Echoes of the Abyss Podcast

Picture of a healthy and thriving coral reel in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A view beneath the surface for a future on Earth


Stories that transform how we see the blue planet.

 

Dive Into the Conversation



What if ocean protection began with rediscovering wonder?



What if ocean protection began with rediscovering wonder? Ocean Perspective brings you intimate, thought-provoking conversations with the visionaries dedicating their lives to understanding and protecting our marine world. Through powerful audio storytelling, we immerse listeners in the beauty, mystery, and fragility of underwater ecosystems.



Hosted by an underwater photographer guided by curiosity rather than alarm, this bi-weekly podcast takes you beneath the surface, exploring the critical intersection of science, art, conservation, and human connection. Each episode offers a fresh lens on ocean protection—focusing on beauty, possibility, and the power of story to inspire action.


Our conversations amplify diverse voices:


  • Marine biologists and scientists uncovering underwater secrets
  • Artists transforming ocean science into emotional experiences
  • Explorers venturing into uncharted waters
  • Photographers capturing the sea's hidden wonders
  • Grassroots activists creating waves of change
  • Political leaders shaping conservation policy


We go beyond alarming statistics and dire predictions to explore vital questions: How can science, art, and policy work together to safeguard marine biodiversity? What innovative solutions are emerging to address environmental challenges? How do we nurture a hopeful, solution-focused mindset while confronting ecological urgency?


Join us as we reconnect humanity with the pulse of the ocean—our planet's greatest treasure and most vital life-support system—not through fear, but through wonder, curiosity, and the desire to act.

 

Purple Rhinopias frondosa in Ambon, Indonesia
Photo of a spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) in the Galapagos at Gordon's Rock
Photo of a hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Listen Where You Are


New episodes surface every month, available wherever you find your podcasts—with select visual episodes on YouTube.


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First episode coming soon



From the Host

"This podcast, grew from a realization that images alone weren't enough. After becoming a father, my perspective shifted—I wanted my daughter to inherit an ocean still pulsing with life and mystery. These conversations are my contribution to that future: amplifying the voices of those working to protect what lives beneath the waves, while inviting listeners to rediscover their connection to the sea."

 

Soon Meet our First guest


Michel André


Bioacoustician and Director of the Bioacoustics Applications Laboratory at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia


 

Portrait of Prof. Michel André in his lab.

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