Best Reef Keeping Podcasts (2024)

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Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution 4:58

9d ago4:58

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Climate change is heating oceans faster than the world's coral reefs can handle. So scientists are breeding corals that can withstand hotter temperatures – but only to a point.By NPR

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Animals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think

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After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they understand the origin of animal behavior during solar eclipses.By NPR

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Coal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets 3:51

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Fifteen years after the EPA said greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health, the agency finalized rules to limit climate-warming pollution from existing coal and new gas power plants.By NPR

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Aquariumania - Episode 96 Going Native with Brian Torreano of BTDarters 29:25

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Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …

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U.N. talks for a global treaty to reduce plastic waste are floundering 2:24

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The talks in Canada are not going well,and scientists and civil society groups say the U.S. is largely to blame.By NPR

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Human Greed: The Silent Destroyer of Nature's Fragile Balance 23:17

4d ago23:17

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Humanly speaking, forests, minerals, oceans, water bodies, and other natural resources are seen as infinite by the human eye. Infinite in the sense that there are more resources to be mined or prospected for, more land to be utilized, a vast ocean and waterbodies that can handle enormous levels of pollution, vast underground water resources that ca…

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Massive thick seaweed patches are again drifting toward South Florida beaches

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Another huge patch of seaweed from the Sargasso Sea is floating towards Caribbean and South Florida beaches. Scientists are trying to predict where and when it will reach the shore.By NPR

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How do you build without over polluting? That's the challenge of new Catan board game 3:35

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A new version of the popular board game Catan aims to make players wrestle with a 21st-century problem: How do you develop and expand without overly polluting the planet?By NPR

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Nature has a mixtape. The U.N. hopes young people will listen to it 2:28

4d ago2:28

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The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their songs with added nature sounds to generate royalties for conservation efforts.By NPR

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Campout Possum Creek 14:09

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Campers, get on the bus! You're going on a one-night campout at Possum Creek with Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo! You'll take a hike through the woods and learn to identify animal tracks. Then, you will paddle out to the middle of the lake to do a little fishing. After a day of adventures, you will sit around a cozy campfire and toast marshmallows for…

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Ecologists in England are building rope bridges for dormice, its native rodents 4:03

5d ago4:03

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with area ecologist Kate Wollen about Forestry England's efforts to save dormice. And yes, the rodents are terrifically cute.By NPR

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A giant patch of seaweed is heading towards Florida's beaches 2:58

5d ago2:58

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Another huge patch of seaweed from the Sargasso Sea is floating towards Caribbean and South Florida beaches. Scientists are trying to predict where and when it will reach the shore.By NPR

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Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned 2:36

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Newly discovered damage to part of the dam holding back America's second-largest reservoir has people who rely on the Colorado River worried about their ability to get the water they need.By Alex Hager

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After catch and release, here's how to make sure reef fish survive 3:52

9d ago3:52

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People who fish in Florida and in federal waters are required to have special gear on board to help ensure groupers, snappers and other reef fish survive when they're returned to the water.By NPR

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Researchers have been trying to breed fungus-resistant chestnut trees for 100 years 2:20

11d ago2:20

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We visit an orchard where researchers are breeding Chestnut trees they hope will one day fight off a fungus that's been killing the iconic American tree for more than a century.By NPR

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What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake 4:58

13d ago4:58

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Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there's still some time left to reverse its decline.By NPR

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The balance between tourism and conservation at a Rwandan national park 4:24

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Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda was hard hit by the violence of the country's genocide. For a time, the park floundered — but it's now flourishing.By NPR

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Here are the White House's plans to limit PFAS in water systems 4:14

16d ago4:14

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ali Zaidi, President Biden's national climate advisor, about the first ever national standards on the amount of PFAS in drinking water.By NPR

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Why planting mangroves is not the solution. 42:00

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Mangroves are versatile and flexible forests that can cope with enormous disturbances. Dr. Judith Okello, a senior research scientist and mangrove ecologist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, says that when sedimentation occurs, the mangroves can form a new cable rooting system and migrate when there is space on land. However, du…

