Best Marine Archaeology Podcasts (2024)

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Rebecca Frayn - environmental activist, film director and author of Lost in Ibiza. 59:05

4M ago59:05

59:05

For this episode I travel high into the hills above San Vicente to meet the author, environmental activist and film director Rebecca Frayn who has just published Lost in Ibiza. This is a novel about climate change, family dynamics and the different tribes of people who inhabit this island. We talk about the book and explore other Ibiza-related proj…

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Emma Salahi: Oriol Maspons Ibiza - hedonism and humour in the 1980's 34:26

5M ago34:26

34:26

Emma Salahi is co-producer of a new Ibiza photobook featuring the work of the famous Spanish photographer Oriol Maspons. He visited Ibiza from the 1950’s to the 1980’s and captured the essence of the hedonistic side of the 1980’s, as well as the traditional side of island life. Emma sifted through 500 of Oriol’s images to choose a selection which a…

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Jack Baddams - Ornithologist + Wildlife Researcher 41:54

6M ago41:54

41:54

In episode 047 Elle chats with Jack Baddams: Ornithologist and Wildlife Researcher whose field work is focused on the tagging of different species of birds to learn more about their lives. He shares this work on social media where he talks about the birds he rings and shows off the diversity of the natural world. Socials: www.instagram.com/jackbadd…

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How marine archaeology explains Ibiza's history: Enrique Aragon 1:23:16

6M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

With Ibiza being such an important trans-Mediterranean trading post since the Phoenicians set foot on the island, the seas around the island contain a real treasure trove of ship wrecks. Marine archaeologist Enrique Aragon spends much of his time exploring the area and in this interview reveals how important these remains are for our understanding …

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Dr. Matthew Kasson - Mycologist + Plant Pathologist 41:30

7M ago41:30

41:30

In episode 046 Elle chats with Dr. Matthew Kasson: Mycologist and Plant Pathologist who studies fungus biodiversity centered around tree diseases and fungus-arthropod interactions. Socials: https://x.com/ImperfectFunGuy https://twitter.com/plantdisease Research, Sci-Comm and related press and media: Online media, Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real …

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4: Geoarchaeology 47:08

8M ago47:08

47:08

Join our hosts Jasmine, Greta and Iro' as they delve into geoarchaeology. Exploring what it is, what it can tell us about sites, and how it can work in conjunction with other methods. Featuring guest speakers: Christin Heamagi, Garry Momber, Crystal El Safadi and Stephanie Blankshein.By Maritime Archaeology Trust

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Jazmine Miles-Long - Taxidermist 45:21

8M ago45:21

45:21

In episode 045 Elle chats with Jazmine Miles-Long; Taxidermist, Artist, Educator and Natural History Restorer based in Hastings UK. Jazmine calls herself an ‘ethical’ taxidermist to describe the way she produces work only using animals that have died from natural causes. Jazmine specialises in creating ethically sourced bespoke taxidermy for galler…

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'Voyage and Discovery': a portrait of Ibiza in 1932 by Conor O'Brien 40:31

10M ago40:31

40:31

'Voyage and Discovery' by Conor O'Brien is an account of the sailor and travel-writer's journey by boat to the White Isle where they moored up in Ibiza harbour for almost a year in 1932. His vivid descriptions of town and country life, as well as the landscapes of the island, are quite riveting. Ibiza's Barbary Press has just brought out a new edit…

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Dr. Samuel Mitchell - Volcanologist + Marine Geologist 43:26

10M ago43:26

43:26

In episode 044 Elle chats with Dr. Samuel Mitchell, volcanologist, marine geologist and earth and ocean science communicator based at the University of Bristol, UK. His main research focuses on volcanic eruptions in our oceans, which has taken him across the world conducting field research on volcanoes on land and on the seafloor using oceanographi…

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The Underworld: Deep Ocean Author Susan Casey On Why It Is Vital For Humanity To Look Even Deeper 22:55

11M ago22:55

22:55

In today's episode, I speak with Susan Casey, New York Times bestselling author and journalist, whose work focuses primarily on the intersection of human beings and the ocean. Susan started as a journalist, becoming a national magazine award winner and editor-in-chief of O Magazine, creative director at Outside Magazine, and editor-at-large for Tim…

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Floating In A Galaxy Of Stars: Pier Nirandara on Swimming With Sharks In Hollywood And Drifting With Sardines Off South Africa 19:09

11M ago19:09

19:09

In today's episode, I speak with award-winning author, film producer, and underwater photographer Pier Nirandara. Pier's connection to the ocean started as a young girl growing up in Bangkok, Thailand, with weekend family trips to a nearby beach house. Her time there sparked an interest in storytelling, which led her to writing a trilogy of novels …

