Mike Smith is the Founder and Chief ‘Used Pouch Salesman’ of Zero Co, an Australian startup on a mission to untrash the planet by stopping the production of new single use plastics in the home cleaning and personal care industries. An experienced entrepreneur and founder, Mike zeroed in on developing a solution to the plastic pollution problem after an 18-month adventure around the globe with his now wife, Alyssa. No matter where Mike and Alyssa trekked they couldn’t escape the scourge of discarded plastic. With a fire ignited in Mike to develop a solution to the plastic problem it was in depth analysis of supermarket aisles that led him to the glaring opportunity of innovation in the home cleaning and personal care product categories. Mike, Alyssa and a new recruit Kate set about building Zero Co in April 2019, launching a Kickstarter campaign to launch the business in October 2019 that raised $740k in pre-sale orders. Fast forward to October 2021 and Zero Co launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Birchal that raised $5m in 7 hours - the fastest and biggest equity crowdfunding campaign in Australia’s history. Disrupting a product category fuelled by multinational corporations with household brands that have existed for decades is not an easy task. Nor is building a business built on circular economy principles and supply chains that don’t exist yet. Through his tenacity, intellect and the right support structures Mike is doing what others might have considered infeasible, even impossible. Mike is the first to put up his hand and admit to the mistakes he’s made and also the first to nominate himself to try something new and bold. At OIO we are fuelled by the growing urgency and opportunity to tackle the enormous challenges facing Planet Ocean through inspiration, innovation and ‘good business’. When you come across entrepreneurs like Mike and startups like Zero Co, you can’t help but be inspired and optimistic at the potential for this emerging ocean impact ecosystem to truly help transform the future. For more information on Mike and Zero Co visit: https://www.zeroco.com.au/ To follow Zero Co on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/zeroco.com.au/ To read more about Zero Co’s Birchal campaign please visit: https://www.birchal.com/company/zeroco less

Lisa Blair is an Australian adventurer, author, keynote speaker and multi world record holding sailor. After the passionate and rapid adoption of open ocean sailing and solo ocean sailing, Lisa set off from Albany, Western Australia in January 2017 in a bold effort to break the world record for a solo circumnavigation of Antarctica. 72 days into the adventure tragedy struck when a storm dismasted her vessel - Lisa was stranded 1000 nautical miles from land with no mast and enormous challenges ahead. Limping back to land for repairs in Cape Town, South Africa it was clear Lisa wouldn’t break the speed record but by persevering through the remainder of the leg to set the record as the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica with one stop. Lisa’s competitive spirit and ambitious goals to break the speed record have led to her repeating the adventure, Lisa will depart Albany again in December 2021 for ‘Antarctica 2.0’ with a goal to break the solo speed record of 102 days. OIO will be closely following the journey and reporting back to our community as one of Lisa’s community partners. For anyone who has experienced sailing or traversing vast stretches of the open ocean, Lisa’s efforts to undertake these enormous adventures solo is viewed as either an amazing feat or just plain crazy. What makes Lisa so unique and inspirational is that her efforts are not just for the fame and glory of setting world records but to raise awareness of the critically important issues facing Planet Ocean. Lisa’s boat, aptly named ‘Climate Action Now’, is blazoned with graphically designed images of post it notes from people across the world pledging their messages of support for action to restore our majestic planet. Members of the public can head to her website (https://lisablairsailstheworld.com/) to add their own pledge and support the project. At OIO we are constantly in awe of Planet Ocean and the brave people who boldly persevere through adversity to bring awareness and action to restore ocean health. If you are as inspired by this conversation and Lisa’s efforts please consider supporting the project through a tax deductible donation or by sponsoring a degree of the voyage. The Antarctica 2.0 expedition is proudly sponsored by Canva, Laurus Projects and Red Sky Insurance and a diverse range of in-kind partners. For more information on Lisa and the Antarctica 2.0 expedition please visit: https://lisablairsailstheworld.com/ To follow Lisa on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/lisablairsailstheworld/ To sponsor a degree of the voyage please visit: https://lisablairsailstheworld.com/360-degree-sponsors less