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Now You See Me: Why Small-Bodied Fish Are Vital To The Murray-Darling Basin 1:00:41

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Join us on this episode of OzCast as we look beneath the surface at the often-overlooked realm of small-bodied threatened fish species in Australian waterways with Dr. Nick Whiterod, a seasoned marine ecologist with over twenty years of dedicated research and conservation efforts. Dr. Nick Whiterod holds a PhD from Charles Sturt University, assessi…

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#3.01 Rick J Petersen Has Been Preparing for Alone Australia Season 2 His Whole Life 27:01

1M ago27:01

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Alone Australia Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 27th of March at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand. We Are Explorers host Tim Ashelford talks with Alone Australia contestant Rick J Petersen on how he developed his survival skills from a young age, his preparedness for undertaking Alone in the New Zealand climate and terrain, and his popularity on…

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Empowering Women, Revitalizing Mangroves: A Story from Kenya 21:38

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Featured today are a group of ladies who are establishing a livelihood by planting mangroves. About sixty kilometres south of Mombasa in Kwale County, in the small fishing town of Msambweni, a group of fifteen women from the Munje village joined together during the COVID-19 outbreak. A community-based organisation with 30 members has developed out …

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The Hot Diggity Dog Parade 12:51

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It's the day of the Hot Diggity Dog Parade and it's coming right down the middle of Main Street! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo are going to sit on the front row and watch all the cute little doggie faces go by. Dogs of every size, shape and breed will be there! Marching bands and special performances by ballet-dancing poodles; juggling, jumping Jack …

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Meet a Kenyan community saving the coral reefs. 34:01

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Today we meet a Kenyan community saving the coral reefs along the Kenyan coast. Coral reefs along the Lamu-Kiunga area in Lamu County, a small archipelago north of Mombasa in Kenya, have degraded over the years. Pate Island, the largest island in the Lamu Archipelago, lies between the towns of Lamu and Kiunga, which depend on fishing. However, fish…

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Open The Floodgates: The Story Of The Hexham Swamp 47:22

2M ago47:22

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In this episode of OzCast, fisheries scientist Craig Boys dives beneath the surface of the Hexham Swamp, a Ramsar-listed wetland with ecological and cultural significance. Craig highlights the intricate relationship between aquatic ecosystems and human interventions, particularly focusing on the impact of floodgates installed for flood mitigation. …

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Roylene 14:34

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ROYLENE Little baby pig, Roylene, has a big imagination! She wants to turn Uncle Henry’s farm into the African veldt. She makes the barn cats roar and growl like lions and tigers; makes the goats stretch their necks up like giraffes, and makes the ducks stand on one leg all day, like flamingos. The whole barnyard is in chaos! Old Mrs. Moody and Cat…

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Spring water changing lives in Kenya. 18:06

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Women in Olailamutia, a town in Kenya's Narok County, have had problems with diarrhoea, stomachaches, and skin rashes for many years. Having access to clean drinking water from a spring is helping to get rid of these problems. Families here got water to drink from a river where they also took baths. The river in question has been contaminated due t…

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Cabins made of plastic helping keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. 20:39

3M ago20:39

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In today's episode, we meet Isaac Macharia, a Kenyan social entrepreneur who makes cabins out of plastic to keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. In 2015, Macharia was on his usual tour-guiding routine at the Masai Mara in Kenya. It bothered him. He decided to construct cabins using not only plastic bottles, but also stashing and hiding every non-biodegra…

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Seabiscuit -the Seahorse Pony Race 9:52

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Kiddos are invited along on this Underwater Adventure in the Coral Sea! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo get a letter from a young seahorse named Seabiscuit asking them to come to watch his first-ever seahorse pony race in the Coral Sea. He thinks if they were there to cheer him on, he might win a trophy! Listeners will put on wet suits, swim fins, mask…

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Whistling Pete and Bessie 14:11

