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..

In this week’s episode of The Ocean Impact Podcast we speak to competitive freediver, photographer, conservationist and documentary filmmaker Julia Wheeler. Julia’s passion for the wild has taken her all over the world, sharing captivating imag…

Wallace J Nichols is a renowned marine biologist, thought leader and bestselling author of ‘Blue Mind’. In this podcast Tim and J dive deep into what has become his life’s work, the study of water, our Blue Minds and the rewriting of the narrative on what healthy waterways mean. In this new story, society accurately describes…

Laura Wells is an environmentalist, presenter, ocean advocate and model. In this episode Tim speaks with Laura whilst she’s in mandatory 14-day quarantine in a Sydney hotel due to COVID-19 restrictions. Laura was fresh from an incredible adventure where she sailed for 19 days from Rapa Nui to Tahiti with an all female sailing…

What are we really talking about when we discuss ‘seafood for good’? The unfortunate reality of many fishing fleets is that they are too focused on the catch and not concerned enough with the long term consequences. Well, not Austral Fisheries. David Carter is a legitimate sustainability leader when it comes to fisheries managem…

Scott Gooding is a chef, author, health guru, entrepreneur, thought leader and loving father. Scott is the author of eight books, including his most recent publication ‘The Sustainable Diet’. He is the creator of the ‘Reconditioned:Me’ 8-week health and wellness course, as well as ‘The Good Place’ eateries and ‘Good Meals’…

Chances are you’ve seen viral videos of The Seabin Project, an incredible invention that sucks in seawater to remove floating pollutants in ports and marinas. The pitch video for the Seabin Project’s first crowdfunding campaign was viewed over 1.7 billion times and helped them to raise $276k USD to further develop and rollout…

Welcome to the Ocean Impact Podcast! In this first episode of the podcast you’ll hear from the founders of Ocean Impact Organisation, Nick Chiarelli and Tim Silverwood.