🎧 New from Pine Forest Media: Oceanography

From the creators of The Plastic Podcast, Oceanography is a new weekly series exploring the science, policy, and people working to protect our oceans. Hosted by science communicator Clark Marchese, the podcast blends rigorous journalism with storytelling to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface—and why it matters.

Each episode features global experts, including marine biologists, oceanographers, Indigenous leaders, and climate advocates. Topics include how whales communicate underwater, the magic of bioluminescent sharks, deep-sea ecosystems, and new fishing gear designed to protect endangered species.

You’ll also hear from leaders at UNESCO and the Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network as they share how international treaties and local action are shaping the future of marine conservation.

🎧 Listen to the trailer now and follow the show for new episodes starting July 29.

🌊 Subscribe to Oceanography on Spotify, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream.

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It’s time to talk about a United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution. After months of anticipation, this episode focuses on the treaty’s negotiating process, the main actors involved, and the key interests at play. Joined by expert guest Tara Olsen, a researcher from Lund University, the conversation explores the complexities of treaty negotiations, including the differences between signing and ratifying a treaty, the influence of international law, and the possible outcomes of the upcoming final negotiation session. Packed with insights, this episode provides a deep dive into the current state of the global effort to regulate plastic pollution and what might come next.

Episode Guests: Tara Olsen

Connect with Tara Olsen here.

More on the Scientist’s Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty

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Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website.

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Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.

Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos

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In this episode of Plastic Podcast, host Clark Marchese dives into the emergence and spread of anti-plastic movements, tracing their roots from local grassroots actions to global health policy. Clark speaks with Leah Shipton, a PhD candidate specializing in global health policy, who explains how health concerns drove the formation of anti-plastic norms worldwide. They discuss the role of norm entrepreneurs in spreading these norms, the challenges posed by industry-backed anti-entrepreneurs, and how this momentum led to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution. This insightful conversation ties together themes from previous episodes, setting the stage for the series finale, where the treaty itself will be explored in depth.

Episode Guests: Leah Shipton

Find more information about Leah Shipton here.

Find a link to Leah Shipton’s article here.

Find more of Leah Shipton’s research on Google Scholar

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More information about the episode and the Plastic Podcast

Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website.

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Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese

Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.

Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos

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