47 episodes

Our mission to protect our one ocean starts with becoming informed. In this series of enlightening and engaging conversations, WSL PURE’s Reece Pacheco speaks with activists, artists, athletes, and academics, about ocean conservation, sustainability, and how we can all take action to save our seas.

WSL PURE | One Ocean World Surf League

    • Science
    • 5.0 • 89 Ratings

Our mission to protect our one ocean starts with becoming informed. In this series of enlightening and engaging conversations, WSL PURE’s Reece Pacheco speaks with activists, artists, athletes, and academics, about ocean conservation, sustainability, and how we can all take action to save our seas.

    Season One Wrap-Up

    Season One Wrap-Up

    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 monthly updates https://wsl.tv/JoinWSLPUREnewsletter or find us @wslpure. 

    Got ideas for Season 2? Email us oneocean@wslpure.org.

    Catch previous episodes here: https://wsl.tv/wslpureoneoceanpodcast

    Listen to the podcast “How To Save A Planet” led by our friend and PURE ambassador Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet

    Learn more about the Indigenous people in your area through the site https://native-land.ca/provided by non-profit Native Land Digital.

    Read “The Complicated History of Indigenous Knowledge and Colonial Entanglements in Surfing” from our friend Dina Gilio-Whitaker. https://www.kcet.org/shows/earth-focus/a-history-of-indigenous-knowledge-and-colonial-entanglements-in-surfing  

    Thanks again to the team who made this show possible!

    And thanks to our friends at Outerknown and Hydro Flask for supporting the show along the way!

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    Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel.

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    • 8 min
    Athletes and activism: life beyond the jersey

    Athletes and activism: life beyond the jersey

    *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 others. 

    SHOW NOTES
    Thanks for listening and thanks Ace for joining us this week. 

    Thanks to Hydro Flask for supporting this episode! Be sure to check out #RefillForGood https://www.hydroflask.com/refill-for-good and remember to... 

    1. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle (coffee cups, tumblers, etc)
    2. Ditch (i.e., Avoid Using) clamshell containers
    3. Stand up against single-use straws

    Learn more, and share when you #RefillForGood at https://www.instagram.com/hydroflask/

    You can find Ace here https://www.instagram.com/acebuchan/ and read up on more of his career here: https://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/575/adrian-buchan

    If you’re in Australia, and want to get active regarding PEP-11, learn more on what you can do here: https://www.saveourcoast.org.au/stop-pep-11/

    To find out more about Climate Council, go to https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ or find them at https://www.instagram.com/theclimatecouncil/

    Check out our friends at https://reecosurfboards.com

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    Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel.

    For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    How Indigenous wisdom and conventional science both prove all surfers are connected

    How Indigenous wisdom and conventional science both prove all surfers are connected

    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 in a great tip for going plastic free! If you'd like to send one in, please email a voice memo to oneocean@wslpure.org with your #plasticfree tip.

    SHOW NOTES
    Thanks for listening and thanks Cliff for joining us this week. 

    Thanks to Hydro Flask for supporting this episode! Be sure to check out #RefillForGood https://www.hydroflask.com/refill-for-good and remember to... 

    1. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle (coffee cups, tumblers, etc)
    2. Ditch (i.e., Avoid Using) clamshell containers
    3. Stand up against single-use straws

    Learn more, and share when you #RefillForGood at https://www.instagram.com/hydroflask/

    You can find Cliff here https://www.instagram.com/cliff_kapono, and here http://www.cliffkapono.com/ and check out The Mega Lab here https://www.themegalab.org/

    Want to learn more about International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples? Check out 
    https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day/background

    And thanks to our friend Salena for this week’s tip on how to go #PlasticFree. 

    Do you have a story you want to share with us? Email us at oneocean@wslpure.org

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Plastic Free July: How one young Indonesian finds optimism in activism

    Plastic Free July: How one young Indonesian finds optimism in activism

    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 again to Thara and Doshi for joining us. 

    Follow Thara’s work at River Warrior https://www.instagram.com/river.warrior/

    Sign River Warrior’s petition to clean the Brantas River from microplastic! https://www.change.org/p/kementerianlhk-kemenpu-jokowi-free-brantas-river-from-microplastic-before-it-s-too-late-freebrantasfrommicroplastic-brantasbebasmikroplastik

    Watch The Story of Plastic https://www.storyofplastic.org/

    And if you’re in the USA, sign the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act action alert https://secured.surfrider.org/action/engagement?actionId=AR0032446&id=701i00000018YoU

    Check out Doshi’s work at Algalita Marine Research here https://algalita.org/

    And find him stoking out at https://www.instagram.com/gnarlybeachcleaner/

    Be sure to subscribe to the WSL PURE newsletter. Around once a month we catch you up on our latest, as well as the top ocean and environment stories that float across our inbox. Subscribe here https://wsl.tv/JoinWSLPUREnewsletter.

