plastics to better alternatives - and the MASSIVE positive impact Plastic Free Noosa is having. This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week.Links:Plastic Free Noosa: https://www.plasticfreenoosa.org/About Chad: https://www.plasticfreenoosa.org/about-usChad on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-buxton-b41883128/Plastic Free Places: https://www.plasticfreeplaces.org/Boomerang Alliance: https://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/Draft Noosa River Plan: https://yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/draft-noosa-river-planFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Rachael Nasplezes, Senior Scientist at Healthy Land and Water. Part one was released last week.Links:About Rachael: https://hlw.org.au/?post_type=hlw-team&p=589Healthy Land and Water: https://hlw.org.au/Regional NRM groups in Australia: http://www.nrm.gov.au/regional/regional-nrm-organisationsReplas recycling: https://www.replas.com.au/recycling/Christopher Pyne 'Pyne Time' podcast chat (episode #5) #with Scott Morrision: https://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/pyne-timeFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:About Rachael: https://hlw.org.au/?post_type=hlw-team&p=589Healthy Land and Water: https://hlw.org.au/Go2Zone: https://www.go2zone.com.au/HLW's 2017-18 Annual Clean-up Program Report: https://hlw.org.au/download/2017-2018-clean-up-program-annual-report/ Eunomia (2016) report 'Plastics in the Marine Environment': https://www.eunomia.co.uk/reports-tools/plastics-in-the-marine-environment/ Ocean Cleanup: https://theoceancleanup.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.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Paul Maxwell, Strategic Science Manager at Healthy Land and Water. Part one was released last week.Links:About Paul: https://hlw.org.au/?post_type=hlw-team&p=586Healthy Land and Water: https://hlw.org.au/The Healthy Land and Water Report Card: https://hlw.org.au/report-card/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Paul Maxwell is the Strategic Science Manager at Healthy Land and Water, which is an independent organisation dedicated to improving and protecting South East Queensland’s environment. Paul coordinates the research and monitoring program that delivers the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program, which is a comprehensive and scientifically robust waterway monitoring program that provides a regional assessment of the health for each of South East Queensland’s (SEQ) major catchments, river estuaries and Moreton Bay zones. Every year, the results are synthesised and communicated through the Healthy Land and Water Report Card.In this chat, Paul describes the health of the South East Queensland catchments and waterways, the key pressures on their health and what can be done to better protect them.Links:About Paul: https://hlw.org.au/?post_type=hlw-team&p=586Healthy Land and Water: https://hlw.org.au/The Healthy Land and Water Report Card: https://hlw.org.au/report-card/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy and Brad catch-up to discuss the latest happenings in protecting our oceans and waterways from plastic pollution, including a review of Boyan Slat's "Ocean Cleanup" project and "Interceptor" technology (released just this week) - and whether Boyan really is "turning off the tap" of ocean plastic pollution. We also have a quick chat about the recent media attention around PFAS contamination (and associated class action) in Australia, and get the latest vegan news ;)Links:The Ocean Cleanup: https://theoceancleanup.com/The Ocean Cleanup "Interceptor": https://theoceancleanup.com/rivers/Support the Bali Children Foundation via Jeremy and Brad's swim-run fund-raising campaign: https://balihopeswimrun2019.everydayhero.com/au/jeremy-brad-take-on-bali-hope-swim-run-2019PFAS class action and Erin Brockovich news article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-29/erin-brockovich-australia-class-action-pfas-contamination/11645312Tomra Clean Loop Recycling: https://www.mytomra.com.au/Waste heirachy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_hierarchyImpossible Foods: https://impossiblefoods.com/Beyond Meat: https://www.beyondmeat.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.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Larissa, with the first part released last week.In this part, Daragh Murphy (Executive Manager of Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club) also makes a late cameo appearance to talk about initiatives that the club are implementing to help protect the ocean from plastic pollution.Links:Glowing Green: www.glowinggreen.com.auBiofuels explained: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/biofuel/E10OK: https://e10ok.initiatives.qld.gov.au/Below50: https://www.wbcsd.org/Programs/Climate-and-Energy/Climate/Transforming-Heavy-Transport/below50Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club: https://www.palmbeachslsc.com/Surf Rider Australia's "Ocean Friendly" program: http://www.surfrider.org.au/ocean_friendlyFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Glowing Green: