Best Damian Ewens Podcasts (2024)

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Building the 'International Space Station of the Ocean' 27:57

1M ago27:57

27:57

We were thrilled to be joined by Lisa Marrocchino, the CEO of Proteus Ocean Group, to discuss their mission of building a state-of-the-art modular underwater habitat observatory.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Discussing the '100% Fish' initiative (and more) with the Iceland Ocean Cluster 25:55

2M ago25:55

25:55

In this episode we learn about how bluetech innovation is advancing in other parts of the world. We spoke with Alexandra Leeper, PhD, who is managing director for innovation at Iceland’s Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik, which has been bringing together diverse companies that are creating value in the ocean ecosystem. She told us about the Cluster’s grow…

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Shipping, manufacturing and offshore wind, with Waterson Terminal Services 14:27

4M ago14:27

14:27

Chris Waterson of Waterson Terminal Services, LLC joins the Blue Economy Podcast to discuss the rapid increase in vessel traffic at PROVPORT INC.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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The $300B economic potential of Ocean Technology 17:28

5M ago17:28

17:28

Continuing our series of interviews highlighting the Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England, on this episode we take a look at the economic potential of the ocean technology sector at large, which is poised to grow by $300 billion in the next decade. Featuring: - Pete Rumsey, chief business development officer, URI Research Foundation - Ian Est…

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Exploring the #OceanTechHub: Digital Twin Technology 21:16

5M ago21:16

21:16

Presented by the Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England, we take a close look at the value "Digital Twin Technology" can have when it comes to advancing ocean research to new heights. Featuring: Christian Cowan, executive director, URI Research Foundation Jeffrey Wilhelm, CEO, Infused Innovations Stephen Piper, Lead Client Partner, State of Rho…

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Talking oyster trends (and safe shucking tips) with East Hampton Shucker 16:04

7M ago16:04

16:04

We spoke this week with John Nicholas, the CEO of East Hampton Shucker. John transformed his family's Long Island marina into an oyster pond, and has created a new device that takes some of the danger out of opening up live oysters. His device clamps down on the oyster, allowing the shucker to safely open an oyster with a knife (without worrying ab…

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The Great Underwater Boulder Walk, with Damian Ewens 26:04

1y ago26:04

26:04

We're joined by Damian Ewens, the founder of Ocean State of Mind as well as a new consulting business focused on supporting the Blue Economy. He told us about an unusual project he’s been working on this summer.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Ocean exploration with Victor Vescovo 27:28

1y ago27:28

27:28

We were thrilled to join famed undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to discuss his Five Deeps expedition; his thoughts on the future of ocean exploration; and more.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Miniature undersea autonomous vessels, with Advanced Navigation 27:03

2y ago27:03

27:03

Peter Baker, subsea product manager, with Australia-based Advanced Navigation, called in from Sydney to talk about HYDRUS – Advanced Navigation’s new “miniature undersea autonomous vessel” product that's small enough to serve as a carry-on item on most flights.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Crunching seven years of fish population data, with INSPIRE Environmental 38:00

2y ago38:00

38:00

Drew Carey, co-founder and CEO of INSPIRE Environmental, joined the program to discuss INSPIRE Environmental’s recent study regarding fish population and catch activity near and around the Block Island Wind Farm. The study is the result of more than a decade of work and *seven years* of data collection.…

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'Demystifying' bluetech investing, with Investable Oceans founder 25:54

2+ y ago25:54

25:54

Ted Janulis, the founder and principal of Investable Oceans (and a former president of the New York Explorers Club), joins us on this episode to discussion his "obsession" with the ocean -- and how it's helped him figure out the ins and outs of investing in ocean-based ventures. Learn more about Ted's project at www.investableoceans.com.…

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URI President Parlange discusses Build Back Better challenge 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

On our first episode of Season 3, University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange joined us to tell us about the Build Back Better Regional Challenge -- and discuss how Rhode Island is working to redefine the nation's Blue Economy.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Predicting and solving for aquaculture disease 24:19

3y ago24:19

24:19

On this episode, we spoke with Tony Chen, the co-founder of Manolin. Manolin is a data analytics company focused on helping aquaculture farmers combine human and artificial intelligence to better predict and solve for aquaculture disease.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Discussing naval defense innovation with 401 Tech Bridge 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

401 Tech Bridge was the first entity to partner with the NavalX Tech Bridge initiative, creating a national collaborative model for naval defense innovation. Executive Director Christian Cowan joined the podcast to tell us more.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Talking ocean/coastal policy with U.S. Senate staffer 18:26

