Ocean Calls

Jul 10 2024 28 ep. 27 mins 31

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Plunge into the issues making waves on our blue planet in this original Euronews podcast series, discussing everything from illegal fishing to climate change and deep-sea mining. Ocean Calls is made in partnership with the European Commission's DG Mare and presented by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks.
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What are the long-term impacts of marine heatwaves?

Jul 10 2024 30 mins

As the world heats up, the oceans do, too. In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re looking at the damaging, long-term effects of marine heatwaves. We’ll delve into their impacts on corals and fish, and discuss what can be done to help ecosystems to better weather the storm.We talk to the Deputy Director of Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Samantha Burgess, and Pippa Mo

Invasive species: Danger or untapped potential?

Jun 26 2024 35 mins

Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them? Approximately 20 new non-native fish and plants are discovered in European waters annually, with some 70% of them found lurking in the M

What’s the secret recipe for restoring fish stocks?

Jun 12 2024 33 mins

Will there ever be more fish in the sea? Almost 90% of all marine fish stocks globally are now fully exploited or overfished, according to a study from the World Bank. In the Mediterranean region alone, more than 40% of marine mammals and a third of the total fish population have been lost in just half a century.However, there does appear to be some hope for the future of the

Who are the ocean’s invisible workers?

May 30 2024 24 mins

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. Small-scale fisheries make up the backbone of our coastal communities, yet they are often overlooked despite their crucial role in Europe's fishing industry.We’ll learn about the importance of these often family-run businesses from Jeremy Percy, the Executive Director at Low Impact Fisher

Where is your fish from and is it really what you think it is?

May 15 2024 30 mins

Despite strict regulations already in place, a 2021 study conducted by a major news outlet discovered that some 38% of seafood in Europe is mislabeled.That means that many restaurants and shops are selling much cheaper options than advertised at a far higher cost to the consumer.In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're embarking on an eye-opening journey to explore the origins of the

Why should Europeans start eating seaweed?

May 01 2024 31 mins

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of seaweed — that green, slimy stuff you often find on the beach. It turns out, that seaweed isn't just beach debris; it's also a superfood that offers solutions to various environmental issues, from capturing carbon to reducing overfishing.Seaweed farming in Europe is much smaller than in Asia – Europe produces only a

Will AI finally help us uncover the mysteries of the deep sea?

Apr 17 2024 27 mins

Imagine if policymakers, businesses, and society had access to a virtual twin copy of our oceans to explore? This AI tool could be used to simulate realistic what-if scenarios based on scientific knowledge.Would that help protect and restore our oceans by enabling better decision-making? And what kinds of questions could it help us to answer?In this episode of Ocean Calls, we will

Unexploded bombs: Will the Black Sea face the same fate as the Baltic?

Apr 03 2024 32 mins

Called "ticking time bombs," millions of tonnes of unexploded munitions and other relics of WWII lie at the bottom of all our European seas. In an attempt to demilitarise Europe, around 40,000 tonnes of chemical weapons were dumped into the Baltic Sea alone, according to HELCOM.Today, the war in Ukraine is threatening the Black Sea once again, exacerbating an already complicated si

Ocean Calls returns on April 4

Mar 18 2024 1 mins

On April 4, Ocean Calls is back for another season. This time, we’ll talk about the environmental catastrophe in the Black Sea, help you trace where your seafood comes from, and explore how AI can offer insights into everything from the pathways of plastic pollution to the lives of teenage turtles.We also have some touching, personal tales from ocean lovers like Sex Education sta

How should the sea sound?

Jun 07 2023 35 mins

How should the sea sound? And how does it sound if you're a fish, a dolphin or a shrimp? What are the noises made by marine animals? What are the impacts of sounds made by humans travelling across the oceans, diving deep to mine for resources, or even waging war across the water? In this episode, we hear what a happy coral reef sounds like, how Russia's war in Ukraine is hurti