Dr. Clinton Schultz is a surfer, psychologist, proud Gamilaroi man and the co-founder of First Nations owned and operated business Sobah. Sobah are pioneers of the Australian non-alcoholic craft beer industry with a distinctive unique selling point in the use of Australian native plant ingredients in their growing range of beverages. In this podcast recorded live on Instagram, Clinton shares some of his unique backstory that sets the stage for the mission behind Sobah. Having battled through his own challenges with alcohol and substance abuse, Clinton was driven to build a business that would enable bold positive impacts on the lives and livelihoods of many. In this first Ocean Impact Podcast episode recorded with a First Nations owned and operated startup we discuss some of the challenges associated with the flourishing Australian native foods sector where increasing demand is placing pressure on supply chains and the First Nations businesses and communities that are positioned to capitalise on opportunities whilst caring for country and caring for community. Clinton also talks about the future ambitions of Sobah and how, by building a successful beverage business, they plan to initiate broad positive impacts in a range of areas, including: protecting coral reefs and the Daintree Rainforest. Having just closed a successful $1m equity crowdfunding campaign through Birchal, the future is looking bright indeed for this homegrown First Nations led startup. Clinton, his wife Lozen and the entire team at Sobah are a brilliant example of how a business can be built on passion and a commitment to make positive impacts. We look forward to seeing where the journey takes them, keep up the great work Clinton and team! For more information on Sobah please visit: https://sobah.com.au/ To follow Sobah in Instagram please visit: https://www.instagram.com/sobahbeverages/ To review the recent equity crowdfunding campaign on Birchal please visit: https://www.birchal.com/company/sobahbeverages less

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist, science communicator and ‘Superstar of STEM’. Vanessa’s achievements in wildlife conservation, research and science communication have led to wide acclaim in recent years, including being the national Winner of FameLab (and 2nd globally); recognised as a Top 100 Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review and a Superstar of STEM with Science and Technology Australia. Vanessa’s research efforts include a focus on whales, and how novel technologies can help capture new information about the biology and behaviour of these magnificent creatures. Vanessa has received global awareness and acclaim through a pioneering methodology that uses drones to capture whale ‘snot’, a technique that can replace more invasive approaches and lead to a range of new insights otherwise difficult to ascertain. In this podcast recorded live on Instagram, Vanessa shares her inspirational story about how a young woman from regional Australia can embark on a passion-fuelled journey to become a globally recognised and celebrated ocean researcher and science communicator. For anyone driven to make a positive difference on Planet Ocean this is sure to captivate and motivate. With Vanessa’s passion for ocean science, communication and innovative technologies you can bet we’ll be keeping close tabs on her future efforts. Keep up the great work Vanessa! For more information please visit: Vanessa Pirotta website: https://www.vanessapirotta.com/ Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvanessapirotta Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ Footage of Vanessa discussing whale snot capture using drone technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PXgFoTtwi0 Vanessa’s TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PXgFoTtwi0 Footage of humpback whales ‘bubble’ feeding in Southern NSW, Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-13/whales-filmed-feeding-off-nsw-sapphire-coast/100457078 less

Courtney Boyd Myers (aka CBM) is the co-founder and CEO of AKUA, a US based startup on a mission to bring healthy, sustainable seagreens (kelp) products to markets across the world. AKUA launched their business with ‘kelp jerky’ via a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2017, and recently launched a new ‘kelp burger’ via an equity crowdfunding campaign that secured over $US1m on the Republic platform. Each time we speak about seaweed and the remarkable opportunities to accelerate seaweed startups on the Ocean Impact Podcast we get a huge response, and that’s no surprise. Seaweed is a ‘zero input crop’ meaning that no water, fertilisers, pesticides or additives are required during the growing process and the result is a growing medium that is left in a better state than when it was found i.e. cleaner water. Sourcing their sustainable kelp from a network of (majority female owned) seaweed farms along the coast of Maine, USA, AKUA is helping an industry that currently supplies more seaweed than is in demand - we all need to help change that! A global citizen, CBM has had a diverse career as a journalist, community builder, entrepreneur and investor. Courtney is also an avid kite surfer and is most happy when on, in or near salt water. We thank CBM for her determination and leadership in building AKUA and being a pioneer for sustainable seagreens - keep up the great work Courtney and Team! P.S. Customers across the US can now order AKUA’s ‘kelp burgers’ online and find them on an increasing number of menus, keep an eye out and ask for one at your local burger joint! Please visit the following links for more information AKUA website: https://akua.co/ Order kelp burgers (US): https://akua.co/products/kelp-burger AKUA campaign on Republic: https://republic.co/akua AKUA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeakua/ less

