Coastal Communities are Making Waves in Ocean Conservation

01/28/25 • 23 min

The Joy Report - Intersectional Environmentalist

In this episode of The Joy Report, we dive deep into ocean conservation and the emerging movement for ocean justice. Learn why oceans have been overlooked in climate solutions, how they are a powerful tool in fighting climate change, and meet the leaders reimagining our relationship with the sea. From the Blue New Deal to Indigenous wisdom, we explore how protecting our oceans can pave the way for a just, equitable, and sustainable future.

Please visit intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/podcast for this episode's transcript.

Hosted by @ariellevking
Script by Marisa Orozco
Research by Marisa Orozco, @ariellevking + @diandramarizet
Audio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgia
Produced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabs
This episode is sponsored by @montereybayaquarium

Please visit intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/podcast for this episode's transcript.

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Hosted by @ariellevking,
Script by Marisa Orozco,
Research by Marisa Orozco, + @ariellevking
Audio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgia,
Produced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabs,
This episode is sponsored by @montereybayaquarium

Visit https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/together to join the Aquarium and learn more about how you can help protect the ocean for generations to come.

Please visit https://intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/the-joy-report for show notes and a full episode transcript.