Dr Alex Thomson is the Manager of The Deep Biotech Hub at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), a lecturer in the UTS school of Life Sciences, a Superstar of STEM and an advocate for an algal bioeconomy for Australia. The Deep Green Biotech Hub is spearheading the world's first dedicated algae accelerator, having supported 90+ startups in the past 18 months.

In this episode recorded in May 2020, Tim takes the opportunity to ask Alex all the questions people with a limited knowledge of algae might ask. Dr. Alex, being a guru of the algae world, obliges sharing fascinating insights into the wonderful world of algae and the immense opportunities to be harnessed from dedicated efforts to commercialise and scale the algae bioeconomy.

Dr Jess Melbroune-Thomas is a Transdisciplinary Researcher and Knowledge Broker with the CSIRO, a lead author with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), A National STEM Superstar and was the 2020 Tasmanian of the Year. Jess is also a co-founder of Homeward Bound, an organisation that leads all women expeditions and projects to Antarctica which aims to heighten the influence and impact of women in decision making for the planet.

In this episode we speak with Andrew Davies, CEO of B Lab Australia and New Zealand on the burgeoning B Corp Movement. The B Corp certification program began in 2006 after the founders Jay Coen Gilbert and Bart Houlahan successfully sold their basketball footwear and apparel brand AND1 and joined forces with long time friend Andrew Kassoy.

In this very special episode of The Ocean Impact Podcast Nick and Tim were honoured to speak with Her Deepness Dr Sylvia Earle to announce the Winner and Runners Up of The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2020. In this podcast Tim, Nick and Sylvia are also joined by Director of Ocean Geographic Society Michael Aw and editorial contributor Alex Rose.

In the podcast Sylvia shares a heartfelt keynote address on the critical importance of conserving the ocean and inspiring people across the globe to take action in whatever way they can to protect Planet Ocean. Sylvia also sends her warm appreciation to all applicants to Pitchfest 2020, encouraging those who didn't make it to the Top 12 to keep going and to apply again to future OIO Programs.

The task of preventing and reducing negative interactions between sharks and humans has been political dynamite in Australia for decades. The dominant technology used to this day is the same that has been used for over 60 years - shark nets and targeted culling programs. Andre Borell is the Producer and Director of the soon to be released documentary ‘Envoy: Shark Cull’ that portrays the consequences of the current shark control measures being adopted around Australia and the world to reduce interactions between humans and sharks.

Layne Beachley is the most successful female surfer of all time. Layne is a 7 x World Surfing Champion and the only surfer to have won six consecutive World Titles (1998-2003). Growing up in Manly, NSW, and having entered the professional surfing scene as a 16 year old - Layne had to become a master at overcoming challenges and taking control of her own destiny. Layne now uses her vast, worldly experiences to help other people discover and reignite their full potential.

In 2007 Abigail Forsyth and her brother Jamie had an idea for a reusable coffee cup that could address the burgeoning cup waste they were witnessing from their Bluebag Cafe chain and the rapidly growing coffee culture in Melbourne, Australia.

The KeepCup was born, and in the 11 years since launching the product has gone on to become the ‘category name’ for reusable coffee cups in Australia and around the world. With sales into 65 countries and offices in London and Los Angeles, KeepCup is a true Australian eco-enterprise success story.

In this episode of The Ocean Impact Podcast we caught up with Tom Dawkins from StartSomeGood via Instagram Live.

Tom Dawkins is a key figure in the Australian social impact and social enterprise landscape, developing and contributing to a number of powerful organisations, platforms and communities to increase this vital approach to creating positive change. A ‘big’ thinker and outspoken voice on the state of the planet and its citizens, Tom doesn’t shy away from telling it like it is and adding his two cents to a conversation about how the future should look and function.

In this episode of The Ocean Impact Podcast we caught up with filmmaker, activist and spokesperson for Planet Ocean, Damon Gameau via Instagram Live.

Remember ‘That Sugar Film’? How about the epic ‘2040 Film’? Yep, Damon is the familiar face from these exceptionally powerful documentaries that have increased awareness at mass scale, and also fundamentally changed behaviours for many individuals and the planet more broadly.

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…