Dr Easkey Britton is an Irish surfer, author, marine social scientist, artist and ocean leader. Easkey’s research, passion and writing explores human connection with the natural cycles of the environment and, in particular, with the ocean. In her new book, ‘Saltwater in the Blood’ Easkey has penned a memoir of her unique ocean story and adventures that have helped shape her own connection to the sea and enabled many others to generate their ocean story. Easkey is part of a growing movement of academics and researchers exploring the role and enormous potential of water in healing and enhancing human beings. These include previous guests on the Ocean Impact Podcast: Wallace J. Nichols and Dr Cliff Kapono. ‘Blue Health’ and ‘Blue Care’ are themes that Easkey explores to help understand the role the ocean can perform in repairing the cycles of disconnect we often face and improving the lives and wellbeing of diverse groups, including those with disabilities. A scan of Easkey’s website reveals a vast range of projects and collaborations that have seen her: help foster a new surfing movement with women in Iran; aid gender equality in the ocean in Papua New Guinea; drive progress in ocean health policy and much more. We thank Easkey for her time and all that she is doing to bring awareness to the remarkable gifts that Planet Ocean provides to people and communities the world over. Please visit the following links for more information Easkey Britton website: https://easkeybritton.com/ Where to purchase ‘Saltwater in the Blood’: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/saltwater-in-the-blood-9781786785558 Easkey’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/83YnsBQzGM8 INCLUSEA website: https://inclusea.eu/ A Lunar Cycle short film: https://vimeo.com/288338638 less

Sarah Wilson is an award-winning author, minimalist, philanthropist and climate activist. After a career in the limelight of media and TV and as the founder of ‘I Quit Sugar’, Sarah has increasingly strengthened her voice to bring colour, understanding and lived experiences to many of the complex social, environmental and personal challenges that we face as a species. Sarah’s most recent book, ‘This One Wild and Precious Life’ is a personal journey through understanding the climate crisis and what has led humanity to be in our current predicament. Notably, Sarah explores the perils of western capitalism and neo liberalism and how these systems have led to the crumbling of environmental, social and cultural structures and what needs to be done to piece a better version of the puzzle back together. Our podcast host Tim and Sarah have a long history as friends and allies in the pursuit of rational progress on environmental issues in Australia, particularly around living with less and introducing systems to reduce and better manage waste. Naturally, the conversation flows into the current situation with Australia’s political leadership and inaction on bold climate policy. For more information on Sarah and the subjects discussed in this podcast please visit the links below: Sarah Wilson website: https://www.sarahwilson.com/ Read: ‘This One Wild and Precious Life’: https://www.sarahwilson.com/this-one-wild-and-precious-life/ Podcast: Wild With Sarah Wilson: https://www.sarahwilson.com/podcast/ Sarah Wilson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_/ ‘They Vote For You’ website: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/ List of grassroots political groups in Australia under the ‘Voices Of” umbrella: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_grassroots_political_engagement_groups_in_Australia less

Emily Jateff is the Curator of Ocean Science and Technology at the Australian National Maritime Museum (Sea Museum) and a distinguished maritime archaeologist. Emily is a passionate science communicator on a mission to ensure the ocean is understood and appreciated for its vital role in shaping a better future. In this podcast episode we learn all about Emily’s unique career that has seen her travel to far corners of the globe and to the depths of the ocean - exploring historical artefacts that provide a glimpse into where we have come from, where we are going and how to navigate challenges that may come our way. Notably, Emily was part of the team with James Cameron to explore the wreck of the Titanic in a deep MIR submersible - it’s not everyday you talk with someone who has explored the Titanic! Emily is performing a valuable role in Australia’s ongoing efforts to be a leader in ocean science and technology and helping the Australian National Maritime Museum to continue in it’s long tradition of documenting, researching, collecting and exhibiting Australia’s maritime history. The next big exhibition Emily is working on will be the ‘One Ocean Our Future’ exhibition that is not to be missed. In this episode we also reference Emily’s 2020 TEDx talk ‘The Tortoise Approach to Solving Climate Change’ that reinforces the critical importance of following the scientific approach to solving problems - even if it takes longer. We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast with Emily Jateff - thanks for all that you do Emily! Please visit the following links for more information: Sea Museum website: https://www.sea.museum/ Emily’s 2020 TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFSWwLJ48iM The UN Decade for Ocean Science and Technology: https://oceandecade.org/ Ocean Decade Australia: https://oceandecadeaustralia.org/ Watch and Listen to Emily talking about what sunk the Titanic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXYUSD1eoys less

