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  • COP30: Green Power with Carola Mejía

    COP30: Green Power with Carola Mejía
    Jan 13 2026
    COP30’s biggest fault lines, explained. In this final installment of our COP30 arc, we zoom out from Belém to map the conference’s defining tensions: ambitious speeches versus stalled outcomes, science-led urgency versus market-led “solutions,” and the growing leadership of the Global South. We unpack why carbon markets remain so contested, what “net zero” really allows, and how China’s energy transition is reshaping the politics of global climate action. Then we go deep on the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)—a headline proposal to pay nations to keep forests standing—through a clear-eyed climate justice critique from Carola Mejía of LATINDADD. We close with what COP30 did (and didn’t) deliver—and what to watch next.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal10 New Insights in Climate ScienceNation articleNo mention of fossil fuels1600 + fossil fuel lobbyists at COP 30Indigenous FlotillaClimate Home News Indigenous access to COP30Climate Tracker ReportEpisode Guest: Carola MejíaLatindaddTFFF: A False SolutionAsamblea Against the TFFFDevex: TFFF Origin Story Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia and find more resources on our websiteFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    57 min
  • COP30: Oceans on the Rise?

    COP30: Oceans on the Rise?
    Dec 23 2025

    The ocean took center stage at COP30. This episode of Oceanography explores how ocean science, policy, and lived experience shaped the climate conversations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. From marine carbon dioxide removal and blue carbon ecosystem restoration to funding gaps and governance challenges, the episode traces how the ocean is increasingly framed as both a climate solution and a site of urgent risk. It also examines what COP30 delivered for the ocean, where progress was made, where ambition fell short, and why adaptation, finance, and follow-through remain unresolved. Grounded in reporting from the Ocean Pavilion and informed by broader analysis, this episode reflects on what it really means for oceans to rise on the global climate agenda.


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    Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese

    10 New Insights in Climate Science for 2025 by Future Earth

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    Theme music by Nela Ruiz

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    35 min
  • COP30: Belém Amazônia with Catarina Nefertari and Danilo Pontes

    COP30: Belém Amazônia with Catarina Nefertari and Danilo Pontes
    Dec 16 2025

    Voices from Belém

    COP30 brought global climate negotiations to Belém, a city where the Amazon meets the sea. This episode offers a grounded introduction to the conference by centering the people who live there. Activist Catarina Nefertari and artist and event producer Danilo Pontes share what the event meant for their communities, the environmental challenges facing Pará, and how local experiences shape the wider climate conversation. This is the first part of a three-episode COP30 series, providing essential context on the host city before turning to ocean science and international negotiation dynamics in the episodes ahead.


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    Episode Guests: Catarina Nefertari and Danilo Pontes

    Learn more about Amazônia de Pé, Our Kid’s Climate, and Laboratório da Cidade.

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    1 h et 7 min
  • Underwater Rainforests: Seaforestation with Scott Bohachyk and James LaFlamme

    Underwater Rainforests: Seaforestation with Scott Bohachyk and James LaFlamme
    Nov 13 2025
    Dive into the ocean’s rainforests and how to save them. This episode explores the science and hope behind seaforestation—the restoration of underwater kelp forests that sustain marine life, capture carbon, and protect our coasts. Joined by Scott Bohachyk of OceanWise and James LaFlamme of the Tseshaht First Nation, Clark uncovers how innovative science and Indigenous stewardship are teaming up to revive ecosystems once lost to warming seas and urchin barrens. From growing “baby kelp” to rebalancing ocean food webs, this episode reveals how kelp could be a key climate ally. Discover what’s being done, what’s at stake, and why restoring these underwater rainforests might just help heal the planet.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Scott Bohachyk and James LaFlammeFind more about OceanWise and the SeaForestation ProjectVisit the website of the Tseshaht First NationThe cause of wasting disease, discovered by the Hakai Research InstitueEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    40 min
  • From Move to Movement: The Trees & Seas Film Festival with Julie Anderson

    From Move to Movement: The Trees & Seas Film Festival with Julie Anderson
    Nov 11 2025

    Film sparks action: from screens to shorelines.