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Gesture of a Lifetime: Manatee Researcher Jamal Galves On How Before He Started Saving Manatees They Saved Him 18:12

12M ago18:12

18:12

In today's episode I speak with Jamal Galves, program director at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute and National Geographic Explorer and Edge Fellow. Jamal's work focuses particularly on the Antillean manatee of his native Belize. Jamal's passion for marine wildlife runs deep and, in particular, his connection to manatees reaches back t…

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The Clean-Up Kid: 13 Year-Old Ocean Conservationist Cash Daniels On How Kids Are The Future Of Ocean Advocacy 8:55

12M ago8:55

8:55

In today's episode, I speak with Cash Daniels, an ocean and river conservationist, Time Magazine honorary finalist as "Kid of the Year," and co-founder of the ocean activism and conservation nonprofit called The Cleanup Kids. Cash had been a big fan of the show for a while, but, as someone being so engaged in ocean conservation at such a young age,…

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A World Beneath Galapagos: Dr Alex Hearn on Hammerhead Sharks, Where Meaning Lies in the Sea, and a Hidden Underwater Swimway Through the Pacific 16:29

12M ago16:29

16:29

In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Alex Hearn, a marine ecologist at the Universidad de San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador. Alex's work is focused on marine conservation in and around the Galapagos Islands, off the coast of South America, which is part of Ecuador. Alex is one of the scientists working to establish the Galapagos Marine Reserve, one o…

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A Deep Sense of Presence: Kinga Philipps on her Spiritual Connection to the Sea and Passion for Freediving 17:08

12M ago17:08

17:08

In today's episode, I speak with explorer, ocean activist, and television journalist, Kinga Philipps. Kinga was one of the founding journalists and hosts of Al Gore's Current TV and since has gone on to host several shows on National Geographic and Travel Channel, most recently becoming the first female host on Discovery Channel's Shark Week. Howev…

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Telling the Stories of the Sea: Dr Maddy McAllister on the Wonder of Shipwrecks and Maritime Archaeology 14:30

1y ago14:30

14:30

In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Madeline McAllister, senior Curator of Maritime Archaeology at the Queensland Museum and James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. Dr McAllister, or Maddy as she's called, focuses her work on historic shipwrecks and underwater archaeology in Australasia, with a special interest in shipwrecks on the Great B…

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Giants From The Deep: World Champion Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira and the Challenge of Riding Mountains of the Sea 14:06

1y ago14:06

14:06

In today's episode, I speak with Brazilian big wave surfer Maya Gabeira, one of the most famous female surfers in the world. Maya is a seven-time world champion in the World Surf League and a two-time world record holder for the largest wave surfed, including in 2020, where she surfed the biggest wave of the year for both men and women combined. Be…

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Finally Coming Home: Wild Ocean Forager Roushanna Gray's Journey Through South African Tidepools 18:15

1y ago18:15

18:15

In today's episode, I speak with South African edible ocean and landscape forager Roushanna Gray. When I first heard of Roushanna's unique take on eating from the wild landscape, I was intrigued, particularly as it related to her deep dive into the seaweed off her local coast in Cape Town. I was interested in her foraging with the over 900 edible s…

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Living At The Edge of the Unknown: Deep Coral Reef Pioneer Dr. Richard Pyle on A Life of Exploration 20:28

1y ago20:28

20:28

In today's episode, I speak with explorer, renowned ichthyologist and deep coral reef pioneer, Richard Pyle. Richard's life story has been one of adventure and exploration, particularly a fascination with deep coral reefs far below where most recreational divers dive. And this points to a deeper aspect of Richard's personality, a part I resonated w…

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Leif Bersweden - Botanist, Author + Nature Communicator 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

In episode 043 Elle chats with Leif Bersweden, botanist, author and nature communicator. Leif Bersweden is a writer and botanist with a lifelong interest in nature, focusing on wild plants from the age of seven. He grew up in rural Wiltshire where he taught himself how to identify the local flora, eventually becoming a botanical tutor for The Speci…

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Sophie Pavelle - Science Communicator + Author 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

39:11

In episode 042 Elle chats with Sophie Pavelle, science communicator and author. Sophie finds creative routes to storytelling, putting a contemporary twist on the natural history genre across wide audiences through her compelling science communication and candid approach. Sophie currently works as Communications Coordinator for Beaver Trust and pres…

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Ethnomusicologist and Ibiza expert Judith Cohen 1:20:49

