Ocean Protect Podcast

Ocean Protect Podcast

Ocean Protect

Episodes 201
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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The health of our oceans is under major threat. Every fortnight, Brad Dalrymple (Environmental Engineer with Ocean Protect) hosts a variety of guests, including scientists, engineers, and activists – to discuss the key issues affecting the health of our oceans – and what can be done about it. This podcast is for anyone interested in learning more about the health of our oceans, the key pressures, and potential solutions. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general discussion purposes, and the views expressed by its hosts and guests are opinions only. Care has been taken in the preparation of this podcast, however no guarantee, representation or warranty is given or made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information conveyed. Listeners seeking information relevant to their own personal circumstances should seek independent advice as appropriate. To the maximum extent permitted at law, IES Stormwater Pty Ltd and its affiliates, and the hosts and guests of this podcast, exclude liability for any loss or damage to any party caused by or arising from reliance on its content.    

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S8E2 Harry Maher on how much does bioretention cost ?

Jun 07, 2026 43m

Harry Maher is a Water Engineer at Optimal Stormwater, with several years experience in the stormwater industry in Australia as both a consultant and with Council. In this chat, we discuss Harry's…

S8E1 Cocaine salmon with Marcus Michelangeli

May 24, 2026 44m

Marcus Michelangeli is a lecturer at Griffith University, leading the Wildlife Behaviour & Ecotoxicology research group, focusing on how wildlife adapt to rapid environmental change, particularly…

S7E19 Justine Barrett on cleaning out the undergound garbage bins

Dec 21, 2025 39m

Justine Barrett Research Technician & iPhD Student with CSIRO's Marine Debris Team - currently researching how best to reduce the flow of litter into our oceans and waterways. In this chat, we…

S7E18 Kal Glanznig on youth, plastics, politics, & Rising Up for a better world

Dec 07, 2025 44m

Kal Glanznig is one of Australia’s leading youth ocean and climate champions, dedicated to helping build a generation of hopeful, action-driven environmental leaders. In this chat, we talk about his…

S7E17 Untrashing Australia's northern coastline with Grahame Lloyd

Nov 23, 2025 42m

Sea Shepherd's Remote Debris Campaigner, Grahame Lloyd, joins us for his fourth appearance on the Ocean Protect Podcast - off the back of another remote beach clean in Australia Bay. In this chat,…

S7E16 Doing bioretention better with Dan Rhodes

Nov 09, 2025 48m

Dan Rhodes is a Senior Water Engineer at Ocean Protect - and returns for his second appearance on the podcast, but his first since joining Ocean Protect. In this chat, Dan provides a few more…

S7E15 Protecting Australian Sea Lions with Dirk Holman

Oct 26, 2025 23m

Dirk Holman is a Marine Scientist and Threatened Species Campaigner with Sea Shepherd Australia. Dirk is playing a key role in Sea Shepherd Australia's activities in the Great Australian Bight -…

S7E14 Ian Thomson on cleaning up waterways with Ocean Crusaders

Oct 12, 2025 29m

Ian Thomson is the Founder of Ocean Crusaders - who take direct action by cleaning up waterways. Ian launched the foundation after a record breaking circumnavigation around Australia and being…

S7E13 Andrea Morello on combating illegal fishing in the Mediterranean Sea

Sep 28, 2025 31m

Andrea Morello is President of Sea Shepherd Italy, which he founded and has coordinated since 2010. In this chat, Andrea shares insights into Sea Shepherd's incredible work combating Illegal,…

S7E12 Ocean Protect's Karunya Sateesh on her journey from Bangalore to Melbourne & finding purpose in environmental storytelling

Aug 17, 2025 28m

Karunya Sateesh, Ocean Protect's Marketing and Communications Coordinator, takes us behind the scenes of her journey from humble beginnings in Bangalore, India, to her current career path in…

S7E11 Fotos Melaisis on the maintenance of stormwater treatment assets

Aug 03, 2025 33m

National Maintenance Manager at Ocean Protect, coordinating Ocean Protect's maintenance of tens of thousands of stormwater treatment asset across Australia. In this chat, we discuss what these assets…

S7E10 Dr Scott Bennett on South Australia's Harmful Algal Bloom

Jul 20, 2025 36m

Dr Scott Bennett is Co-Founder of the Great Southern Reef Foundation and leads their science committee. In this chat, we discuss the devastating algal bloom off South Australia's coast that has…

S7E9 Josh Kirkman on Surfers for Climate, trading up, blue minds & silvers surfers

Jun 22, 2025 41m

Josh Kirkman is CEO for Surfers for Climate - an Australian charity dedicated to turning the tide on climate change. In this chat, Josh gives an insight into the group's various campaigns - and how…

S7E8 Dr Steph Brodie on the good news for beach lovers - with research showing 39% less plastic pollution around Australian coastal cities than a decade ago

Jun 08, 2025 28m

Dr Steph Brodie is a Research Scientist at CSIRO Environment in Brisbane. In this chat, we discuss a recent study that Steph was involved in which surveyed for debris in and around six Australian…

S7E7 Alix de Jersey on plastic ingestion in seabirds showing impacts to liver & brain function (& what it might mean for humans)

May 25, 2025 28m

Alix de Jersey is a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania, investigating the effects of microplastics on tropical shearwaters. In this chat, we discuss the world-first study of seabirds that…

S7E6 Dan Rhodes on Gross Pollutant Traps, dodgy designs, and how to achieve better stormwater treatment

May 11, 2025 42m

Dan Rhodes is a Senior Water Engineer at Henry & Hymas Consulting Engineers and Optimal Stormwater - and has looked down into MANY gross pollutant traps (GPTs). In this chat, we discuss Dan's…

S7E5 Dr Cassie Rauert on tyre wear particles, tyre additives & microplastics in Moreton Bay

Apr 27, 2025 34m

Dr Cassie Rauert is a Senior Research Fellow in Microplastics exposure at The University of Queensland, and was involved in a recent study of the distribution of tyre additives, tyre wear particles…

S7E4 Jack Mullaly on Water Sensitive Urban Design & bioretention systems

Apr 13, 2025 47m

Jack Mullaly is an Environmental Engineer and has spent over a decade championing Water Sensitive Urban Design across Queensland and beyond. Five years ago, Jack, pivoted in to human movement…

S7E3 Senator Peter Whish-Wilson on stopping off-shore oil & gas projects, climate change, plastic polluters & corruption in politics

Mar 30, 2025 33m

Peter Whish-Wilson has been senator for Tasmania since 2012, representing the Australian Greens political party. In this chat, we discuss the fight to protect Australia’s oceans and coastlines from…

S7E2 Paul Dubowski on managing water more holistically for healthier waterways & communities

Mar 16, 2025 37m

Paul Dubowski is an Environmental Scientist with over 20 years’ experience looking after our catchments and waterways. In this chat, we reflect on the inaugural Queensland Water Summit, held just two…

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