Best Atlantic Salmon Podcasts (2024)

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The Atlantic Salmon is in trouble 13:33

15d ago13:33

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Regular Mooney Goes Wild contributor and fisheries expert Dr. Ken Whelan tells us more about the shocking declines in salmon populations, both in Ireland and further afield.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Petroleum 238

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A little known fact about oil and gas drilling is that a lot more comes up from the depths of the earth than just oil or gas. Much of this waste is toxic and radioactive. And the fracking boom has only worsened the problem.On this episode of Locus Focus we talk with Justin...By KBOO Community Radio

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Mooney Goes Wild Eggs 51:51

7d ago51:51

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Repeat of Nature on One Eggs Presenter Niall Hatch, Producer Derek MooneyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Gaslight: The Fight to Stop the Atlantic Coast PIpeline

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This program originally aired on May 27, 2024. While Oregonians were fighting to stop the behemoth Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline and Jordan Cove LNG Terminal in Southern Oregon, communities in Virginia were facing a similar struggle to stop an even larger and longer ...By KBOO Community Radio

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Killing Salmon to Lose Money

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This program aired originally on May 6, 2024 The Willamette River Basin once supported tremendous salmon runs. Today, less than 10,000 wild Chinook salmon return each year to the Upper Willamette River basin, approximately a 97% reduction of the historic estimates. An...By KBOO Community Radio

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Unpacking the Health Benefits of Omega-3s with Dr. Kuykendall 29:09

6d ago29:09

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In this enlightening episode, we chat with Dr. Elise Kuykendall, a dedicated professional who has made significant strides in the field of family medicine. Tune in as she delves into the significant benefits of Omega-3s for heart health, from reducing triglyceride levels and lowering blood pressure to improving overall cardiac function. Dr. Kuykend…

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Hippos in Namibia 4:50

8d ago4:50

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Irish conservationist and old friend of the programme Niall Beddy has recently moved to the southern African country of Namibia. He sent Derek a video he took there of a remarkable sighting he had when travelling on a river.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Saving the Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch 28:36

8d ago28:36

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while high in a mountain pine forest, Niall chats to Guillermo about the amazing Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch and the concerted efforts to save it from extinction, as well as about the wonderful unique birdlife of Gran Canaria and the forces of evolution that have given rise to so many unique species and habitats.…

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The Wonderful World of Birds’ Eggs 6:16

8d ago6:16

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Earlier this August Bank Holiday Monday, as part of our Nature on One series on RTÉ Radio One, we broadcast a special documentary exploring the surprising world of birds’ eggs.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Introducing Aileen Tennant, new Director of Fota Wildlife Park 9:17

8d ago9:17

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Our roving reporter Terry Flanagan travelled to Fota to speak with Aileen Tennant about her new role, the animals of the park and her plans for the future of this remarkable institution.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Getting insects ready for their close-up 3:02

8d ago3:02

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Lisa Clancy, who is based near Gort, Co. Galway, is an insect portrait photographer and ecologist. She is currently compiling a book featuring her remarkable artwork, which she hopes will bring people to a greater appreciation of the beauty and utility of these much misunderstood creatures.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 53:30

8d ago53:30

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Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Niall Hatch and Terry Flanagan to discuss Hippos, Insects, Blue Chaffinch and much more.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Dangerous Pipedreams

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This program originally aired on May 13, 2024 We are at the precipice of a climate emergency. If we do not seriously begin to cut our carbon emissions now we will be entering an uncharted territory of climate chaos. But instead of accelerating the adoption of verified...By KBOO Community Radio

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The Mountain Valley Pipeline

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This program aired originally on June 10, 2024 According to the fossil fuel industry, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is recognized as a critical infrastructure project, essential for our nation’s energy security and energy reliability. But for communities from West Vir...By KBOO Community Radio

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Meeting some special trees at "The Bots" 17:07

15d ago17:07

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Terry paid a visit to the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, Co. Dublin and spoke to Dr Matthew Jebb, Director of "The Bots", about some of the more unusual and unique tree specimens with which visitors can get up close and personal.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Wonderful World of Birds’ Eggs 21:40

15d ago21:40

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Niall Hatch spoke to Derek about the upcoming Nature on One Documentary Eggs.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:13

21d ago54:13

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Derek is joined by Niall Hatch, Terry Flanagan and Richard Collins.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Northwest Forest Update

15d ago

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There's a lot happening in our forests in the Northwest, even while our attention may be focused elsewhere (like on the upcoming elections). But now is a good time to check in with Alex Budd, Alliance Organizer with Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance, about issues we...By KBOO Community Radio

