Podcasts about sea shepherd australia

Jeff Hansen, Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia and a Global Director of Sea Shepherd, returns for his third appearance on the Ocean Protect Podcast. This time, Brad and Jeff chat on board Sea Shepherd's Allankay, as it was sailing up the east coast of Australia from Antarctica. We talk about Sea Shepherd's Antarctica campaign targeting the krill fishing fleet, and the human spirit putting wind in the sails of Sea Shepherd's amazing work. Useful links:https://www.seashepherd.org.au/Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hansen-521b42aSea Shepherd Operation Antarctic Defence: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/our-campaigns/antarctica-defense/Previous Ocean Protect Podcast “Jeff Hansen on direct action” (November 2021, here)Previous Ocean Protect Podcast “Jeff Hansen on protecting the most spectacular show on earth with Sea Shepherd” (November 2021, here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolin Bapp is a scientist and recently completed her Masters Research from the University of Vienna. Carolin co-authored the study published this month in the Chemosphere Journal, which showed that microplastics can persist through cell division and may contribute to cancer spread. In this chat, we talk about the study methodology, results and implications. We also chat about Carolin's recent experience on a remote beach clean up with Sea Shepherd Australia at Mapoon in north-west Queensland.Useful links:Carolin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolin-bapp-2782b11a7Study "Microplastics role in cell migration and distribution during cancer cell division", Published in Chemosphere Journal, April 2024.Study "To Waste or Not to Waste: Questioning Potential Health Risks of Micro- and Nanoplastics with a Focus on Their Ingestion and Potential Carcinogenicity", Published in Exposure & Health Journal, 22 March 2022.To find about more about Ocean Protect and what we do, check out https://oceanprotect.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm delighted to have worked with some incredible clients this year, including Grain Growers Limited, Surf Lakes, Deloitte and QLD Health. This has enabled us to provide strategy and leadership development support to our pro-bono clients Sea Shepherd Australia and Opportunity International Australia. It has also been a powerful year of fascinating conversations on the Evolved Leadership Podcast.To complete 2023, check out our final episode of the year as Episode 35, where I speak about the top insights on the show through the year, and also share a personal example of one of my own recent leadership insights.The story I share in this episode was prompted by an experience of feeling flat while sharing my own top values of Honesty and Enjoyment with my client group, while facilitating a core leadership development program module. I considered afterwards that much time and life experience had taken place since I arrived at those original values, so I took myself through the values reflection and prioritisation exercise again. And this time the highest values that emerged were Freedom and Inner Harmony.These resonated much more clearly in terms of where I'm at in my own leadership journey and life. I was reminded of how important it is to revisit your values as needed, as much can change over time that causes values to be reprioritised.There is a major project that is coming as a result of my own reclarifying of my personal values, which I'll share more on early next year.For now, have a relaxing and rejuvenating break, and see you in 2024.To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

Jeff Hansen is the Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia and a Global Director of Sea Shepherd. We talk about the key campaigns of Sea Shepherd - illegal fishing, ocean plastic and climate change - current direct actions, future plans, successes, and the challenges associated with protecting the most spectacular show on earth - nature.Useful links:https://www.seashepherd.org.au/Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hansen-521b42a For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from Grahame Lloyd. Grahame is the Remote Marine Debris Campaigner for Sea Shepherd Australia. Grahame's work is focussed on clean-up and waste reduction across northern Australia. Working with remote communities and Australia First Nations people, Grahame and his team of dedicated volunteers have successfully cleaned hundreds of tonnes of waste from remote coastlines, freeing the beaches for the return of marine life. Grahame takes us through a day in what he describes as his "dream job", while sharing insights into the challenges faced when working in remote locations. Want to know more about Sea Shepherd or volunteer for a beach clean project? www.seashepherd.org.au #marine #plastic #plasticpollution #ocean #oceanpollution

The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.In today's episode we are joined by Peter Hammarstedt, who is the Director of Campaigns for Sea Shepherd Global. He also sits on the Board of Sea Shepherd Global and is Chairman of Sea Shepherd Australia. He is captain of the ocean-going vessel Alan Kay, having spent more than 20 years at-sea including ten years in Antarctica.In 2014 and 15, the Ship Bob Barker, with Peter as Captain, set the world record for the longest pursuit of a poaching vessel at sea after chasing the Interpol wanted fishing vessel "Thunder" for 110 days— covering three oceans and 11,000 nautical miles—before its captain intentionally sank his own vessel in a bid to destroy evidence. See the film here. Read more about Sea Shepherd here.Produced by Hannah Smith.

