In this episode of The Ocean Impact Podcast we caught up with Naude Dreyer from Ocean Conservation Namibia via Instagram Live to learn more about the incredible work Naude and his team are doing to rescue entangled seals from Pelican Point near Walvis Bay in Namibia. Growing up with conservation in his blood, Naude was always passionate…

In this episode of The Ocean Impact Podcast Tim speaks with Fiona Nixon, the Head of Strategy and Communications at Bank Australia. With Bank Australia being the Presenting Partner of The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2020 we thought it was important to dive deep into the origins, focus and future of this unique customer-owned….

Sean Doherty is a renowned surf journalist, author, publisher and voice for the ocean and the diverse cultures it shapes. A passionate and driven surfer, Sean is also the Chair of the Surfrider Foundation Australia, the Head of Brand Engagement at Patagonia Australia and a vocal champion for the Australian Coastline and the communities that are striving to…

Anyone familiar with the ocean impact landscape will understand that seaweed presents huge opportunities to contribute to an abundant and sustainable ocean and the growing blue economy. Despite the huge (AU$16.8bn) global seaweed industry, Australia, with its rich and diverse coastline currently only hosts a AU$3m gross value…

Bureo first entered the ocean impact startup scene in 2013 with an innovative product and a big idea: skateboards made from discarded fishing nets. The idea was born when co-founders Ben Kneppers and David Stover, living in Sydney Australia at the time, wrangled with the idea of developing a business solution to…

Richard Leck is the Head of Oceans and the National Manager for Marine Conservation and Sustainable Development at WWF Australia. Richard has spent over 17 years at WWF where he has used his passion for the ocean and skills in leading highly effective campaigns and programs to further ocean conservation around critical issues…

Dr Natasha Deen was going about her everyday life in Newcastle, Australia when a profound call to arms stopped her in her tracks and sent her down a path of grassroots ocean activism. The call was deafening - it was the prospect of a relentless seismic testing regime that would blast 260+ decibel signals through the deep ocean…

Mark Mathews is a renowned big wave professional surfer and acclaimed corporate keynote speaker. Throughout his professional surfing career Mark Mathews has made a name for himself surfing some of Planet Ocean’s biggest and most intimidating waves. But increasingly, in recent years, Mark has made a name for himself in a very different…

Matt Draper is a fine art photographer and conservationist who uses his unique abilities and passion to capture images and stories that create an intersection between art and science. Matt’s prestigious pieces are shown and sold at galleries and private events where the rich, famous and influential mix with scientists and conservationists…

What were you doing at 14 years old? Unlike many girls her age Madison Stewart was diving with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef and sharpening her skills in filmmaking to commence what would become her life's work: protecting these vulnerable and misunderstood marine creatures. When Spielberg took Jaws to the big screen all those decades ago a death…

In this episode of the Ocean Impact Podcast Tim takes a breather and our podcast producer Josh Kirkman takes on the task of interviewing multiple world champion bodyboarder, bodysurfer, and internationally-acclaimed wave-riding pioneer Mike Stewart. Recorded on Sunset Beach in March 2020, Mike discusses his learnings…

It’s well reported that plastic pollution leakage is a dire problem across South and South East Asia. A lack of infrastructure, education and coordinated corporate responsibility and policy has hindered effective attempts to contain the burgeoning tide of plastic products and packaging introduced to diverse cultures…

In this episode of the Ocean Impact Podcast Tim speaks with Kahi Pacarro, Director of Parley for the Oceans Hawaii and co-founder of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii (SCH). Kahi has been at the forefront of action on plastic pollution for over a decade through his work leading Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii…

To celebrate the commencement of Plastic Free July 2020 we held an Instagram LIVE discussion with the queen of plastic free living, Kate Nelson aka @plasticfreemermaid. Kate is a waterwoman, activist, plastic science communicator and author of the new book 'I Quit Plastics'. In this fun and lively conversation Tim and Kate…

In this episode Tim sat down with our Podcast Producer and Communications Advisor Josh Kirkman. Recorded in February 2020 before the COVID-19 crisis, Josh discusses his unique career and life that has seen him journey from professional bodyboarder to startup founder; cleantech Communications Director; podcaster; environmental…

Have you ever stood on the shore of the ocean or been tossed around in a boat at sea and thought to yourself, “Whoah, the ocean sure is powerful!”. For most of us the energy captured and exerted by the vast ocean is immense, unfathomable, incomprehensible but for some people and businesses the ocean’s…

Peter Steinberg is a Professor of Biology at the University of New South Wales and was the inaugural Director and CEO of Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences (SIMS) from 2009-20. Peter will shortly step down from his role as CEO of SIMS after a distinguished career at the helm of one of Australia’s most respected marine research…

Louise Hardman is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Collective. They are working with communities, who are often forgotten by the rest of the world, as they fight back against the tide of plastic waste that is engulfing their environment. Louise and her team provide education programs that encourage plastic to be viewed as a…

Ben Player is a 3 x World Champion Bodyboarder, advocate for the oceans and an entrepreneur. In this week’s episode of the Ocean Impact Podcast we learn about the depth of his relationship with the ocean, including his career as an elite athlete and a very real friendship that was developed with a specific cetacean near his…

How much thought do you give to the role of the high seas in your daily life? Do you consider the fact that 90% of the goods we buy have moved across the sea via maritime shipping? Have you ever wondered if the seafood you consume could in fact have been caught illegally contributing to an illicit trade worth $160bn/yr..