The Outlaw Ocean

The Outlaw Ocean is an immersive investigative documentary podcast that plunges listeners into the perilous, unpoliced international waters, exposing a hidden world of human rights abuses, forced labor, and environmental crimes. Led by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Ian Urbina, the series goes beyond headlines, revealing the systemic corruption and exploitation within global supply chains, particularly in the fishing industry. Each season uncovers shocking truths, from the plight of North Korean workers on Chinese fishing fleets to the complicity of major retailers in perpetuating these abuses. Targeting listeners passionate about global justice, ethical consumption, and the untold stories of the world's most vulnerable, this podcast offers a gritty, firsthand account of the dark realities of the high seas, challenging perceptions and advocating for accountability.