In this special episode of the Ocean Impact Podcast recorded live on Instagram, the Co-founders of OIO, Tim Silverwood and Nick Chiarelli, take a deep dive into the organisation and share all that has been happening in the past 12 months as they pursue their bold mission. The last time the pair sat down to record a podcast together was all the way back at Episode One. Tim and Nick also answer all of your burning questions about Pitchfest and this year’s new program, the HP Generation Impact Incubator. Specifically, the founders outline the eligibility criteria and features/ benefits for each category of the campaign this year and reiterate why anyone working in a startup or business that can help to improve ocean health should apply. Applications for both The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2021 and the HP Generation Impact Incubator close on 21 September 2021 with applicants encouraged to complete their Step One written application asap in order to allow ample time to complete the Step Two pitch video. Both the written form and pitch video are required by the closing date. Please visit the following links for more information and to apply: Pitchfest 2021 landing page and application form: https://www.ocean-impact.org/pitchfest2021 HP Generation Impact Incubator landing page and application form: https://www.ocean-impact.org/generation-impact OIO blog post showcasing the Pitchfest 2020 Finalists: https://www.ocean-impact.org/blog/pitchfest-2020-finalists OIO blog celebrating the Pitchfest 2020 Winner and Runners Up: https://www.ocean-impact.org/blog/pitchfest-2020-winner-announcement less

Belinda Baggs is a professional surfer, mother, ocean lover and Co-founder of Surfers for Climate, a ‘sea-roots movement dedicated to climate action’. Belinda is also a ‘Global Surf Activist’ with Patagonia. The question our host wanted to explore in this Instagram Live recording of the podcast with Belinda was: “what does it take to detour from the comfort of exotic surf holidays and a life of adventure and fun to put yourself on the frontline of climate action? Why would anyone do that?” Of course Belinda Baggs is not ‘anyone’. Throughout her career as a professional surfer she contributed to impactful causes and led from the front as a crew of impassioned ‘eco’ surfers chose to showcase both their surfing prowess and their vision for a better world in films, magazine features and their social media channels. Joining forces with another globally recognised ‘goofy foot’ surfer, Johnny Abegg, the pair spawned ‘Surfers for Climate’ and commenced the wild ride in mobilising the surfing community to save ocean playgrounds. Whether you’re a surfer or not, Surfers for Climate want your support to showcase a united front in critical issues that affect the ocean and coastlines that bring joy to so many humans and are home to countless creatures and fragile ecosystems. We encourage you to visit the SFC website to explore the campaigns and initiartives they are actively supporting, including: Stop PEP11; No Gas Across the Bass; No Way In Otway; Don’t Pass Gas and Wipeout Your Emissions. We want to send a huge shaka and some abundant ocean karma to Belinda for all her amazing work. To learn more about Surfers for Climate visit: https://surfersforclimate.org.au/ To watch Belinda’s surfing prowess visit here: https://youtu.be/xgwJAta4gy0 To learn more about the Stop PEP11 campaign visit: https://www.surfrider.org.au/stop-pep-11/ To learn more about the No Gas Across the Bass campaign visit: https://www.facebook.com/nogasacrossthebass/ To find Belinda on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/belindabaggs/ less

