Welcome to Think Deep! – a podcast series from the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI).
Season 2, Deep-Ocean Voices Around the World, is out now!
8 regions – 16 special guests across 14 nations – One ocean. Join us as we uncover the unique deep-ocean challenges, opportunities and connections across different parts of our blue planet.
Whether you're a student, scientist, policy professional, or just someone who cares about the ocean, join us in learning something new!
Listen now and catch up with Season 1, Decoding Deep-Ocean Science and Policy.
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Atlantic Ocean
lundi 19 octobre 2026 • Durée 44:07
Welcome back to Think Deep! Season 2 – Deep Ocean Voices Around the World. Thanks for listening! We’d love to hear your feedback about the series so far, so leave us a comment below.
In this episode, we’re mapping the knowns and unknowns of the Atlantic Ocean with Dr Kirsty McQuaid and Dr Amelia Bridges. Kirsty and Amelia share their PhD and career journeys so far, their experiences using science to inform conservation and management, and their shared view of how the deep ocean represents possibility – to learn, explore and do things right.
To learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
About our Season 2 guests:
Dr Kirsty McQuaid is a Research Associate at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Dr Amelia Bridges is a deep-sea ecologist and Assistant Professor at the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre at the University of Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates. Read their full bios here.
Think Deep! is produced by Dr Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound. Thank you to our funders, Synchronicity Earth, for making this season possible.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
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Indian Ocean
Saison 2 · Épisode 3
lundi 5 octobre 2026 • Durée 45:02
Welcome to the third episode of Think Deep! Season 2 – Deep Ocean Voices Around the World. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast.
In this episode, we head to the Indian Ocean, exploring its depths with special guests Sheena Talma and Dr Anthony Bernard. Sheena and Anthony share how they have been collaborating, developing new tools, and championing local capacity to help democratise deep-sea research in the western Indian Ocean, ensuring that people are part of the solution. They share their experiences exploring the deep ocean and learning what it takes to bring that knowledge into policy and management spaces.
If you’re keen to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
Southwest Pacific Ocean
Saison 2 · Épisode 2
lundi 21 septembre 2026 • Durée 41:52
Welcome to the next episode of Think Deep! Season 2 – Deep Ocean Voices Around the World. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, remember to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the Southwest Pacific, from the Cook Islands to Fiji, with special guests Alanna Matamaru Smith and Rufino Varea. Alanna and Rufino chat with Michelle about the realities of deep-sea exploration, governance and sustainable management in the region, from the impacts of climate change to the emerging deep-sea mining industry. They share their thoughts on how traditional knowledge is evolving with time and the importance of engaging in multilateral spaces, ensuring that the Pacific has a seat at the table of ocean stewardship.
If you’re keen to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
Championing tomorrow’s ocean change-makers – discover the Ocean Stewardship Award, established by DOSI co-founder Kristina Gjerde and awarded to Alanna earlier this year
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Think Deep! – Deep Ocean Voices Around the World. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we travel to the Northeast Pacific to explore the deep ocean between the west coast of Canada and Hawaii. Our special guests, Dr Cherisse Du Preez and Dr Sara Kahanamoku, share their stories and showcase how science and traditional knowledge weave together to tell the story of the deep ocean to inspire stewardship and engagement in the region.
If you’re keen to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
Read the guidance document for working with Indigenous communities that Sara mentioned and learn more about best practices and guiding questions for reciprocal community-researcher partnerships – Kūlana Noiʻi
Learn more about Motion 32 from the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices, and read the recommendations to the management of seamount ecosystems to the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) produced as a result of the DOSI Seamount Science Summit
8 regions. 16 special guests across 14 nations. One ocean. This is Think Deep! Season 2 – Deep-Ocean Voices Around the World.
Join us as we uncover the unique deep-ocean challenges, opportunities and connections across different parts of our blue planet.
Enjoy this sneak peek, and keep an eye out for Episode 1, coming Monday, 7 September.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future. Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
The Deep Ocean and Us
Saison 1 · Épisode 6
dimanche 17 août 2025 • Durée 28:48
Welcome to the season finale of Think Deep! and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we are wrapping up the season by reflecting on what we’ve learned and what still lies ahead, with the team behind the podcast. We’re debriefing about all the topics covered in this season and exploring the wider context of deep-ocean governance from the perspectives of three early-career researchers – Dr Elin Thomas, deep-sea scientist and DOSI’s Communication Manager; Eesha Rangani, public policy master student in the Global School of Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego; and Michelle Guraieb, oceanographer and host of Think Deep!
Check out the resources below and get involved in deep-ocean stewardship and governance today!
Join one of DOSI’s specialist Working Groups or overarching Task Forces – there’s something for everyone, and it’s a great way to get started in the science-policy space.
Get involved with YOUNGO (The Official Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC) and RINGO (Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organisations constituency to the UNFCCC) as Eesha suggested in the episode.
Check out the Ocean Discovery League website to find out more about their Accessing the Deep training and mentoring programme that Michelle mentioned.
Follow along with livestreams of deep-sea research and exploration in action with the Ocean Exploration Trust and Schmidt Ocean Institute – amazing resources that bring the deep ocean directly to you.
Ecosystems to Species - The Importance of Scale
Saison 1 · Épisode 5
dimanche 3 août 2025 • Durée 26:01
Welcome to the penultimate episode of this series of Think Deep!, and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of scale in ocean governance with Professor Kerry Sink. Kerry is the marine program manager and a principal scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute. We’re so lucky to have Kerry joining the podcast to share her knowledge and experiences in marine spatial planning and the design of marine protected areas.
