Best Ocean Cleanup Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking the Ocean’s Secrets with NatureMetrics: How eDNA is Revolutionizing Marine Conservation with Nicole Yeomans, Ep.22 29:47

6M ago29:47

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In this latest episode of the Healthy Seas podcast, we dive into the revolutionary world of eDNA with Nicole Yeomans, the Offshore Industrials Lead and marine ecology expert at NatureMetrics. With a powerful commitment to making biodiversity measurable, NatureMetrics uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to reveal previously unseen insights into marine eco…

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Deep Dive Interview: Sharks, Seas and Sustainability with Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark 1:17:43

7M ago1:17:43

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Send us a text Unveiling Canada's Majestic Sharks: Insights from Marine Biologist Chris Harvey Clark Dive into an enthralling episode of the 'What Are We Doing?' podcast with host David Evans and marine biologist Dr. Chris Harvey Clark. Discover the diverse shark species inhabiting Canadian waters, including elusive Greenland and great white sharks…

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Deep Dive: Kelp Forest Guardians: How Sea Otters Shape the Marine Ecosystem with Linda Nichol 44:54

7M ago44:54

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Send us a text The History and Ecosystem Impact of Sea Otters on Vancouver Island The podcast episode explores the history and ecological impact of sea otters on the west coast of Canada, particularly near Vancouver Island. Hosted by David Evans of the Aquatic Biosphere Project, the episode features Linda Nichol from the Department of Fisheries and…

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Netting Innovation: Diopas on Creating the First Recycled and Recyclable Aquaculture Nets with Ioakeim Diamantidis, Ep.21 22:10

7M ago22:10

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Ioakeim Diamantidis is the General Manager of Diopas, a family-run business based in Greece. For generations, Diopas has been a leader in producing fishing, aquaculture, and sport nets. Now, under the leadership of Ioakeim, the company is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fishing industry. One of the standout achievements discussed in the…

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Exploring the Power of Outdoor Education with Aristea Kyriakou, Ep.20 32:54

9M ago32:54

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In our latest episode of the Healthy Seas Podcast, we explored an innovative approach to education that’s not just about learning—it’s about living and interacting with the world around us. Our guest, Dr. Aristea Kyriakou, founder of the European Outdoor Education Hub, shares fascinating insights on how outdoor education can transform not only how …

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Diving into the Depths of Science with Edd Stockdale from the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy, Ep. 19 35:30

10M ago35:30

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Edd Stockdale is the Coordinator of the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy at the Tvärminne Zoological Station, University of Helsinki. Edd shares his expertise on scientific diving, a specialized field that merges diving skills with scientific research, particularly in marine biology and archaeology. Understanding Scientific Diving Scientific divin…

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Coexisting Along Coastlines: From Sea Otters to Great White Sharks 33:22

11M ago33:22

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Send us a text Happy World Ocean day and we hope you are celebrating Ocean Week Canada! In this episode of the 'Water We Doing' podcast by the Aquatic Biosphere Project, host David Evans explores the incredible biodiversity of coastlines around the world and how humans can coexist with endangered species. Starting from Canada’s extensive coastlines…

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Exploring Ocean Litigation and Rights with Dr. Anna von Rebay, Ep. 18 39:35

12M ago39:35

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Dr. Anna von Rebay is the founder and CEO of Ocean Vision Legal (OVL), the first law firm worldwide entirely specializing in Ocean Protection. OVL focuses on the enforcement of existing obligations to protect the marine environment (Ocean Litigation) and advocates for new laws to provide better protection standards for the Ocean (Ocean Rights). Und…

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Reclaiming Waters: An Interview with Veronika Mikos on Ghost Farms, Ep.17 30:55

1y ago30:55

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We're diving into the murky waters of ghost farms with Veronika Mikos, the director of Healthy Seas. Ghost farms, a relatively unknown, but significant, threat to marine ecosystems and coastal communities, are the focus of this insightful conversation. Veronika guides us through the intricacies of what ghost farms are, where they are typically foun…

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Untangling Seals: Inside Ocean Conservation Namibia's Fight Against Ghost Gear with Naude Dreyer, Ep.16 25:45

