Latest Marinemammals Podcast Episodes
Dolphin and manatee chat
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsIt's scitizen science month! Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Emma Giles and Bob Hirshorn from SciStarter abot dolphin chat and manatee chat, two ocean-themed citizen science projects taht you can find at SciStarter.com. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep pro...
A fishy noise in Florida
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - April 17, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsWhat were the strange noises heard in Tampa that drove people and pets crazy? Find out in this week's episode when Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Bob Hirshon and Emma Giles from SciStarter about citizen science projects in the ocean. If you liked this show please support us so ...
The old man of the sea - Hemmingway and Booze
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - April 10, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Jim Martin of the Key West Trading Company about the Old Man of the Sea Ernest Hemingway and his secret booze smuggling days. Keep tuned for some fun cocktail suggestions at the end of the episode. If you liked this show please support us so we ca...
Is absinthe illegal in the US?
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - April 03, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Jim Martin of the Key West Trading Company about the history of that favourite tipple of pirates, writers and artists - absinthe. What is it and why was it made illegal. Like all good researchers they also ask about the science behind absinthe. If...
Episode 48: Teledyne Marine Talks Acoustic Imaging Technology
Marine Tech Talk - April 01, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Teledyne's Marine Tech Talk, we talk with Pim Kuus, Senior Hydrographer, and Product Manager for Instruments and Imaging at Teledyne Marine. We will discuss Teledyne Marine’s cutting-edge acoustic imaging technology and multibeam echosounder solutions, including the Teled...
The White Vault - Ocean science and horror
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - March 27, 2024 04:01 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsAn oceanography research vessel working to collect Antarctic deep-sea sediment cores pulls up something unexpected from the depths of the Southern Ocean... what has ocean science education got to do with eldritch horrors from the ocean depths - find out on this episode! Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr ...
Florida dolphins and toxic plastic chemicals
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - March 20, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Miranda Dziobak about the toxic chemicals from plastics that are being found in Florida's dolphins, and the threat that these chemicals pose to marine mammals. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 ...
Got Climate/Ocean Anxiety? Try Talking About the Climate/Oceans. Here is how I talk about Climate/Ocean Conservation.
How To Protect The Ocean - March 15, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin shares his tips and experiences on effectively communicating about ocean conservation and climate change. He emphasizes the importance of communication in addressing climate anxiety and highlights his strategy for engaging listeners in conversations about ocean conservation. Tune...
Bridging Gaps: How FINstitute Connects Students and Conservation Projects
How To Protect The Ocean - March 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin interviews Aliah Banshik and Luca Hoffecker, founders of FINstitute, a student organization at James Cook University in Australia. Aliah and Luca, both master's students in marine science and conservation, share their inspiration for creating FINstitute and how it supports students ...
Right whale stranding at Martha's Vineyard - grave concerns for an endangered species
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - March 13, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the recent right whale stranding in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and the continuing threat that shipping and lobster gear entanglement poses to endangered North Atlantic right whales. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep pro...
Navigating the High Seas Treaty: A Year in Review
How To Protect The Ocean - March 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin is joined by Nichola Clark, director of the Ocean Governance Team, to discuss the progress made since the High Seas Treaty was agreed upon a year ago. They explore what still needs to be done to bring about ocean conservation beyond national boundaries. Tune in to learn about the...
Navigating Climate Anxiety: Tips for Coping and Taking Action
How To Protect The Ocean - March 08, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin addresses the growing issue of climate anxiety and offers three research-based strategies to help cope with these feelings of powerlessness. Listeners are encouraged to take action and make a difference for the ocean despite the challenges posed by climate change. Link to article:...
Hollywood's Influence: Changing the Climate Narrative
How To Protect The Ocean - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin dives into the world of Hollywood's influence on climate change storytelling with guest Anna Jane Joyner, founder of Good Energy. They explore how Hollywood screenwriters are shaping narratives to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of integrating these stories i...
Crabeater seals in Antarctica
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr. Luis Huckstadt about his research in Antarctica on the crabeater seal. What is it like to do research at the south pole and how does the life of a crabeater seal differ from other polar seals? If you liked this show please support us so we can...
Unveiling the Secret Lives of Humpback Whales: A Groundbreaking Discovery
How To Protect The Ocean - March 04, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses the recent discovery of photographs capturing humpback whales engaging in copulation. The episode features Stephanie Stack from the Pacific Whale Foundation and Griffith University to delve into the surprising details of this behavior. Discover the untold story behind hump...
