GenSea

About GenSea

The Ocean Decade is being narrated through the eyes of early career oearly-career ocean professionals, also known as ECOPs. Our GenSea virtual studio is going to be touring around the world and hosting ECOPs from all around the world. The podcast is launched by the Blue Capacity Development project (https://www.ecopdecade.org/bluecadproject/) in collaboration with the ECOP's Wellenbrecher podcast (https://wellenbrecherpodcast.podigee.io/). Latest updates are available on our Instagram (@gen.sea.podcast).

Publisher

Eva Rohlfer & Josefa Beyer

Category

education · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 May 2025

Latest episode

2 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Camille & Rhea |

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Camille & Rhea | Tourism in Antarctica

   Rhea and Camille explore the growing impact of tourism on Antarctica, one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems.

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Camille & Rhea | Inside the Global Plastics Treaty with Valentin Dettling

   Camille and Rhea dive into the high-stakes negotiations with Valentin Dettling, who was present at the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations.

4. 

   8 Jul 2026

   New Voices on GenSea: Rhea & Camille Take the Mic

   Meet your hosts, Rhea and Camille!

5. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Of forests and oceans

   Can you imagine that planting trees influences our oceans? Join Lennard and Charlotte this week to find out about the potential interactions of large-scale reforestation projects with our climate system and ocean circulation.

6. 

   27 May 2026

   Of climate models and trust

   Today, Charlotte and Lennard go back to the basics. After two episodes talking about specific models and application, they take a step back to discuss climate models more generally, and ask the question whether or not we can rely on them.

7. 

   13 May 2026

   Of super(duper)models and 'l@s nin@s'

   Today, Charlotte and Lennard explore the advantages of using a newly developed model to simulate the El Niño Southern Oscillation in the Pacific Ocean. This climate phenomenon is truly remarkable, being the largest inter-annual variability in the climate system with global consequences.

8. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Of sea-ice models and phytoplankton.

   Dive beneath the Arctic sea ice with Lennard and Charlotte, as they explore how numerical ocean models interpret the same hidden world in different ways. Specifically, Charlotte will describe the role that sea ice plays in the complex system of the Arctic Ocean.

9. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Of ECOPs and models.

   Hi, we are Lennard Montag and Charlotte Walter, your new hosts of the GenSea podcast for the next few weeks. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, and describe how we got to be podcast hosts and early career marine scientists.

10. 

    1 Apr 2026

    Ocean Myths, Legends and Tales

    No matter where you go, there will always be a tale about the ocean; whether it is to warn you about danger, to share the story of the community or to teach a lesson, ocean storytelling has always been present in the heart of our coastal societies. On this episode of GenSea, Joelle, Charlotte, Lennard and Gilbers sit around to share different stories coming from very different parts of the world like Greece, Japan, Scotland and the pacific ocean to illustrate that everywhere on the world, there will always be an ocean story to be told, you just to ask about it. First, Charlotte will talk to us about Greek myths and how they influenced Mediterranean cultures and what is known as western society. Who hasn’t heard of Poseidon and the oceanids ? Then, Joelle takes us to the other side of the world to share with us how Japanese folklore found an explanation to the catastrophic earthquakes and tsunamis they sustained thanks to an enormous fish that doesn’t come often to the surface. Afterwards, Lennard tells us about how Polinesian people explained the phenomenon of a vanished island on the pacific ocean. Atlantis, is that you ?. Lastly, Gilbers takes us to Scotland and Ireland, where the tale of the selkie people came to be. If you see a seal, be aware, because you might fall in love with its human version. As the episode is wrapped up, the importance of storytelling is brought to the table as well the importance of keeping myths, legends and tales alive as they define a society, specially a coastal one. This episode is a handover episode to let the floor to your new host for the next months, Lennard and Charlotte, two great scientists with a lot of great new topics to bring to the table. Joelle and Gilbers will come back later in the year and thank every single listener they have had over the last few months as well as all their invites. Keep connected for more!

11. 

    18 Mar 2026

    Demystifying the shark myths

    Sharks are not mindless killers and the media is lying to you about it. On this episode of GenSea, we take a swim in shark infested waters to explore how the media represents these fairly famous fishes. Dr Jenny Bortoluzzi, shark specialist, will explain how amazing these animals can be by giving examples of different species ecology, behaviour and general body structure all while highlighting typical shark misconceptions like drops of blood summoning sharks in the middle of the ocean or just how “lonely” they really are.

12. 

    20 Feb 2026

    The ecological cost of Fashion

    Fast fashion is polluting our oceans. In this episode of GensSea, we talk with environmental activist and model Clara Tome about microplastics, overproduction, greenwashing, and how our clothing choices impact marine life, and what real sustainability actually looks like.

13. 

    23 Jan 2026

    Marine Protected Areas: From Policy to Practice

    In the first episode of Gen sea for 2026, hosts Gilbers and Joelle welcome sociologist José Luis Fournier to explore why ocean conservation cannot succeed without the involvement of people. From marine protected areas and the global 30×30 goal to illegal fishing and community co-governance, this episode explores how the social sciences inform effective ocean protection. Drawing on examples from Costa Rica and the Mediterranean, the conversation reveals why "paper MPas" fail, and how inclusive, participatory management can help the ocean thrive.

14. 

    15 Sept 2025

    Navigating Marine Science: Stories from ICYMARE

    Madalena Missionario, Kay Watty, and Sophie Littke attended the ICYMARE conference, where a workshop inspired them to record this special episode. They share what brought them into marine sciences, their studies, and the challenges they face in scientific research. Together, they reflect on how young researchers navigate obstacles in academia and the marine science community.

15. 

    9 Jun 2025

    Looking back and paving the way for the 3rd UN Ocean Conference

16. 

    2 Jun 2025

    GenSea and the UN Ocean Decade

    This podcast is about giving a voice to Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) around the world and will be hosted by a different set of ECOPs every two months. In this first episode we introduce the podcast and the UN Ocean Decade to you. Let us know if you want to get involved! Instagram: @gen.sea.podcast E-Mail: wellenbrecher.podcast@gmail.com

17. 

    22 May 2025

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