1+ y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Regular Ibizology listeners will, by now, be very familiar with the Ibizology intro/outro music. This haunting music was recorded in the 1950’s in Ibiza by the American ethnomusicologist, Alan Lomax. My guest in this episode of Ibizology is the editor of Alan’s Spanish collection of folkloric music. She has developed a deep understanding of Ibiza’s…

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3: Women In Maritime 24:15

1+ y ago24:15

24:15

In this episode, hosts Jasmine and Greta celebrate International Day for Women In Maritime by sharing stories of several incredible women. Learn about daring tales of a woman who jumped into a well with improvised dive kit and went onto shape maritime archaeology, a teenage girl who was left alone on St Helen's Fort in a storm and kept a light hous…

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Celina Chien - Intersectional Environmentalist + Visual Storyteller 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

In episode 041 Elle chats with Celina Chien, intersectional environmentalist and storyteller. She combines her work as an ecologist, photojournalist and artist to harness empathy for change and to advocate for biodversity. Celina contextualises her work within the climate and biodiversity crises, whilst also discussing enviornmental and social issu…

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2: Shipwrecks and Marine Life 25:39

1+ y ago25:39

25:39

This episode, hosts Jasmine and Greta discuss shipwrecks and their relationship to the marine environment. How can artificial reefs help the ocean? Can historical shipwrecks be a hindrance to the environment? And what does a changing ocean mean for the future of wreck sites? The episode includes segments from volunteer Benita and the Trust's Direct…

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Ben Rothery - Natural History Author + Illustrator 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 040 Elle chats with Ben …

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Elevating Women in Ocean Science with Mads St. Clair 51:26

1+ y ago51:26

51:26

In this Season 2 finale, Danni Washington is joined by Madeline St. Clair. Mads is a marine biologist, filmmaker, and Managing Director of Women in Ocean Science. Mads and Danni dive deep on a variety of issues and topics ranging from Mad's experience studying tropical marine biology at the University of Essex, her research work in the Indo-Pacific…

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Global Ocean Policy with Minna Epps 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

30:31

Join Danni Washington as she speaks with Minna Epps. Minna is the Director of the IUCN Global Marine and Polar Program. Minna and Danni discuss her beginnings in the cold waters of the UK that inspired her to study marine biology. This led her to work with IUCN where she has worked with coastal communities to help their environmental economies prot…

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Tea Francis - Arachnologist 1:07:16

1+ y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 039 Elle chats with Arac…

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1: SS Camberwell 17:29

2y ago17:29

17:29

Join our hosts Jasmine and Greta as they introduce the wreck of the SS Camberwell which sunk in 1917. The Camberwell was a cargo ship that was transporting an incredible array of items on its last voyage and was struck on its way to Calcutta. Many of the crew aboard were known as 'lascar' sailors and were lost during the tragedy. Maritime Archaeolo…

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Deep Storytelling with Inka 35:38

2y ago35:38

35:38

In this episode, Danni is joined by marine biologist, film maker, wildlife photographer, and ocean advocate Inka Cresswell. Inka is a researcher for the upcoming Netflix series "Our Oceans". She is an Ocean Ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society, as well as a host of World Ocean Day. Inka and Danni dive deep on variety topics including Inka…

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SOS Club Nautico! 46:08

2y ago46:08

46:08

For almost 100 years Ibiza’s club Nautico has stood in the city’s harbour, not far from the Formentera ferry terminal. The club, an institution much-loved by Ibicencos, has seen the area around it transformed, modernized and commercialized in tandem with much of the rest of the island. Now the same powerful forces which have altered so much of Ibiz…

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Dominique Sanson - artist, philosopher, musician 1:23:56

2y ago1:23:56

1:23:56

The artist, philosopher and musician Dominique Sanson is perhaps most famous in Ibiza for his panel of paintings which depict Ibiza’s from pre-history until modern times. But his art goes way beyond these, with his unique style depicting many topics which highlight the beauty of the island and its inhabitants as well as his sufist beliefs. You can …

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Aoife Sutton - Archaeology Researcher 46:33

2y ago46:33

46:33

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 038 Elle chats with Arch…

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Maritime Archaeology with Maddy 37:57

2y ago37:57

37:57

Join Danni Washington as we take a deep dive with the shipwreck mermaid, Dr. Maddy McAllister. Maddy is the senior curator of Maritime Archaeology for the Queensland Museum Network and James Cook University in Australia. Dr. Maddy McAllister is also the recipient of the Women Divers Hall of Fame Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarship in Underwater A…

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Nadeem Perera - Flock Together Co-Founder + Wildlife TV Presenter + Researcher 33:59

2y ago33:59

33:59

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 037 Elle chats with self…

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Freediving with Zandi Ndhlovu 27:57