Titouan Bernicot is the founder and CEO of Coral Gardeners, a reef restoration project based in Mo’orea, French Polynesia with a mission to revolutionise ocean conservation and generate collaboration to save the reef. Titouan has an incredible backstory that frames his passion and dedication for saving coral reefs. Growing up on isolated atolls with his pearl harvesting family, the ocean was entrenched in every aspect of his life where a healthy coral reef was essential to the survival of his family and the industry that sustained them. Fast forward to Titouan as a young surfer who began witnessing the coral reefs he loved so dearly in a state of decline and death and you can understand his motivation in doing all in his power to protect and restore the underwater biomes surrounding his island home and beyond. Coral Gardeners illustrate an impeccable example of how to build global awareness to pursue local outcomes that in turn will create planetary results. Through their creative communications and exceptional ability to take ‘viewers’ from all around the world into their underwater world they not only inspire and educate the masses but motivate people to support their mission by adopting corals, donating and purchasing merchandise. If you haven’t taken a dive into the world Coral Gardeners we strongly encourage you to do so via the following links: Coral Gardeners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coralgardeners/ Coral Gardeners website: https://www.coralgardeners.org/ Coral Gardeners on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyDUsGn3UfKT0dnCbwwXkA Titouan Bernicot on Instagram (@toutiess): https://www.instagram.com/toutiess/ less

At 16 years of age, Solli Raphael is the youngest guest to appear on the Ocean Impact Podcast to date. An accomplished poet, author, conservationist and public speaker, Solli was just 12 years old when he was the youngest person ever to win the Australian National Slam Poetry Competition (against an all adult field). Solli has since performed his mission-driven poetry at distinguished forums around Australia including the Commonwealth Games, TEDx Sydney and on The Project. In the podcast Solli performs some of his poetry taken from the two books he has authored: Spotlight (2020) and Limelight (2018). As our podcast host, Tim Silverwood wanted to make a conscious effort to include the voice of youth in our conversation about the future of Planet Ocean - it is the planet they will inherit after all. It’s clear we need to spend more time listening to the feelings and expectations of youth in order to help shape a prosperous future for them and generations to come. This podcast, recorded on the eve of Plastic Free July 2021, includes plenty of hints and tips for behaviours that Solli has introduced to make his life more sustainable and we hope you can too. Keep up the great work Solli, we’ll be watching, reading and listening with great interest. Learn more about Solli and his poetry and books here: https://solliraphael.com.au/ Watch Solli perform ‘We Can Be More’ at TEDx Sydney in 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm0r3yFh0zU Learn more about Solli’s non-profit organisation Earth Enablers here: https://www.earthenablers.org/ less

Julie Mathers is the founder and CEO of Flora and Fauna, Australia’s largest online eco retailer and the world’s largest vegan online marketplace. A genuine impact entrepreneur, Julie is an inspiring example of how a business leader can build a ‘better business’ with deeply held values to care for people, places, animals and the planet. Julie’s accolades for building and leading Flora and Fauna are considerable, including being awarded No.1 in eCommerce in 2019 and 2021 and Top Sustainable Retailer in 2020 and 2021. In this conversation Julie shares a wealth of insights into her background and career working with ecommerce for large corporations that led to the journey of building her own business (with her husband Tom) that embodied their values and goals of creating a positive impact. Julie speaks at length about the power of better business and the rise of B Corps and impact driven entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo and to help ensure people, animals and the planet are not adversely affected where possible. There are plenty of tips and highly valuable pieces of advice within this podcast so if you are a fan of ‘good business’ or a budding impact entrepreneur then this conversation is for you! We wish to send Julie a big thanks for her time and all that she is doing to help Planet Ocean and its inhabitants. For more information on Flora and Fauna and Julie’s origin story visit: https://www.floraandfauna.com.au/ To follow Julie on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-mathers-92149b1/ less

Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. This is a mantra that had been drilled into Paul De Gelder since the earliest days of his military training in the Australian Army. It’s a mantra that Paul has embodied throughout his unique life but in particular, since a Bull Shark tore through his flesh, resulting in the loss of his right forearm and right leg during a routine Navy drill in Sydney Harbour in 2009. Since that fateful incident that almost took the Navy clearance diver’s life, Paul has been on a wild ride that has seen him become a highly accomplished public speaker, TV host, actor, author and leading voice for the conservation of the species that so nearly ended his stint on Planet Ocean: sharks. In this podcast, recorded whilst Paul was in Australia filming for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, we take a journey that reveals the extent to which the very existence of sharks is threatened and the critical role they perform in the ocean. It’s a captivating journey that will have you on the edge of your seat and marvelling at the grit and determination of this one man who has overcome so much to give back to the very species that nearly took his life. We want to take this moment to thank Paul for everything he has done to protect Planet Ocean’s sharks and to extend that gratitude to all the wonderful people the world over who are driven to ensure that healthy populations of sharks exist for many more years to come. For more information on Paul De Gelder visit: https://www.pauldegelder.com/about/ To follow Paul on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/pauldegelder/ less