The legendary Grahame Lloyd, Sea Shepherd Australia's Remote Marine Debris Campaigner, is back for his third appearance on the Ocean Protect Podcast. In this chat, we discuss the life and times of doing marine debris clean-ups in some of the most remote parts of Australia, the impact of the debris on indigenous communities in these areas, and drop some truth bombs on how to help solve the plastic pollution crisis.Useful links:Grahame Lloyd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5/https://www.seashepherd.org.au/our-campaigns/marine-debris-campaign/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month Victoria announce the end of native forest logging in the state would be brought forward to Jan 1 2024. And just this week, a whale is entangled in a shark net in Queensland. This week on Earth Matters we have Isaac Carne– Campaigner for Goongerah Environment CentreLeroy Johnson – Barkindji Malaygangapaa MusicianLauren Sandeman – threatened species campaigner for Sea Shepherd Australia. Earth Matters Episode #1404 produced by Megan Williams

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I will be speaking with Paul about COP27.  I also ask Paul to clarify his role with Sea Shepherd Australia.  Why is Sea Shepherd Australia keeping Paul on the board if they are not going to allow him to participate in meetings?  We also ask Captain Watson a question from one of our listeners.  If you would like to ask Captain Paul Watson a question for a future podcast episode, please find us on Instagram @cpwf_podcast and DM us your question.The new paulwatsonfoundation.org website has been launched!Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In this episode, I speak to Jeff Hansen, CEO of Sea Shepherd Australia. Sea Shepherd fights to defend, conserve and protect our oceans. They use direct action to defend marine wildlife and protect their habitat in the world's ocean. Sea Shepherd does what international authorities can't … or won't. When existing laws to protect the world's oceans and marine wildlife are not enforced, Sea Shepherd engages in direct action campaigns, patrolling the high seas and working with national authorities to tackle illegal fishing in sovereign waters.Jeff is a coaching client of mine, and is a visionary leader in a hugely important organisation that is working to literally save the air we breathe. I guarantee you'll want to listen to the whole conversation to hear the range of stories he shares in our interview of frontline action in his Sea Shepherd experience, including chasing Japanese whaling boats in Antarctica, a 110-day chase at sea of illegal tooth-fishing vessels, as well as what's worked for Jeff to free himself up more from day-to-day operational demands to be able to focus on higher-level leadership needs. If you'd like to learn more and/or get involved as a volunteer, donor, or other in the work of Sea Shepherd Australia or the global Sea Shepherd organisation, go to: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to: https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

Jonathon Clark is Queensland Coordinator of the Apex Harmony campaign - Sea Shepherd Australia's Shark Defence campaign to defend, conserve and protect sharks in order to maintain a healthy ocean. In this chat, we discuss the destructive nature of Queensland and NSW's state-sanctioned shark "control" programs and possible (and certainly more effective) methods to protect the safety and wellbeing of beach-goers and the marine ecosystem.Useful links:Jonathan on LinkedIn (here)The Apex Harmony Champaign (here)"Envoy: Shark Cull" Film (here)Ocean Protect Podcast Season 3, Episode 25 (August 2021): "Envoy: Shark Cull" with Lauren Sandeman & Andre" (here)For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Jeff Hansen, Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia. The first part was released last week..Useful links:https://www.seashepherd.org.au/Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hansen-521b42aJeff's Ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_hansen_why_we_need_unexpected_allies_to_fix_climate_change For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Hansen is the Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia, defending, conserving and protecting the world's ocean. We talk about Jeff's journey from Electronic and Computer Engineer to saving whales in Antarctica, some of the direct action campaigns of Sea Shepherd Australia, and what