2y ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, Danni Washington speaks with the Black Mermaid, Zandi Ndhlovu. Zandi is a freediver based in South Africa. She is the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, and she works to create opportunities for exploration of the ocean for children across South Africa. Zandi and Danni dive deep on topics ranging from how conservation starts …

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Representing Small Island States with Angelique Pouponneau 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

Join Danni Washington as she speaks with Angelique Pouponneau. Angelique is a Seychellois lawyer and environmentalist. She co-founded SIDS Youth Aims Hub (SYAH), a youth-led NGO that aims to reverse the effects of climate change and promote sustainable development in Seychelles. Danni and Angelique jump head first into topics including blue bonds, …

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Claire Morgan - Visual Artist 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 036 Elle chats with inte…

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Building a Sea Legacy with Cristina Mittermeier 34:22

2y ago34:22

34:22

In this episode, Danni Washington is joined by Cristina Mittermeier. Cristina is an adventurer, conservationist, writer, and photographer. In 2005, she founded the prestigious International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP) to provide a platform for photographers working on environmental issues. Cristina also co-founded Sea Legacy with he…

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Protecting the High Seas with Kristina Gjerde 37:07

2y ago37:07

37:07

Join Danni Washington as she dives deep into discussion with Kristina Gjerde. Kristina is a High Seas Policy Advisor for the International Union for Conservation of Nature Global Marine and Polar Program. She is also an adjunct professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California, where she teaches an intensive cou…

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Dean Gallagher: snake man of Ibiza 1:05:27

2y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

With invasive snakes out of control in Ibiza, and local lizards heading for extinction, British-Australian Dean Gallagher has battled to return the island to its previous snake-free state. This has not been easy for Dean, who suffered nightmares about snakes in the early part of his campaign. Even now he performs a ritual to calm each creature befo…

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Being Black in Marine Science with Tiara Moore 41:07

2y ago41:07

41:07

In this episode, Danni Washington is joined by Dr. Tiara Moore. Dr. Moore is the Founder and CEO of Black In Marine Science (BIMS) and the BIMS Program Lead at The Nature Conservancy in Washington. Join Dr. Moore and Danni as they dive deep into the issues and solutions around lack of diversity and agency in marine science. Conversation ranges from…

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A Pod of Mermaids: Andrea, Eni, Chloe, and Sierra 39:16

2y ago39:16

39:16

Danni Washington is joined by a pod of mermaids in this episode. Andrea Contreras, Eni Owoeye, Sierra Garcia, and Chloe McKenna are all members of the US Youth Advisory Council for the UN Ocean Decade. Dive into this engaging conversation with some of our oceans' next generation of conservationists and biologists as they discuss a wave of topics in…

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Discovering Sea Turtles with Ronky 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

46:19

In this episode, Danni Washington speaks with Nigerian marine scientist Ronky Moojisola Adegbile. Ronky is the founder of the Nigerian Sea Turtle Network. She is also one of the first marine biologists to study Nigerian sea turtles. Jump in as Danni and Ronky have deep discussions on topics ranging from rescuing sea turtles from coastal poachers an…

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Women were second class citizens, except during courtship and dance: Toni Manonelles 1:24:38

2+ y ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Women have suffered as second class citizens in most traditional, patriarchal societies around the world and Ibiza was no exception. Females had far fewer freedoms and rights than men and were often excluded from secondary education right up until the 1970s and ‘80s. However there was one moment in a woman’s life when she was in control of her dest…

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Dr. Michelle Taylor - Marine Biologist 50:35

2+ y ago50:35

50:35

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 035 Elle chats with Dr. …

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Empowering Seatizens with Anna Oposa 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

30:29

In this opening episode of Season 2, Danni Washington speaks with "Chief Mermaid" Anna Oposa. Anna is a Filipina ocean conservationist and the co-founder of Save Philippine Seas, an organization that aims to protect coastal and marine environments through education and community-based projects. Oposa dives deep on the work she has done to change th…

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Dr. Ryan Terrill - Ornithologist 45:38

2+ y ago45:38

45:38

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 034 Elle chats with Dr. …

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Where The Story Ends - Maritime archaeologist Jim Delgado on the magic of stories revealed, what shipwrecks can tell us, and his time exploring Titanic 18:05

2+ y ago18:05

18:05

In today's episode, I speak with maritime archeologist, historian, author, television host, and explorer Jim Delgado. Jim's work has taken him around the globe, and he has known is one of the world's foremost experts in underwater archeology. And his CV reads almost like the greatest history of that field. He started with the National Park Service …

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