{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Ocean Conservation Policies Are Falling Behind (And How We Fix It)","description":"Governments worldwide are failing to keep up with the urgent need for ocean conservation policies. From climate change to overfishing and plastic pollution, we see the effects of delayed action everywhere. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, we break down why policies are lagging, the challenges of government decision-making, and how we can push for transformative change. We\u2019ll discuss: \u2705 Why policy language is confusing and how to decode it \u2705 The importance of science-driven decision-making \u2705 How biodiversity, climate change, and pollution are interconnected \u2705 The role of nature-based solutions and urban green spaces \u2705 Why supporting Indigenous knowledge is key to sustainable policies We need to demand that our governments listen to experts and act NOW before it\u2019s too late. Watch until the end to learn how YOU can take action!       Follow a career in conservation: https:\/\/www.conservation-careers.com\/online-training\/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program. &amp;nbsp;  Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com\/oceanapp &amp;nbsp; Sign up for our Newsletter:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/newsletter    &amp;nbsp;   Facebook Group: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOF3Wf Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rIaJSG TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@speakupforblue  Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com\/youtube              &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"How To Protect The Ocean","author_url":"https:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/show\/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35092985\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/0066cc\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35092985"}