Underwhelmed at the Great Barrier Reef: A Representative Review?
How To Protect The Ocean - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin delves into the topic of the Great Barrier Reef after a viral TikTok video sparked controversy about its condition. He shares a personal anecdote about a vacation in the Dominican Republic and his passion for diving in tropical waters. Sometimes reviews aren't always representative ...
The physiology of marine mammals
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr Mike Tift about his research on the physiology of marine mammals and the effects that their deep-diving life style have on them. Did you know elephant seals have so much carbon monoxide in their bodies it's like they smoked two packets of cigaret...
Diving Deep into Science Communication: My Workflow Revealed
How To Protect The Ocean - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses his workflow for creating consistent science communication content on both his podcast and YouTube channel. He delves into how he manages to post three times a week for the audio podcast and two episodes a week for the YouTube channel. Join Andrew as he shares insights on ...
Charlotte the Stingray: A Surprising Pregnancy Story Unveiled
How To Protect The Ocean - February 26, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses the surprising story of a stingray in an aquarium getting pregnant despite being alone for eight years. Link to article: https://news.yahoo.com/pregnant-virgin-stingray-set-birth-193123077.html Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/...
To Buy or Not to Buy: Navigating Sustainable Choices in a Consumer Society
How To Protect The Ocean - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin delves into the dilemma of purchasing environmentally friendly products while striving to reduce consumption. He reflects on the challenge of minimizing his impact on the planet and questions whether buying less is the ultimate solution. Join Andrew as he explores the balance betwee...
Arctic Meltdown: Impacts on Wildlife and Climate Change
How To Protect The Ocean - February 22, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin delves into the significant changes occurring in the Arctic due to climate change. He highlights the drastic ice melt and its impact on the Arctic environment and its inhabitants. Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes and the need to take action to protect ...
Scientists Find More Coral Reefs Equivalent to the Size of Ireland: Will It Help in Their Conservation?
How To Protect The Ocean - February 21, 2024 12:27 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses the impact of climate change on coral reefs. Despite the challenges they face, it is revealed that there are 25% more coral reefs than previously thought. Tune in to learn why this discovery is significant and what actions can be taken to protect these vital ecosystems. ...
Great white Baby Shark do do do do
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 21, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the recent (allegedly) sighting of a baby Great white shark. Is it really the first sighting of a newborn great white? If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservati...
Navigating the Challenges: Why One-Fifth of Migratory Species Are at Risk
How To Protect The Ocean - February 20, 2024 03:08 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew discusses a new report revealing that one-fifth of migratory species on land, freshwater, and in the ocean are at risk of extinction. He explores the two major causes behind this issue and suggests ways to address it. Tune in to learn more about the UN Convention on the conservation of ...
Beware of Crocs: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Can Have Deadly Consequences
How To Protect The Ocean - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsToday's episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast highlights the importance of heeding warning signs on beaches, particularly in areas like Cardwell, Australia, where crocodile dangers persist. Host Andrew Lewin emphasizes the need to respect such warnings and avoid risky situations for th...
Defamation and Climate Science: Did the Lawsuit Send a Message
How To Protect The Ocean - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses a lawsuit involving Dr. Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist. Dr. Mann sued Rand Simberg and Mark Stein for defamatory online posts made over a decade ago by the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the National Review. Lewin also explores the history of attacks on ...
Osprey decline in the Chesapeake Bay
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are in Colonial Williamsburg visiting taverns and Dr Smash is four sheets to the wind. In this episode they talk about the dramatic decline in Chesapeake Bay ospreys. #drunkmarinescience If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing mo...
Trawling Bans and Illegal Fishing: A Growing Problem in India
How To Protect The Ocean - February 12, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses the issue of trawling and the challenges it poses for the government of India. Despite growing concerns about the negative impact of trawling on the environment, the Indian government has been slow to enforce bans on the practice. This is especially problematic as more cou...
From Distress to Freedom: The Incredible Journey of Trapped Orcas
How To Protect The Ocean - February 09, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAndrew Lewin discusses the recent incident of a pod of orcas trapped in ice off the coast of Japan. He explains how a researcher discovered the stranded orcas and alerted the authorities, leading to widespread concern and viral footage. Andrew also touches on the importance of understanding why ...
Ghosts, pirates and university funding
Marine Conservation Happy Hour - February 07, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are recording a special episode in the haunted King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. In this episode they talk about ghosts, the capture of Blackbeard and his pirate crew, and how one of the first universities in the US got it's start thanks to pirat...
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