www.glowinggreen.com.auBiofuels explained: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/biofuel/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Harry Saddler: http://harrysaddler.com/Harry's book "The Eastern Curlew: The Extraordinary Life of a Migratory Bird": https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-eastern-curlew-harry-saddler/book/9781925584219.htmlFurther info on the eastern curlew: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/eastern-curlewBirdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/Info on the Ramsar convention: https://www.ramsar.org/Proposed development at Toondah Harbour: https://www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/economic-development-qld/priority-development-areas/toondah-harbour.htmlJohn Clark and Bryan Dawe video "Farewell Shorebirds: The Eastern Curlew": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut2S2jPBkO8For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqui Cooper is indisputably the greatest aerial skiier of all time. Her achievements are as massive as her crazy aerial skiing acrobatics ... 5 world titles, 39 World Cup medals, 3 major World Championship medals, and representing Australia in five Winter Olympic teams, the first Australian Woman in history (Summer or Winter Games) to have enjoyed this honour. But, it's hardly been easy. Jeremy and Brad took the opportunity to talk to Jacqui after she wowed the crowd as a key-note speaker at the Stormwater Victoria conference in Marysville, Victoria, Australia. This an incredible story and an amazing episode.Links:Jacqui Cooper: https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/jacqui-cooperJacqui's "Food for Me" gluten free foods: https://www.foodforme.net.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.

Tom Hickman is the founder of Bali Hope, which brings together extraordinary people for unique endurance events that make change happen. One of these events is the Bali Hope Swim-Run, which will see around twenty teams of two race across land and sea to protect the future of the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. The vision of Bali Hope is to help transform these islands into an example of what’s possible in the fight against plastic pollution and the ocean crisis.Jeremy and Brad will be one of the teams of two competing in the Bali Hope Swim-Run in December 2019. The event will see them them literally tethered at the hip for a total of 20km of running and 3km of swimming.In this chat, Tom talks about the scourge of plastic pollution on these islands, the Bali Hope origin story, and some tips for Jeremy and Brad as they look to take on the swim-run event.Links:Bali Hope: https://www.bali-hope.com/Jeremy and Brad's fund-raising page: https://balihopeswimrun2019.everydayhero.com/au/jeremy-brad-take-on-bali-hope-swim-run-2019Bali Children Foundation: www.BaliChildrenFoundation.orgFriends of Lembonga:n www.facebook.com/friendsoflembonganParley for the Oceans Parley.tvFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we've just tipped over ten thousand listeners, we thought it was a good time to do a quick recap on Ocean Protect Podcast journey to date. We talk about our previous guests, and future plans - and, as per usual, have a few laughs along the way.As discussed, Jeremy and Brad are also actively raising funds for the Bali Children Foundation and Friends of Lembongan as part of their Bali Hope Swim Run participation. If you'd like to donate any money to these charities via their fundraising page, please head to https://balihopeswimrun2019.everydayhero.com/au/jeremy-brad-take-on-bali-hope-swim-run-2019 We are also asking for feedback to our awesome listeners - what do you want to hear about ? Suggestions/ comments/ feedback ? Do you want to come on to the show and have chat ? Jeremy has (potentially mistakenly) given his email address for anything and everything ... [email protected] further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Murray Powell, with part 1 released last week.Links:Optimal Stormwater: http://www.optimalstormwater.com.au/Example underground gross pollutant trap: https://oceanprotect.com.au/oceansave/ For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Powell is a passionate stormwater guru and Managing Director of Optimal Stormwater - an engineering consulting firm specialising in the auditing, design, operation and construction of stormwater quality assets. In this chat, Murray takes us down the drain and in to the world of gross pollutant traps - giving a whirlwind history of ocean and waterway pollution management in Australia, the litter that dwells in underground infrastructure and potential solutions to stop the flow of pollution our oceans and waterways. This is the first part of a two-part episode, with part 2 released next week.Links:Optimal Stormwater: http://www.optimalstormwater.com.au/Example underground gross pollutant trap: https://oceanprotect.com.au/oceansave/ For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 2 of our two part chat with Laura Wells, with part 1 released the previous week.Links:Laura Wells: https://www.laurawells.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.