it's like to have possibly the best job in the world.This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week.Useful links:https://www.seashepherd.org.au/Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hansen-521b42aJeff's Ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_hansen_why_we_need_unexpected_allies_to_fix_climate_change For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Grahame Lloyd, a Project Leader with Sea Shepherd Australia. Part one was released last week.Useful links:Grahame on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5/?originalSubdomain=auSea Shepherd Australia's Marine Debris Campaignt: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/our-campaigns/marine-debris-campaign/Untrashing Djulpan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZLWfoHhf0M"Waves of Change" Brisbane Screening 5th November 2021 at Sandgate: https://fb.me/e/49AGk4TLk"Waves of Change" Sunshine Coast Screening 3rd December 2021 at Cotton Tree: https://fb.me/e/2Qco1I7jG For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grahame Lloyd is a Project Leader with Sea Shepherd Australia, leading their 'Waves of Change' project, and joins us for his second appearance on the pod. We talk about his amazing work co-ordinating and assisting with beach clean-ups across Queensland (from the Gold Coast to some very remote beaches) and helping better protect our oceans and life under water and above.This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week.Useful links:Grahame on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5/?originalSubdomain=auSea Shepherd Australia's Marine Debris Campaignt: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/our-campaigns/marine-debris-campaign/Untrashing Djulpan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZLWfoHhf0M"Waves of Change" Brisbane Screening 5th November 2021 at Sandgate: https://fb.me/e/49AGk4TLk"Waves of Change" Sunshine Coast Screening 3rd December 2021 at Cotton Tree: https://fb.me/e/2Qco1I7jG For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It began with a deep sea cod. David Carter and Jeff Hansen are people who have the courage of their convictions. What's surprising about their alliance is that at first glance one might struggle to see HOW their convictions are aligned. David Carter is CEO of Austral Fisheries. He's spent 42 years with the company, working from the ground up as a graduate and thriving under inspiring mentorship. His commitment to sustainable fishing practices has defined his career. This year David was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marine Stewardship Council and Austral Fisheries has been carbon neutral for four years. Jeff Hansen joined Sea Shepherd Australia in 2006 and was instrumental in the success of two anti- whaling expeditions in the Antarctic before being offered Australian directorship by Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson. It's Jeff's passion and regard for the ocean and it's inhabitants that has focussed his efforts into eradicating illegal fishing, plastic pollution and mitigating climate change. It was an appearance at a Senate inquiry about Australia's future activities in the Southern Ocean, that led to his auspicious meeting with David… because of a shared concern for a deep sea cod - the Patagonian toothfish.

This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Grahame Lloyd, Gold Coast Marine Debris Coordinator for Sea Shepherd Australia. Part one was released last week.Links:Sea Shepherd Australia’s Marine Debris Campaign: www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/Clean up campaign events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSAUBeachCleanUps/Untrashing Djulpan: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/untrashing-djulpan/Remote Marine Plastic Pollution Clean-up at Moreton Island: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/latest-news/moreton-island-plastic-pollution/Ocean Warriors - Chasing the Thunder: https://7plus.com.au/ocean-warriors-chasing-the-thunderGrahame on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5?originalSubdomain=auCSIRO (2018) article "Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the ocean by 40%": https://blog.csiro.au/deposit-schemes-reduce-drink-containers-ocean-40/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grahame Lloyd is the Gold Coast Marine Debris Coordinator for Sea Shepherd Australia. Every month, Grahame generously gives up