1y ago25:45

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Naude Dreyer is the co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN), a non-profit organization established in 2020 with a mission to rescue marine life, especially seals, entangled in plastic pollution and raise awareness about the devastating impact of this waste on our oceans. Through Naude's firsthand accounts, listeners gain insight into the hea…

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Scaling Up and Enforcing Marine Protected Areas: Insights from Earthshot Prize Winner Wild Aid with Emily Owen, Ep. 15 29:04

1y ago29:04

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Emily Owen is the Marine Program Director at WildAid, an organization at the forefront of marine protection efforts. With their recent Earthshot Prize win, WildAid is setting the bar high for global conservation initiatives. In this conversation, Emily delves into one of WildAid’s specialties- the enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Highl…

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Unveiling the Hidden: Advancements in Marine Litter Detection with Manuel Arias, Ep 14 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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Dive into the depths of marine litter detection with Manuel Arias, an earth observation scientist at the Instituto de Ciencias del Mar in Spain in this episode of the Healthy Seas Podcast. As specialists in cleaning the seas and combating marine pollution, the Healthy Seas Foundation brings you an insightful conversation with Arias, who delves into…

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Celebrating a Decade of Healthy Seas: 2023 Highlights and 10 Years of Marine Protection, Ep.13 20:16

1+ y ago20:16

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In this special episode of the "Healthy Seas Podcast," we celebrate a decade of the organization's impactful work in marine conservation. Featuring guests Veronica Mikos, Director of Healthy Seas, and Maria Giovanna Sandrini from Aquafil, the episode delves into the unique partnership between a marine conservation group and a synthetic fiber produc…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Nancy Kinner, Oil Spills, Cleanup, Prevention and the Arctic 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

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Send us a text Who do you call when an oil spill happens? And what would happen if we had a spill in the arctic ocean??? In this episode we discuss oil spill, how to clean them up, and what's being done to prevent future spills from happening. We speak with Dr. Nancy Kinner who is at the font lines of cleanup and prevention research and has been th…

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Oil Spills 101: Environmental Triage with Dr. Nancy Kinner 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

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Send us a text Who do you call when an oil spill happens? And what would happen if we had a spill in the arctic ocean??? In this episode we discuss oil spill, how to clean them up, and what's being done to prevent future spills from happening. We speak with Dr. Nancy Kinner who is at the font lines of cleanup and prevention research and has been th…

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Octopuses Revealed: Exploring Their Intelligence, Sentience, and the Controversy of Octopus Farming with Dr. Elena Lara 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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The world's first octopus farm is on the cusp of being greenlighted, however, not without a global outcry. Today's guest, Dr. Elena Lara, is with the organization, Compassion in World Farming. She talks about what makes these animals so incredible- from their ability to solve problems to their uncanny talent for camouflage despite being colorblind!…

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Deep Dive: Dr Lara Wöhler, The Water Footprint Network 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

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Send us a text You may have already heard about carbon footprints but today we focus on water footprints! We spoke with Dr. Lara Wöhler from the Water Footprint Network all about what water footprints are, why they are important and how how to calculate your own. Also get ready to be shocked at how much water it actually took to produce some of you…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Ellen Bruno, California Water Economics, The Fight for Groundwater 32:21

1+ y ago32:21

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Send us a text In today's episode we speak with Dr. Ellen Bruno from UC Berkeley all about the economics of groundwater. Groundwater is water located in aquifers deep beneath the earths surface. We regulate the amount of water people can take from surface waters (lakes, rivers, etc) but underground it's a different story. Tune in to learn how econo…

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The Economics of Water: California Groundwater and the Water Footprint Network 25:39

1+ y ago25:39

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Send us a text Water is our most important resource. How do we quantify and measure it? With economics of course! This episode is a crash course into the wild world of water economics. In this episode you will learn all about the economics of groundwater and get a snapshot of what is happening in California from Dr. Ellen Bruno. Dr. Bruno is an Ass…

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Racing for KGs: From Flawed Metrics to Impact Measurements with Pascal Van Erp & Kelsey Richardson 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

