After 36 episodes, what have we learned so far? Host Reece Pacheco wraps up Season One with a few memorable takeaways, but we want to hear from you, too! Tell us your favorite episode or standout lesson learned in the comments below! Plus, stick around for a preview of your next favorite enviro-podcast. SHOW NOTES Thank YOU for listening! We truly appreciate it! Be sure to stay subscribed here for next season. And to stay connected until then, subscribe to the WSL PURE newsletter here for...

*Don’t miss this special episode recognizing outstanding ocean advocacy with Ace Buchan.*  This week, we learn why pro surfers must be custodians of the ocean outside competition with WSL Championship Tour surfer, activist, and Hydro Flask ambassador Ace Buchan. Ace talks about the importance of local activism, how individual voices can inspire greater change, the resiliency of nature, and his work to strengthen bonds to his fans through his partnership with Hydro Flask, WSL PURE and...

Learn how Indigenous wisdom and conventional science together prove all surfers are connected with scientist, storyteller, surfer and Hydro Flask ambassador Cliff Kapono, PhD. He talks about his path from Hilo, Hawaii to San Diego, CA to pursue an advanced degree, the deep connections we have to physical places and one another, the importance of finding your indigeneity and encouraging environmental stewardship in his work with Hydro Flask, WSL PURE and more. And thanks to Salena for sending...

Learn how one young Indonesian finds optimism in activism with Thara Bening Sandrina, 17-year-old environmentalist and founder of River Warrior, and Michael Doshi, Director of Partnerships at Algalita Marine Research & Education. Thara describes how she finds hope in the face of overwhelming odds, debunks some myths causing pollution, explains how microplastics are affecting Indonesia’s rivers, and discusses her family’s history of activism. SHOW NOTES Thanks for listening and thanks...

Learn how a #trashyselfie♻️ makes a difference in plastic pollution from big wave surfer and Hydro Flask ambassador Paige Alms. She talks about her #trashyselfie♻️ challenge, using her platform for good, being bold in speaking about the environment, and making good changes for good reasons in her work with Hydro Flask. And thanks to Michael Doshi (@gnarlybeachcleaner) for sending in a great tip for going plastic free! If you'd like to send one in, please email [email protected] the audio...

Learn how knowing the full story of plastic can help you end it. Joining us this week is Stiv Wilson, award-winning filmmaker, co-creator of Peak Plastic Foundation, and educator working at the nexus of marine conservation, plastic pollution, and human rights. Stiv talks about passing the first plastics-focused national policy in the USA in 2015, sailing 35,000 nautical miles around the world to study marine plastic pollution, and his powerful documentary “The Story of Plastic.” And thanks to...

Learn how to level up your plastic activism with Doorae Shin from Surfrider Foundation Oahu. This young leader for environmental change in Hawaii talks about the importance of civic engagement and voting in fighting ocean plastic pollution, how to create systems change in small communities, how building long term relationships is the key to progress, and what surprising person she’d most like to surf with. Also, a big thanks to our friend Air at @5Gyres for this week’s Plastic Free July tip....

Learn how to go plastic free on your own terms with Founder of Plastic Free July and author Rebecca Prince-Ruiz. After starting a one month, plastic-free challenge in 2011, she spurred a global movement of over 250 million people to reduce their plastic use. She talks about the origins of Plastic Free July, connecting to people outside your “eco-bubble,” using intentional language to create a movement, and the impact of behavioral economics on her work to go plastic free. SHOW NOTES Thanks...

Find out what you learn after 22,000 miles at sea with adventurer and activist Liz Clark. Liz has sailed the Pacific Ocean for 14 years on her boat “Swell,” and shares her lessons learned on how her femininity empowers her sailing, how her environmental work with Changing Tides Foundation and A Ti’a Matairea is making change, and how you have to live sustainably out on the open ocean. SHOW NOTES Thanks for listening and thanks again to Liz Clark for joining us!  Here’s more on Liz…  For...

Learn how race, gender, and class intersect to affect environmentalism with activist, writer, and intersectional environmentalist Leah Thomas. She breaks down what intersectional environmentalism really is, why conservationists should embrace anti-racism, and how a single, powerful post on social media ignited a movement. Thanks for listening and thanks again to Leah Thomas for joining us.  For more on Leah:  Check her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/, And her original...

Costa Rica is one of the global leaders in conserving biodiversity on land, and with 92% of its territory at sea, they're working to protect the ocean too. Hear from WSL Championship Tour surfer Brisa Hennessy and Costa Rica’s Environment & Energy Minister Carlos Manuel Rodriguez on the importance of Costa Rica’s biodiversity, the work they’ve done to protect it, and how this affects surf tourism. Show Notes Costa Rica is one of the global leaders in conserving biodiversity on land,...

Learn why conservation wins are the greatest victories of all with two-time Big Wave World Champion Greg Long. He talks about the 30x30 campaign and ocean conservation, how Covid-19 has shown how interconnected we are, finding deeper purpose, and the power of pressing pause. SHOW NOTES   Learn why conservation wins are the greatest victories of all with two-time Big Wave World Champion Greg Long. He talks about the 30x30 campaign and ocean conservation, how Covid-19 has shown how...

