A PIECE OF THE OCEAN FOR YOUR LISTING PLEASURE
This time last week we were beyond excited to officially launch The Ocean Impact Podcast.
This week, in the spirit of reciprocating the incredible support and celebrating podcasts, we’ve decided to bring the ocean to you by compiling a list of some ocean-themed podcast episodes that our team members have recommended.
We’d also love for you to share with us what you’ve been listening to by tagging us online at #mypieceofocean
Jane Lubchenco's New Narrative for the Ocean by The World Resources Institute Podcast Plus
Recommended by our Strategic Communications Advisor Josh Kirkman.
“In short, we have already moved beyond the narrative ‘the ocean is too big to fail’, and now it is time to jettison the current idea ‘the ocean is too big to fix’.
We must pursue a more enlightened, humbler, more holistic path and acknowledge ‘the ocean is too important and too big to ignore’. It’s time to heal the ocean, and in the process, heal ourselves.
Will you help?”
This is how Jane Lubchenco essentially concludes this great episode of the WRI Podcast, and so you can imagine why I think it well worth your time to check it out.
Jane Lubchenco is one of the world's foremost ocean ecologists. Formerly the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, she is now a co-chair of the expert group for the High Level Panel for the Sustainable Ocean Economy.
It’s half an hour that your ears will thank you for.
Listen here.
Kurt Rosso on The People Under The Sea by For The Wild
Recommended by our communications intern Pascale Hunt
Kurt Rosso has worked with the Native American Lummi Nation of the Salish Sea for 40 years on environmental issues, land preservation and treaty rights in the face of oil exploration and resource extraction.
The Lummi have a word - 'Elchnexwtex' which refers to the time when all living beings on Earth were one. In this podcast, Rosso speaks to us on behalf of the 'black fish' - the Orcas - who are known as the people under the sea in what has been described as 'a call to the human heart' - an invitation to re-examine our humanity and connectedness.
Listen here.
Erling Kagge by Happy Place
Recommended by our communications intern Paige Lasser
Erling Kagge, famed Norwegian explorer and the first person to reach the South Pole alone, explores the silence around us, the silence within us, and the silence we must create. By recounting his own experiences Kagge shows us why silence is essential to our sanity and happiness—and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude.
Recapturing the power of silence in our lives while reconnecting with nature makes Erling an inspiration and joy to listen to. It made me realise how important it is to stop and breathe, especially during these uncertain times, and appreciate the beautiful world around us.
Listen here.
Sylvia Earle - Her Deepness by On Being with Krista Tippett
Recommended by Co-Founder Tim Silverwood
I can listen to Sylvia Earle all day. The soft strength in her voice reminds me of the ocean. Known affectionately as 'Her Deepness' she is truly an ocean elder who deserves our utmost respect and for us to listen closely to her words of wisdom.
What I find most remarkable and compelling when listening to Sylvia and other ocean elders is the harsh realisation of how much the ocean has changed in recent decades. This change has happened on 'our watch'. This reality motivates me to right the wrongs of the past and restore the balance of our precious Planet Ocean.
Take a deep dive into this beautiful podcast with host Krista Tippet and be inspired.
Listen here.
Oceans Offer Huge Potential in Fighting Climate Change - Jane Lubchenco by The Science Show
Recommended by Co-Founder Nick Chiarelli
Previously one of the two top scientists advising President Obama, Jane Lubchenco says if given the chance (which means protecting the waters and ecosystems) oceans can help in our challenge of turning around climate change.
Ocean-based mitigation options could reduce the “emissions gap” (the difference between emissions expected if current trends and policies continue and emissions consistent with limiting global temperature increase) by up to 21 percent on a 1.5°C pathway, and by about 25 percent on a 2.0°C pathway, by 2050.
Listen here.
You can find The Ocean Impact Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as full videos of every episode on Youtube.
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