his spare time to coordinate Sea Shepherd Australia beach and park clean-ups on the Gold Coast - and also helps out with clean-ups in other areas such as Moreton Island and Djulpan Beach in Arnhem Land. We talk about the type and quantity of pollution removed by the awesome Sea Shepherd Australia volunteers, and potential additional solutions to help stem the tide of marine debris.This is a two-part conversation, with the second (and final) part released next week.Links:Sea Shepherd Australia’s Marine Debris Campaign: www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/Clean up campaign events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSAUBeachCleanUps/Untrashing Djulpan: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/untrashing-djulpan/Remote Marine Plastic Pollution Clean-up at Moreton Island: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/latest-news/moreton-island-plastic-pollution/Ocean Warriors - Chasing the Thunder: https://7plus.com.au/ocean-warriors-chasing-the-thunderGrahame on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-lloyd-611295a5?originalSubdomain=auCSIRO (2018) article "Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the ocean by 40%": https://blog.csiro.au/deposit-schemes-reduce-drink-containers-ocean-40/For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine you’re on a cruise ship enjoying the beautiful view of the majestic blue ocean until you see floating garbage of plastics and waste. Sucks right? Not only did it ruin your experience but also the ocean and the aquatic life in it. Sadly, there’s actually a huge plastic garbage out there in the ocean floating called the Great Pacific Patch. And this is continuously damaging ocean life since its discovery. Join me in this episode as we sail across the sea with Captain Charles Moore, as we talk about how he discovered the great pacific garbage patch and what is being done about it. He is the founder of the Algalita Marine Research Foundations. He captains the foundation’s research vessel, the Alguita, documenting the great expanse of the plastic waste that currently litters our beautiful sea.   In this Episode, We Discuss: How Captain Moorer discovered the Great Pacific Patch Oxidation and the different kinds of degradation Why nature is not the key to human freedom The importance of cooperation   Connect with Captain Charles  Captain Charles Moore   Know more about the #fightforthebight campaign After several years of independent campaign work in Adelaide and with the communities surrounding the Great Australian Bight, a collection of local groups and environmental advocacy organisations came together to create the Great Australian Bight Alliance in January 2016.  The founding members of the Alliance included: Mirning Traditional Owners, Clean Bight Alliance Australia (West Coast SA), Oil Free Seas - Australia, Sea Shepherd Australia, Sea Shepherd Adelaide Chapter, Surfrider Foundation Australia, and The Wilderness Society South Australia. Since then, the Alliance has continued to grow.  Our vision for the Great Australian Bight is for a protected marine environment, where marine life is safe and healthy. Our unspoiled waters must be valued and celebrated. We cannot accept the risk of a catastrophic oil spill in our waters and along our coastline. Oil spills are irreversible. Together, we can save the Bight from these risks. You can learn more about their cause and how to become an ambassador here! ---   Did you enjoy today’s episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time.   Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox

In today’s episode, Sean Doherty joins us to further talk about The Fight for the Bight campaign. He is a Surf Journalist and has written for the Sydney Morning Herald, and for the Surfer and Surfing magazines in the United States.  He talks about the #fightforthebight campaign and explains the climate change performance index. He also shares his opinion on the issues that currently surround Australiaparticularly around the topic of oil, coal, and gas. We also touch the importance of activism, raising awareness and educating others to make a difference and make change happen.   