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Empowering Consumers with Evidence-Based Health Insights with Maya Oueichek, RDN 25:54

21d ago25:54

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In this episode, we discuss the challenges consumers face in deciphering the flood of nutrition information available, particularly on social media. Our guest, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Maya Oueichek, highlights the potential harm of inaccurate information, which can lead to serious physical and mental health issues, including eating disord…

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A weeping olive tree? 1:59

22d ago1:59

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We are absolutely delighted to be joined from his home studio Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. It gave Derek the perfect opportunity to ask about a curious observation regarding an olive tree growing in a pot in his father’s back yard in Dublin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:17

22d ago54:17

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Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Éanna Ní Lamhna, Matthew Jebb and Reporter Terry Flanagan. Topics up for discussion include; a weeping olive tree, why are plant species so distinctive and readily identifiable, Asiatic Lion cubs in Fota Wildlife Park and Crab Spiders.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Crab Spiders: the chameleons of the arachnid world 5:04

22d ago5:04

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One of our listeners, Bernadette Murphy from Kildavin, Co. Carlow, sent us in this remarkable photo of two crab spiders on an oxeye daisy in her garden. Bernadette talks to Éanna about these chameleon-like creepy-crawlies.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Asiatic Lion cubs in Fota Wildlife Park 14:10

22d ago14:10

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Our roving reporter, biologist Terry Flanagan, travelled to Fota Wildlife Park in Co. Cork for tonight’s programme. Terry was there to report on the recent birth of three male Asiatic Lion cubs.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Why are plant species so distinctive and readily identifiable? 30:10

22d ago30:10

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Co-editor of Wings magazine, Cóilín MacLochlainn had a fascinating botanical question for Dr. Matthew Jebb of the National Botanic Gardens, about Why are plant species so distinctive and readily identifiable?By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Great River: The Making & Unmaking of the Mississippi

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For thousands of years Native peoples made their homes in the Mississippi watershed, that spans nearly half of what is now the United States. They respected the “great river” and lived peaceably alongside it. But when European settlers arrived they upended Native lives and ...By KBOO Community Radio

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A Heatwave Evening with Bill McKibben

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At the start of Portland’s first heatwave this summer at the end of a traumatic week for our nation, longtime climate activist and journalist Bill McKibben came to Portland to speak at a gathering sponsored by the Third Act Oregon. In 2008 McKibben co-founded 350.org, which...By KBOO Community Radio

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Under the Sea: A Deep Dive into Aquaculture with University of Miami Students 27:49

1M ago27:49

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In this special episode, we chat with graduate students from the University of Miami's renowned aquaculture program - Brayden Myers, Lily Zimmerman, and Justin Simonton. Join us as we explore what it means to be a student in an aquaculture program, the hands-on experiences it offers, and the unique bond it fosters among those working at the ground …

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Keeping tabs on the world’s fastest creature . . . in Cobh 26:27

1M ago26:27

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Mooney Goes Wild contributor Jim Wilson speaks to two men who have been monitoring the St. Colman falcons, Allan Farrell of BirdWatch Ireland’s Cork Branch and UCC graduate and BirdWatch Ireland raptor expert, Dr. Alan McCarthy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Can birds regrow missing feathers? 3:08

1M ago3:08

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Derek bumped into a gentleman called Ken in Dublin’s Herbert Park. He likes to feed the park’s Magpies, and recently noticed that one particularly aggressive individual had attacked one of his or her flock-mates, pulling out all of its tail feathers and wanted to know if these would grow back.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The mystery of the missing Moth 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Eric gives us a teaser of what to expect from his documentary on the White Prominent in Co. Kerry and sheds some light on how one of the most enduring mysteries in Irish natural history was finally solved, as well as the appeal to naturalists of moths as a group.By RTÉ Radio 1

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White Swallows in West Cork 14:07

1M ago14:07

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Margaret joins us on the phone from her home in West Cork to tell us all about the White Swallow. Our panellists discuss the reasons behind abnormal feather colouration in birds and get to the bottom of whether or not these Swallows are albino or leucistic individuals.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 52:31

1M ago52:31

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Derek is joined by Eric Dempsey, Niall Hatch, Jim wilson, Allen Farrell and Alan McCarthy. Topics up for discussion include the White Swallow, mystery of the missing Moth, birds regrowing missing feathers and the Peregrine Falcons.By RTÉ Radio 1

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