Learn how to save the ocean with Lisa Speer, Director of NRDC’s International Oceans Program and marine scientist for over three decades. She discusses the 30x30 campaign’s conservation strategy, the importance of protecting the high seas, working with the UN, and the ocean’s amazing resilience. Thanks for listening and thanks again to Lisa for joining us!  You can find Lisa on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LSpeerOceans Check out the amazing work of NRDC at nrdc.org or and on the following...

Learn why COVID-19 is an environmental justice crisis with Sal Masekela, producer, surfer, Olympic commentator, and former X-Games host. He discusses how communities of color are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic, inequality in surfing and beach access, and long term underrepresentation in surfing. This week’s articles:   Covid-19 is disproportionately affecting black and brown...

Learn how COVID-19 has affected plastic pollution with Michael Doshi, Director Of Partnerships at Algalita Marine Research & Education. He talks about how the pandemic has caused a move away from reusable plastic bags, reveals where your recycling ends up at the end of the end of the line, and answers questions from fans. This week’s articles:   The coronavirus brought back plastic bag madness. Let’s make sure it’s temporary (LA Times) and The Amount Of Plastic Waste Is Surging Because...

Learn how an ecosystem is rebuilding in the middle of the ocean with surfer and adventurer Kona Johnson. He talks about his sailing trip to Palmyra Atoll with John John and Nathan Florence, his experience there exploring nature’s resilience with The Nature Conservancy, and the knowledge and stories he returned home with. Thanks for listening! Show notes below…!  Head to nature.org/palmyra to learn more about the Palmyra Atoll and The Nature Conservancy’s work there.  Be sure to watch the...

Reece breaks down the week’s ocean news and dives into the science behind Palmyra Atoll’s resilient ecosystem with Chad Wiggins, Marine Program Director at The Nature Conservancy. Show Notes: Some of the articles referenced this week:  Here’s what COVID-19 teaches us about 'social learning' and the environment https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/here-s-what-covid-19-can-teach-us-about-environmental-action and “What the 'Humans Are the Virus' Meme Gets So Wrong”...

On this special episode of the podcast, we honor the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by digging into its oily Santa Barbara origins with local WSL athletes and leaders from Santa Barbara non-profit organizations. Explore what led to Earth Day’s creation and the positive impact it has had on environmental activism and legislation with Championship Tour surfers Lakey Peterson and Conner Coffin, Executive Director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Kira Redmond, Community Environmental Council Program...

Reece breaks down the week’s ocean news with WSL’s Kim Hogan. Correction! The Rachel Carson quote is: “In nature, nothing exists alone.”  10 Years After BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster, Oceana Finds No Lessons Learned From Worst Oil Spill in U.S. History https://usa.oceana.org/press-releases/10-years-after-bp-deepwater-horizon-disaster-oceana-finds-no-lessons-learned-worst  US judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline from Canada https://apnews.com/89e3f21d344db86b8743665ea66b892c  A...

Reece breaks down the week’s ocean news with Hugo Tagholm.  The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its third mass bleaching event in five years https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/great-barrier-reef-hit-by-mass-bleaching/ and https://apnews.com/6f3594b72e37a9d1280b1d622bab0d81 Not helping — the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back auto pollution rules… https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/climate/trump-fuel-economy.html Why Plastic is also a climate issue...

Learn how Surfers Against Sewage created three decades of disruptive change with Hugo Tagholm, the organization’s CEO for over 10 years. He talks about their new focus on harmful plastics, the power of an in-your-face message, “radical hope,” and how they became one of the Royal Family’s favorite non-profits. Thanks for listening! Here are this week’s show notes:  Check out Surfers Against Sewage here: https://www.sas.org.uk/ If you’re looking to help your community go plastic free, we...

On this week’s podcast, learn how Australian surfers paddled out to protect their coast with activist Damien Cole. He talks about leading The Fight For The Bight campaign against a foreign oil company drilling off the coast of southern Australia, what their win meant, and the importance of a committed team. Thanks for listening! Here are this week’s show notes:  Damien was just one of many incredible activists in the Fight For The Bight. Check out The Great Australian Bight Alliance to see...

Learn how the surfing community came together to save Trestles with the Surfrider Foundation leaders that spearheaded the campaign, CEO Chad Nelsen and Coastal Preservation Manager Stefanie Sekich-Quinn. With Surfrider and their strong coalition of grassroots organizations, they fought together against big money, big government, and almost impossible odds to protect one of the world’s most iconic waves.

In this special episode, Reece connects with four notable figures in the Australian surf community to discuss the aftermath of the fires, why they happened in the first place, and what’s being done now. Three-time WSL World Champion Mick Fanning, WSL’s VP of Tours & Competition Jessi Miley-Dyer, writer and Patagonia Ambassador Sean Doherty, and CEO of Climate Council Amanda McKenzie look back at the impact of the devastating fires, and look forward to the recovery efforts in...