In this Episode, We Discuss: The climate change performance index The importance of raising awareness and educating others to create change What the #fightforthebight campaign is all about How we can transition away from our dependency with coal, oil, and gas How activism can make a difference What’s next move for the #fightforthebight campaign   Connect with Sean Doherty Instagram   Know more about the #fightforthebight campaign After several years of independent campaign work in Adelaide and with the communities surrounding the Great Australian Bight, a collection of local groups and environmental advocacy organisations came together to create the Great Australian Bight Alliance in January 2016.  The founding members of the Alliance included: Mirning Traditional Owners, Clean Bight Alliance Australia (West Coast SA), Oil Free Seas - Australia, Sea Shepherd Australia, Sea Shepherd Adelaide Chapter, Surfrider Foundation Australia, and The Wilderness Society South Australia. Since then, the Alliance has continued to grow.  Our vision for the Great Australian Bight is for a protected marine environment, where marine life is safe and healthy. Our unspoiled waters must be valued and celebrated. We cannot accept the risk of a catastrophic oil spill in our waters and along our coastline. Oil spills are irreversible. Together, we can save the Bight from these risks. You can learn more about their cause and how to become an ambassador here! ---   Did you enjoy today’s episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time.   Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox

One of the most unspoiled marine environments in the world is the great Australian Bight. And we all know that an oil spill would ruin the pristine coastline and threaten coastal homes and livelihood. Unfortunately, the Australian government is trying its best to sell the rights to drill more oil to just any foreign bidder. BP and Chevron has already pulled out, but Norwegian company Equinor remains.  In this episode, Patagonia Surf Ambassador & BIG OIL Activist, Heath Joske, joins us to talk about these issues and what we can do to support and get involved with the campaign for protecting the Australian bight. Since he learned of Equinor’s plan to turn the bight into a dangerous, deepwater oil field, he has been campaigning against it and spreading awareness and educating others to fight together with him.   In this Episode, We Discuss: Fighting for the Great Australian bight Equinor’s plan of drilling more oil from the sea What we can do to prevent the Norwegian oil company’s plan How to get involved and what you can contribute to the #fightforthebight campaign   Connect with Heath Joske Instagram   Know more about the #fightforthebight campaign After several years of independent campaign work in Adelaide and with the communities surrounding the Great Australian Bight, a collection of local groups and environmental advocacy organisations came together to create the Great Australian Bight Alliance in January 2016.  The founding members of the Alliance included: Mirning Traditional Owners, Clean Bight Alliance Australia (West Coast SA), Oil Free Seas - Australia, Sea Shepherd Australia, Sea Shepherd Adelaide Chapter, Surfrider Foundation Australia, and The Wilderness Society South Australia. Since then, the Alliance has continued to grow.  Our vision for the Great Australian Bight is for a protected marine environment, where marine life is safe and healthy. Our unspoiled waters must be valued and celebrated. We cannot accept the risk of a catastrophic oil spill in our waters and along our coastline. Oil spills are irreversible. Together, we can save the Bight from these risks. You can learn more about their cause and how to become an ambassador here!   Mentioned in this episode: Fight for the Bight The Head of the Bight - Full Film Patagonia   --- Did you enjoy today’s episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time.   Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox

Fam Charko brings us her next instalment of ‘Plastic Litteracy’ – this month, plastic roads. Kerrie Goodall and Priya Cooper from Sea Shepherd Australia join us to talk about the MV Steve Irwin, once the mighty flagship defender of marine life in our southern oceans, now with a new purpose in Sea Shepherd’s 'Ship4Good' program. We’ll speak with Kerrie and Priya about the history of the MV Steve Irwin, and some of its great activities coming up as we head into summer. And we make our second attempt at a live cross to the far north of Australia to speak with Deakin University marine scientist Dr Damien Callahan, currently on board the Research Vessel Investigator, collecting critical information to be used in climate change modelling.

