Blue Builders
Blue Builders
Podcast Description
Blue Builders is a podcast sharing the stories of people working to conserve and restore our ocean ecosystems.As a new series from the Nature Builders Podcasts, Blue Builders explores the journeys of individuals who have committed their lives and careers to marine conservation: from grassroots activists and scientists to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and funders. Through in-depth, unscripted conversations, we dive into what drives lasting commitment to nature, what actually works in the field, and how diverse strategies can come together to address the climate and biodiversity crises.Blue Builders strips away idealism to reveal the practical mechanics of marine restoration. For listeners seeking authentic, boots-in-the-sand perspectives on ocean conservation, these conversations offer insight into how diverse approaches collectively build resilience in our threatened blue world.I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of marine conservation including grassroots activism, scientific research, and policy-making. Episodes explore critical topics like coastal wetlands conservation, blue carbon strategies, and community engagement, with specific examples such as Tom Hickey's work on integrating mangrove ecosystems into climate strategies.
Blue Builders is a podcast sharing the stories of people working to conserve and restore our ocean ecosystems.
As a new series from the Nature Builders Podcasts, Blue Builders explores the journeys of individuals who have committed their lives and careers to marine conservation: from grassroots activists and scientists to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and funders. Through in-depth, unscripted conversations, we dive into what drives lasting commitment to nature, what actually works in the field, and how diverse strategies can come together to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
Blue Builders strips away idealism to reveal the practical mechanics of marine restoration. For listeners seeking authentic, boots-in-the-sand perspectives on ocean conservation, these conversations offer insight into how diverse approaches collectively build resilience in our threatened blue world.
I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ποΈ ππ½πΆππΌπ±π² #π³ πΌπ³ ππΉππ² πππΆπΉπ±π²πΏπ π’ππ π‘πΌπ! π¦π Sharks don’t need your love. They need your vote.
For those who know me, my lifelong passion for the ocean and for sharks in particular can sometimes be let’s say… overwhelmingπ. So, this conversation with Stefanie Brendl meant a lot to me. In this episode, she walks us through how Shark Allies pioneered a trade-based approach to shark conservation, starting with the landmark Hawaii shark fin trade ban in 2010 and sparking a global wave of legislation that followed.
We discussed:
β What it feels like to be surrounded by tiger sharks in the open ocean
β How the image of sharks in the media has evolved although protection still lags behind
β Why blaming Asian demand is just the tip of the iceberg with the whole world supplying shark fins and pointing fingers at China
β Why the EU still permits shark fin trade in 2026 and supplies 40% of the Asian demand and what Shark Allies do about it
π£οΈ “”The whole world is happily supplying shark fins and then pointing at Asia saying, ‘You guys are the bad guys.'”
A huge thank you to Stefanie for joining us and for fighting every single day for stronger shark protection worldwide. This episode was special. π The fight isn’t over. More than 1.1 million citizens signed #StopFinningEU β add your voice: https://stop-finning-eu.org/
#BlueBuilders #SharkConservation #MarineConservation #OceanPolicy #SharkAllies #BlueEconomy #ImpactEntrepreneurship #Conservation #OceanSolutions #Biodiversity #SocialEnterprise
π Further reading: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/what-sharks-are-worth-and-why-that-matters/
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