3y ago18:26

18:26

Dr. Elle Wibisono, a John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow with the United States Senate, joined us to talk about her experience working on ocean and coastal policy issues.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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11th Hour Racing on grant-making, ocean sustainability and competitive sailing 30:48

3y ago30:48

30:48

11th Hour Racing's president and co-founder Rob MacMillan, and grant program director Michelle Carnevale, covered ocean stewardship and sustainability, grant-making, and the future of competitive sailing as a 'mainstream' sport.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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How San Diego is turning its ports into Blue Economy incubators 26:52

3y ago26:52

26:52

Port Commissioner Rafael Castellanos and Jason Giffen with the Port of San Diego joined us to tell us how they're trying to build on their city's Blue Economy leadership.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Building a 'virtual ocean' with Terradepth 29:51

3+ y ago29:51

29:51

Judson Kauffman, co-CEO and co-founder of Terradepth, joined us to discuss how his company is using autonomous submersibles to collect data and "drain the ocean of ignorance."By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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How do we power offshore/undersea technology? 13:48

3+ y ago13:48

13:48

Dr. Yi Chao, CEO and founder of California-based Seatrec, joined the podcast to discuss how his company's thermal energy technology is powering everything from sensors to underwater robots.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Back to School: Spotlighting URI's Graduate School of Oceanography 33:49

3+ y ago33:49

33:49

Dr. Paula Bontempi, the dean of University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, joined us to discuss how the world of academia is preparing students to take ocean exploration and research to the next level. [Programming note: This interview was taped in October of 2020]By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Discussing the 'Blue Ocean of Opportunities,' featuring theDOCK 35:34

3+ y ago35:34

35:34

Nir Gartzman, co-founder of Israel-based venture capital firm theDOCK, joined us to discuss his thoughts on maritime investment opportunities.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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The future of autonomous ships, with Sea Machines Robotics 38:41

3+ y ago38:41

38:41

Based in Boston, Sea Machines specializes in advanced control technology for workboats and other commercial surface vessels. CEO Michael Johnston joined us to discuss which industries are currently using this technology... and what could be possible in the future.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Event preview: Oceanology International 2020 35:09

3+ y ago35:09

35:09

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Oceanology International is the largest ocean technology conference in the world... and this year, you don't need to travel to London to take it all in. Event director David Ince joined us to discuss how his team moved an exhibition featuring hundreds of global leaders in the Blue Economy onto an entirely online pl…

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Introducing the BlueGreen Innovation Challenge 28:45

3+ y ago28:45

28:45

Is there a college student out there who has the Blue Economy's next big idea? SeaAhead's BlueGreen Innovation Challenge is venturing to find out.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Aw, shucks: Let's talk about oyster farming 35:02

3+ y ago35:02

35:02

Rob Knecht, co-founder Real Oyster Cult, joined us back in March to discuss the rapidly growing oyster industry.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Investing in the Blue Economy, with Maren Hjorth Bauer 21:05

4y ago21:05

21:05

As the co-founder of Katapult Ocean and founder/CEO of Fynd Ocean Ventures, Maren Hjorth Bauer is a leading blue-tech investor based out of Norway. She joined the podcast to tell us what she looks for when selecting new projects -- and provides her insight as to where America's ocean economy is headed.…

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How predictive analytics is shaping the future of global trade 19:11

4y ago19:11

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On this episode, we're talking about maritime market intelligence. How are data analytics shaping the future of global trade? Who's in line to become the "Amazon of shipping?" Matt Morgan, CEO of Boston-based Freight Flows, weighs in.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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U.S. Sen. Whitehouse on America's Blue Economy future 26:08

4y ago26:08

26:08

Where does Rhode Island fit in to the global Blue Economy? Do we really know less about the ocean floor than we do about the dark side of the moon? And how are sea turtles helping to bridge the divide across the aisle in the Senate? United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse weighs in.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Luke Hosty: Remembering Who You Are 47:34

4y ago47:34

47:34

Luke Hosty is a war veteran of an elite commando unit, the British Royal Marines, and co-founder of the impact agency Protect Blue. In this episode he reminds us that we have the wisdom we need inside of us right now and shares how he used his breath, family, and freediving to return home from war.

