If Oceans Could Speak
We share diverse perspectives on the oceans around us, raise awareness of ocean change, and foster a collective connection to the blue planet. This podcast has been a personal project for a small team of researchers, united through the EU4Ocean Coalition for Ocean Literacy and through their passion for ocean advocacy. We hope you enjoy listening! www.eu-oceanliteracy.eu
Episodes
19 episodes
Blanca Moreno-Dodson: the past, present and future of an integrated Mediterranean
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:11
Lisa Sofian and Nabil Aouad: On a mission with SWIM LEBANON
In this eighth episode of ''If Oceans Could Speak'', we are delighted to have Lisa Sofian and Nabil Aouad with us, who show that arts, sports and ocean activism go hand in hand.In this episode you will learn about the Sustainabl...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:01
Stefano Pedone and Mattia Borroni: Sustainable food, tradition and innovation around the Italian Coasts
Have you ever wondered what it means to eat sustainably on the Mediterranean coasts? Today's episode explores this question from an Italian perspective with our guests Stefano Pedone and Mattia Borroni. Stefano is a marine...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:11
Federico Morisio: Connecting professional sports with ocean literacy
Sports are without a doubt a vital component that shapes our connection with the ocean. Yet, when talking about ocean literacy and ocean conservation per se, we tend to think less about professional sportsmen, sportswomen, and athletes. We were...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:13
Greg Lecoeur: Telling stories from under the sea
In our fifth episode, we reach the French Mediterranean coast and Greg Lecoeur, who shares with us his journeys, his experiences with marine wildlife, the power of images and how raising awareness begins with individual actions. A ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:07
María del Carmen García-Martínez: Empowering women in marine sciences
In our fourth episode, we will go to Spain to talk to María del Carmen García-Martínez, who is a researcher and director of the Spanish Oceanography Institute in Malaga. Among her many commitments, María Carmen is involved in Océanicas, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:53
Jina Talj: Invasive species and other fishy things!
As we are surfing the Mediterranean, we come across our dear guest Jina Talj, a marine ecologist, founder and executive director of the Lebanese NGO 'Diaries of the Ocean'. In this third episode, Vera interviews Jina Talj t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:58
Lefteris Arapakis: building solutions together with the fishers.
Today we dive into the turquoise waters of Greece, where innovative solutions and traditional fisheries are working together to make a difference to the people and the environment of the Mediterranean.In our first full length e...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:11
Mediterranean stories across borders: introducing this season's multi-lingual hosts and episodes
Building on the Mediterranean’s rich cultural identity, this season we will be multi-lingual featuring stories in French, Italian, Spanish and Arabic. To capture these voices, we have new hosts on board that help us dive into the...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:41
Season 2 - Trailer
We are delighted to reveal that If Oceans Could Speak is returning with a new and exciting second season.After our first season highlighted the mighty Arctic Ocean, this summer we are heading south - to the shores of the majestic Mediter...
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Season 2
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2:21
Dr Victoria Qutuuq Buschman: Arctic indigenous knowledge for Arctic conservation
We have reached the final episode in our Arctic-focused series of If Oceans Could Speak. And what a finale it is! Today’s conversation is with Iñupiaq Inuit and conservation biologist Dr Victoria Qutuuq Buschman. Victoria joined us from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:28
Kimberly Aiken: Be the change
Today’s conversation is with Kimberly Aiken, Research and Policy Associate for the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC). Kimberly previously worked on Arctic issues as a Policy Intern with the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany and...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:19
Profs Mia Bennett and Rachael Lorna Johnstone: The future of the Arctic’s resources - from local development to global impact
In this episode we are delighted to talk with Professors Rachael Lorna Johnstone and Mia Bennett. Mia is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong and Rachael is a Professor of Law at the University in Akureyri in the North of Icela...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:17
Drs Tymon Zielinski and Volker Rachold: Inspire through education
Today our guests are Dr Tymon Zielinski and Dr Volker Rachold. Volker is Head of the German Arctic Office based at AWI, working at the science-policy interface. Tymon is a leader of the Climate and Ocean Research and Education Unit at IOPAN, Po...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:12
Lera Auerbach: When words aren’t enough, there is music
We are thrilled to reveal that Lera Auerbach - celebrated conductor, pianist, composer, poet, and visual artist – is our guest on today’s episode.Lera joins us to explore her perspective of the Arctic Ocean through the power of art, musi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:49
Drs Hannah Cubaynes and Kim Goetz: The more you look, the more you see
Today we take a journey up into the Arctic sky! At least, that’s the viewpoint of our guests, who we think have one of the coolest jobs around…In this episode we are joined by Dr Hannah Cubaynes from the British Antarctic Surve...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:48
Dr Gosia Smieszek: Every person matters and every action counts
We are delighted to be joined by acclaimed political scientist Dr Gosia Smieszek in today’s episode. Gosia works at Norway’s Arctic University in Tromso, researching issues of Arctic Ocean governance. She is also passionate about gender equalit...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:51
Thomas Wunderlich and Felix Lauber: Anchored to the Evidence
In this first episode we have a wonderful conversation with Thomas Wunderlich and Felix Lauber - Captain and First Officer of Germany’s Polar Research Vessel, “Polarstern”. Thomas and Felix take us inside the Polarstern, revealing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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