Oceans, It's Not You, It Really Is Us

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In order to save species in the ocean, we have to look at the humans on land and what they're even doing. So oceans, it's not you, it's us. The 97% of the water on earth is in the ocean. I think over time things like evaporation can fluctuate a bit that's actually part of what creates these large ocean currents. And if you've ever had the chance to go in the ocean after it rains, you'll realize that it's in the Caribbean anyway.

Are plastic straws really that bad? What's the oldest message in a bottle? Any scuba vs. snorkel strategies? Does sunscreen kill coral? Can we reverse ocean warming in our lifetime? In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie struggles with finding a balance between the wonders and the bummers. For the first 15-20 minutes, learn weird ocean trivia, why we love the sea, and facts about the ocean's depths and beauty. Then, we get to the sad stuff: ocean health, climate change, acidification, pollution, policy and what we can all do.

If you've been feeling helpless, this episode gives you all the tools you need to understand and help our friend, the World Ocean.

Also: some great information about whale pee.

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