{"podcast":{"title":"How To Protect The Ocean","slug":"how-to-protect-the-ocean-2010","podcast_index_feed_id":2010,"rss_url":"https://scicon.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/1/7/2/0172a388259a35a95f2e77a3093c12a1/HowToProtectTheOcean_CoverArt.jpg","author":"Andrew Lewin - Marine Biologist and Ocean Conservationist","episode_count":1932,"summary":"Dive into the Depths: Join Andrew Lewin on 'How to Protect the Ocean' – Your Gateway to Exclusive Ocean Insights! Explore the latest, uncharted realms of ocean science and conservation that you won't find anywhere else. Andrew takes you on an inspiring journey to uncover the hidden gems of oceanic discovery and initiatives. Tune in to discover how you can transform your life for a better ocean, one episode at a time. The How To Protect The Ocean is your resource to keep you informed on the latest ocean news; teach you how to speak up for the ocean; and, how you can take action to live for a better ocean. There is so much information on the ocean and the issues that are affecting it that it can be difficult to find optimism in the future of the ocean. Climate change, overfishing, plastic pollution, water pollution, and coastal development have altered the ocean in ways that have negatively changed the way we use it. The repercussions of climate change, including the ominous specter of rising sea levels, the relentless march of warming ocean temperatures, and the ominous shadow of ocean acidification, have not only altered the very fabric of our coastlines but have also conjured fie…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T16:19:35.408605+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-protect-the-ocean-2010"},"episode":{"title":"What Happens If Weather Warnings Start Failing?","slug":"what-happens-if-weather-warnings-start-failing","published_at":"2026-04-27T13:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-protect-the-ocean-2010/what-happens-if-weather-warnings-start-failing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-protect-the-ocean-2010","url":"https://www.speakupforblue.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/scicon/HTPTO_E1923_NOAANaturalDisasters.mp3?dest-id=228444","summary":"NOAA helps protect millions of people before hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and tsunamis hit, but most people never realize how much they rely on it. In this episode, we break down the hidden systems behind weather forecasting, emergency alerts, and disaster preparedness, and why cuts to NOAA could have consequences far beyond the ocean. Natural Disasters are becoming more intense in many regions, which makes accurate forecasting more important than ever. Better models, satellites, buoys, and warning systems give families more time to evacuate, secure homes, and stay safe. If those systems weaken, mistakes become more costly. Ocean Science is not separate from your daily life. It helps power the forecasts that guide airports, ports, coastal communities, and emergency managers. This episode explains why protecting science infrastructure may be one of the most practical ways to protect people. Listen to the full episode. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Help fund a new seagrass podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/seagrass Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube","meta_description":"NOAA helps protect millions of people before hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and tsunamis hit, but most people never realize how much they rely on it. In t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":524,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-to-protect-the-ocean-2010/episodes/what-happens-if-weather-warnings-start-failing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-protect-the-ocean-2010/what-happens-if-weather-warnings-start-failing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}