Dr. Cliff Kapono is a professional surfer, chemist and journalist from Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Amongst a broad and distinguished career, Bruddah Cliff (as he’s become known) has become a proud and profound voice for stronger focus and representation of indigenous voices in decision making for the planet. In this episode, our host Tim plays the role of the active listener as Cliff shares deep insights into the reasons why Cliff, as a young Native Hawaiian from a disadvantaged community in the remote Pacific, chose academia and a Doctorate to help him have a voice at the table in decision-making and policies for the ocean in his backyard and across the world. We discover how surfing and a life spent on, in and near the ocean has shaped Cliff and enabled him to travel to far-reaching corners of the globe to study and share his knowledge of how the blue blanket that covers 71% of the planet’s surface connects us all. A clear lesson for everyone in this podcast is that it’s well overdue that a greater focus on indigenous knowledge and perspectives are embedded in processes and decision making for our shared future. We wish to extend deep gratitude and respect to Bruddah Cliff for sharing his intimate perspectives and for all the work he does in inspiring and activating the next generation of ocean guardians in Hawaii and the world over. For more information on Cliff visit: http://www.cliffkapono.com/ To follow Cliff on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/cliff_kapono/ To watch some of Cliff’s films visit his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yySLZqrowTq4rL_zK2H3w less

We are excited to bring you the first ever Ocean Impact Podcast episode recorded at sea! For this episode, our guest Jess Leitmanis was tuning in live from the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor as it criss-crossed the Tasman Sea to the north of Australia mapping the ocean floor in January 2021 during the ‘Pinging in the New Year’ expedition. Jess was onboard RV Falkor as part of the ‘artist-at-sea’ program developed by Schmidt Ocean Institute to ensure that art, creativity and science work hand in hand in inspiring the masses to understand and protect Planet Ocean. Jess Leitmanis is an Australian sculpture artist and conservationist with a deep connection to Planet Ocean. Through her work Jess explores ideas that encompass the environment, design, consumer culture, sustainability, sociology and philosophy. Jess is interested in our connection to the space around us – how we sculpt our environment, and how it sculpts us. In this episode Jess shares the story of her artistic journey and her passion for sculpture using found objects, namely marine debris rope (ghost gear) that has been washed ashore on remote coastlines. If you tune in to the YouTube recording of the podcast you can even see a work in progress of the artwork she completed at sea during the voyage. The finished piece can also be viewed on Jess’s website and social media. We would like to send a huge thank you to Jess and the team at Schmidt Ocean Institute for arranging this conversation and recording. For more information about Jess visit: https://www.jessicaleitmanis.com/ To learn more about Schmidt Ocean Insitute, the artist-at-sea program and the voyage Jess participated in please visit: https://schmidtocean.org/ https://schmidtocean.org/apply/artist-residency-program/ https://schmidtocean.org/cruise/pinging-the-new-year/ To follow Jess on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/jessleitmanis/ less