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:Laura Wells: https://www.laurawells.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.

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. Links:Katie Dafforn - https://katherinedafforn.com/Department of Environmental Sciences - https://www.mq.edu.au/about/about-the-university/faculties-and-departments/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/departments-and-centres/department-of-environmental-sciencesCentre for Smart Green Cities - https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/secure-planet/centres/centre-for-green-citiesSydney Institute of Marine Science - https://www.sims.org.au/Sydney Harbour Research Program - https://www.sims.org.au/page/97/sydney-harbour-research-program For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This is the first part of a two-part episode, with part 2 released next week. Links:Katie Dafforn - https://katherinedafforn.com/Department of Environmental Sciences - https://www.mq.edu.au/about/about-the-university/faculties-and-departments/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/departments-and-centres/department-of-environmental-sciencesCentre for Smart Green Cities - https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/secure-planet/centres/centre-for-green-citiesSydney Institute of Marine Science - https://www.sims.org.au/Sydney Harbour Research Program - https://www.sims.org.au/page/97/sydney-harbour-research-program For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent Grimsey is the fastest person to have ever swum the English Channel - a 32km swim from England to France. In this week's episode, Jeremy and Brad hear the incredible story of Trent's channel swim.Links:Grimsey's Adult Swim Fit - https://www.grimseysadultswimfit.com/FAQ's on the English Channel Swim: https://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/faqFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Claire and Rachel, with part 1 released the previous week.Links:TOMRA - https://www.mytomra.com.au/Claire Mawdsley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemawdsley/?originalSubdomain=auRachel Draper on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheldraperpm/?originalSubdomain=auFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire, Rachel, Jeremy and Brad get together to talk about 'closing the loop' one container at a time - and help get a cleaner planet. Claire and Rachel are from TOMRA, who are the world leaders in reverse vending machines - and, every year, these machines accept, recognise and collect over 40 billion empty drink containers worldwide and (in return) give a 10-cent reward for each one. It’s part of a continuous process TOMRA call 'Clean Loop Recycling' that ensures fewer resources are used, less energy is wasted and containers get turned back into containers again – time after time. In this lively chat, we talk about how the machines work, where to find them, their litter reduction benefits, and PLENTY of segways about veganism and Brad's and Jeremy's hair.This is a two-part episode, with part 2 to be released next week.Links:TOMRA - https://www.mytomra.com.au/Claire Mawdsley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemawdsley/?originalSubdomain=auRachel Draper on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheldraperpm/?originalSubdomain=auFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the third (and final) part of our three-part conversation with Nicholas Brenes. Parts 1 and 2 were published over the previous week two weeks.Links:Nicholas Brenes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-brenes-horvilleur/News article about PFAS in Bremer River (Queensland, Australia): https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/do-not-consume-fish-advice-expanded-for-bremer-river/Perfluorinated chemical site contamination in Queensland (Australia) https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/disasters/investigation-pfasNational Environmental Management Plan for PFAS in Australia: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/land-and-groundwater/pfas-in-victoria/pfas-national-environmental-management-planInformation on PFAS from the US EPA: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfasInformation on microplastics: https://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/microplasticsFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second part of our three-part conversation with Nicholas Brenes. Part 1 was published the previous week, and Part 3 will be released next week.Links:Nicholas Brenes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-brenes-horvilleur/News article about PFAS in Bremer River (Queensland, Australia): https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/do-not-consume-fish-advice-expanded-for-bremer-river/Perfluorinated chemical site contamination in Queensland (Australia) https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/disasters/investigation-pfasNational Environmental Management Plan for PFAS in Australia: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/land-and-groundwater/pfas-in-victoria/pfas-national-environmental-management-planInformation on PFAS from the US EPA: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfasInformation on microplastics: https://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/microplasticsFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Nicholas Brenes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-brenes-horvilleur/News article about PFAS in Bremer River (Queensland, Australia): https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/do-not-consume-fish-advice-expanded-for-bremer-river/Perfluorinated chemical site contamination in Queensland (Australia) https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/disasters/investigation-pfasNational Environmental Management Plan for PFAS in Australia: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/land-and-groundwater/pfas-in-victoria/pfas-national-environmental-management-planInformation on PFAS from the US EPA: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfasInformation on microplastics: https://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/microplasticsFor further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of our two-part chat with Jo Taranto. Part 1 was released the previous week.Links:Parramatta River Catchment Group: http://www.parramattariver.org.au/Good for the Hood: https://www.goodforthehood.com.au/5 for Ryde - http://5forryde.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.

