WSL PURE | One Ocean

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 fav

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 com

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,

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, Direct

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♻️ challe

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

Plastic Free July: How to level up your plastic activism

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 importan

Plastic Free July: How to go plastic free on your own terms

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 201

What you learn after 22,000 miles at sea

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 he

What is intersectional environmentalism?

Learn how race, gender, and class intersect to affect environmentalism with activist, writer, and intersectional environmentalist Leah Thomas. She breaks down what inters

How Costa Rica leads conservation on land and at sea

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

Why conservation wins are the greatest victories of all

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, h

How to save the ocean.

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

Why COVID-19 is an environmental justice crisis

Learn why COVID-19 is an environmental justice crisis with Selema Masekela, producer, surfer, Olympic commentator, and former X-Games host. He discusses how communities o

How COVID-19 Has Affected Plastic Pollution

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 ha

How an ecosystem is rebuilding in the middle of the ocean

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 a

This Week's Ocean News (April 27)

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 Con

The disaster that led to the creation of Earth Day.

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

This Week’s Ocean News (April 20)

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 Ho

Flotsam + Jetsam (April 13) - This Week’s Ocean News

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.climatecounci