    In this episode of Oceanography, host Clark Marchese talks with Julie Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Plastic Oceans International, about the Trees & Seas Film Festival and its “participatory film activism” model. We explore how curated films connect to on-the-ground efforts in global Blue Communities, turning awareness into cleanups, tree plantings, and policy conversations. Julie traces her path from witnessing a nurdle spill to building the SEE Positive Change film library, and we dig into timely themes—microplastics, ecotourism pressures, and how environmental stress can drive migration. Hear favorites like The Illusion of Abundance and House by the Sea, and learn how storytelling done locally and shared globally reframes who has the power to make change.


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    Episode Guest. Julie Anderson

    Find more about Plastic Oceans International and the Blue Communities here

    Learn more about the Trees & Seas Film Festival here

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    More on The Illusion of Abundance here

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    Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese

    Cover art by Jomiro Eming

    Theme music by Nela Ruiz

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    33 min
  • OceanOmics: eDNA to Guide Marine Protection with Dr. Michael Bunce

    OceanOmics: eDNA to Guide Marine Protection with Dr. Michael Bunce
    Oct 28 2025

    Turn seawater into a species map. In this episode of Oceanography, host Clark Marchese talks with OceanOmics director Dr. Michael Bunce about how eDNA (environmental DNA), DNA barcoding, and genomics reveal what’s living in the ocean—from microbes to megafauna—using just a few liters of water. We follow the journey from deck to lab, then into powerful, human-friendly AI dashboards that translate massive datasets into decisions about fisheries, marine protected areas, water quality, and climate resilience. We also explore citizen science with easy eDNA kits and how these data help detect invasive species and track ecosystem health over time. If you’re curious how OceanOmics is transforming biodiversity monitoring into actionable ocean intelligence, this conversation is your field guide.


    Episode Guest. Dr. Michael Bunce

    Find all Dr. Bunce’s publications on Google Scholar

    Learn more on the OceanOmics webpage and explore the OceanOmics Dashboard

    Discover the work of the Minderoo Foundation on their website and on Instagram


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    Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese

    Cover art by Jomiro Eming

    Theme music by Nela Ruiz


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    50 min
  • Ocean x New York Climate Week

    Ocean x New York Climate Week
    Oct 14 2025

    Oceans at Climate Week: What We Learned in NYC — From hopeful storytelling to emerging ocean science, this special solo episode of Oceanography brings you inside New York Climate Week through the lens of the sea. Host Clark Marchese shares how oceans shaped this year’s conversations — from Indigenous leadership and NOAA’s challenges to groundbreaking coral restoration and marine carbon removal. Discover how artists, activists, and scientists are redefining ocean storytelling and why it matters for our planet’s future. Whether you’re passionate about climate action, marine conservation, or science communication, this episode connects the dots between oceans, policy, and people


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    Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese

    Learn more about New York Climate Week

    Trump administration pushes ahead with NOAA climate and weather cuts - article from science.org

    Immerse yourself in the the work of artist Benjamin Van Wong on his website or on Instagram

    Listen to the Wiser World Podcast https://wiserworld.com/


    Cover art by Jomiro Eming

    Theme music by Nela Ruiz

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    30 min
  • What is the Ocean Twilight Zone (and How to Protect It) with Chris Dorsett

    What is the Ocean Twilight Zone (and How to Protect It) with Chris Dorsett
    Oct 9 2025
    What is the Ocean Twilight Zone? Explore the mesopelagic (200–1000 m) and why it’s central to climate, fisheries, and biodiversity. Ocean Conservancy’s Chris Dorsett explains daily vertical migrations, lanternfish and vampire squid, and the biological carbon pump that shuttles carbon to the deep. We unpack emerging pressures—industrial harvest for fishmeal/fish oil, deep-sea mining plumes, and marine carbon-removal trials—and how science-based policy can safeguard this ecosystem before impacts stack up. Clear, accessible ocean science plus practical context on precautionary management make this a go-to primer for anyone curious about how mid-water life supports whales, tunas, and the health of our seas.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: Chris DorsettLearn more about Chris Dorsett and Ocean Conservency hereRead Motion 035Follow the IUCN World Conference and find the full list of motions here Follow Ocean Conservancy on Instagram , Blue Sky, LinkedInEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    47 min