Liza Dicks is the National Marine Debris Campaign Coordinator for Sea Shepherd Australia, which aims to protect and conserve our marine environment, preventing and removing the unprecedented amount of marine debris entering our oceans and waterways. Liza is AMAZING - volunteering her time to this awesome campaign, and was gracious enough to talk trash with Jeremy and Brad. We discuss the problem, the impacts, and potential solutions for us all.References:Sea Shepherd Australia's Marine Debris Campaign: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/Toxic Tide: the threat of marine plastic' by Commonwealth of Australia (2016): https://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/senate/environment_and_communications/marine_plastics/report“There will be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050”: http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_New_Plastics_Economy.pdf, https://www.businessinsider.com.au/plastic-in-ocean-outweighs-fish-evidence-report-2017-1?r=US&IR=T, https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35562253"80% of marine plastic comes from land-based sources": http://www.eunomia.co.uk/ , https://www.ecowatch.com/80-of-ocean-plastic-comes-from-land-based-sources-new-report-finds-1891173457.html, https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/marine-plastics, https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/Marine_plastics/Report/c02 34 per cent of sea turtles in Queensland’s Moreton Bay had ingested marine debris (from a study between 2006-11, published in 2012): https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2016/03/plastic-not-so-fantastic-marine-creatures-or-our-diets, https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.004088430% of dead sea turtles in Moreton Bay were “full of plastic”: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-researchers-hope-sea-turtles-birds-will-benefit-from-plastic-ban-20180530-p4ziei.html“Globally, it is estimated that approximately 52 percent of all sea turtles have eaten plastic”: https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/usc-news-exchange/news-archive/2018/september/plastic-proves-lethal-to-sea-turtles, https://10daily.com.au/news/australia/a181118kxs/two-turtles-dead-after-being-trapped-in-rubbish-off-qld-coast-20181118California Total Daily... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is the Managing Director of Azraq. She is a qualified journalist that started her career as a radio journalist, before working as a media adviser for the Commonwealth Government of Australia, after which she moved into the not-for-profit sector. She has been instrumental in organising national and international rallies against the use of drum lines and shark nets in Australia. She started up her own association, No Shark Cull Inc and starting working for Sea Shepherd Australia on marine conservation. After moving to the United Arab Emirates in 2016 she has focussed her attention on marine conservation issues in the Middle East and North Africa region and started a not-for-profit organization, Azraq. Crazy birds, without any further ado, I would like to welcome, Natalie Banks. Episode Highlights[02:17] What got Natalie into Marine Conservation. [03:45] My first open water dive was with a whale shark. [05:40] It will have a domino effect when we remove a shark habit out of the ocean. [06:18] We use to call the sharks the doctors of the seas but they will pray on the sick and the ill fish first because they are easy targets so they are keeping the oceans healthy that way as well. [06:50] We have got some species of sharks that are down 95% in that species range. [07:06] In some of the places where sharks have been fished out, we are seeing dead zones in the oceans which impacts human health. [08:49] I realized that there was no science whatsoever that says that culling sharks will increase the safety of beach users. [10:35] The media has played a massive role which has also impacted the political view of what to do. [10:46] You have got more chances of being killed driving to the beach than being actually attacked at the beach by a shark. [11:09] Facts and understanding does help. [12:28] One million plastic bottles are sold every minute, with less than 10% of these being recycled. [14:11] If the plastic is in the oceans it is breaking down, and it is breaking down into microplastics that is a massive issue in our oceans at the moment. [14:56] We are starting to see cancers being connected to plastics. [19:13] And we want to be able to reach out further than what we have been currently. [20:07] It was a no-brainer for me. [21:03] As well as a formal letter that people can download from our website and leave that at a food outlet to say would you consider changing from plastic straws to an alternative. [21:54] I prefer my little glass straw cos I feel it has a little bit more style and sophistication about it. [24:50] We forget sometimes how powerful our voices and our decisions can actually be. [25:55] You have the opportunity to have a knock-on effect on them that they have a knock-on effect on someone else. [28:15] A lot of people would say the beaches are clean but I can guarantee you it won’t take me very long to find cigarette butts. [28:41] 30-40% of what we clean up on the coastal or urban clean up is cigarette butts. It is the number one item that we find in coastal cleanups. [30:55] The most important decision I made was leaving my corporate role and that I was going to follow my gut feel and my heart. Final Five1.What is one social media platform that you follow? (https://mission-blue.org/) 2.What is your hope for mama earth going forward? I have a lot of hope in our next generation. 3.What advise can you give our crazy birds this week to help out mama earth? Refuse the single-use plastic straw and follow your heart. 4.What is one sustainability fact that you like to use in a room with people not yet on a sustainability journey? There is 8 billion tons of marine debris being empty into our oceans yearly and if you can not imagine what that would be, it is 5 plastic bags full of rubbish every foot of the coastline every single year. 5.Where can people find you?

