Our mission to protect our one ocean starts with becoming informed. In this series of enlightening and engaging conversations, WSL PURE’s Reece Pacheco speaks with activists, artists, athletes, and academics, about ocean conservation, sustainability, and how we can all take action to save our seas.
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After 36 episodes, what have we learned so far? Host Reece Pacheco wraps up Season One with a few memorable takeaways, but we want to hear from you, too! Tell us your favorite episode or standout lesson learned in the comments below! Plus, stick around for a preview of your next favorite enviro-podcast.
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Thank YOU for listening! We truly appreciate it! Be sure to stay subscribed here for next season. And to stay connected until then, subscribe to the WSL PURE newsletter here for monthly updates https://wsl.tv/JoinWSLPUREnewsletter or find us @wslpure.
Got ideas for Season 2? Email us oneocean@wslpure.org.
Catch previous episodes here: https://wsl.tv/wslpureoneoceanpodcast
Listen to the podcast “How To Save A Planet” led by our friend and PURE ambassador Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet
Learn more about the Indigenous people in your area through the site https://native-land.ca/provided by non-profit Native Land Digital.
Read “The Complicated History of Indigenous Knowledge and Colonial Entanglements in Surfing” from our friend Dina Gilio-Whitaker. https://www.kcet.org/shows/earth-focus/a-history-of-indigenous-knowledge-and-colonial-entanglements-in-surfing
Thanks again to the team who made this show possible!
And thanks to our friends at Outerknown and Hydro Flask for supporting the show along the way!
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Athletes and activism: life beyond the jersey
Season 1 · Episode 36
Thursday, August 13, 2020 • Duration 01:01:35
*Don’t miss this special episode recognizing outstanding ocean advocacy with Ace Buchan.*
This week, we learn why pro surfers must be custodians of the ocean outside competition with WSL Championship Tour surfer, activist, and Hydro Flask ambassador Ace Buchan. Ace talks about the importance of local activism, how individual voices can inspire greater change, the resiliency of nature, and his work to strengthen bonds to his fans through his partnership with Hydro Flask, WSL PURE and others.
SHOW NOTES
Thanks for listening and thanks Ace for joining us this week.
Thanks to Hydro Flask for supporting this episode! Be sure to check out #RefillForGood https://www.hydroflask.com/refill-for-good and remember to...
1. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle (coffee cups, tumblers, etc)
2. Ditch (i.e., Avoid Using) clamshell containers
3. Stand up against single-use straws
Learn more, and share when you #RefillForGood at https://www.instagram.com/hydroflask/
You can find Ace here https://www.instagram.com/acebuchan/ and read up on more of his career here: https://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/575/adrian-buchan
If you’re in Australia, and want to get active regarding PEP-11, learn more on what you can do here: https://www.saveourcoast.org.au/stop-pep-11/
To find out more about Climate Council, go to https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ or find them at https://www.instagram.com/theclimatecouncil/
Check out our friends at https://reecosurfboards.com
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How Costa Rica leads conservation on land and at sea
Season 1 · Episode 27
Thursday, June 11, 2020 • Duration 46:29
Costa Rica is one of the global leaders in conserving biodiversity on land, and with 92% of its territory at sea, they're working to protect the ocean too. Hear from WSL Championship Tour surfer Brisa Hennessy and Costa Rica’s Environment & Energy Minister Carlos Manuel Rodriguez on the importance of Costa Rica’s biodiversity, the work they’ve done to protect it, and how this affects surf tourism.
Show Notes
Costa Rica is one of the global leaders in conserving biodiversity on land, and with 92% of its territory at sea, they're working to protect the ocean too. Hear from WSL Championship Tour surfer Brisa Hennessy and Costa Rica’s Environment & Energy Minister Carlos Manuel Rodriguez on the importance of Costa Rica’s biodiversity, the work they’ve done to protect it, and how this affects surf tourism.
Thanks for listening and thanks again to Brisa and Carlos for joining us!
Black Lives Matter
Our teammate wrote this great article on “How Nick Gabaldón's Legacy Shaped My Identity As An LA Surfer” https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/452587/how-nick-gabaldon-shaped-me-as-an-la-surfer?isearch=true&scategory=all
Our friends at Heal The Bay And Black Surfers Collective Discuss Community Connectedness -- https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/452633/video-heal-the-bay-and-black-surfers-collective-discuss-community-connectedness
If you want to learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement, https://blacklivesmatter.com/
And on the topic, we’ve found this list of anti-racist resources really helpful: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcoG5lEU*XwenCly31VD_2FUR4knKcA
As well as these incredible leaders -- Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson https://www.instagram.com/ayanaeliza/, Sal Masekela https://www.instagram.com/salmasekela/, and Leah Thomas https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/
Carlos
Learn more about Carlos Manuel here https://www.weforum.org/people/carlos-manuel-rodriguez-echandi
Brisa
You can find Brisa on Instagram at @brisahennessy - https://www.instagram.com/brisahennessy/
We Are One Ocean
To do your part in helping save the ocean, please go to https://www.weareoneocean.org/ sign the petition, email your representative, and share your support with friends and followers (remember tag @wslpure and @wsl and use the hashtag #weareoneocean so we can reshare!)
