In this Halloween bonus episode of Nature Breaking, WWF's Seth Larson and Hayley Lawton share tips for celebrating the season in a more sustainable way—from upcycled costumes and DIY decorations to creative uses for leftover pumpkin bits.

Then, things get spooky as Seth and Hayley play a game of "Guess That Spooky Species," featuring eerie animal sounds from the wild. Can you tell the difference between a raven and an owl? A bear and an alligator? Tune in and test your wildlife knowledge!

Whether you're trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, or just enjoying the spooky vibes, this episode is packed with fun and eco-friendly ideas to help you celebrate Halloween with nature in mind.

Happy Halloween from all of us at WWF!

Links for More Info:

WWF's Spooky Species Playlist

10 Green Tips for Halloween

Eerie Animals? Not so fast.

Chapters:

0:00 Wild Guess trivia question

0:41 Intro

1:38 Seth & Hayley Halloween memories

4:09 Green Halloween Tips

7:44 Guess that "spooky species" sound

12:29 Outro

Nearly half of Earth’s surface lies beyond the jurisdiction of any single country—and until now, those waters have been largely unregulated. In this episode of Nature Breaking, WWF’s Johan Bergenas joins host Seth Larson to unpack the newly ratified High Seas Treaty and what it means for the future of our ocean.

From illegal fishing and environmental degradation to human trafficking and unregulated resource extraction, the high seas have long been a lawless frontier. But with this treaty now in force, countries have a framework to establish marine protected areas, conduct environmental impact assessments, and collaborate on enforcement and conservation.

Johan explains how the treaty came together, what it aims to achieve, and why it’s a critical step toward meeting global biodiversity goals—like protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030.

Tune in to learn how this landmark agreement could reshape ocean governance and help safeguard the planet’s largest ecosystem.

Links for More Info:

Johan Bergenas bio

WWF Oceans webpage

WWF Statement on High Seas Treaty

Chapters:

0:00 Wild Guess trivia question

0:36 Intro

1:58 Defining “the high seas”

3:21 Crime on the high seas

5:13 Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing

10:00 The High Seas Treaty

12:13 Marine Protected Areas

16:00 Next steps for the treaty

17:25 Hurdles to implementation

20:28 Why did it take this long to get a treaty?

22:02 Outro

In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson speaks with Dr. Stacy Beller Stryer, Associate Medical Director of Park Rx America, about the growing movement to prescribe time in nature as a way to improve physical and mental health as a complement to modern medicine and medical techniques.

From reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and boosting immune function, the health benefits of nature are real—and measurable. Dr. Beller Stryer explains how nature prescriptions work, why they're gaining traction in the medical community, and how anyone can start incorporating nature into their wellness routine.

Whether you live near a forest or in the heart of a city, this episode offers practical insights into how nature can support your well-being—and why protecting it is essential for public health.

Links for More Info:

Park Rx America

WWF's Forests & Human Health page

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Wild Guess trivia question

0:38 Intro

2:10 Dr. Beller Stryer's background

4:25 What is a nature prescription?

5:30 Science behind nature-health link

8:37 How are nature prescriptions designed?

11:02 Rural vs. urban nature access

13:24 Real-world patient examples

15:27 Guidance for doctors

18:30 How can patients take action?

19:41 Closing thoughts

20:33 Outro