Pete Ceglinski is the Co-founder and CEO of Seabin Project, a brilliant innovation that is “part rubbish bin, part pool skimmer” and helping to create cleaner waterways and oceans in 93 countries around the world. The viral video that helped crowdfund the first Seabin units was seen by 1.7 billion people and raised US$276k in 2016, catapulting the organisation to global recognition. This is the second time we’ve had Pete on the Ocean Impact Podcast, you can tune in to Episode 2 for a deeper dive into the origins and features of the innovation and the story behind the founders. In this episode we wanted to focus on recent updates from the organisation with a particular focus on the partnerships Pete has secured to scale this ocean clean up solution, notably, the recent announcement regarding a partnership with Coca Cola. Since the announcement of the partnership between Seabin Project and Coca Cola in late May 2021 there has been plenty of conversation online from both sides of the fence. Pete declares that 99.9% of feedback has been positive but a vocal segment has certainly made it clear that the partnership is not to their liking and worthy of a ‘please explain’ from the CEO. So, here you have an update on all things Seabin and that ‘please explain’ conversation with Pete Ceglinski. Please let us know what you think about the Seabin Project, the partnership with Coca Cola and the future plans for the organisation in the comments or on our social media channels. Thanks for tuning in. For more information Seabin Project visit: https://seabinproject.com/ To read the media release on the Coca Cola partnership visit: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/au/media-centre/media-releases/coca-cola-australia-teams-up-with-seabin-project To follow Seabin Project on Instagram visit: https://www.instagram.com/seabin_project/ To follow Seabin Project on Facebook visit: https://www.facebook.com/seabinproject/ To follow Seabin Project on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seabin-project/ less

Have you heard the buzz about asparagopsis seaweed and it’s remarkable ability to reduce carbon emissions from livestock when blended with animal feed? This podcast takes a deep dive into the wonderful world of asparagopsis through the eyes of Sam Elsom, Co-founder and CEO of Australian seaweed startup Sea Forest. Sam Elsom previously worked in sustainable fashion with his label Elsom forging an rarely trodden path in it’s pursuit of sustainable materials and processes that would meet Sam’s standards. Fast forward to 2017 and Sam answered the call from Australia’s eminent climate advocate Professor Tim Flannery (our guest on Episode 38 of the podcast): there was no time to waste in reducing carbon emissions and drawing down carbon from the atmosphere. Sam didn’t know how but he knew the answer was in seaweed and this was his next calling. In this fascinating episode we learn how Sam and the Sea Forest team have rapidly built a remarkable seaweed business set to revolutionise the livestock, dairy and wool industries in Australia and across the world. This is a truly heartwarming account of what is possible when you put passion, science and opportunity in the room together. We look forward to following the Sea Forest journey and hope you do too. For more information Sea Forest visit here: https://www.seaforest.com.au/ To follow Sea Forest on Instagram visit here: https://www.instagram.com/seaforestaustralia/ To follow Sea Forest on LinkedIn visit here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sea-forest-australia/ less

Professor Tim Flannery is one of the world’s foremost climate scientists, activists and communicators. Starting his science career as a paleontologist and mammalogist Professor Tim became absorbed in the science of climate change having seen the impacts first hand, notably in the mountains of New Guinea where he witnessed the tree line encroaching on alpine peaks and on the Great Barrier Reef where devastating bleaching events occurred for the first time. As the host of this podcast episode (Tim Silverwood) and a devoted environmentalist, I have the utmost respect for Tim Flannery. His early books The Weather Makers (2005) and Here on Earth (2010) were transformative to my evolving mind that wrestled with my innate sense that humans were radically transforming the planet and the science that supported my concerns. Tim Flannery helped make me into the environmentalist I am today. And I’m not the only one, hundreds, thousands, millions have listened and read his science and posturings - charging them with a fire to turn their thoughts into actions. In this episode we focus on the current state of affairs in 2021 and how humanity’s recent experience in “following the science” to address the Covid-19 pandemic sets the stage for a renewed approach to addressing the climate crisis. Now, more than ever, humanity has proven our ability to respond to an immediate threat and navigate the disruption with our species’ interests at the centre - can we do the same for the imminent and gargantuan threat of climate change. For more information on Professor Tim Flannery visit his Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Flannery To learn more about his new book ‘The Climate Cure’ visit here: https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-climate-cure-solving-the-climate-emergency-in-the-era-of-covid-19 To learn more about The Climate Council visit here: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ less

