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Where The Ocean Meets:

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by Joel Tasche

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My biggest life regret? Studying business instead of marine biology. 💔 The ocean fills me with happiness, wonder, and fascination—yet I know so little about it. By day, I fight ocean plastic pollution to make amends. By night, I create this show. ☯️ This podcast is my journey, as an amateur ocean enthusiast, to explore the ocean as an ecosystem, playground, and economic powerhouse—no expertise required to dive in (though experts might enjoy hearing from their colleagues). If you're curious about the force covering 70% of our planet and sustaining life, join me—listen and follow now. 🌊

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July 2, 2026

How The Ocean Is Keeping You Alive with Dr Tom Pickerell

Imagine you had one organ in your body that produces 50% of the air you breathe. It helps regulate your body temperature to a point where you can survive. It absorbs gases that would make living impossible for you. It delivers nutrients that keep you alive. All these things done by one single organ. How much would you want to know about that organ? How much money would you want to be spent on researching that organ? And how would you adjust your behavior to keep that organ alive? Probably you'd give it all the attention you can. Now, this organ doesn't exist, but the ocean basically provides these services to you every single day. It absorbs 25% of CO2, it produces 50% of oxygen, and it absorbs 90% of heat. It feeds us with protein (if you eat seafood), and it serves as shipping lines for the majority of the goods we consume. And yet, we don't know a whole lot about it. That's why I sat down with Dr. Tom Pickerell, a marine biologist and the Head of the Global Ocean Program at the World Resources Institute. With him, I work through Ocean Literacy 101 and discuss whether a sustainable blue economy is possible. About Tom Pickerell:Tom is a marine biologist working with the World Resources Institute's Ocean Program, supporting the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy—18 serving heads of state committed to protecting and sustainably managing 100% of their national waters. He's also a member of the Marine Stewardship Council's Stakeholder Advisory Committee and was inspired by Jacques Cousteau's vision of farming the ocean responsibly. KEY TOPICS: Why ocean literacy is the missing piece in environmental educationThe economic case for ocean protection (and it's massive)How overfishing, pollution, and climate change interconnectWhat Marine Protected Areas actually do (and don't do)The Monterey Bay sea otter story—a perfect example of trophic cascadesWhy multilateralism for the ocean is both succeeding and failing right nowThe one type of seafood everyone can eat guilt-freeHow 18 countries representing 37.5% of national waters are committed to 100% sustainable management

May 28, 2026

How To Actually Get Better At Surfing, Joe Koener?

What if surfing isn't just a sport, but a lifelong dance with nature that can transform how you approach everything else?In this episode, we sit down with renowned surf coach Joe Koener to break down what it really takes to become a proficient surfer. And why most people are doing it wrong. Unlike sports with a built-in "stop button," surfing forces you to stay engaged with an unpredictable ocean, building adaptability, resilience, and growth in ways few other disciplines can.In this conversation, we dive into:Why surf instruction lags behind disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and music — and how to fix itThe 3 pillars of Joe's coaching method: conceptual understanding, skill development, and capacity buildingThe secret to maneuvering and accelerating on a wave: mastering "rail-to-rail" surfingWhy year-round preparation beats relying on surf trips aloneThe fitness baseline every surfer needs to avoid burning out in the lineupHow to choose a surf camp that actually makes you better (hint: it's not about the waves)Why discipline — breath work, stretching, strength training — unlocks real progression, even for free-spirited surfers Whether you're a beginner paddling out for the first time, an intermediate stuck on a plateau, or simply someone chasing mastery in any craft, Joe's insights on commitment, failure, and treating your passion as a long-term practice will hit deep.🎙️ Pursue what you love with 100% commitment. The ocean is waiting.👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations from Where the Ocean Meets with Joel Tasche.💬 What's your biggest surfing struggle? Drop it in the comments below.

April 16, 2026

Is Microplastics Removal From Waterways Possible? | Where The Ocean Meets: Nathaniel Banks

A Princeton-educated architect walks into a water treatment plant and violently shakes microplastics into a bathtub.What sounds like a joke written by an intoxicated AI is reality for Nathaniel Banks.In this episode, we explore how thinking through problems from start to finish can help with the daunting task of solving the microplastic problem.Nathaniel is CEO & Co-Founder of PolyGone. Nature inspired their filter technology, which can remove microplastics from different kinds of waterways.We discuss how they came up with the idea, how they got it to work, and where the technology needs to go to have a significant impact.Get a glimpse into a mind that microplastics obviously haven't had any impact on yet.Key Topics:The scale and health impacts of microplastic pollutionHow aquatic plants inspired a revolutionary filtration technologyThe journey from architecture to environmental innovationReal-world deployment and results from water treatment facilitiesThe regulatory challenges and private sector opportunitiesWhat happens to collected microplastics and recycling innovations

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What is Where The Ocean Meets:?: My biggest life regret? Studying business instead of marine biology. 💔 The ocean fills me with happiness, wonder, and fascination—yet I know so little about it.

By day, I fight ocean plastic pollution to make amends. By night, I create this show. ☯️

This podcast is my journey, as an amateur ocean enthusiast, to explore the ocean as an ecosystem, playground, and economic powerhouse—no expertise required to dive in (though experts might enjoy hearing from their colleagues).

If you're curious about the force covering 70% of our planet and sustaining life, join me—listen and follow now. 🌊
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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