Check out the resources below to learn more about the role of marine spatial planning in deep-ocean governance:
Learn more about the Global Biodiversity Framework's ‘30x30’ Target discussed during the episode – an international goal to conserve 30% of the ocean by 2030. The IUCN have created a detailed guide to the target and its implementation, which you can find here.
Kerry talks about the importance of engaging with all different stakeholders and the complexities of navigating these relationships. Kerry developed a schematic called the stakeholder onion to illustrate the various stakeholder processes at play. Learn more about the onion and MPA design in this paper.
Learn more about Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems – what they are, how they’re identified, and more – from the FAO website.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Deep-Sea Round-Up, for all the latest deep-sea research, news and opportunities.
Governance in the High Seas
Saison 1 · Épisode 4
dimanche 20 juillet 2025 • Durée 23:04
Welcome back to Episode 4 of Think Deep!, and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we discuss ocean governance beyond national jurisdiction with international law of the sea expert, Pradeep Singh. Pradeep is also a valued member of DOSI’s Advisory Board and has been involved in ocean governance discussions for almost a decade. We’re grateful to Pradeep for joining us to help break down the various governance systems in place.
Check out the resources below to learn more about governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction and the new BBNJ Agreement that Pradeep and Michelle discuss in this episode:
Become a member of DOSI’s BBNJ and Marine Genetic Resources Working Groups, and get involved in advancing deep-ocean science in global ocean governance!
Find out how much deep sea (i.e. waters deeper than 200 m) is in your country’s Exclusive Economic Zone using this interactive map.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Deep-Sea Round-Up, for all the latest deep-sea research, news and opportunities.
Finally, if you’re a fan of the deep sea and want to dive deeper, be sure to check out The Deep-Sea Podcast for a punk take on the science with Dr Thom Linley and Professor Alan Jamieson!
Climate Change and the Deep Sea
Saison 1 · Épisode 3
dimanche 6 juillet 2025 • Durée 24:50
Welcome back for another episode of Think Deep!, and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In the third episode of this series, we explore all things climate with Dr Natalya Gallo. Natalya is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Bergen in Norway and an expert in deep-ocean science and climate governance. It’s wonderful to have Natalya as our guest for this episode to share her experience of working in this critical research and policy space.
If you’re keen to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
Become a member of DOSI’s Climate Change Working Group and get involved in advancing deep-ocean science in climate policy!
As Natalya mentioned, you can sign up for the Earth Negotiation Bulletin newsletter here for free reports, analyses, and multimedia on global negotiations on climate change and more.
Register for the UNFCCC COP30 Brazil Virtual Ocean Pavilion.
In the episode, Natalya summarises the DOSI Policy Brief on deep-ocean knowledge gaps in the IPCC Assessment Reports - read the brief in full here.
Finally, if you’re a fan of the deep sea and want to dive deeper, be sure to check out The Deep-Sea Podcast for a punk take on the science with Dr Thom Linley and Professor Alan Jamieson!
Biodiversity in the Deep Ocean - Who Protects It?
Saison 1 · Épisode 2
dimanche 22 juin 2025 • Durée 23:10
Welcome to the next episode of our new series, and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we dive into the topic of deep-sea biodiversity and its stewardship with Anna Metaxas. Anna is a Professor at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and one of the co-leads of DOSI’s Biodiversity Task Force. As you’ll hear in this episode, Anna is working at the forefront of marine biodiversity research and conservation, and we’re so grateful to have her on the podcast to share her fascinating stories and compelling insights with us!
If you’re keen to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
Watch this short video – Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It? – for beautiful footage of the deep sea’s remarkable biodiversity, and to hear more about DOSI's dedicated Biodiversity Task Force, which Anna co-leads.
As Anna mentioned, you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Deep-Sea Round-Up, for all the latest deep-sea research, news and opportunities.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound. Thank you to our funders, Synchronicity Earth, for making this season possible.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound. Thank you to our funders, Synchronicity Earth, for making this season possible.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean, join DOSI today.
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Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound. Thank you to our funders, Synchronicity Earth, for making this season possible.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future. Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Deep-Sea Round-Up, for all the latest deep-sea research, news and opportunities.
Finally, if you’re looking for more podcasts about the deep sea or ocean governance, be sure to check out Negotiating the Ocean from the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, for conversations with people from all over the world directly involved in international ocean negotiations, and The Deep-Sea Podcast for a punk take on the science with Dr Thom Linley and Professor Alan Jamieson!
About DOSI:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound and Eesha Rangani.
Thank you to our funders, Arcadia, Synchronicity Earth, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, and to the University of Southampton for their support.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
Finally, if you’re looking for more podcasts about the deep sea or ocean governance, be sure to check out Negotiating the Ocean from the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, for conversations with people from all over the world directly involved in international ocean negotiations, and The Deep-Sea Podcast for a punk take on the science with Dr Thom Linley and Professor Alan Jamieson!
About DOSI:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound and Eesha Rangani.
Thank you to our funders, Arcadia, Synchronicity Earth, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, and to the University of Southampton for their support.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
About DOSI:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound and Eesha Rangani.
Thank you to our funders, Arcadia, Synchronicity Earth, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, and to the University of Southampton for their support.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
About DOSI:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound and Eesha Rangani.
Thank you to our funders, Arcadia, Synchronicity Earth, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, and to the University of Southampton for their support.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean,join DOSI today.
Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound and Eesha Rangani.
Thank you to our funders, Arcadia, Synchronicity Earth, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, and to the University of Southampton for their support.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
Licensed from PremiumBeat using Standard License #7185897
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