Special Episode: Ocean w/David Attenborough Director Toby Nowlan

In celebration of World Ocean Day, June 8th, we are releasing our special interview with Director Toby Nowlan of Ocean with David Attenborough. Our message is you must see this film! Chris and Toby discuss the film’s powerful message, 'If we save the sea, we save our world,' and emphasize the importance of protecting marine life. Toby shares insights from his career, including his work on other wildlife documentaries, and brings attention to critical issues like bottom trawling and krill harvesting. The episode highlights the film's blend of awe-inspiring ocean wonder and hard-hitting environmental realities, ultimately conveying a message of hope and the potential for ocean recovery. Podcast Timeline 02:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement 03:34 Interview with Director Toby Nowlan 05:12 Toby's Background in Wildlife Filmmaking 06:53 The Power of Filmmaking in Conservation 09:04 Challenges and Highlights of Filming 13:20 David Attenborough's Influence and Legacy 19:03 The Making of 'Ocean' and Its Impact 23:31 Navigating Drone Challenges in Albatross Colonies 25:06 Authentic Voices and Hope in Ocean Stories 26:42 The Impact of Bottom Trawling and Krill Harvesting 27:22 The Importance of Marine Reserves 28:54 The Critical Role of Krill in the Southern Ocean 30:10 Fishing Practices and Ocean Conservation 32:10 The Power of Marine Protected Areas 34:53 The Urgency of Ocean Conservation Efforts 35:54 Balancing Ocean Wonders with Conservation Challenges 38:28 Memorable Moments and Future Endeavors 40:48 Final Thoughts and Gratitude =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices