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Oceans: Life Under Water

by Crowd Network | Greenpeace UK

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the waves as we meet some of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore their mysterious habitats. We'll be hearing stories about life under the water, and speaking to the incredible people dedicating their lives to the oceans. In this series, wildlife filmmaker and photographer Hannah Stitfall embarks on a voyage aboard the Arctic Sunrise, joining the Greenpeace team in their fight for these ecosystems and to celebrate all the good that is being done to protect them. Go to @oceanspod on TikTok and Instagram, to see some highlights from our voyage to the Arctic. To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans This series, we’re also offering listeners access to some very special bonus content. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the s

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Episodes

  1. NVIDIA just hit the $5 trillion milestone: who's paying the price? | Introducing SystemShift

    We’re sharing a bonus episode from Greenpeace's Systemshift. This episode digs into the hidden environmental and social costs behind the global race to build faster, smarter AI. As Nvidia hits a $5 trillion market cap, communities in East Asia are bearing with the hidden consequences.…

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  2. The True Arctic

    We're finishing the series on Svalbard. An archipelago dependent on the ocean. Hannah Stitfall shares her first impressions of one of the most remote places on earth. We're joined by Maria Philippa Rossi, a freelance journalist and author, who has been living in Longyearbyen since 2018. She…

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  3. Journey to the Arctic

    Hannah Stitfall is heading out an adventure across the waves. And she is taking us with her. This week, Hannah is hosting the show from the Arctic. On board the Greenpeace Ship, the Arctic Sunrise. She follows the campaign team as they try to pull off one of their most ambitious campaigns to date…

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  4. The Politics of Ocean Protection

    This week, we're looking at the complex politics of ocean protection. Megan Randles, the Global Political Lead for Greenpeace's Oceans campaign, joined us last year to discuss the progress toward the 30 by 30 target - and what still needs to be done to protect the seas. We also revisit our…

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  5. Our Broken Seafood System

    How much does the label on the packaging tell us about a fish's journey from ocean to plate? This week, Hannah Stitfall speaks to Dr Bryce Stewart, a marine ecologist and fisheries biologist, about sustainable fishing practices. Including the develeopment of lab grown fish. And, we hear from...

  6. Turtles

    We've got everything you've ever wanted to know about turtles! This week, Hannah is joined by Nathan Robinson. Nathan is a marine biologist, who you may know as the guy who removed the straw from the turtles nostril in THAT viral video. Nathan joins us to talk all about the fascinating life of...

  7. Dolphins

    This week, we're diving into the world of dolphins—one of the ocean’s most popular and intelligent creatures. Anna Bunney tells us all their secrets, how dolphins communicate, interact, and the challenges they face in the wild. We also hear from Dr. Sarah Sharp, an Animal Rescue Veterinarian, who...

  8. Hooked on Greed

    The real stories from the blue frontlines. In this episode, we are hearing the untold realities of the fishing industry, through the stories of those who've experienced it. Independent journalist, Richa Syal and Oceans Editor at Pulitzer, Jessica Aldred join Hannah Stitfall for an in-depth...

  9. Healthy Ocean, Healthy People

    This week, we're looking at the connection between ocean health and human health. And the benefits that a healthy ocean can bring to us. Easkey Britton transports us to the West Coast of Ireland, where she grabs her surfboard and plunges into the cold Atlantic Ocean. Here, we learn about Easkey's...

  10. Coral Reefs

    Step inside the beauty of the coral reefs with us! 🪸 We're taking a dive with marine biologist, Charlie Young, to explore the coral reefs. She paints us the most beautiful picture of the reefs, and tells us about the efforts that are being done to restore those which are damaged. And Judith...

  11. Norway & the Arctic

    When you think of Norway, you probably imagine beautiful fjords and breathtaking landscapes. And so this week, we're diving into the waters surrounding Norway and the incredible species that live in them. But, there's a threat looming. As the Norweigan goverment gets ever closer approving Deep…

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  12. Into The Abyss

    What lies at the bottom of the ocean? Far below sea level. In areas that humans have never touched. Sandor Mulsow is going to help us answer those questions. He is a marine scientist, turned full time campaigner, who spent decades studying the ocean floor. He’s here to tell Hannah about the...

  13. Creatures of the Deep

    We’ve been on a journey beneath the waves, and now we’re back. To explore the deepest and darkest corners of the ocean. What does it take to survive in a place that light cannot reach? And how many of these creatures remain undiscovered? Wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall is…

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  14. Coming Soon... More Episodes of Oceans: Life Under Water

    We are back with even more episodes of Oceans: Life Under Water. Join us on an unforgettable journey across the waves as we meet some of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore their mysterious habitats. We'll be hearing stories about life under the water, and speaking to the incredible...

