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Ocean Protect Podcast

Ocean Protect Podcast

By: Ocean Protect
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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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Episodes
  • Justine Barrett on cleaning out the undergound garbage bins

    Justine Barrett on cleaning out the undergound garbage bins
    Dec 21 2025

    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 discuss Justine's recent research compiling over 1300 audits of gross pollutant traps (GPTs) across Australia, the key barriers to cleaning out GPTs, and how to resolve these barriers - and ultimately better protect our oceans and waterways from stormwater pollution.


    Useful links:

    • Justine on Linkedin (here)
    • "Identifying and addressing challenges in gross pollutant trap maintenance: perspectives from the Australian stormwater industry", published in Marine Pollution Bulletin (here)

    For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au


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    39 mins
  • Kal Glanznig on youth, plastics, politics, & Rising Up for a better world

    Kal Glanznig on youth, plastics, politics, & Rising Up for a better world
    Dec 7 2025

    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 journey as a film-maker, ocean-advocate and getting elected to his local Council in the name of healthier oceans and waterways. Expect inspiration, a call to action, and a reminder that real change often begins with one local “first step”.


    Useful links:

    • Kal Glanznig on Linkedin (here)
    • Kal's website (here)
    • Blue Minds (here)
    • "Rising up" film on Water Bear (here)

    For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au


    Photo credit: Ramone Minchero

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    45 mins
  • Untrashing Australia's northern coastline with Grahame Lloyd

    Untrashing Australia's northern coastline with Grahame Lloyd
    Nov 23 2025

    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, Grahame shares insights from his remote beach cleans he's done this year, looming funding crisis for beach cleans, and his thoughts on how to turn the tide on plastic pollution.

    Useful links:

    • Grahame Lloyd on Linkedin (here)
    • Get involved with Sea Shepherd Australia (here)
    • Sea Shepherd news article Untrashing Waṉuwuy (here)

    For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

    Image credit: Hunter Bergen / Sea Shepherd

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    42 mins
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