3M ago14:11

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Kiddos are invited to join Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo on this fantastic Time Machine Adventure to the Old West! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo find a very old letter in the attic from the year 1860. It's from an old silver miner, Whistling Pete, who has lost his mule, Bessie, and desperately needs help to find her. Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo and the kid…

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Puff Kitty 11:47

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As Old Mrs. Moody sits at her window watching a thunderstorm roll by, she spots a tiny kitten under a tree in her backyard. It's caught out in the rain! Catbaloo comes at once to help Mrs. Moody rescue the kitten. They dry the kitten's fur, feed her a bowl of warm milk, and make her a soft cozy bed by the fire. They even name their new baby, Puff. …

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Meet a young Kenyan lady repurposing waste glass at Masai Mara. 15:17

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Picture this. It’s a lovely evening. You and your loved one are seated somewhere, enjoying some juice or beer from a glass made out of liquor bottles collected from a dumping site. How does that sound? On today’s episode, meet a young Kenyan lady – Mary Njoki, repurposing waste glass at Masai Mara.By Sophie Mbugua

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Save hundreds of dollars in electricity - the new Tunze 6105 ECO saltwater aquarium circulating pump 29:38

4M ago29:38

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On this episode of AmericanReef, we talk about how the Tunze 6105 ECO pays for itself when comparing it to the other name brand circulating pumps. Send all questions to Americanreef@me.comBy AmericanReef

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The Perfect Storm - What is causing Australia's fish kills? 1:22:45

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What's behind the horrifying phenomenon of fish kills in Australian inland waterways? Join us as we unearth the many fish kills that have taken place recently with Prof. Lee Baumgartner – the leading scientists who is involved in the government enquiry investigating the events. Throughout the episode, Lee sheds light on the environmental culprits b…

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Aquariumania - Episode 95 Talking Jellies with Travis Brandwood, President and Founder of the Jellyfish Warehouse 44:30

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Jellyfish exhibits in public aquaria have held a certain mystique and fascination for decades. Early jellyfish aquarium systems and hardy species became available to hobbyists with some success. As systems evolved further and more difficult species better understood, the interest in jellyfish keeping continues to expand. My guest today, Travis Bran…

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#2.20 A Jaguar, a Concussion, and Nearly Nude at the Border: Three Stories from The North Face Adventure Story Slam 26:00

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Buckle up for some good old fashioned campfire storytelling of adventures gone awry. These stories were first heard at The North Face’s inaugural Adventure Story Slam event in Hobart. The winners (and our guests today) Jack, Sam and James chucked their names in a hat, threw caution to the wind and got up on stage in front of a crowd to tell their t…

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"Africa needs to create It's specific facility for climate action" says AGN. 22:08

5M ago22:08

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For effective climate action in Africa to take shape, the African Group of negotiators lead negotiator on finance, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr, told the Africa Climate Conversations that the continent must self-assess and work on its own modalities to achieve climate action. Among the things the continent should work on is creating an Africa-specific p…

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#2.19 Milly Flew an Incredibly Small Plane Around Aus in the Name of Conservation – How Can We Save the Shorebirds? 29:38

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Amellia Formby is a zoologist, pilot, artist and adventurer extraordinaire. She flew around Australia in a tiny open cockpit aircraft to experience what it was like to be a migratory shorebird, share how amazing they are and promote stewardship of their wetland habitats across the country. In this chat we cover: Wing Threads adventure Flying the mi…

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COP28: How can Africa solve the climate finance access challenge? 31:15

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The climate finance needs of developing countries have risen way beyond the 100 billion USD promised by developed countries 15 years ago. The recent UN 2023 adaptation gap report estimates the cost of adaptation at US$215 billion per year this decade. Access to finance, including means of implementation that are technology and capacity, is a cataly…

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COP28 kicks off with high promises to deliver on finance. 14:43

5M ago14:43

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COP28 takes place against the backdrop of increased financial needs to address climate change adaptation, mitigation, as well as loss and damage. Just to mention, the 2023 UNEP adaptation gap report estimates the cost of adaptation in developing countries at US$215 billion per year this decade. For Africa, the continent requires at least $56 billio…

