Where The Ocean Meets:

How To Actually Get Better At Surfing, Joe Koener?

What if surfing isn't just a sport, but a lifelong dance with nature that can transform how you approach everything else? In this episode, we sit down with renowned surf coach Joe Koener to break down what it really takes to become a proficient surfer. And why most people are doing it wrong. Unlike sports with a built-in "stop button," surfing forces you to stay engaged with an unpredictable ocean, building adaptability, resilience, and growth in ways few other disciplines can. In this conversation, we dive into: Why surf instruction lags behind disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and music — and how to fix itThe 3 pillars of Joe's coaching method: conceptual understanding, skill development, and capacity building The secret to maneuvering and accelerating on a wave: mastering "rail-to-rail" surfingWhy year-round preparation beats relying on surf trips aloneThe fitness baseline every surfer needs to avoid burning out in the lineupHow to choose a surf camp that actually makes you better (hint: it's not about the waves)Why discipline — breath work, stretching, strength training — unlocks real progression, even for free-spirited surfers Whether you're a beginner paddling out for the first time, an intermediate stuck on a plateau, or simply someone chasing mastery in any craft, Joe's insights on commitment, failure, and treating your passion as a long-term practice will hit deep. 🎙️ Pursue what you love with 100% commitment. The ocean is waiting. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations from Where the Ocean Meets with Joel Tasche. 💬 What's your biggest surfing struggle? Drop it in the comments below.

Is Microplastics Removal From Waterways Possible? | Where The Ocean Meets: Nathaniel Banks

A Princeton-educated architect walks into a water treatment plant and violently shakes microplastics into a bathtub. What sounds like a joke written by an intoxicated AI is reality for Nathaniel Banks. In this episode, we explore how thinking through problems from start to finish can help with the daunting task of solving the microplastic problem. Nathaniel is CEO & Co-Founder of PolyGone. Nature inspired their filter technology, which can remove microplastics from different kinds of waterways. We discuss how they came up with the idea, how they got it to work, and where the technology needs to go to have a significant impact. Get a glimpse into a mind that microplastics obviously haven't had any impact on yet. Key Topics: The scale and health impacts of microplastic pollution How aquatic plants inspired a revolutionary filtration technology The journey from architecture to environmental innovation Real-world deployment and results from water treatment facilities The regulatory challenges and private sector opportunities What happens to collected microplastics and recycling innovations

Why scientists fail to get their stories heard - Marine Biologist turned Communicator explains

Dr. Russel Arnott manages to more than a million views on his videos. And that's not a product of guess work but by preparation. And it's not like he studied in marketing departments for ages. He is a marine biologist. But he found a way how to tell the stories better. What all that has to do with his detest of academic conferences, which frameworks he applies and how you can learn to tell better stories. He explains all of that in this episode. This is free consultation on story telling for the oceans!

Biologist explains: How corals make babies & sargassum solutions

Andrew Barrows takes us underwater in Hawai'i to learn how coral have baby. He explains there is a sense that picks it up before you can see it. And somehow coral seem to be spiritual: the species he researched only does it during a specific lunar phase. #spiritanimal In other dirtier topics, we discuss sargassum. The stinky seagrass that is typically very important to eco-systems. But lately it's become a problem - and Andrew might have the solution to it. Listen to find out!

Why Are Companies Destroying Our Planet Allowed To Make Money? | Where The Ocean Meets: Will Pearson

Building a Positive Vision for the Future with Will Pearson Episode Summary We haven't had a positive vision of the future since Star Trek in the 1960s. In this episode, I sit down with Will Pearson, co-founder of Ocean Bottle, to design a roadmap for what comes next. From reshaping capitalism to putting the ocean at the center of our economy, we explore how to build systems where businesses give more than they take and planetary healing becomes profitable. Guest Will Pearson - Co-Founder of Ocean Bottle, Forbes 30 Under 30, B-Corp advocate Ocean Bottle has collected over 22 million kg of ocean-bound plastic while building an 8-figure revenue business. Will is also the founder of B+, an initiative bringing together the world's most ambitious companies on climate and nature. Key Topics Reshaping Capitalism: Start, Stop, Keep * Why businesses that heal the planet should be profitable * The B+ initiative: connecting regenerative startups with global corporations * Moving from businesses that reduce harm to businesses that create positive impact Ocean-Centered Future * Putting ocean health at the center of economic planning * Marine protected areas and biodiversity restoration * Why we need sharks back in the Mediterranean Plastic Economy Transformation * Design problems: 400-year materials for week-long products * Breaking plastic's dependence on oil industry byproducts * Building collection infrastructure that provides income opportunities Media and Culture Change * Why constructive optimism beats fear-based messaging * Making scientists and ocean researchers the new cultural heroes * The need for platforms that celebrate positive solutions Memorable Quotes "We need to flip the question - instead of asking why environmental companies should be allowed to profit, we should ask why companies destroying the planet are allowed to make money." "Businesses need to give more than what they take. We're getting to a point where companies reduce negative externalities to zero and actually drive positive impact." "Without a doubt, if we can protect the ocean and allow it to regenerate itself, it will be our biggest ally against climate change and the biodiversity crisis." Resources Mentioned * B+ Initiative - Community of ambitious climate and nature companies * Atmos & Earthrise Studios - Instagram channels for sustainability stories * "Ocean" by David Attenborough - Book recommendation * "Blue Mind" - Book on human connection to water * CleanHub - My company partnering with Ocean Bottle on collection Connect with Will * Ocean Bottle: oceanbottle.co * LinkedIn: ⁠Will Pearson⁠ [https://linkedin.com/in/wppearson] Connect with Me * CleanHub: cleanhub.com * LinkedIn: ⁠Joel Tasche⁠ [https://linkedin.com/in/joeltasche] This episode is part of Where The Ocean Meets, exploring the intersection of business, sustainability, and ocean conservation. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.