Joanne Taranto wears many hats and hoods … She’s a ‘Riverkeeper’ for the Parramatta River Catchment Group’, Director for ‘Good for the Hood’, and is Co-Founder of ‘5 for Ryde’. We talk about Jo’s first environmental education initiatives helping her local neighbourhood, through to working towards the lofty goal of making the Parramatta River swimmable again – and the importance of keeping environmental advocacy and awareness positive.   Links:Parramatta River Catchment Group: http://www.parramattariver.org.au/Good for the Hood: https://www.goodforthehood.com.au/5 for Ryde - http://5forryde.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.

Rebecca Prince-Ruiz is the founder and Executive Director of the Plastic Free Foundation. The foundation's mission is to build a global movement that dramatically reduces plastic use and improves recycling - and are behind the hugely successful 'Plastic Free July' initiative. We talk about the humble beginnings in June 2011 when Rebecca was inspired to create a change in her own life, the evolution of the now global movement that now sees millions of people around the world reducing their plastic use, and how we can do the same. Links:·      https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Duan March is a veterinarian and Director of the Sea Turtle Foundation – a non-profit, non-government group based in Australia working to protect sea turtles through research, education and action.  Although too modest to admit it, Duan is a superstar – playing a key role in the rescue and rehabilitation of many sea turtles, including ‘Stumpy’. In this chat, we talk about key threats to turtles around the planet and how Duan and the Sea Turtle Foundation are working to mitigate these threats through rescuing stranded turtles, training others to respond to trainings, educational programs and supporting research. Links:·      https://www.seaturtlefoundation.org/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode, with Part 1 episode released the previous week.Links:Tim Silverwood - http://www.timsilverwood.com/Take 3 - https://www.take3.org/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Silverwood is a superstar environmentalist - and CEO and Co-Founder of Take 3. Take 3's message is simple but powerful ... "Take 3 pieces of rubbish with you when you leave the beach, waterway or... anywhere and you have made a difference". In this chat, we talk about Tim and Take 3's journey, discuss plastic pollution and solutions, and (as per always) have a few laughs along the way. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode, with Part 2 episode released next week.Links:Tim Silverwood - http://www.timsilverwood.com/Take 3 - https://www.take3.org/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Michael Wicks - Co-Founder and Technical Director of Ocean Protect. This is a lively discussion about the 'open letter' sent a few days earlier to around 1600 local, state and federal Government politicians around Australia calling forLinks:The open letter by Ocean Protect (May 2019) - https://oceanprotect.com.au/news_post/an-open-letter-to-australian-politicians/Video about Sydney Harbour pollution (with Geoff Hunter) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRGjCtqUKSQThe Clean Water Act and Trash-free waters in USA - https://www.epa.gov/trash-free-waters/clean-water-act-and-trash-free-waters For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 2 of our two-part chat with Dr Annika Dean, who is a Senior Researcher at the Climate Council of Australia. In this part, we talk about the link between the climate and oceans and potential solutions to mitigate climate change. The first part of this chat was released last week (in episode 7).Links:https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/http://www.bom.gov.au/state-of-the-climate/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Annika Dean is a Senior Researcher at the Climate Council of Australia, and drops more bombs of truth than the number of equivalent atomic