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#2.18 We Chat with Alone Australia Contestant Outback Mike: ‘I Didn’t Have Symptoms of Fatigue’ 42:20

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**Spolier Alert** This episode discusses the results of Alone Australia Season 1. Michael Atkinson, better know as Outback Mike, starred in the inaugural season of Alone Australia. Long before the lenses of Alone showcased his remarkable bushcraft prowess, Mike had been producing his own adventure films. He sailed the Great Barrier Reef in a dugout…

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African Lead Negotiator: "I hope the loss and damage fund does not become a bargaining chip at COP28." 31:18

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A 24-member transitional committee on loss and damage issued a proposal for a new loss and damage fund ahead of the 28th UN Climate Summit (COP28) taking place in Dubai this November. According to Alpha Oumar Kaloga, the African group's lead negotiator on loss and damage, the final decision was made in a tense atmosphere; thus, there is a need to u…

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The battle against Carp: will the virus work? 27:40

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On this episode of OzCast, Dr Martin Mallen-Cooper re-joins the show to look below the surface at one of the most topical questions circulating our inland fishing communities – should Australia release the Carp herpes virus (cyprinid herpesvirus 3)? Martin, who has spent decades looking into the health of our freshwater rivers in Australia, sets th…

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Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank - 2023 Update - 3 Years Later 49:40

6M ago49:40

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On this episode of AmericanReef, we are heading back over to Mike Paletta's to get a update on the 500 gallon reef tank. It's been three years since we've last seen the tank and lots has happened. Send all questions to Americanreef@me.comBy AmericanReef

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#2.17 We Ask the Trail Run Physio Nat Gallant How to Avoid Injuries and Keep Running Strong 29:47

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Nat Gallant (aka the Trail Run Physio) is a physiotherapist and running specialist with a tonne of personal experience to inform her practice. From running the 3000km Te Araroa trail to competing in the gruelling Godzone adventure race, she's physically and mentally prepared for massive running expeditions and nursed herself back from (the inevitab…

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Have your ReefKeeping hobby pay for itself - SBB Coral Marketing Lessons - Coral Farming - Part I 33:23

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On this episode of Americanreef, Shane from SBB corals shares some of his successful and unsuccessful marketing strategies for turning his hobby into a successful small business. As always, send any questions to Americanreef@me.comBy AmericanReef

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Lake Ol' Bolossat community volunteers saving Kenyan endangered bird. 26:46

6M ago26:46

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Lake Ol' Bolossat is the only lake in the Kenyan highlands, situated in Nyandarua County, about a three and a half-hour drive from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The lake is situated in the valley between the northwestern slopes of the AberdareRange of Mountains and Dundori Ridge. The lake forms the head waters of the Ewaso Ngiro North Basin, Kenya's la…

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The Last Aquarium Stand You’ll Ever Buy - Best Fish Tank Stand for Aquariums - AluFab Aquarium Stand 32:31

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On this episode of americanreef, we are going to check out and assemble one of the best aquarium stands you can buy for a fish tank. Send all questions to americanreef@me.com If you are interested in the stand, check it out here http://www.alufabinc.com/aquarium-stands/By AmericanReef

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#2.16 Ben Southall Won ‘The Best Job in the World’ and Became the Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef 47:50

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Back in 2009 Ben Southall won ‘The Best Job in the World’ and became the Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Essentially becoming one of the first influencers - He saw hundreds of Queensland destinations, kayaked the length of the Reef and even had an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Since then he’s continued to make adventure his life…

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Sowing the seeds: South Australia’s quest to green the blue with seagrass. 57:35

6M ago57:35

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In this episode of OzCast, Jason Tanner dives beneath the surface of South Australian waters to unveil how he is working to “green the blue” by dropping sandbags in strategic areas to bring back the lost seagrass meadows of yesteryear. After spending over 25 years developing this technique from the ground up, he explains how his work went from an i…

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