    Tune in to past One Ocean podcast episodes here: https://wsl.tv/wslpureoneoceanpodcast

    Do you have a story you want to share with us? Email us at oneocean@wslpure.org

    For More Visit: http://www.wslpure.org
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    • 46 min
    Plastic Free July: How a #trashyselfie♻️ makes a difference in plastic pollution

    Plastic Free July: How a #trashyselfie♻️ makes a difference in plastic pollution

    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 oneocean@wslpure.org the audio file with your #plasticfreejuly tip.

    SHOW NOTES
    Thanks to Hydro Flask for supporting this episode! Be sure to check out #RefillForGood https://www.hydroflask.com/refill-for-good and remember to... 

    1. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle (coffee cups, tumblers, etc)

    2. Ditch (i.e., Avoid Using) clamshell containers

    3. Stand up against single-use straws

    Learn more, and share when you #RefillForGood at https://www.instagram.com/hydroflask/

    Thanks for listening and thanks again to Paige for joining us. 

    You can find Paige here https://www.instagram.com/paigealms/ 

    Be sure to check out https://www.trashyselfie.com/ to learn more about Paige’s Trashy Selfie Project and how to participate. 

    And thanks to our friend Michael Doshi a.k.a. @gnarlybeachcleaner for this week’s tip on how to have a #PlasticFreeJuly. 

    Be sure to subscribe to the WSL PURE newsletter. Around once a month we catch you up on our latest, as well as the top ocean and environment stories that float across our inbox. Subscribe here https://wsl.tv/JoinWSLPUREnewsletter.

    Tune in to past One Ocean podcast episodes here: https://wsl.tv/wslpureoneoceanpodcast

    Tell us the most creative way you're reducing your plastic use this month in a voice memo and email it to us at oneocean@wslpure.org for a chance to be featured in our next episode.

    Do you have a story you want to share with us? Email us at oneocean@wslpure.org

    For More Visit: http://www.wslpure.org
    Like WSL PURE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wslpure
    Follow WSL PURE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wslpure
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    Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj
    For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/
    Like the WSL on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsl
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    • 44 min
    Plastic Free July: How knowing the full story of plastic can help you end it

    Plastic Free July: How knowing the full story of plastic can help you end it

    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 Angela Sun (@sunnyangela) for sending in a great tip for going plastic free! If you'd like to send one in, please email oneocean@wslpure.org the audio file with your #plasticfreejuly tip.

    SHOW NOTES

    Thanks for listening and thanks again to Stiv for joining us! 

    Check out Peak Plastic Foundation https://www.peakplasticfoundation.org/ and their plans for a Just Recovery https://www.peakplasticfoundation.org/blog/invest-in-solutions-not-bailouts

    Watch The Story of Plastic https://www.storyofplastic.org/

    Learn more about Break Free From Plastic https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/

    Support The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/federal-break-free-from-plastic-pollution-act-introduced 

    Be sure to subscribe to the WSL PURE newsletter. Around once a month we catch you up on our latest, as well as the top ocean and environment stories that float across our inbox. Subscribe here https://wsl.tv/JoinWSLPUREnewsletter. 

    Tune in to past One Ocean podcast episodes here: https://wsl.tv/wslpureoneoceanpodcast 

    Tell us the most creative way you're reducing your plastic use this month in a voice memo and email it to us at oneocean@wslpure.org for a chance to be featured in our next episode.

    Do you have a story you want to share with us? Email us at oneocean@wslpure.org

    For more visit: http://www.wslpure.org
    Like WSL PURE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wslpure
    Follow WSL PURE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wslpure
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    Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj

    Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel.

    For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/

    Like the WSL on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsl
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    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
89 Ratings

89 Ratings

wheresannie ,

More than a surf podcast

This pod makes me feel proud to associate with surfing/surfers. In the name of enhancing our access and connection to the water, WSL Pure host Reece carries out thoughtful and engaging conversations surrounding our shared ocean.

Even if you don’t surf there is much to gain and Reece uses easy to understand language.

mad and v hungry ,

Awesome Pod!

I love listening to each episode as they are fun but also incredibly eye opening as to what is going on in the world. Really enjoy all guests and host as they keep it lighthearted but don’t hold back on the current events of the environments around us.

throwingstones ,

Inspiring and educational

Reece’s interviews with surfers, activists, environmentalists, teachers and scientists are always refreshing, inspirational, and thought provoking.

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