As Sea Shepherd celebrates 40 years on the frontline of marine conservation, defending, conserving and protecting our oceans, Jeff Hansen explains why he doesn’t want any more birthday presents. In this episode of MHP, this mild-mannered ocean warrior chats about everything from chronic fatigue to concussion grenades, albatrosses and Antarctica. He shares his memories of that first trip at sea-the camaraderie between crew, volunteers and supporters, he explains the serious new risks that Japan poses to whales, how the Jolly Roger came to be, why his small list of Sea Shepherd wins is so huge and why he hopes Sea Shepherd won’t be around in another 40 years. A qualified Electronic and Computer Engineer, Jeff Hansen is the Managing Director of Sea Shepherd Australia. Jeff lives in Perth, Western Australia where, in his spare time he and his wife Marina rescue and rehabilitate wildlife. He features in the new film Operation Jeedara, a documentary about protecting the Great Australian Bight. You can learn more about Jeff and the work of Sea Shepherd Australia at seashepherd.org.au and the work of Sea Shepherd globally at seashepherd.org

TODAY'S GUEST: Dr. Reese Halter Earth Doctor Reese Halter is the recipient of the President's Distinguished Service Award from Humboldt State University for his inimitable leadership in conservation biology, an Outstanding Environmental Awareness Achievement Award for Dr Reese's Planet from The National Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution, an Outstanding Achievement Award for writing The Insatiable Bark Beetle from California Lutheran University, an Outstanding Achievement Award for writing Shepherding the Sea: The Race to Save our Oceans from MUSE School CA, an Excellence in Conservation-in-Action Award from Sea Shepherd Australia and an Outstanding Service Award from the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, California, for excellence in public outreach to "Save Nature Now." Join Dr Reese Halter from the tallest trees on Earth, Californian redwoods, and largest coastal forests of the Alaskan and British Columbian wilderness, Sitka spruce, to the incomparable honeybee and the incredibly delicate Monarch butterflies that migrate southward and return northward in the summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California (which spans the life of 3 or 4 generations of the butterfly). From the land Down Under, marvel with him at breathtaking life on the Great Barrier Reef or the incredible bees that pollinate eucalypts, and express gratitude for the colossal leatherback sea turtles and remarkable whales of the Great Southern Ocean. And from Africa please take a few moments to read Dr. Reese Halter's stories on the endangered surreal cetaceans, magnificent elephants, and majestic rhinos. Or from SE Asia the latest great coal rush killing Earth and the last Sumatran tigers that loathsome poachers are mercilessly slaughtering in the bloody 'War Against Nature'. Or the repulsive ocean-killing bloodlust in Taiji, Japan, and the Danish Faroe Islands. Kudos to Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for standing up to Japan and saying "Stop Killing Endangered Whales" and Bob Barker, the late Sam Simon, Pamela Anderson, Yao Ming, Pharrell Williams and "Anonymous" for being best friends forever to the Animal Kingdom. Humans are driving The Sixth Great Extinction, destroying sea life like nothing ever before since the dawning of reproductive life 1.1 billion years ago. The bees, trees, and seas are telling us to immediately future-proof our towns and cities -- climate in crisis. To protect nature we must love it, to love it we must understand it, to understand it we must be taught. From understanding comes wonder, which The Earth Doctor is a master at evoking. Please join him and help safeguard our environment! Connect With Today's guest: Dr. Reese Halter Website On Twitter On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: The earth is our only home. Please take care of it! I love this episode with Dr. Reese Halter, because he not only talks about the danger our planet is in because of environmental toxins (especially due to the coal industry), but he also tells us specific things that each of us can do to be part of stopping this massive polluting of our world. Listen to this episode to find out what carbon dioxide and mercury poisoning in our environment is doing to our health and the health of the world's bio-system. And discover what you can do about it. Even changing one or two habits can make a difference for the world and all who live here. America is second only to China when it comes to carbon dioxide emission. And new regulations are actually allowing coal pollution to be pumped into freshwater systems. What we do to our air and our water, we do to everything that lives on the planet. Listen to this episode to find out what you can do about environmental toxins. Even small efforts and lifestyle