Ocean Calls

As the world heats up, the oceans do, too. In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re looking at the damaging, long-term effects of marine heatwaves. We’ll delve into their impacts on corals and fish, and discuss what can be done to help ecosystems to better weather the storm.We talk to the Deputy Director of Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Samantha Burgess, and Pippa Moore, Professor of Marine Science at Newcastle University.At the end of the episode, you’ll hear from Chloë McCardel, an Australian swimmer nicknamed the ‘queen of the English Channel’ who established a world record after crossing it 44 times. She’ll share a story of endurance, vulnerability - and meeting a bunch of jellyfish.    Follow these links to read more about our guests:Samantha Burgess, Deputy Director of Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service Pippa Moore, professor of Marine Science at Newcastle University Ocean Tale from top swimmer Chloë McCardel. Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them? Approximately 20 new non-native fish and plants are discovered in European waters annually, with some 70% of them found lurking in the Mediterranean. We call on the expertise of João Canning-Clode, Chairman of the Invasive Species Expert Group at ICES, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and Voula Karachle, an expert on invasive species from the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research.At the end of the episode, you'll hear the story of Amjad Almatni, a young Syrian activist from a drought-affected region in Syria, recounting the magical moment when he saw the ocean for the first time in his life. Follow these links to read more about our guests:João Canning-Clode, Chairman of the Invasive Species Expert Group at ICES, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea Voula Karachle, an expert on invasive species from the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research.Ocean Tale from Syrian activist Amjad AlmatniHosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will there ever be more fish in the sea? Almost 90% of all marine fish stocks globally are now fully exploited or overfished, according to a study from the World Bank. In the Mediterranean region alone, more than 40% of marine mammals and a third of the total fish population have been lost in just half a century.However, there does appear to be some hope for the future of the fishing industry, as new rules come into force. To learn more about the new European regulations concerning overfishing, listen to the full episode of Ocean Calls in the player above.In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving deep into this controversial issue and seeking solutions to help fish stocks recover. We hear from Daniel Voces, managing director of Europêche, which represents the fishery industry in the EU, and Louis Lambrechts, European Ocean Policy officer at WWF. At the end of the episode, you’ll also hear from Sy Montgomery, an award-winning author and naturalist. You won’t want to miss her story about the time she met and bonded with Athena, a giant Pacific octopus. Follow these links to read more about our guests:Daniel Voces, Managing Director of EuropêcheLouis Lambrechts, the European Ocean Policy officer at WWFOcean Tale from Sy Montgomery, an award-winning author and naturalistHosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. Small-scale fisheries make up the backbone of our coastal communities, yet they are often overlooked despite their crucial role in Europe's fishing industry.We’ll learn about the importance of these often family-run businesses from Jeremy Percy,  the Executive Director at Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE), as well as the role of women in the industry from Anna Carlson is the Fishery Officer for Livelihoods at the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation. We’ll also hear from Thomas Højrup, a Danish ethnologist, who’s battling to save small-scale fisheries in the Nordic nation from extinction - via the medium of traditional boat building. At the end of this episode, you’ll learn Jasmine Harrison explain how she made an unusual friend while swimming the full length of the British isles from Lands End to John o’Groats in 2022. She’s a British adventurer with a couple of world records on her mantlepiece who, somehow, managed to befriend a whale. Follow these links to read more about our guests:Jeremy Percy, Executive Director at Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE)Anna Carlson, the Fishery Officer for Livelihoods at the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions of the Food and Agriculture OrganisationThomas Højrup, Danish ethnologistOcean Tale from British adventurer Jasmine HarrisonHosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite strict regulations already in place, a 2021 study conducted by a major news outlet discovered that some 38% of seafood in Europe is mislabeled.That means that many restaurants and shops are selling much cheaper options than advertised at a far higher cost to the consumer.In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're embarking on an eye-opening journey to explore the origins of the seafood on our plates. We will also dive into new EU regulations implemented to improve seafood traceability and what still needs to be done to ameliorate this situation.At the end of this episode, you’ll learn about the mind-blowing practice of pole and line tuna fishing in Indonesia - as well as getting some invaluable tips for how to cook fresh fish from top Dutch chef Bart Van Olphen.Follow these links to read more about our guests:Vanya Vulperhorst, Europe Campaign Director at OceanaFrancois Mosnier, head of Ocean Programme at Planet TrackerOcean Tale from Dutch chef Bart van OlphenHosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.In this episode, we used extracts from reports from CBS Evening News on 11 Sept 2016 and The Wall Street Journal on 5 Aug 2016.Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of seaweed — that green, slimy stuff you often find on the beach. It turns out, that seaweed isn't just beach debris; it's also a superfood that offers solutions to various environmental issues, from capturing carbon to reducing overfishing.Seaweed farming in Europe is much smaller than in Asia – Europe produces only a few thousand tonnes a year, just 1% of global seaweed production. But could seaweed be the next big thing in Europe? And can Europeans get past the initial dislike of it?At the end of the episode, you’ll hear from Eurovision star Cesar Sampson about his adventures during the competition in Portugal.Follow these links to read more about our guests:Anne Seidler, a Marine Policy Officer at Seas At RiskSimon Johansson, the CEO of Nordic SeafarmOcean Tale from Cesar Sampson, Austrian singer and Eurovision participantHosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wiks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and the sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine if policymakers, businesses, and society had access to a virtual twin copy of our oceans to explore? This AI tool could be used to simulate realistic what-if scenarios based on scientific knowledge.Would that help protect and restore our oceans by enabling better decision-making? And what kinds of questions could it help us to answer?In this episode of Ocean Calls, we will discuss the EU's Digital Twin of the Ocean, known as the DTO. This European initiative aims to create an artificial intelligence-fueled representation of the seas. It’s expected to be accessible to the public in 2024.We’ll explore what the DTO is and examine how it can aid in combating plastic pollution, saving endangered species like marine turtles, and protecting our harbours from meteotsunamis.At the end of the episode, you’ll hear from Sex Education and Karen Pirie star Chris Jenks about his adventures growing up on an island in Scotland. Follow these links to read more about our guests:Joanna Staneva, Head of Hydrodynamics and Data Assimilation at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon research centreSimon Van Gennip, oceanographer at Mercator Ocean InternationalPhilippe Gaspar, senior scientist at Mercator Ocean InternationalJoaquin Tintore, head of Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System Vincent Pieriborne, co-CEO of OceanXOcean Tale from Chris Jenks, British actor and producerHosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wiks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.The production coordinator is Carolyne Llabe.  The sound editing is by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and the sound mixing is by Matthieu Duchaine. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.In this episode, we include extracts from Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola commercials, as well as a scene from Star Trek (Season 1, Episode 1).Ocean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Called "ticking time bombs," millions of tonnes of unexploded munitions and other relics of WWII lie at the bottom of all our European seas. In an attempt to demilitarise Europe, around 40,000 tonnes of chemical weapons were dumped into the Baltic Sea alone, according to HELCOM.Today, the war in Ukraine is threatening the Black Sea once again, exacerbating an already complicated situation.In this episode of Ocean Calls, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks and his guests will discuss the complicated legacy of WWII and explore whether we can help save the Black Sea or at least make future clean-up efforts a bit easier to manage.At the end of the episode, you’ll hear a mysterious tale of the oldest and best-preserved shipwreck ever found, thanks to the unique properties of the Black Sea.Follow these links to read more about our guests:Jens Greinert, head of the Deep Sea Monitoring Research Unit at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in KielMarkus Helavuori, professional secretary at the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM)Mikhail Son, deputy director of the Institute of Marine Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineViktor Komorin, head of the Ukrainian Scientific Centre for Marine EcologyRodrigo Pacheco-Ruiz, maritime archaeologist at The National Museum of the Royal Navy and The Black Sea MAP projectOcean Calls is produced in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 4, Ocean Calls is back for another season. This time, we’ll talk about the environmental catastrophe in the Black Sea, help you trace where your seafood comes from, and explore how AI can offer insights into everything from the pathways of plastic pollution to the lives of teenage turtles.We also have some touching, personal tales from ocean lovers like Sex Education star Chris Jenks and fresh-fish-obsessed Dutch chef Bart Van Olphen. Stay with us as we debate with experts, break down the science, and explain EU policies and action.Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should the sea sound? And how does it sound if you're a fish, a dolphin or a shrimp? What are the noises made by marine animals? What are the impacts of sounds made by humans travelling across the oceans, diving deep to mine for resources, or even waging war across the water? In this episode, we hear what a happy coral reef sounds like, how Russia's war in Ukraine is hurting dolphin ears, and why slowing down ships could change everything for underwater acoustics.  And at the end, we've put together an ocean sounds quiz. Guests of this episode are: Nicolas Entrup, Director for International Relations at Ocean Care. Pavel Goldin, Leading Researcher at the Department of Evolutionary Morphology, Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology in Kyiv, Ukraine. Kirsten Thompson, population biologist at the University of Exeter in the UK. Timothy Lamont, marine biologist at Lancaster Environment Centre in the UK.Special thank you to Reef Pulse, the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics, Tim Lamont and his colleagues Ben Williams from University College London, Eric Parmentier from the University of Liege and Steve Simpson from the University of Bristol for letting us use their underwater recordings in this episode.Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our production coordinator is Carolyne Labbe and our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fishing is believed to be one of the oldest professions in the world, with evidence of this activity dating back to prehistoric times.According to the European Commission, in 2018 more than 150,000 people worked in the fishing industry in the European Union, but this number is declining. An ageing workforce, lack of investment, safety concerns, and sustainability challenges are just some of the difficulties that this sector is facing. In this episode, Euronews science reporter, Jeremy Wilks, discusses the future of European fishing communities with Anna Carlson, Fishery Officer for Socio-economic Issues at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. Our second guest is Esben Sverdrup-Jensen, President of the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations.And at the end of the episode, Captain Peter Hammarstedt, the Director of Campaigns for Sea Shepherd, shares a personal and moving story of saving a pilot whale. Thanks to Melvin van der Niet and Ton van Duijn from the STC scheepvaart en transport college, in Katwijk aan Zee in the Netherlands, and to Vicente Alfonso, from Gandia in Valencia, Spain, for talking to us about their experience as fishermen. Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our production coordinator is Carolyne Labbe and our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of our internet traffic – our WhatsApp chats, Netflix, TikToks, Zoom calls, and this podcast, are recorded through a handful of undersea cables that are only 25 mm in diameter. The media loves telling stories about how one country could steal data from their adversary or cut their web connection altogether by attacking undersea cables. But how true are these claims? How safe are the undersea cables? Can our internet access be severed and what happens then? In this episode, Jeremy Wilks is joined by Nicole Starosielski, associate professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University Steinhardt, author of the book, The Undersea Network, and Jonas Franken, a researcher in the field of Critical Infrastructure Protection & Maritime and Information Security at the Technical University Darmstadt in Germany. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear about an incredible North Pole experience from a Spanish adventurer Nacho Dean, the first man to have walked around the world and swam between 5 continents.Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our production coordinator is Carolyne Labbe and our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Med is getting heatstroke. From May to August last year, nearly the entire surface of the Mediterranean was hit by marine heatwaves. Why are the heatwaves happening, what's the impact on corals and fish, and can we do anything about it? To discuss this troubling rise in temperatures, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks is joined by Joachim Garrabou, Senior Researcher from the Spanish National Research Council and Emma Cebrian, a researcher at the Centre of Advanced Studies of Blanes in Spain.  And at the end of the episode renowned Swiss explorer and innovator, Bertrand Piccard, the first man to fly around the world in solar powered aircraft tells us a moving tale of his family's ocean exploits.Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our production coordinator is Carolyne Labbe and our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In theory, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) allow us to protect the ocean from human activity, conserve nature, and support the local economy - a real win-win for everyone.But many of them are criticised for being so-called 'paper parks' - meaning although they exist on government maps, in practice, there's little policing and destructive activities like trawling - which involves the use of huge net to collect everything in the water - are still allowed. So, are Marine Protected Areas working, and what can we do to improve them? Jeremy Wilks discusses this question with Joachim Claudet, a Senior Researcher and Ocean Advisor at French research organisation CNRS and Dr Purificació Canals, President of MedPAN, which is the network of Marine Protected Area managers in the Mediterranean. At the end of the episode you’ll hear from Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals about a special ocean creature. Hosted by Euronews Science Reporter, Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are done by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our Production Coordinator is Carolyne Labbe and our Editor-in-Chief is Sophie Claudet. To learn more about Joachim Claudet’s work follow this link. For more on Puri Canals’ work follow MedPAN. Check out Ingrid Newkirk’s Twitter account. This episode features sounds recorded at a nest of a male corkwing wrasse as part of the master thesis of Karen Bussmann, Anne Christine Utne-Palm & Karen de Jong: https://doi.org/10.1080/09524622.2020.1838324 A video of the recording set-up can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDA86zeQFnYFj05-OoeVG4A. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salmon is a wonderfish – not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients. But the Atlantic salmon that we can find here in Europe is also an endangered species. So for us, as consumers, what is a more sustainable choice: wild or farmed salmon?To explore these questions, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks is joined by Åsa Maria Espmark, a senior scientist specialising in fish welfare at Norwegian food research institute Nofima, and Ken Whelan, a senior advisor at the Atlantic Salmon Trust.At the end of the episode you’ll hear from the Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren about his favourite ocean experience.  