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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Tiny Fish Whales Cannot Live Without

from How To Protect The Ocean

Forage fish are some of the most important animals in the ocean, but most people barely know they exist. Sardines, anchovies, herring, capelin, and other small schooling fish support whales, seabirds, salmon, tuna, and commercial fisheries. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explains why forage fish are often overlooked, why their abundance matters more than people realize, and how protecting the ocean means protecting food webs, not just the famous species we love. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, o...

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Forage fish are some of the most important animals in the ocean, but most people barely know they exist. Sardines, anchovies, herring, capelin, and other small schooling fish support whales, seabirds, salmon, tuna, and commercial fisheries. In this...

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