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When it comes to supporting ocean clean-up efforts, oftentimes organizations are asked to report on the weight of everything they pulled out of the water. Seemingly, the higher the number, the more valuable the effort was. However, this is a flawed, and potentially dangerous, practice. For example, an almost weightless gill net could entangle and k…

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Unveiling History's Secrets: Conservation and Discovery in the Mediterranean Sea with Mario Arena & Pascal Van Erp 27:13

2y ago27:13

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What do you get when you combine environmental and historical conservation? The latest Healthy Seas project! In this episode, Pascal Van Erp from Healthy Seas and Ghost Diving, and Mario Arena from the Society for the Documentation of Submerged Sites (SDSS), share about their recent, exciting, eight-day expedition off Italy's Lampedusa Island. The …

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Changing the Perception About Sharks with Cristina Zenato 35:44

2y ago35:44

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Sharks have survived five global mass extinctions yet, now, many of their species are endangered due to human activities and myths. Cristina Zenato works to reverse this. She is an ocean and cave explorer, shark behaviorist and expert, dive instructor, speaker, writer, and conservationist. She has helped to change the perception of sharks through t…

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D(r)iving the Change for Oceans with Alana Alvarez & Manuel Bustelo 28:30

2y ago28:30

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The Divers Alert Network Europe, otherwise known as DAN Europe, was created 40 years ago to protect divers. However, it started to realize that the divers' playground, the ocean, also needed protection. To that end, they created the Sustainability Tour, led by Alana Alvarez and Manuel Bustelo. The two of them are traveling across Europe and its sur…

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Making Packaging Disappear: A chat with Earthshot winner, Notpla 28:15

2+ y ago28:15

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Touted as the "Nobel Prize for environmentalism", the Earthshot Prize aims to find new solutions to the world’s biggest environmental problems by 2030. It is divided into five categories, one being "Build a Waste-Free World." Last year, Notpla had the honor of winning the prize in this category. Their mission is to replace single-use plastic packag…

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“Mediterranean Life Under Siege” An inspirational talk with director Frederic Fougea 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

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In this episode, Crystal speaks with Frederic Fougea as he gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of his newest documentary, Mediterranean Life Under Siege. The film and series take viewers on the journeys of some of the Mediterranean’s most precious species as they navigate survival around an increasingly human-dominated landscape. Some of the stori…

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How to Make Black Friday Planet Friendly with Laura in Waterland & Curra Rotondo 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

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The biggest shopping day of the year is fast approaching and the rampant overconsumption that has been known to accompany Black Friday has devastating effects on the planet. Rather than a complete boycott of the day, Healthy Seas has a better concept- Blue Friday! This is the idea of shopping sustainably and ethically. Today's guests are Laura in W…

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Conscious Leadership: Mark & Kirstin interview by Chaitali Desai 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

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Conscious Leadership: Mark & Kirstin interview by Chaitali Desai Hello my fellow rebels, says Chaitali, as she welcomes us to her The Beauty Confidential Lounge" podcast. Chaitali has a colorful background from the traditional sciences of Molecular Genetics & Medical Technology to the more esoteric and spiritual sciences of Human Design, Reiki, Emo…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Susanne Schmeier, Transboundary Water Sharing Agreements for Peace 39:33

2+ y ago39:33

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Send us a text In today's deep dive episode we take it to the experts to find out what we should know about water, security and peace. We talk with Dr. Susanne Schmeier from IHE DELFT about how countries negotiate water agreements over shared water access. For more information about Dr. Susanne Schmeier's work click here to go to the IHE Delft webs…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Rob Huebert, Arctic Sovereignty and Security 1:05:10

2+ y ago1:05:10

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Send us a text For more information check out ArcticNet and the North America and Arctic Defence Network (NAADSN). ArcticNet contributes to the development and distribution of the knowledge to inform policy development and adaptation strategies to help Canadians meet the challenges and opportunities created by modernization and climate change in th…

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Water, Peace and Security with Dr. Susanne Schmeier and Dr. Rob Huebert 41:53

2+ y ago41:53

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Send us a text Water brings us together, but when there isn't enough to go around things get serious quickly. As the climate changes and water becomes less predictable on the landscape, conflicts over water will likely increase. Also as the arctic sea ice melts what does this mean for our security in the North and how will this affect us? What can …

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Lobster Pot Recovery After Storm Arwen with Duncan Simpson & Andrew Jack 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

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In the winter of 2021, an unusually powerful cyclone called Storm Arwen wreaked havoc on the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France. In Scotland alone, on land, it was estimated that over 8 million trees were damaged or affected by the storm. The damage was no less under the water. Andrew Jack, a fisherman that works in the Moray Firth of the North Se…

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Rishon Blumberg, 10x Management 26:10

3y ago26:10

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Rishon graduated from the Wharton School with a degree in entrepreneurial management. From concert promotion, to co-founding Brick Wall Management, 10x Management and 10x Ascend, he has imbued his passions with purpose. Rishon’s first book published by HarperCollins Leadership was released in Sept 2020. Game Changer: How To Be 10x in the Talent Eco…

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Dr. Dionne Payn, Investing in Affordable and Sustainable Homes 29:20

3y ago29:20

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Our guest is Dr. Dionne Payn from Newcastle, Australia. “I teach investors how to make double-digit returns through ethical property investing as I believe that together we can end homelessness,” says Dr. Payn. Dr Dionne Payn is co-founder and CEO of High Impact Property Investments. She specializes in partnering with investors looking for double-d…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Marc Slattery, Coral Reef Chemistry and Drugs from the Sea 40:26

3y ago40:26

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Send us a text The future of our pharmaceuticals are from down under.... the surface of course! Coral reefs are the new tropical rainforests when it comes to drug research. When you think about it, how else do you protect yourself when you are a sea sponge, you can't move, don't have any spines or spikes and are free game for any of the thousands o…

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Searching for a Sea Change at the UN Ocean Conference with Gelareh Darabi 20:36

3y ago20:36

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Healthy Seas ambassador, Gelareh Darabi, attended the UN Ocean Conference this past June and fills us in on the topics discussed and the progress made in protecting the world's oceans. We talk about new technology and inventions, economically prosperous opportunities in ocean conservation, and the advancement of marine pollution on the global agend…

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Tames Rietdijk, Ocean Cleanup, ridding oceans and rivers of plastic 26:13

3y ago26:13

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We are back for another great interview in our Entelechy Series In today’s episode, we chat with Tames Rietjek. Tames is an accomplished C-Level Executive with expertise and proven successes in financial markets, sustainability performance, financial crime prevention, stakeholder management, and business data science. Currently, Tames is the Busine…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Larry Niles, How Has Horseshoe Crab Blood Helped You? 42:40

3y ago42:40

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Send us a text The fact that we rely on Horseshoe crab blood to test all of our internal medical devices and vaccines is stunning! And the fact that we are affecting the environment in such a drastic fashion yet have a synthetic alternative that we can turn to is wild. Yet we still remain crab vampires in the name of healthcare! In this episode we …

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Jinny Uppal, author of "IN/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results" 22:52

3y ago22:52

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We are back for another great interview in our Entelechy Series In today’s episode, we chat with Jinny Uppal, an award-winning author, business leader, and team builder. She has over 20+ year track record of driving transformational growth in Fortune 500 telecom, e-commerce, and retail businesses including companies like Khol, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ma…

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The Ocean Pharmacy, The Future of Drugs from the Sea with Dr. Marc Slattery and Dr. Larry Niles 37:42

3y ago37:42

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Send us a text The future of our pharmaceuticals are from down under.... the surface of course! Coral reefs are the new tropical rainforests when it comes to drug research. When you think about it, how else do you protect yourself when you are a sea sponge, you can't move, don't have any spines or spikes and are free game for any of the thousands o…

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Geeta Sidhu Robb, CEO of Nosh Detox 23:09