bombs being absorbed by our oceans every second (which, we discover, is a lot !!). If you're keen to know more about climate change and its impacts, and what we can do about, then this episode is a must listen !! This is a two-part episode, with the second part to be released next week (in episode 8).Links:https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/http://www.bom.gov.au/state-of-the-climate/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liza Dicks is the National Marine Debris Campaign Coordinator for Sea Shepherd Australia, which aims to protect and conserve our marine environment, preventing and removing the unprecedented amount of marine debris entering our oceans and waterways. Liza is AMAZING - volunteering her time to this awesome campaign, and was gracious enough to talk trash with Jeremy and Brad. We discuss the problem, the impacts, and potential solutions for us all.References:Sea Shepherd Australia's Marine Debris Campaign: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/Toxic Tide: the threat of marine plastic' by Commonwealth of Australia (2016): https://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/senate/environment_and_communications/marine_plastics/report“There will be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050”: http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_New_Plastics_Economy.pdf, https://www.businessinsider.com.au/plastic-in-ocean-outweighs-fish-evidence-report-2017-1?r=US&IR=T, https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35562253"80% of marine plastic comes from land-based sources": http://www.eunomia.co.uk/ , https://www.ecowatch.com/80-of-ocean-plastic-comes-from-land-based-sources-new-report-finds-1891173457.html, https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/marine-plastics, https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/Marine_plastics/Report/c02    34 per cent of sea turtles in Queensland’s Moreton Bay had ingested marine debris (from a study between 2006-11, published in 2012): https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2016/03/plastic-not-so-fantastic-marine-creatures-or-our-diets, https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.004088430% of dead sea turtles in Moreton Bay were “full of plastic”: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-researchers-hope-sea-turtles-birds-will-benefit-from-plastic-ban-20180530-p4ziei.html“Globally, it is estimated that approximately 52 percent of all sea turtles have eaten plastic”: https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/usc-news-exchange/news-archive/2018/september/plastic-proves-lethal-to-sea-turtles, https://10daily.com.au/news/australia/a181118kxs/two-turtles-dead-after-being-trapped-in-rubbish-off-qld-coast-20181118California Total Daily Maximum Load Program: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/tmdl/How much oxygen do oceans add to the worlds oceans? (2015) https://earthsky.org/earth/how-much-do-oceans-add-to-worlds-oxygenOcean Protect Podcast Episode 2 features our interview with Darrell Blatchley (and associated show notes)For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran Pro-surfer, Adrian “Ace” Buchan has surfed all over the world – including Championship Tour wins in France and Tahiti, plastic plagued waters in Indonesia, and his beautiful home-town of Avoca Beach in New South Wales, Australia. With an obvious passion for the ocean, he is also a committed advocate for its protection, including his role as an ambassador for Take 3 ForThe Sea. Jeremy and (ring-in co-host, wannabe pro-surfer, and Ocean Protect Technical Director) Mike Wicks join Ace for an in-depth chat about some of the best (and worst) beaches in the world and what should be done to protect our oceans from pollution. References:World Surf League – http://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/575/adrian-buchanTake 3 For the Sea – https://www.take3.org/Photo by Ben Thouard – https://www.benthouard.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.