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Why conservation wins are the greatest victories of all
Season 1 · Episode 26
Thursday, May 28, 2020 • Duration 30:36
Learn why conservation wins are the greatest victories of all with two-time Big Wave World Champion Greg Long. He talks about the 30x30 campaign and ocean conservation, how Covid-19 has shown how interconnected we are, finding deeper purpose, and the power of pressing pause.
SHOW NOTES
Learn why conservation wins are the greatest victories of all with two-time Big Wave World Champion Greg Long. He talks about the 30x30 campaign and ocean conservation, how Covid-19 has shown how interconnected we are, finding deeper purpose, and the power of pressing pause.
Thanks for listening and thanks again to Greg for joining us!
You can find Greg on Instagram at @gerglong … https://www.instagram.com/gerglong/ or check out his site at https://greglongsurf.com/
Here are some of this week’s articles:
“Denmark’s sewage plan gets up Sweden’s nose” via The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/denmarks-sewage-plan-gets-up-swedens-nose-vtmlbfx5m
Updated: Between the time we recorded and the time of publishing, it seems there’s been a pause in the project -- “Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers” via The Sydney Morning Herald https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/bushland-wins-last-minute-reprieve-from-developers-20200525-p54wbn.html
And congrats to Surfrider NYC and all of the awesome organizations that helped stopped the Williams Pipeline https://nyc.surfrider.org/williams-transco-enhancement-pipeline/
And check out “Boiling Point: The ’30 by 30' plan to save the natural world” via LA Times
https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2020-05-21/boiling-point-save-natural-world-protect-30-percent-earth-boiling-point
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How to save the ocean.
Season 1 · Episode 25
Thursday, May 21, 2020 • Duration 47:16
Learn how to save the ocean with Lisa Speer, Director of NRDC’s International Oceans Program and marine scientist for over three decades. She discusses the 30x30 campaign’s conservation strategy, the importance of protecting the high seas, working with the UN, and the ocean’s amazing resilience.
Thanks for listening and thanks again to Lisa for joining us!
You can find Lisa on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LSpeerOceans
Check out the amazing work of NRDC at nrdc.org or and on the following channels:
https://www.instagram.com/nrdc_org/
https://twitter.com/nrdc
https://www.facebook.com/nrdc.org/
We barely got around to discussing this week’s articles, but these are great reads on the importance of biodiversity and 30x30:
Nature Is Our Best Antiviral
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/seychelles-covid19-nature-is-best-antiviral-by-enric-sala-2020-05
New High Seas Treaty Could Be a Gamechanger for the Ocean
https://therevelator.org/high-seas-treaty/
Thanks to everyone who wrote in a question this week! Keep ‘em coming! And thanks to Annie for sending in the story about the Chehalis River Dam Project Proposal. If you’re in the Pacific NW - here are some helpful links:
https://www.conservationnw.org/news-updates/take-action-for-free-flowing-chehalis-river/
I misspoke in the episode - It’s the Twin HARBORS Waterkeeper! https://twinharborswaterkeeper.org/
And here’s the film, Chehalis: A Watershed Moment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0PC5Xa_CSc&t=3407s
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Why COVID-19 is an environmental justice crisis
Season 1 · Episode 24
Thursday, May 14, 2020 • Duration 01:18:36
Learn why COVID-19 is an environmental justice crisis with Selema Masekela, producer, surfer, Olympic commentator, and former X-Games host. He discusses how communities of color are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic, inequality in surfing and beach access, and long term underrepresentation in surfing.
This week’s articles:
Covid-19 is disproportionately affecting black and brown communities
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/massachusetts-communities-with-dirty-air-are-coronavirus-hotspots/ar-BB13ouRY
Coronavirus is not just a health crisis — it’s an environmental justice crisis
https://grist.org/justice/coronavirus-is-not-just-a-health-crisis-its-an-environmental-justice-crisis/
And for more backstory on Selema, this is a great primer on his work in the action sports industry: “The Unlikely Preacher of Action Sports”
https://www.outsideonline.com/2380521/unlikely-preacher-action-sports-sal-masekela
Thanks again to Selema for joining us! You can find Selema on Instagram @Selema. And I highly encourage you to check out Stoked.org. They’re a great organization using board sports like surfing, skating, and snowboarding to close the opportunity gap.
Thanks to everyone who wrote in a question this week!
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How COVID-19 Has Affected Plastic Pollution
Season 1 · Episode 23
Thursday, May 7, 2020 • Duration 58:41
Learn how COVID-19 has affected plastic pollution with Michael Doshi, Director Of Partnerships at Algalita Marine Research & Education. He talks about how the pandemic has caused a move away from reusable plastic bags, reveals where your recycling ends up at the end of the end of the line, and answers questions from fans.