  15. The Treaty & The Future

    In this final episode, we're looking to the future. The Oceans Treaty which was finally passed last year after decades of negotiations was momentous - but what actually is it? And will it do anything? Senior Policy Advisor Lisa Speer was at the UN HQ in New York when the announcement was made…

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  16. Changing Oceans

    Everyone knows the oceans are changing. Sea levels are rising, the water's heating up, coral is bleaching. But away from the scary stats, what do the changing oceans actually look like - what impact are they having on us now? Hannah is joined by climate activist Shaama Sandooyea, who explains how...

  17. Galápagos

    Hannah's been getting updates from onboard the Arctic Sunrise, one of Greenpeace's research ships, since the beginning of the series - from Panama where it set sail out into the Galápagos Islands marine reserve. We heard as it crossed the equator, and we've learnt about the pioneering research…

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  18. Sharks

    Hollywood has a lot to answer for when it comes to how we view sharks. The Great White, we all know. But sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs, and in that time they've evolved into 538 different species of all different shapes and sizes - and counting. Sharks with glow-in-the-dark...

  19. People Of The Sea

    3 billion people rely on the oceans for their livelihoods. But who are they? What are their stories? Hannah's moving away from the ocean's wild animals and meeting its humans instead. She's joined by lifelong fisherman Jerry Percy, and speaks with freediver and ocean advocate Hanli Prinsloo about...

  20. Octopuses

    They're like aliens from another planet. There are over 300 species and counting, from the size of your fingernail to 10 metres across. They live on the ocean's surface, and in its darkest depths. But how intelligent are they, really? How do they use tools? And what's it like to meet one in the...

  21. Wild West Of The High Seas

    Did you know that pretty much anything goes in international waters? Past a certain point somewhere beyond the coast, national jurisdiction ends and the Wild West begins. There's no police force for the ocean, so with rampant piracy, smuggling and illegal fishing - who's in charge? Maritime…

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  22. Mountains Under The Waves

    The world's longest mountain range is actually in the middle of the ocean - the mid-Atlantic ridge, at more than 40,000 miles long. But who knows about these mountains? How high are they? Where are they? What lives on them? Hannah is joined by South African actress and TV presenter Amanda Du…

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  23. Antarctica

    Antarctica is one of the harshest environments you can imagine. Winds can reach 200mph and the lowest temperature ever recorded was -89 degrees Celsius. But the monochrome above the waves is matched by the explosion of colour beneath them. The Southern Ocean is home to more than 9000 species…

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  24. Whales

    Hannah's asking all the questions you ever wanted to know about whales. Did you know they have culture? She's joined by whale legend Hal Whitehead, whose close encounters with sperm whales and understanding of their culture has completely changed how we view these enormous animals. Also - we've…

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  25. Oceans Deep

    What does the bottom of the ocean look like? What animals can exist down there, with no sunlight? And how deep is the ocean, really? Hannah is joined by the submarine pilot John Hocevar. And you'll meet Quack Pirihi, who explains why they can't be Maōri without the oceans. Follow us on IG, X and...

  26. The Water Planet

    Welcome to the oceans. Want to know how it feels to dive 65m under the waves in a single breath? Or why worms in coral reefs are so exciting? Wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall is joined by freediving icon Daan Verhoeven, and esteemed marine biologist and science communicator…

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  27. Coming soon... Oceans: Life Under Water

    On February 19th comes this new podcast all about the oceans and the mind-blowing life within them, with wildlife filmmaker, broadcaster and zoologist Hannah Stitfall.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the waves as we meet some of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore their mysterious habitats.

We'll be hearing stories about life under the water, and speaking to the incredible people dedicating their lives to the oceans.

In this series, wildlife filmmaker and photographer Hannah Stitfall embarks on a voyage aboard the Arctic Sunrise, joining the Greenpeace team in their fight for these ecosystems and to celebrate all the good that is being done to protect them.

Go to @oceanspod on TikTok and Instagram, to see some highlights from our voyage to the Arctic.

To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

This series, we’re also offering listeners access to some very special bonus content. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the s

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Crowd Network | Greenpeace UK

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Join us on an unforgettable journey across the waves as we meet some of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore their mysterious habitats. We'll be hearing stories about life under the water, and speaking to the incredible people dedicating their lives to the oceans. In this series,...

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Oceans: Life Under Water is created and hosted by Crowd Network | Greenpeace UK.
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