Ian Urbina

Ian Urbina, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and Daniel Pauly, a leading marine biologist, dive into the harrowing realities of industrial fishing in West Africa. They discuss how large foreign fleets devastate local fishing communities and contribute to the decline of fish populations. Highlights include the double-edged sword of fishmeal production and the hidden struggles of forage fish. Their conversation urges a critical reevaluation of seafood choices and explores the alarming consequences of exploitation and neglect in ocean conservation.

Ian Urbina, Executive editor of The Outlaw Ocean Project, discusses the investigation revealing North Korean forced labor in Chinese seafood plants supplying Canadian companies. Topics include worker exploitation, lack of oversight in supply chains, and the need for consumer awareness in purchasing seafood.

Ian Urbina, executive editor of The Outlaw Ocean Project, discusses the investigation revealing North Korean forced labor in Chinese seafood plants supplying Canadian companies. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the workers, the complexities of the seafood supply chain, and the need for improved monitoring in the industry to combat forced labor.

Ian Urbina, a journalist and director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, uncovers the dark realities of maritime crime and human rights abuses at sea. He discusses the ocean as the Earth's final untamed frontier and highlights the jurisdiction issues in international waters. The conversation examines the ongoing slavery of vulnerable workers and how illegal fishing practices impact seafood supply. Urbina emphasizes the ethical dilemmas of consumer choices and the complex web of exploitation and environmental degradation in the fishing industry.

Ian Urbina, an investigative reporter focused on human rights and the environment, joins ocean physicist Helen Czerski to explore the dark secrets of our oceans. They discuss rampant piracy, illegal fishing, and the plight of oppressed deckhands who often witness violence at sea. Urbina highlights the urgent need for effective maritime laws to combat exploitation and crime. They also dive into the innovative Outlaw Ocean Music Project, which uses music to amplify ocean conservation awareness, connecting art and activism in a compelling way.