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the voice of our oceans
The Voice of Our Oceans is a five-part podcast series hosted by Jake Tapping, that offers a deeper dive into the stories and science behind Netflix’s Our Oceans.
Just like in Our Oceans, this podcast explores the five unique oceans— starting in the Pacific, following the great ocean current as it journeys through the Indian, Atlantic, Arctic, and Southern Ocean. Along the way, this podcast brings you conversations with the production crew, scientists, ocean-advocates and those who are working tirelessly to protect our seas. Whether discussing specific scenes or overarching messages, The Voice of Our Oceans podcast is designed to empower listeners to become active stewards of Our Oceans today.
Episode 0
the voice of our oceans
Join our host Jake Tapping in this special introductory episode as he reveals the inspiration behind The Voice of Our Oceans. Learn what to expect from this five-part journey across the five oceans, discover the key themes of the series, and hear how this podcast can inspire you to take action for our planet.
Episode 0: The Voice of Our Oceans
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Episode 1
the pacific OCEAN
Dive into the Pacific Ocean with Producer Rachel Scott and Series Researcher Inka Cresswell as they share insights filming the stories from the world's largest ocean! From breathtaking encounters with humpback whales to diving next to vibrant underwater seamounts, this episode takes you behind the camera for a closer look at the stories featured in the Pacific episode. Later, Jake sits down with Professor Steve Simpson, scientific consultant for the series. Together they go beyond the sequence and discuss marine protected areas, sustainable fishing, and the vital role of biodiversity in ocean health.
Episode 1: The Pacific Ocean
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Episode 2
The INDIAN OCEAN
Explore the Indian Ocean with Episode Producer Joe Tuck, Assistant Producer Ollie Deppert, and one of the Series Directors of Photography, Roger Munns. Hear about filming that remarkable veined octopus sequence, the story behind the bumphead parrotfish, and the rising tide of plastic pollution threatening Our Oceans. In part two, Dr. Imogen Napper, a leading plastic pollution scientist, discusses her groundbreaking research and how we can all play a role in combating plastic pollution in our oceans.
Ep 2: The Indian Ocean
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EPISODE 3
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Through this episode, take a closer look at the warming waters of the Atlantic Ocean with Production Manager Kirstie Phillips, Director of Photography Roger Horrocks, and Assistant Producer Ruth Harries. Hear how the team captured the mesmerising starfish “tennis” sequence and navigated massive Atlantic swells to document life beneath the waves. We then go beyond the sequence with Prof. Peter Harrison, a coral scientist and marine biologist. Peter joins Jake in conversation to shed light on the impact of rising ocean temperatures on marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs.
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EPISODE 4
THE ARCTIC OCEAN
Journey behind the sequences to the frozen Arctic with Producer Caroline Menzies and Assistant Producer Alex Fennell as they recount the challenges of filming in remote, icy landscapes. Together, they speak to Jake about their incredible polar bear and narwhal sequences, and how climate change is rapidly transforming this once-pristine environment. After the break, Jake speaks with behavioural ecologist Dr. Valeria Vergara and polar scientist Dr. Dorothy Dankel, who collaborated with the University of Bergen, to discuss the urgency of protecting Arctic habitats.
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EPISODE 5
the southern Ocean
In the final episode, Series Producer Jonothan Smith and Southern Ep Researcher Ella Potts take listeners to the Southern Ocean, where the stories of climate change and resilience come to life. From wave-washing orcas, adorable elephant seals and krill’s critical role in the ecosystem, this episode highlights the importance of protecting our Southern ocean. In part two, scientists from the British Antarctic Survey—Dr. Lloyd Peck, Dr. Emma Boland, and Dr. Sally Thorpe—share insights into animal adaptations, the changing Southern Ocean, and the urgent need for global action to preserve these waters for future generations. Leaving on a message of agency and hope, this episode ties together the story of our hero, the global ocean current as we look ahead to what the future holds for Our Oceans…
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