In episode 12 of the Ocean Impact Podcast ‘Pitchfest 2020 Series’ Nick Chiarelli speaks with Dr Sara Andreotti, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at SharkSafe Barrier. SharkSafe Barrier, a Pitchfest 2020 Finalist, has a mission to provide the tools for an environmentally friendly coexistence between sharks and humans. SharkSafe Barrier provides a novel and sustainable solution to shark and human protection through a patented technology that incorporates a magnetic field with a kelp-forest mimicking structure, where sharks are deterred without affecting other marine life. Sara has been involved in marine biology since the age of sixteen, when she started working as a volunteer at the Natural Marine Reserve of Miramare in Trieste, Italy. In 2008 she completed a Masters of Science in marine biology at the University of Trieste, and in 2009 she began working in South Africa to create a database of great white sharks based on photos of their dorsal fins. The project evolved to include genetic data, for a PhD at Stellenbosch University, and after six years of field work, Sara had managed to catalogue 426 white sharks from 5000 photos and collected more than 300 genetic samples. She was awarded a PhD for this research in March 2015. SharkSafe Barrier is scientifically proven to deter both Bull Sharks and Great White Sharks, requires minimal maintenance, and in addition, the infrastructure over time becomes an artificial reef protecting marine life and enhancing biomass. In 2020 SharkSafe Barrier was one of a number of innovations featured in a proposal to the Queensland Government as cost effective and non-lethal alternatives to the very outdated shark nets used at popular Queensland beaches. NSW and Western Australia being the other Australian states that are still using lethal shark nets. Shark nets are indiscriminate killers of a variety of marine life including turtles, dolphins, whales and sharks and the idea that they keep humans safe from negative shark interactions is not supported by credible science. For more information on SharkSafe Barrier visit: https://www.sharksafesolution.com/ To follow SharkSafe Barrier on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharksafe-barriers-rf-/ This episode is the last in our 12-part Pitchfest 2020 ‘Meet the Finalists’ Series. We will return with brand new episodes of The Ocean Impact Podcast shortly. less

In episode 11 of the Ocean Impact Podcast ‘Pitchfest 2020 Series’ Nick Chiarelli speaks with Fanny Sauvignon, Business Development Manager at Ingine. Ingine, a Pitchfest 2020 Finalist, are a South Korean startup with a mission to harness wave power to supply clean, sustainable, and affordable energy to remote island and coastal communities. Offshore renewable energy systems face major challenges due to the violent and unpredictable characteristics of the open ocean. INGINE use a novel approach to creating ocean energy through a system that remains attached to land, minimising these risks. INGINE’s Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technology generates power using the whole range of wave movements, enabling its application even in shallow waters where conventional technologies otherwise have difficulties. INGINE’s target customers range from off-grid communities in remote islands to city-dwellers of coastal towns. INGINE installations contribute to energy security and independence, fossil fuel pollution reduction, and boost local economic development. We thank Fanny for her contributions to creating a healthy ocean and for her participation in the Ocean Impact Podcast ‘Pitchfest 2020 Series’. For more information on Ingine: https://ingine.co.kr/en/ To follow Ingine on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingine-lnc/ less

In episode 10 of the Ocean Impact Podcast ‘Pitchfest 2020 Series’ Nick Chiarelli speaks with Juan Peña Ibáñez, CEO of Orbital EOS. Orbital EOS, a Pitchfest 2020 Finalist, provide satellite-based solutions to challenges in the maritime domain, like oil spill detection, environmental performance monitoring and coastal erosion. Using artificial intelligence, or AI, and high-end ocean modelling, Orbital EOS reduces the cost of monitoring by a factor of 10 while increasing the surveillance capacity by a factor of 100. One of the primary use cases for the Orbital EOS technology (EOS Viewer) is for oil spill monitoring. EOS Viewer leverages a network of radar and optical earth observation satellites, resulting in cost-efficient surveillance of assets, even at remote locations. Did you know that oil destroys the insulating ability of fur-bearing marine creatures, such as sea otters, and the water-repelling abilities of a bird's feathers, exposing them to the harsh elements. Many birds and animals also swallow oil and are poisoned when they try to clean themselves or when eating oiled prey. Did you also know that roughly only 10% of the oil that makes its way into the ocean comes from what we would consider large scale catastrophic events like an oil tanker running aground or an offshore oil rig explosion (eg the Deepwater Horizon spill)... the remaining 90% finds itself there through a range of “business as usual” instances. It’s these instances that Orbital EOS are focussing their efforts (and satellites). For more information on Orbital EOS visit: https://www.orbitaleos.com/ To follow Orbital EOS on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbitaleos/ less