Upwell

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Ian Urbina, founder and director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, author of The Outlaw Ocean, host of The Outlaw Ocean Podcast, and a long-time investigative reporter covering stories about human rights, environment and labor concerns at sea. In the conversation, we discuss lawlessness at sea, the “maritime merry-go-round” that makes it hard to effectively prose...

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Nick Nuttall, co-presenter and director at We Don't Have Time and the former head of communications at the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Nick is a global leader in climate communications and media who is working to elevate the dialogue to drive global action to address climate change....

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Claire Christian, the executive director of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, who is leading the charge for marine protection in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. In the conversation, we discussed the range of fascinating Antarctic ecosystems, how changes in and around the continent will impact the entire ocean and planet, and the global c...

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Shawn Heinrichs, a photographer, conservationist, Emmy-winning cinematographer, and cofounder of Only One. In the conversation, Shawn talks about what has driven his own passion of the ocean, his favorite moments in the water, how storytelling can advance critical conservation work, and the global campaign to protect requiem sharks. You can find Shawn on Ins...

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Zoe Croft, the director of sales at Atlantic Sea Farms, whose team is helping fishermen in Maine grow seaweed to diversify their incomes as climate change and warming waters present challenges to the state’s lobster industry. Zoe shares how the gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of all other bodies of water on the planet, how her team at Atlantic Sea F...

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Sam Teicher, the founder and Chief Reef Officer of Coral Vita and the winner of the Earthshot Prize. In the interview, we discuss the state of coral reefs today and the critical importance they play for ocean health, how Coral Vita is working with a wide variety of stakeholders to scale restoration of reefs, and what support is needed to support a thriving e...

In this first episode of Upwell, we chat with Daniela Fernandez, the founder and CEO of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, who is activating the next generation of ocean champions to restore the health of the ocean. During the interview, we discuss the mission of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, how the organization is supporting environmental entrepreneurs and youth leaders through training, funding,...