Ian Urbina

Ian Urbina, an investigative journalist and founder of The Outlaw Ocean Project, discusses the rampant lawlessness on the high seas, including illegal fishing and human trafficking. Jen Karberg, a senior wetland ecologist, unveils a unique oyster shell recycling initiative on Nantucket, which protects coastlines and revitalizes local ecosystems. Carlos Mayo Molina shares his efforts in Spain to grant legal personhood to the Mar Menor lagoon, highlighting grassroots movements for environmental protection. Together, they inspire a commitment to marine conservation.

Ian Urbina, Director of the Outlaw Ocean Project and host of the Outlaw Ocean podcast, shares gripping tales from the frontlines of migration reporting. He recounts the harrowing story of Aliou Candé, a migrant whose dreams were cut short by violence in a Libyan prison. Urbina also reflects on his own near-death experience while exposing the dangers migrants face and the brutal realities of human trafficking. He emphasizes the critical role of journalists in shedding light on these hidden atrocities, risking their lives for truth.

Ian Urbina, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of the Outlaw Ocean Project, discusses his daring investigative work along the world's oceans. He reveals the chilling truths of forced labor and the impact of EU policies on migrants in Libya. Urbina recounts a harrowing experience of being abducted while reporting on abuses, shedding light on the brutal conditions faced by workers on distant-water fishing fleets. With firsthand accounts and gritty storytelling, he emphasizes the connection between these dark realities and the seafood we consume.

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.