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We’ve been on a journey beneath the waves, and now we’re back. To explore the deepest and darkest corners of the ocean. What does it take to survive in a place that light cannot reach? And how many of these creatures remain undiscovered? Wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall is joined by marine biologist Helen Scales, to discuss some of the most unusual creatures living in the deep sea. And science communicator, Diva Amon, tells us what it’s like to be submersed far below sea level. Hannah has also been on a journey of her own. Which we’ll tell you more about, later in the series. 📱 Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🎥 This series, we’re also offering listeners access to some very special bonus content. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊 To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

What lies at the bottom of the ocean? Far below sea level. In areas that humans have never touched. Sandor Mulsow is going to help us answer those questions. He is a marine scientist, turned full time campaigner, who spent decades studying the ocean floor. He’s here to tell Hannah about the delicate ecosystems that so few know about. And Diva Amon introduces us to a new marine threat, which could change the deep sea forever. And Andrew Sweetman joins us, to tell us about a new discovery that changes what we thought we knew about the seafloor. Plus, we share the first glimpse of Hannah’s adventure to the Arctic. More on that to come. 📱 Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🎥 This series, we’re also offering listeners access to some very special bonus content. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊 To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

When you think of Norway, you probably imagine beautiful fjords and breathtaking landscapes. And so this week, we're diving into the waters surrounding Norway and the incredible species that live in them. But, there's a threat looming. As the Norweigan goverment gets ever closer approving Deep Sea Mining contracts in its waters. In this episode, Hannah Stitfall speaks to Andreas B. Heide about the rich diversity of Norway's marine life. And Greenpeace Campaigner, Haldis Tjeldflaat Helle, sheds light on the growing threat of Deep Sea Mining. We spoke to Haldis last year in 2024, and she bring us an exciting update in 2025. Hannah is also back onboard the Arctic Sunride, where she talks to Christian Åslund about the environmental changes he's witnessed over the past decade. A special thanks to Aleksander Nordahl, for opening this episode. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

Step inside the beauty of the coral reefs with us! 🪸 We're taking a dive with marine biologist, Charlie Young, to explore the coral reefs. She paints us the most beautiful picture of the reefs, and tells us about the efforts that are being done to restore those which are damaged. And Judith Castro, a lifelong advocate for Cabo Pulmo, tells us about one of the most successful coral restoration projects ever. And her particular role in it. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

This week, we're looking at the connection between ocean health and human health. And the benefits that a healthy ocean can bring to us. Easkey Britton transports us to the West Coast of Ireland, where she grabs her surfboard and plunges into the cold Atlantic Ocean. Here, we learn about Easkey's research on the impact water can have on human health. We also meet Jessica Pita, PADI's first blind scuba diver from South Africa, and hear how her relationship with the ocean has completely changed since she started diving. Plus, we hear from Martina and Kalpa from SeaSisters, an extraordinary organisation who are using swimming and surfing as a tool to empower women and girls. Find out more about SeaSisters: https://www.seasisterslk.com/ 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

The real stories from the blue frontlines. In this episode, we are hearing the untold realities of the fishing industry, through the stories of those who've experienced it. Independent journalist, Richa Syal and Oceans Editor at Pulitzer, Jessica Aldred join Hannah Stitfall for an in-depth discussion about their experiences reporting on the fishing industry. We also hear from Tommy Trenchard, an award-winning photographer and writer, who shares his work, documenting the bycatch of sharks. And, former shark fisherman Michel Strogoff recounts his unbelievable journey to becoming one of Madagascar's leading conservation filmmakers and photographers. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

This week, we're diving into the world of dolphins—one of the ocean’s most popular and intelligent creatures. Anna Bunney tells us all their secrets, how dolphins communicate, interact, and the challenges they face in the wild. We also hear from Dr. Sarah Sharp, an Animal Rescue Veterinarian, who shares her experiences rescuing stranded dolphins and how satellite tracking technology is helping us understand them like never before. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

