Oceans: Life Under Water

When you think of Norway, you probably imagine beautiful fjords and breathtaking landscapes. And so this week, we're diving into the waters surrounding Norway and the incredible species that live in them. But, there's a threat looming. As the Norweigan goverment gets ever closer approving Deep Sea Mining contracts in its waters. In this episode, Hannah Stitfall speaks to Andreas B. Heide about the rich diversity of Norway's marine life. And Greenpeace Campaigner, Haldis Tjeldflaat Helle, sheds light on the growing threat of Deep Sea Mining. We spoke to Haldis last year in 2024, and she bring us an exciting update in 2025. Hannah is also back onboard the Arctic Sunride, where she talks to Christian Åslund about the environmental changes he's witnessed over the past decade. A special thanks to Aleksander Nordahl, for opening this episode. 🎥We’re also offering you access to some very special bonus content in this series. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 📱Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🌊To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

We’ve been on a journey beneath the waves, and now we’re back. To explore the deepest and darkest corners of the ocean. What does it take to survive in a place that light cannot reach? And how many of these creatures remain undiscovered? Wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall is joined by marine biologist Helen Scales, to discuss some of the most unusual creatures living in the deep sea. And science communicator, Diva Amon, tells us what it’s like to be submersed far below sea level. Hannah has also been on a journey of her own. Which we’ll tell you more about, later in the series. 📱 Find us on Instagram and TikTok, @oceanspod. We’ll be sharing some really cool photos and videos of the creatures we’ve talked about in this episode. 🎥 This series, we’re also offering listeners access to some very special bonus content. If you want to get an exclusive look behind the scenes head over to https://act.gp/3DlVyIB 🌊 To find out more about Greenpeace’s work to protect the oceans and how you can support go to greenpeace.org/oceans

In this final episode, we're looking to the future. The Oceans Treaty which was finally passed last year after decades of negotiations was momentous - but what actually is it? And will it do anything? Senior Policy Advisor Lisa Speer was at the UN HQ in New York when the announcement was made, and joins Hannah to break down what it means, why it's exciting - and what obstacles still stand in the way. Hannah speaks with Hawaiian community leader Uncle Sol about his island's relationship to the ocean and what the Oceans Treaty means to him; and she also meets Marion Atieno Osieyo, creator and host of the award-winning Black Earth Podcast, for an inspiring chat about the future of conservation. You can watch the moment the Oceans Treaty announcement was made at the UN Headquarters here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEEhCjMgFPQ The podcast is over for now, but we're continuing the conversation on our social media channels. Come and join us @oceanspod on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. And if this series has inspired you and you want to help in some way, go to https://act.gp/life-underwater.

Hannah's been getting updates from onboard the Arctic Sunrise, one of Greenpeace's research ships, since the beginning of the series - from Panama where it set sail out into the Galápagos Islands marine reserve. We heard as it crossed the equator, and we've learnt about the pioneering research the scientists and volunteers have already done on seamounts in the area. And now, they've finally anchored and we're joining them onboard for an episode all about Galápagos. You'll meet Sophie Cooke, the expedition lead; Captain Mike, the man behind the wheel; Andrea Vera, an Ecuadorian scientist; and Hannah is lucky enough to be able to catch up with Spanish Actress Alba Flores (from Netflix's Money Heist), who's just got back home after spending a week onboard. Follow the show @oceanspod on IG, TikTok & Twitter for footage from onboard the Arctic Sunrise, and to see videos of what Alba got up to during her time there. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.

3 billion people rely on the oceans for their livelihoods. But who are they? What are their stories? Hannah's moving away from the ocean's wild animals and meeting its humans instead. She's joined by lifelong fisherman Jerry Percy, and speaks with freediver and ocean advocate Hanli Prinsloo about who the oceans are for. Also - Frida Bengtsson, a researcher who focuses on fisheries, tells her success story of working with fisheries in the Barents Sea. Follow the show @oceanspod on IG, TikTok & Twitter for bonus content. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.

Did you know that pretty much anything goes in international waters? Past a certain point somewhere beyond the coast, national jurisdiction ends and the Wild West begins. There's no police force for the ocean, so with rampant piracy, smuggling and illegal fishing - who's in charge? Maritime lawyer Richard Caddell joins Hannah in the studio. Also - we meet Steve Truluck, whose life changed when he started watching whales off the coast of Scotland. His work with Orca Watch brings that joy to other people. Follow us on IG, X and TikTok for bonus content and to see Steve's footage of killer whales for yourself: @oceanspod. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.

Antarctica is one of the harshest environments you can imagine. Winds can reach 200mph and the lowest temperature ever recorded was -89 degrees Celsius. But the monochrome above the waves is matched by the explosion of colour beneath them. The Southern Ocean is home to more than 9000 species, many of which can only be found there. Hannah is joined by scientist Lucy Woodall, who led the first expedition to find Shackleton's ship Endurance, and Antarctic historian John Dudeney. Also - meet Bhakti Sharma, the youngest person and the first Asian to complete a long-distance swim in all five oceans, the most recent being the Southern Ocean. Follow us on IG, X and TikTok for bonus content and to see what the Southern Ocean looks like under the waves: @oceanspod. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.

What does the bottom of the ocean look like? What animals can exist down there, with no sunlight? And how deep is the ocean, really? Hannah is joined by the submarine pilot John Hocevar. And you'll meet Quack Pirihi, who explains why they can't be Maōri without the oceans. Follow us on IG, X and TikTok for bonus content and incredible submarine footage: @oceanspod. If you want to know more about the oceans and how to protect them, come and join us here: https://act.gp/life-under-water.