Save the Mermaids Podcast
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe Save the Mermaids podcast was founded by two water women- Chelsea Sturdevant and Blake Martinez, who desire to empower others to protect our waters. We’ve created the “Save the Mermaids” podcast to connect people from across the 7 seas who have a desire to protect our waters and learn to live in sync with nature with simple tips to create a more eco-friendly lifestyle!
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Episodes
Why is the sea salty? The giant and the ants
April 15, 2024 13:35 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBChelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the story of the giant Ang-ngalo and the ant hill of Phillipine mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Animals that Migrate- Blue Marlin
April 12, 2024 13:50 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Chelsea teaches us about the blue marlin, who is absolutely adorable as a baby! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Why is the sea salty? The cockroach story
April 08, 2024 13:31 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBChelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the story of the cockroach, the wallaby, and the lizzard of the gamalanga tribe of Australia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Animals that Migrate: Blue Whales
April 05, 2024 13:42 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Blake teaches us about the blue whale. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Why is the sea salty? Old man and the mill
April 01, 2024 13:27 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBChelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the story of the old man and the mill from Norse mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Giant Clam
March 29, 2024 14:01 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Chelsea teaches us all about the giant clam- a species that can get up to four feet long! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Bunzi of the Congo
March 25, 2024 12:42 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the water goddess Bunzi of the Congo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Textile Cone Snail
March 22, 2024 13:39 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Blake teaches us about the textile cone snail, a snail so venemous that it can unalive 700 humans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Scallops
March 18, 2024 14:21 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the significance of scallops to the Apostle James, as well as the birth of Venus! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Superstitions of the Sea
March 18, 2024 12:35 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about some common seashell superstitions as well as superstitions of sailors while at sea! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Opihis and Oysters
March 15, 2024 13:12 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode we cover two commonly consumed mollusks, the opihi (also known as the limpit) and the oyster! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Champ
March 11, 2024 14:18 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBIn today's Mythology Minisode, Chelsea teaches us all about Champ, the monster of Lake Champlain! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
All about the Sand Dollar
March 08, 2024 14:33 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Chelsea teaches us all about the sand dollar. With many different names from around the world, this unique species is related to the sea urchin and sea stars! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Larimar
March 04, 2024 12:27 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us all about Larimar, a beautiful sea-blue stone only found in the Dominican Republic! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
All about cowries
March 01, 2024 14:27 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Blake teaches us all about the cowrie. This unique snail has incredible importance all around the world, and some facts that will blow your mind! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Wearing Jewelry in the Ocean
February 26, 2024 12:23 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBWe have all heard the lore of not wearing jewelry in the ocean. But do you know why? Learn more in today's mythology minisode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Animals that need love- pigeons
February 23, 2024 12:39 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to research people’s least favorite animals. Today Blake teaches us all about pigeons. These amazing birds have been called “bats with wings”, but are actually extremely intelligent (and clean!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology minisode: Anuket
February 19, 2024 13:58 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBIn today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea tells us all about Anuket, Egyptian goddess of the Nile and Fertility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Animals that Need Love- Mosquitos
February 16, 2024 12:33 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching people’s least favorite animals. Today Chelsea teaches us all about the mosquito. These pests live very extreme lives, and are very important to an ecosystem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Kanaloa
February 12, 2024 13:55 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBIn today's mythology Monday episode Chelsea tells us about the Hawaiian God Kanaloa, god of the sea! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Animals that need love- Bees
February 09, 2024 14:05 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching people’s least favorite animals. Today Chelsea teaches us all about the bee, an animal that many conisider to be a pest. But these important pollinators are responsible for over 80% of our crops, and have some very interesting fun facts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Monday: Sand Dollars
February 05, 2024 14:16 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBIn today's mythology minisode, Chelsea tells us all about sand dollars and their connectio to Atlantis! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Animals that need love: Cockroaches
February 02, 2024 14:27 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching each other’s least favorite animals. All creatures need love, so lets find out what is unique and special about the animals that reside in our nightmares. Today Blake researched Chelsea’s least favorite animal- the cockroach! From strong familial bonds to extreme intelligence, there is alot about this little bug that will surprise you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
Mythology Monday: Mishipeshu
January 29, 2024 13:43 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBIn today's mythology Monday Chelsea tells us the tale of the Mishipeshu of the Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi tribes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Picked by you: Sea Cucumbers
January 26, 2024 14:03 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Andres (@its_mr.frizzle)mentioned the sea cucumber, an animal without a brain! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Monday: Pearls