This week’s articles:
The coronavirus brought back plastic bag madness. Let’s make sure it’s temporary (LA Times) and The Amount Of Plastic Waste Is Surging Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic (Forbes)
Jakarta’s Trash Mountain: ‘When People Are Desperate for Jobs, They Come Here’ (NY Times)
Big Plastic Asks For $1 Billion Coronavirus Bailout (The Intercept)
Ocean plastic was choking Chile’s shores. Now it’s in Patagonia’s hats (The Guardian)
The Surfrider “Break Free From Plastic” article (Surfrider)
Take action today to help pass the “Federal Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act!” (Surfrider)
Thanks again to Michael Doshi from Algalita Marine Research & Education for joining us this week! To check out Doshi aka Dr. Dude, find him on Instagram @gnarlybeachcleaner!
Thanks to everyone who wrote in a question this week!
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How an ecosystem is rebuilding in the middle of the ocean
Season 1 · Episode 22
Thursday, April 30, 2020 • Duration 51:26
Learn how an ecosystem is rebuilding in the middle of the ocean with surfer and adventurer Kona Johnson. He talks about his sailing trip to Palmyra Atoll with John John and Nathan Florence, his experience there exploring nature’s resilience with The Nature Conservancy, and the knowledge and stories he returned home with.
Thanks for listening! Show notes below…!
Head to nature.org/palmyra to learn more about the Palmyra Atoll and The Nature Conservancy’s work there.
Be sure to watch the series Vela. Just go to youtube.com/jjf - Ep 3 is our fav!
Kona works with Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation, a rad partner of ours! kokuahawaiifoundation.org/
We mentioned “Hope Spots” which is a program from Mission Blue, led by “Her Deepness” Dr. Sylvia Earle. Learn more here: mission-blue.org/hope-spots/
The book Kona mentioned is, “The Art Of The Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry”
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This Week's Ocean News (April 27)
Season 1
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 • Duration 38:15
Reece breaks down the week’s ocean news and dives into the science behind Palmyra Atoll’s resilient ecosystem with Chad Wiggins, Marine Program Director at The Nature Conservancy.
Show Notes:
Some of the articles referenced this week:
Here’s what COVID-19 teaches us about 'social learning' and the environment https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/here-s-what-covid-19-can-teach-us-about-environmental-action and “What the 'Humans Are the Virus' Meme Gets So Wrong” https://earther.gizmodo.com/what-the-humans-are-the-virus-meme-gets-so-wrong-1842934676
Florida aquarium breeds coral species. This could help save the world's third-largest reef. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/22/us/florida-aquarium-first-reproduce-ridhed-cactus-coral-trnd/index.html and https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/22/florida-aquarium-breeds-ridged-cactus-coral-help-save-coral-reefs/3003867001/
Reflecting on the 50th Earth Day During a Time of Crisis: Lessons for Our Future https://medium.com/@SenatorTomUdall/reflecting-on-the-50th-earth-day-during-a-time-of-crisis-lessons-for-our-future-77c68db0717e
Subscribe to the WSL PURE | One Ocean podcast at link.chtbl.com/OneOcean so you don’t miss our new episode dropping tomorrow with Kona Johnson and so you can get the backstory on their sailing adventure and their experience on Palmyra
Be sure to watch the series Vela. Just go to youtube.com/jjf - Ep 3 is our fav.
To support The Nature Conservancy, go to nature.org/palmyra
Thanks to Chad Wiggins from The Nature Conservancy for joining us this week!
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The disaster that led to the creation of Earth Day.
Season 1 · Episode 21
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 • Duration 33:14
On this special episode of the podcast, we honor the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by digging into its oily Santa Barbara origins with local WSL athletes and leaders from Santa Barbara non-profit organizations. Explore what led to Earth Day’s creation and the positive impact it has had on environmental activism and legislation with Championship Tour surfers Lakey Peterson and Conner Coffin, Executive Director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Kira Redmond, Community Environmental Council Program Director Michael Chiacos, and Environmental Defense Center’s Chief Counsel Linda Krop.
For more tips on what you can do this Earth Day, and everyday, visit wsl.tv/earthday Special thanks to our guests!
Kira Redmond of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper https://www.sbck.org/
Linda Krop of the Environmental Defense Center https://www.environmentaldefensecenter.org/
Michael Chiacos of the Community Environmental Council https://www.cecsb.org/
Lakey Peterson https://www.instagram.com/lakeypeterson/
Conner Coffin https://www.instagram.com/connercoffin/
In our research, we stumbled across a couple great resources:
An in depth article on the history of the spill: https://psmag.com/news/the-ocean-is-boiling-the-complete-oral-history-of-the-1969-santa-barbara-oil-spill
A recent documentary about the Santa Barbara oil spill, and the power of community: https://bettertogethermovie.com/
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