Ocean Ideas

Marine Stewardship Council campaigner Alex Webb dives deep into the myths and facts surrounding sustainable seafood in this latest episode of the Ocean Ideas Podcast - Demystifying Sustainable Seafood. From the truth behind the claim that all big boats are bad, to misconceptions about imported seafood and which species are truly sustainable—Alex sets the record straight. 🎙 Speaker:Alex Webb, Marine Stewardship CouncilSpecial thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality.Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.

Take a deep dive into the world of whales with the latest episode of the Ocean Ideas podcast: What Are Whales Telling Us? 🎙️

Listen as experts discuss everything from current threats and population changes to fascinating behaviours of these majestic creatures.Speakers:

• Dr. Vanessa Pirotta, Macquarie University
• Dr. Olaf Meynecke, Griffith University

Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality.Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.

Dive into an innovative talk with Australian National Maritime Museum Archaeologist James Hunter to hear how he is using Virtual Reality to invite the public to explore shipwrecks and discover their mysteries. 🛳

The NSW Government is considering phasing out shark nets in NSW, a massive step to update this heritage solution that many say is no longer fit for purpose.

Tune in to the latest episode of Ocean Ideas - Shark Nets, What’s Next? to hear from experts about the politics, psychology, history and future for shark nets. Hear the outrageous facts distilled from the real ones, and learn more about the alternatives.

This conversation is one not to be missed!

Speakers:

- Dr Chis Pepin-Neff, USYD

- Steven Pearce, Surf Life Saving NSW

- Hannah Tait, Action for Dolphins

- Lawrence Chlebeck, Humane Society International (HSI)

Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality.

Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.

Do you know what the 30 by 30 target is? Find out from expert Jason Peers of Marinas Guardian during this week’s Ocean Ideas Podcast!

This week we hear from University of Sydney researcher Tristan Salle, who sheds new light on how river systems over hundreds of millions of years have driven life on the planet

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Hear from our experts to find out how science and innovation are helping us navigate the complexities of sustainable seafood and how you, the consumer, can make more informed choices around seafood.

Speakers:

Mat Goddard, AquaCultr

Dr Adrain Gutteridge, MSC

Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality.

Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.

Do you want to learn about traditional and contemporary Indigenous ocean conservation?

Tune in to this week's Ocean Ideas Podcast - Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, to hear an interesting discussion about Indigenous ocean governance working with modern science to benefit the health of our ocean.

Speakers:

- Dr Mitch Gibbs, USYD

- Kataya Barret, Country Needs People

- Sarah Gorst, South Coast Seaweed

Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality.

Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.

We are joined by Professor David Booth to discover how artificial fish pods and new coral habitats can boost fish biodiversity in Sydney. Listen in to learn about how ocean restoration projects are taking place right under the Sydney Opera House!

Speakers: David Booth, UTS/SIMS

Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality.

Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.

We know our oceans are literally drowning in our plastic waste. This discussion ranges from innovative solutions to collective action - tune in to gain valuable insights, inspiration and tips on reducing the use of plastics, allowing you to be a greater part of the solution!