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Oct 2025
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The Story presents: Planet Hope - Protec...

THE TIMES
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This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Each episode is hosted by The Story released as a bonus weekly series on Saturdays.


Marine scientist Ben Fitzpatrick is fighting to protect the Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf – one of Earth’s last wild marine frontiers, home to whale sharks, dugongs, manta rays and vibrant coral reefs. Speaking with Adam Vaughan, he reflects on growing up in Western Australia and why safeguarding this rare ocean wilderness matters for future generations.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Ben Fitzpatrick, Marine Scientist and Mission Blue Hope Spot Champion

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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