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August 26, 2025 50 mins

Welcome to a new episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we sit down with Andrew Lewin, marine biologist, science communicator, and the passionate voice behind the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast. Andrew shares his fascinating journey from being inspired by Jacques Cousteau as a kid to spending months at sea in the Gulf of Mexico and ultimately finding his true calling in science communication and ocean advocacy.

DISCUSSION

03:50 Marine Technician Journey

09:32 Exploring Water Conservation Facets

12:58 Passion Drives Skillful Interviewing

13:59 Podcast Growth and Evolution

19:21 "Podcast Listener Retention Insights"

22:15 Podcast Content Planning Insights

26:20 Deep Sea Mining Expert Insights

27:01 Deep Sea Mining: Balancing Act

32:42 Activism and Policy Change Process

33:44 Navigating Information Overload

41:30 "Podcast Diversity and Personal Connection"

43:52 Ocean Podcasting and Shark Careers

INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED

Dr. Naomi Rose | Orca Biologist, Animal Welfare Advocate

Dr. Andrew Thaler | Deep Sea Ecologist, Technologist | Editor (Deep Sea Mining Magazine).

Angelo Villagomez | Conservation Advocate

John Armor | Director | National Marine Sanctuaries Program (NOAA)

Dr. David Ebert | Shark Scientist | Co-host of "Beyond Jaws" Podcast"

Nathan Johnson | Former Podcast Co-host | Oceana

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols | Marine Biologist | Author of "Blue Mind"

Jack Johnson | Musician, Conservation Supporter | Collaborator

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Andrew and his work, visit his website at https://www.speakupforblue.com/ and on these social sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/787854378003224
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoprotecttheocean
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewinandrew

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KEYWORDS

How to Protect the Ocean, Conservation, Climate and Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure Series, PodMatch

#HowtoProtecttheOcean #Conservation #Climateand Sustainability #OutdoorAdventureSeries, #Podcast #Podmatch

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