3y ago23:09

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We are back for another great interview in our Entelechy Series. In today’s episode, we chat with Geeta Sidhu Robb. She is an Author, Speaker, Life Coach, CEO & Founder Nosh Detox. She also sits on the board of a Montessori group and is the Chair of Women's Development Board, a Microloan Foundation a women's empowerment and poverty alleviation char…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Greg Stone, The Metals Company, Electric Vehicle Batteries from Deep Sea Polymetallic Nodules 55:57

3y ago55:57

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Send us a text We're not in a material crisis, we're in an atoms and molecules crisis. Welcome to the age of metals. Polymetallic nodules sit on the sea floor and accumulate atoms from the Seawater. Every element on the periodic table is in solution in the Ocean. Halfway between Mexico and Hawaii there is a very high concentration of Nickel, Cobalt…

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Anita Gardyne, Oneva 25:41

3y ago25:41

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We are back for another great interview in our Entelechy Series In today’s episode, we chat with Anita Gardyne, the CEO of Onēva, an in-home care platform allowing enterprises and government agencies to connect employees and their families with trusted caregivers and service providers. Onēva technology app connects FBI background check caregivers w…

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Deep Dive: Dr. Steve Grasby, Geothermal Energy for Canada's Future 25:59

3y ago25:59

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Send us a text Canada is the only country in the Pacific Ring of Fire that doesn't utilize geothermal energy production. Why aren't we taking advantage of this renewable resource right below our feet? In Canada ~80% of our energy use is for heating. In Northern Canada where average temperatures are -20 C, you don't need a lot of hot water t make a …

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Troy Akin, EcoSports sustainable sporting goods 26:54

3y ago26:54

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Today, we talk with Troy Akin, the founder of Eco Sports. Troy's story: "I was an NCAA tennis player that always had a passion for health and marketing. I turned vegan for health reasons in 2019. I was playing golf with another vegan friend one day and he asked if my golf glove was vegan. I didn't even think about the fact that sports products coul…

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Deep Dive: Michael Henrickson, CEO of WavePiston, Putting Wave Energy to Good Use 36:57

3y ago36:57

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Send us a text Today we're discussing wave energy! Oceans cover 71% of the surface of the globe and guess what! Waves are everywhere! It's estimated that just the wave energy potential along the continental US could be 33-65% of the total electricity demand in the US. You'll hear from Michael Henricksen the CEO of WavePiston. WavePiston is changing…

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Mason Arnold, Mostlygreen.life media 24:14

3y ago24:14

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Mason is a serial entrepreneur with fresh food, organics, and sustainability always at the core. His current venture, Mostlygreen.life® is a media company working to make sustainability and environmental awareness more fun and approachable. Mason just left Cece’s® Veggie Co., a category-creating company making high-quality, fresh pasta out of veget…

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The Future of Green is Blue! Water Powered Renewable Energy with Dr. Greg Stone, Michael Henricksen, and Dr. Steve Grasby 37:03

3y ago37:03

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Send us a text The future of green energy of course involves water. The biggest increases in consistent renewable energy production all involve water. Of course the next issue is how do we store all of this green energy? Well the ocean may hold the answer to this question too. In this episode you will learn all about Wave Energy from Michael Henrik…

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Liz Kislik, Management Consultant 31:42

3y ago31:42

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Liz Kislik — Harvard Business Review and Forbes contributor and TEDx speaker — offers surprising insights and successful techniques for leadership, mastering collaboration, conflict, talent development, and customer loyalty. Her combination of practical experience, true stories, and current research will inspire listeners to start making a differen…

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Jennifer Wilde and Dan McClure, Innovation Ecosystem 30:34

3y ago30:34

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Dan McClure and Jennifer Wilde are choreographers of change. Jenny is Managing Director at Innovation Ecosystem, an organization that offers practical tools and support to deliver a step-change in innovation effectiveness. She met her business partner, Dan, when she was invited by the UN to speak at Berkeley about the innovation lab that she set up…

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Michael Biarnes, Executive and Author of "Redefining Success" 24:52

3y ago24:52

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Having worked in oncology, neuroscience, and diagnostics, author Michael Biarnes has dedicated his career to improving patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Along the way, he discovered his passion for mentorship and coaching, striving to help individuals define success for themselves and take tangible steps towards achieving a happier, more b…

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