The Ocean News Podcast

Ancient wonders: The ocean's oldest inhabitants documented in new Colombian study

Scientists in Colombia - in partnership with NatGeo Pristine Seas - have documented and photographed some of the ocean's most ancient residents... ctenophores, an ethereal species as old as the ocean and as equally hypnotic.

Investing in Hope: Philippe Cousteau Jr.’s Case for Coral

In this episode, Eva Cahill speaks with Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of Jacques Cousteau, about his new mission to move coral restoration from a charitable endeavour to a global commercial success.
As the CEO of VoyaSea ReGen, Philippe explores why the current "one square kilometre" pace of restoration is insufficient and how emerging technologies like 3D printing and AI can rebuild reefs as critical coastal infrastructure at an industrial scale.
 
Photo by EarthEcho International

The Fight Against Forever Chemicals: Can Regulations Save Our Seas - The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Editorial Assistant Eva Cahill, dives deep into a new study that shows the efficacy of regulations, and calls for new legislation to limit the growing use of new PFAS.
Photography by Vincent Kneefel
 

Tesco FINEST salmon? Diseases and supply chain bans - The Ocean News Podcast

Supermarket giant, Tesco has suspended salmon supplies from Bakkafrost's Portree farm after footage captured in Skye was released, showing diseased fish being dumped in the sea while live salmon were left to suffocate before being shredded.

The Living Sea Wall: Restoring Biodiversity to Britain's Coast - The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Eva Cahill takes us to Shoreham Port on Britain's south coast, where a groundbreaking "living sea wall" is transforming artificial structures into thriving marine habitats.
We hear from University of Brighton researcher Isaac Doyle about how textured panels and "vertipools" are boosting biodiversity by creating ecological niches for local species.

Kelp Forest in Choir: MUSIC meets ART on the Solent - The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Oceanographic's Community Editor Rob Hutchins sits for a chat with musician Richard Walters and Blue Marine Foundation's Louise MacCallum to talk all things music, art, conservation and - of course - the voice of Jeremy Irons.

The Doomsday Glacier: Why Thwaites is Reshaping Our Oceans - The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Eva Cahill explores the high-stakes mission to collect first-of-its-kind data on a glacier that, if it collapses, could raise global sea levels by 65 centimetres.
With thanks to the British Antarctic Survey Team for all additional audio clips in this podcast, to see the full video, head to their website.
 

Biodiversity Loss: A National SECURITY CRISIS - the Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, we explore the hushed release of a critical report from the UK government that makes clear - in no uncertain terms - that global biodiversity loss is a threat to national and international security around the world.

The Eight-Armed Shift: The Octopus Surge in UK Waters - The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, we explore a new scientific report detailing a climate-driven octopus surge off the southwest UK and how, as warming seas facilitate transport across the English Channel, these highly intelligent predators are reshaping local marine ecosystems.

A Load of Pollocks: The Hidden Costs of Alaska’s Largest Fishery - The Ocean News Podcast

In this episode, Eva Cahill dives into news that campaigners have called recent reports into the Alaskan Pollock Industry into stark question, claiming that their 2025 report failed to account for the fishing industry’s negative environmental impact, while overstating the economic benefits for everyday Alaskans.