changes can make a big impact. When you eat fish and seafood from the ocean, the mercury they have absorbed gets into your body and stays there. Want to learn more and do something about it? In this episode, Dr. Reese Halter and I talk about how mercury gets transmitted and dangerous it is to your health and to the health of our world. I hope you'll listen and find out what steps you can take to hold on to your health and to protect our oceans. Do you want to be part of helping to save this wonderful planet Earth that we live on? Listen to this episode to find out how. Even simple things like writing your senators and congressmen, or making changes to your investment portfolio or how you pay your electric bill, can make a big difference. Listen to my conversation with Dr. Reese Halter to find out just how easy it is to start being involved in cleaning up the environmental toxins that have polluted our home. What if a small change in your lifestyle could help put an end to the environmental toxins that are bringing disease and destruction to our planet? Would you do it? Do you want your children to learn to care about the world? Listen to my conversation with The Earth Doctor - Dr. Reese Halter, to learn about both small and large lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference for our planet, the animals, and ourselves. You'll be surprised how simple it is. Be part of the unstoppable force for goodness! Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Introduction to the podcast [5:14] Introduction of today's episode with Dr. Reese Halter, on the health ramifications of the mercury that is spewing into the environment, and what we can do about it. [10:35] Coal industry 101. How the byproducts of the coal industry are poisoning our planet. [15:50] Pollution in one part of the planet affects the rest. Toxicity loadings are only getting higher. But there are things each of us can do. [21:48] The consequences of carbon dioxide emissions and coal pollution being pumped into freshwater systems. [24:39] Why you need to drink distilled water. [26:54] The many things you can do to help stop the poisoning of the earth and its inhabitants. [36:19] How a 100% plant-based diet impacts your health and the health of the earth. [39:42] Break and product descriptions. [41:06] More on the impact of a plant-based diet. [45:25] How your investment portfolio, social media, and science can change the world. [49:49] Why growing your own food is good for the earth (and you). [50:59] Why you shouldn't use plastics, and why you should volunteer in animal sanctuaries and as part of the #saturdayplasticpatrol. [57:22] The dangers of mercury, a neurotoxin. How to lessen your risk and be part of limiting it in the world. Resources Mentioned On This Episode Seashepherd.org.au #saturdayplasticpatrol

On March 2nd and 3rd thousands of NYC Vegetarians, Vegans, and the Veg-curious came out to the NYC Vegetarian Food Festivalto sample, purchase, and learn about vegan food and lifestyle. Add in some animal rights organizations and farmed animal sanctuaries, the NYC Veg Food Fest is sure to be a hot spot for our favorite vegan super stars (every vegan is a super star to us)! That means, that in this spectacular 100th episode of Vegan Radio we hit the mother-load on interviews!!First we hear the story behind the festival from co-creator/coordinator Nira Poliwoda followed by Eddie Garza of Mercy for Animals, the benefactors of the festival's official after party. Next we feature Vegan Radio's favorite subject, farm animal sanctuaries! We hear from Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary again and find out what he's been up to since the last episode. Theresa Sarzynskifrom For the Animals Sanctuary tells the story of mother and son bovines Grace and Benjamin; Mike Stura, long time animal saver and sanctuary volunteer tells the story of the slaughterhouse escapee goat Wilfred who he rescued from the streets of Brooklyn and brught to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.The next segment of interviews feature amazing powerful woman authors, bloggers, and food providers who are each working towards veganism becoming the norm in the future. Ellen Jaffe Jones author of How to Eat Vegan on $4 a Day and Victoria Moran author of Main Street Vegan were kind enough to share their light with Vegan Radio and tell us what they are up to and how they are spreading the vegan experience to others. Next Rachel Kay and Marina Guvenc tell us about their newly launched vegan fashion blog The New Luv. Then Derek Goodwin shares magic moments with the ever regal Ella Nemcova of The Regal Vegan. Our final interview is with two of Sea Shepherd International's finest (fine as in you wish it were a tv interview) Georgie Dicks of Sea Shepherd Australia and Ethan Wolf the NYC Chapter of Sea Shepard tell us about the current campaigns and direct actions of Sea Shepard Conservation Society. Direct action is so dreamy.