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The economic benefits of 'Saving the Bay' 20:14

4y ago20:14

20:14

As Rhode Island (and the rest of the world) work toward recovering from the impact of COVID-19, Save the Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone says protecting the Narragansett Bay should be a top priority.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Maria Gallucci on 'dream ships' & the future of clean cargo shipping 21:37

4y ago21:37

21:37

Maria Gallucci is a freelance science journalist covering energy technology and policy in the United States and Latin America. She joined the podcast to talk about her career, her beat and the future of clean cargo shipping.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Elizabeth Rush: Attention is Prayer 50:35

4y ago50:35

50:35

Join Elizabeth Rush, author of “Rising” the new book on sea level rise which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, as she takes us on a fascinating journey through communities displaced from climate change, dying hardwoods at the water’s edge, the financial disincentives that keep marginalized communities at-risk, and creative solutions to hold de…

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Moran Shipping, SeaAhead leader Jason Kelly on creating a 'super-sector' 23:51

4y ago23:51

23:51

Jason Kelly, executive vice president of Moran Shipping Agencies and co-founder of SeaAhead, has spent his entire career getting people excited about the future of the Blue Economy. Despite the impact of the pandemic, he's still all-in. Here's why.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Pre-COVID interview: Fearless Fish founder Stuart Meltzer 40:50

4y ago40:50

40:50

Back when we were still able to record in our studio, we sat down with Stuart Meltzer, the founder and owner of Fearless Fish, an independent specialty fish market located on the West End of Providence, Rhode Island.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Sasha Dingle: Returning to Instinct 41:53

4y ago41:53

41:53

How do we return to our strongest instincts? How can we connect to our inner wisdom when confronting fear? How can nature help us discover our true selves and identity? On this episode we take a trip from the ocean to the mountaintop with professional freeride skier, mountain biker, and founder of the Mountain Mind Project, Sasha Dingle.…

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Discussing shipping's post-COVID future, with gCaptain publisher John Konrad 30:30

4y ago30:30

30:30

Captain John Konrad is the founder and publisher of gCaptain, the maritime industry's leading trade publication, and the CEO of freight data startup gShip. He joined the show to discuss those two projects - plus, offer his take on how COVID-19 may spur innovation in the global shipping industry.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Linzi Hawkin: Finding Radical Hope 58:20

4y ago58:20

58:20

At a challenging point in her life, Linzi Hawkin committed to doing one thing she loved, surfing, for 100 days in a row. Several years later, her life is filled with meaning, nature, and ‘radical hope’. In this podcast, learn about her strategies to help you find balance and achieve your big, wild dreams.…

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CargoMetrics CEO Scott Borgerson on digitizing the shipping industry 31:38

4y ago31:38

31:38

CargoMetrics receives and analyzes more than a billion unique pieces of shipping data every single day. What can we learn with this amount of information? Plus: How can America's shipping industry reinvent itself in the aftermath of COVID-19? CEO Scott Borgerson weighs in.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Easkey Britton: Just Be 52:07

4y ago52:07

52:07

Irish big wave surfer and marine researcher discusses how she is slowing down in the time of coronavirus. “You can't force your line. The wave's going to dictate…It's going to set the tempo and the rhythm. And it's about, ‘how are you coming into relationship with that moment by moment?’ (Photo by Will Cornelius)…

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Impact of COVID-19 on seafood, fishing industries 22:06

4y ago22:06

22:06

Laura Foley Ramsden, a self-proclaimed "Fish Mongress" and the owner of Foley Fish, joins the Blue Economy Podcast to discuss how her business -- and the fishing industry at large -- is navigating the COVID-19 public health crisis.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State

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Will the COVID-19 crisis 'collapse' the oil industry? 26:52

4+ y ago26:52

26:52

Demand for oil and fossil fuels has “dropped off an unprecedented cliff” in the “grave new world” created by this crisis. Is there a path to recovery? And what does this mean for renewable energy sources like offshore wind? Award-winning energy and climate change reporter Amy Harder with Axios weighs in.…

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Discussing the future of America's offshore wind industry with Jeff Grybowski 46:38

4+ y ago46:38

46:38

As the former CEO of Deepwater Wind, Jeff Grybowski was the executive in charge of bringing America's first - and still only - offshore wind farm to life. On this episode, he breaks down the Block Island Wind Farm's seemingly endless permitting and construction processes - and provides his insight on the future of the nation's offshore wind industr…

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Defining the global 'Blue Economy' with urbanist Bruce Katz 38:36

4+ y ago38:36

38:36

From Rotterdam to San Diego to the coastlines of Rhode Island: On this episode, we spotlight the Blue Economy's early movers - and try to predict just how big this sector can become.By Rhode Island: The Ocean State