Ocean Lovers ~ by Clear Tides

This week I’m joined by freediver and spearfisher Lorena Hrbut to chat about one of the most debated topics in the ocean world. Lorena shares her journey from being vegan to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainable seafood and ethical spearfishing. We unpack why her perspective changed, the misconceptions surrounding spearfishing, how to make more sustainable seafood choices, and why conserv...

In this episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess sits down with freediving instructor and ocean educator Bri Heaney for a conversation about freediving, fear, safety, and building confidence in the ocean. Together, they chat about what first drew Bri to freediving, the mental side of holding your breath, why freediving is so much more than chasing depth, and how spending time beneath the surface...

In this special birthday solo episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess reflects on 31 years around the sun and the ocean moments that have shaped who she is today. From falling in love with the sea as a little girl in Sydney, to solo skippering yachts, sailing across Hawaii, swimming with tiger sharks, surviving terrifying moments at sea, and finding magic in everyday encounters with dolphins and...

In this episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess sits down with Heidi Tait, co-founder and CEO of Tangaroa Blue, for a conversation about marine debris, citizen science, and the power of turning data into action. Together, they chat about the growing issue of marine pollution, what happens to the data collected during beach cleans, and how communities around Australia are helping create real chan...

In this episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess sits down with marine biologist and shark researcher Bella for a conversation about sharks, conservation, and some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding one of the ocean’s most misunderstood animals. Together, they chat about shark behaviour, public perception, shark nets, conservation challenges, and why education plays such an important role...

In this episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess sits down with science journalist and storyteller Avery Schuyler Nunn for a conversation about ocean storytelling, climate communication, and the deep emotional connection we have to the sea. Together, they chat about the power of storytelling in conservation, navigating doom and hope within environmental media, and why the way we talk about the oc...

In this episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess sits down with ocean activist, conservationist and co-founder of  Take 3 for the Sea (and all round legend) - Tim Silverwood. From local beach cleans to helping inspire one of the world’s biggest ocean clean-up movements, Tim has spent decades at the forefront of ocean activism and marine debris education. Together, they chat about ocean plastic, a...

In this episode of Ocean Lovers, Jess sits down with marine biologist, divemaster, and ocean educator Sarah to chat about life devoted to the sea. We talk about what it’s really like working in the marine science space, the importance of ocean education, and how helping people fall in love with the ocean is often the first step in protecting it. Follow the lovely Sarah at: @sarahfranke7 & @wha...

In the first episode of the Ocean Lovers podcast, Jess shares the story behind the ocean initiative — from early beach cleans and marine conservation work to sailing adventures, citizen science, and life at sea. . Follow our journey connecting people to the sea @clear.tides on Instagram, Tiktok & Youtube For more info or to get involved - www.cleartides.net