We've got everything you've ever wanted to know about turtles! This week, Hannah is joined by Nathan Robinson. Nathan is a marine biologist, who you may know as the guy who removed the straw from the turtles nostril in THAT viral video. Nathan joins us to talk all about the fascinating life of turtles, and some of the work he does to help them. We also hear from Eirini Kasimati from ARCHELON, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the study and protection of sea turtles and their habitats in Greece. She tells us about a resuce mission involving one special turtle called Hermes. 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some of the footage that Nathan talked about in this episode, and sharing the video of Hermes release. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

How much does the label on the packaging tell us about a fish's journey from ocean to plate? This week, Hannah Stitfall speaks to Dr Bryce Stewart, a marine ecologist and fisheries biologist, about sustainable fishing practices. Including the develeopment of lab grown fish. And, we hear from Caroline Bennett, the founder and director of Sole of Discretion. This collective of small scale fishers in Plymouth are committed to procuring fish and shellfish that have been caught with as little damage to the marine environment as possible. All whilst contributing to the livelihood of small-scale fishers and their communities. Find out more about Sole of Discretion here. 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

This week, we're looking at the complex politics of ocean protection. Megan Randles, the Global Political Lead for Greenpeace's Oceans campaign, joined us last year to discuss the progress toward the 30 by 30 target - and what still needs to be done to protect the seas. We also revisit our powerful roundtable discussion with Jessica Aldred from the Pulitzer Center and investigative journalist, Richa Syal, exploring the critical role media plays in shaping the future of the oceans. Hear the rest of that roundtable discussion, here. And John Hocevar, Oceans Campaign Director for Greenpeace USA, shares insight into how Donald Trump's reelection in influencing ocean policy and conservation efforts. 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes, head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support, go to greenpeace.org/oceans

Hannah Stitfall is heading out an adventure across the waves. And she is taking us with her. This week, Hannah is hosting the show from the Arctic. On board the Greenpeace Ship, the Arctic Sunrise. She follows the campaign team as they try to pull off one of their most ambitious campaigns to date - projecting messages from around the world onto a glacier. We follow the team as they put the plans in place, and find out more about life on board a Greenpeace ship. 📱We're sharing the journey on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes, head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support, go to greenpeace.org/oceans

We're finishing the series on Svalbard. An archipelago dependent on the ocean. Hannah Stitfall shares her first impressions of one of the most remote places on earth. We're joined by Maria Philippa Rossi, a freelance journalist and author, who has been living in Longyearbyen since 2018. She shares her stories of this place like no other. Then Jason Roberts, an award winning film maker and founder of PolarX, the world's logistics leader in the polar regions, shares his tales from working on some of the biggest productions that have taken place in this polar region. 📱We're sharing the journey on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes, head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support, go to greenpeace.org/oceans

Welcome to the oceans. Want to know how it feels to dive 65m under the waves in a single breath? Or why worms in coral reefs are so exciting? Wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall is joined by freediving icon Daan Verhoeven, and esteemed marine biologist and science communicator Helen Scales explains why she's still optimistic about the oceans' future. Also - we'll be on board a ship setting sail from Panama to the Galapagos Islands, a journey we'll be following over the course of the podcast. Follow us on IG, X and TikTok for bonus content and incredible underwater footage: @oceanspod. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water. Helen's website is https://helenscales.com/.

What does the bottom of the ocean look like? What animals can exist down there, with no sunlight? And how deep is the ocean, really? Hannah is joined by the submarine pilot John Hocevar. And you'll meet Quack Pirihi, who explains why they can't be Maōri without the oceans. Follow us on IG, X and TikTok for bonus content and incredible submarine footage: @oceanspod. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.

Hannah's asking all the questions you ever wanted to know about whales. Did you know they have culture? She's joined by whale legend Hal Whitehead, whose close encounters with sperm whales and understanding of their culture has completely changed how we view these enormous animals. Also - we've had an update from the team onboard the Arctic Sunrise, the research ship that's on its way to the Galapagos Islands. Listen to Roger Payne's groundbreaking whale song recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjkxUA041nM Listen to his last ever interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APtmz_BAWPg Follow us on IG, X and TikTok for bonus content and whale videos: @oceanspod. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.