Our guest for this episode is Jim Lenhart, who Jeremy calls the “Godfather” of stormwater. Jim is based in Portland, Oregon, USA and is the Chief Technology Officer for Stormwater for Contech Engineered Solutions. We talk about a range of topics, including the history of stormwater management in USA, the impacts of excessive sediment and phosphorus in lakes and waterways, the link between fish mental function and heavy metal contamination, total maximum daily load targets, and endocrine disruptor and phthalate pollution in waterways.References:Total Maximum Daily Loads: https://www.epa.gov/tmdl/overview-total-maximum-daily-loads-tmdls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jeremy and Brad are joined by Darrell Blatchley, who is a Marine Biologist and Curator of the D’ Bone Collector Museum in Davao City in the Philippines.  Last Saturday morning, a starving whale has found in waters off the coast the Philippines. The whale died shortly after. Darrell and his team rushed to recover the whale to investigate the cause of death. Like a very large number of marine animals, the whale had died of starvation and dehydration as a result of plastic ingestion. Inside the 4.7m long juvenile whale, Darrell found 40 kilograms of plastic, including 16 rice sacks, four banana plantation bags and many grocery and general plastic bags.  In this podcast episode, we discuss Darrell’s investigation of the whale and the 61 other necropsies he has undertaken on whales and dolphins over the last 10 years. We also discuss the sources of plastic pollution in the Philippines and potential solutions.  References: Darrell’s museum: https://www.facebook.com/D-Bone-Collector-Museum-Inc-216407245052538/News articles about the whale’s death: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/18/704471596/stomach-of-dead-whale-contained-nothing-but-plastic; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-19/whale-dies-after-eating-plastic-bags/10917282; https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/whale-philippines-dies-88-pounds-plastic-stomach-n984421; https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/dead-whale-plastic-phillipines_n_5c8f9b2ee4b0d7f6b0f6085d; https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/08/09/18/plastic-food-wrappers-found-inside-dead-whale-shark-in-davao For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There will be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050”, but where is most of it coming from ? In our inaugural episode, hosts Jeremy Brown and Brad Dalrymple introduce the Ocean Protect podcast, themselves, and drop a few of incredible facts and figures about the health of our oceans along the way.Jeremy Brown is the Founder of Ocean Protect who stop pollution entering waterways by providing end-to-end solutions for stormwater management. Jeremy joined the company 12 years ago when it was named Stormwater360 and has most recently led the company’s rebrand to Ocean Protect. The rebrand helps better reflect the organisation’s purpose beyond profit and its efforts to raise awareness of marine health. With so much focus on single use plastics, Jeremy identified a need to evolve the conservation about waterway health to include how pollution (including, but not limited to, plastic) reaches our oceans and waterways. Over the past 12 years, Jeremy has led various innovation and product developments focussed on creating cost effective ways to protect the environment such as using reusable products and natural alternatives. By applying his technical knowledge with his passion for the environment, Jeremy has led the sector and regularly participates in industry groups and conferences.Brad Dalrymple recently joined Ocean Protect as Principal Environmental Engineer and brings with him over 18 years experience and industry accreditations (RPEQ, NPER and CPEng). At Ocean Protect, Brad’s role is to support the development and implementation of stormwater treatment technologies, asset management initiatives and community education programs aimed at helping to protect marine and waterway health. He is also a lecturer at Griffith University where for the past 12 years he has been responsible for the environmental hydrology and hydraulics subject. Prior to Ocean Protect, Brad was the Senior Environmental Engineer and Manager of the Urban Water Team at environmental services firm BMT. He was responsible for the planning, design and implementation of integrated water management and water sensitive urban design strategies on a range of applications including award winning master-planned communities, catchments and regions. Brad has a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering with First Class Honours from Griffith University.References: - “There will be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050”: http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_New_Plastics_Economy.pdf, https://www.businessinsider.com.au/plastic-in-ocean-outweighs-fish-evidence-report-2017-1?r=US&IR=T, https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35562253 - "80% of marine plastic comes from land-based sources: http://www.eunomia.co.uk/ , https://www.ecowatch.com/80-of-ocean-plastic-comes-from-land-based-sources-new-report-finds-1891173457.html, https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/marine-plastics, https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/Marine_plastics/Report/c02 - “Science study predicts collapse of all fisheries by 2050” - https://news.stanford.edu/news/2006/november8/ocean-110806.html - State of the world’s fisheries: http://www.fao.org/3/i9540en/I9540EN.pdf - “As much as 40% of fish caught globally every year are discarded”: http://oceana.org/sites/default/files/reports/Bycatch_Report_FINAL.pdf, https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/20/americas-nine-most-wasteful-fisheries-named - “Scientists estimate as many as 650,000 whales, dolphins and seals are killed every year by fishing vessels”: http://oceana.org/sites/default/files/reports/Bycatch_Report_FINAL.pdf, https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/20/americas-nine-most-wasteful-fisheries-named - “One Earth” website - http://www.oneearthweb.org/ - “Turning the Tide Against Plastics” book by Lucy Siegle - https://www.booktopia.com.au/turning-the-tide-on-plastic-lucy-siegle/prod9781409182986.h... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.