January 22, 2024 13:39 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBIn today's mythology monday Chelsea tells us some mythological stories about pearls from around the world! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Atlantic Sailfin Blenny
January 19, 2024 14:25 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThis month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Carmel (@geckos_reef) mentioned the atlantic sailfin blenny, an adorable little fish with a big personality! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Monday: Sequana
January 15, 2024 11:02 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us all about Sequana, a goddess known for her love of boats...and ducks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Picked By You: Wobbegong
January 12, 2024 14:17 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Holley (@holley_i_grubb)mentioned the wobbegong, an adorable carpet shark commonly found around Australia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Green Lady of Wahiawa
January 08, 2024 14:07 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea introduces us to the green lady of Wahiawa, a spirit who is commonly felt around the Wahiawa Botanical Gardens near her home! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Picked by You: Yellowtail Damselfish
January 05, 2024 13:22 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIt’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Cyrus (@fat*ss_panda) told us to check out a juvenile yellowtail damselfish. This spunky species is absolutely stunning as a juvenile, and fearless as an adult! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Keto
January 01, 2024 14:04 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea introduces us to Keto, an ocean goddess of Greek mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
All about Angelfish
December 29, 2023 13:14 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn today's episode we learn all about the angelfish. Commonly spotted on coral reefs throughout the world, these beautiful fish were named for a unique reason! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Christmas Episode: All about the Port Jackson Shark with Gavin of Shark Allies
December 25, 2023 13:52 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn today's holiday special we have a chat with Gavin of Shark Allies. He teaches us all about the Port Jackson Shark, and gives us some ways that we can get involved with this wonderful nonprofit! Links: www.sharkallies.org www.thesharkcafe.com @sharkallies @thesharkcafe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
The Sea Angel Sea Slug
December 22, 2023 14:45 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn today's episode we learn all about the sea angel. this adorable yet viscious predator is locked in an evolutionary duel with another adorable sea creature- the sea butterfly! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Monday: Jengu
December 18, 2023 10:59 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the Jengu of Sawa mythology in Cameroon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
All about the Snowflake Eel
December 15, 2023 14:08 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBIn today's episode we learn all about the snowflake eel, an adorable little eel with a very small head that swims in our local Hawaiian waters! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Monday: Scylla and Charybdis
December 11, 2023 10:56 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBIn today's mythology minisode Chelsea introduces us two creatures from Greek mythology: the scylla and the charybdis! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Christmas Tree Worm
December 08, 2023 18:25 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn today's episode we learn all about the Christmas Tree worm, a unique species that delight divers with their dazzling colors! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Minisode: Asrai
December 04, 2023 16:52 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBIn today's mythology minisode, Chelsea introduces us to the Asrai, a water shapeshifting spirit! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Candy Cane Shrimp
December 01, 2023 15:19 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn today's episode we talk all about the candy cane shrimp. This adorable pistol shrimp is best friends with a goby, and has a unique way of communicating! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Aquamarine
November 27, 2023 14:17 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIn today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea dives into the lore of the stone aquamarine, and how sailors would use it for protection when crossing the seas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Living Fossils: crinoids
November 24, 2023 14:32 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBLiving Fossils month is sadly coming to an end, but Chelse cheers us up with one last interesting living fossil! This beautiful animal looks like a feather duster dancing in the water column, and it's fossils are often called fairy coins! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Mythology Monday: Trident
November 20, 2023 14:13 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBIn today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea dives deep into the lore surrounding the trident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Living Fossils: Crocodiles
November 17, 2023 14:21 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn today's Living Fossils episode, Blake teaches us all about crocodiles, with an emphasis on the salt water croc! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Backahasten of Scandanavia
November 13, 2023 13:59 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBIn today's mythology minisode, Chelsea introduces us to Backahasten, a kelpie of Scandanavian lore! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Living Fossils: Horseshoe crabs
November 10, 2023 14:15 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBThis month were learning all about living fossils, animals that have not changed much in millions of years! Today Chelsea introduces us to the horseshoe crab, an incredibly important animal with some VERY strange relatives, and a heartbreaking conservation plight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Dragon Kings of China
November 06, 2023 13:56 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBIn today's mythology minisode, Chelsea tells us the tale of the Dragon Kings of china who rule the seas and weather while dining on precious gems! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Living Fossils: Coelacanths
November 03, 2023 14:06 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIt's November, and that means a new theme! This month were learning all about living fossils, animals that have not changed much in millions of years! Today Blake introduces us to the coelacanth, a fish thought to be extinct for over 65 million years until it was recently discovered in Africa and Indonesia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Tahoratakarar
October 30, 2023 15:48 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBIn today's Mythology Monday Minisode Chelsea tells us the story of the Tahoratakarar, a ghost ship from Polynesian Mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support