In this episode we used "Turn The World Into A Dancefloor”. Performed by Armin van Buuren. Courtesy of Armada Music B.V.Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our production coordinator is Carolyne Labbe and our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever since the mindblowing success of “Jaws”, where sharks are portrayed as bloodthirsty vengeful human-killers, people have been scared of these large marine predators. But scientists believe that these magnificent animals deserve our attention. Many species of shark are in danger because of human activity and we really need them for our ecosystems to survive and thrive.  So, should we change our way of thinking about sharks? Should we care and protect them more than we do?To discuss this issue, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks is joined by two guests: Dr Iris Ziegler from the conservation organisation Sharkproject and Javier Garat Pérez, the president of Europêche, a representative body for the fishing industry in the European Union.And at the end of the episode, you will hear from the Australian diver and filmmaker Madison Stewart about her favourite ocean animal – or favourite ocean experience. What will they be? The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greenland is changing before our eyes, with the rapidly-melting ice meaning tuna and dolphin are populating its waters and new weather patterns are spreading along its coasts. We explore what's happening in Greenland and what it means for you and me.In the first episode of the second season of Ocean Calls, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks discusses the effects of climate change on Greenland with glaciologist Sofia Ribeiro from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland and marine biologist Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen, Professor at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources. Our special guest at the end of the episode is endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh, who gives us the inside story on his very special Arctic swim.Hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.Sound design and mixing are by Jean-Christophe Marcaud and Matthieu Duchaine.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso. Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet. The Ocean Calls podcast is made possible by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coral reefs are one of the richest ecosystems on Earth, home to a quarter of all marine life. They also protect communities on land from the sea and offer an invaluable source of food.  But these ecosystems are dying because of pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate change. And if the corals die, so will many other animals that depend on them.  What can be done? Can we repair the damage? Can these and other precious ecosystems like sea grasses and mangroves not only be preserved, but also actively restored?  To answer these questions we speak with Prof Carlos Duarte, Executive Director of the Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP), and with an ocean acidification expert and IPCC contributor, Prof Jean-Pierre Gattuso, also research director at the Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche-sur-Mer. And at the end of the episode you’ll hear from Mission Blue founder, legendary oceanographer, and pioneer in the use of modern scuba gear, Sylvia Earle. Hosted by Jeremy Wilks. Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.  Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.  Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.  For more from Carlos Duarte click here.  For more on Jean-Pierre Gattuso’s work click here. To learn more about Sylvia Earle click here.Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offshore wind and ocean energy are key for Europe to reach its climate targets and reduce energy imports.But how will it work? And what are the consequences?   In this episode, we discuss these questions with two experts in the field - Britta Schaffmeister, CEO of the Dutch Marine Energy Centre, and WWF European ocean policy officer Helena Rodrigues. And at the end of the episode, Brazilian big wave surfer Maya Gabeira will tell a touching tale about one of our planet's most fascinating species. Hosted by Jeremy Wilks.  Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.   Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.   The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.   Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.   For more from Britta Schaffmeister click here.   For more on Helena Rodrigues’s work click here.  To learn more about Maya Gabeira visit her Instagram page.Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ocean makes up 70% of our planet’s surface and yet there’s no comprehensive framework to govern things like resource extraction and conservation in the high seas. In this episode, we discuss a deal that has been on the United Nations' table for over 20 years and needs an agreement on how to protect and manage areas beyond national jurisdiction. Will the deal make richer countries richer and the poorer poorer? Can we agree on how to govern our seas? To answer these and many other questions, we invited two experts: Alice Vadrot, a political scientist specialised in environmental policies at the University of Vienna, and Julian Jackson, head of the Pew Charitable Trusts European Campaign to protect ocean life on the high seas.At the end of this episode you’ll hear an incredible story from a Norwegian football player and environmental activist Morten Thorsby about his favourite marine animal. Hosted by Jeremy Wilks.  Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.  Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.  The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.  Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.  For more from Alice Vadrot click here.  For more on Julian Jackson’s work click here.  To see more of Morten Thorsby’s initiative We Play Green visit https://www.weplaygreen.com/Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.