Best Alejandro Marin Podcasts (2024)

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Arctic Ecology 27:47

7M ago27:47

27:47

Dr Scarlett Smash celebrates the final episode of the MMS podcast with Dr. Chris Parsons. They chat about Arctic life and ecology. If you would like to keep in touch with Dr Scarlett Smash (LinkedIn) and would like to keep hearing about marine science research tune into the Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcast. https://marineconservationhappyhour…

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Antarctic ecology 31:06

7M ago31:06

31:06

Dr Scarlett Smash celebrates the last two episodes of the MMS podcast with Dr. Chris Parsons. They talk about Antarctic life and ecology. If you would like to keep in touch with Dr Scarlett Smash (LinkedIn), tune into the Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcast https://marineconservationhappyhour.libsyn.com…

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Alejandro Fernandez Ajó 21:02

7M ago21:02

21:02

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has chats with Dr. Alejandro Fernandez Ajó about his work on hormone analysis of gray whale feces to assess correlations and response to a variety of internal and external stressors.

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Phthalate Exposure 25:54

8M ago25:54

25:54

On this week's episode, Dr Scarlett Smash chat with Dr. Leslie Hart about her work investigating potential health impacts from exposure chemicals like phthalate and looking at plastic pollution/plastic-contaminated prey as a potential source of exposure. H.O.P.E. Research lab (Hypothesizing Onehealth Pollution Effects) "We are a team of undergradua…

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PCFG - Feed behavior 24:45

8M ago24:45

24:45

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash talks to Clara Bird, a phd candidate about her research on the Pacific coast feeding group (PCFG) gray whales' feeding behaviors.

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Pacific Coast Feeding Group History 21:49

8M ago21:49

21:49

Dr Scarlett Smash continues to talk to Dr KC Bierlich, a postdoctoral scholar about his drone research on the Pacific coast feeding group (PCFG) gray whales. Dr Bierlich shares the history of the PCFG and what it is like conducting drone research.

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Pacific coast feeding group's morphology and Climate Change 22:54

8M ago22:54

22:54

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash talks to Dr KC Bierlich, a postdoctoral scholar about his research on the Pacific coast feeding group (PCFG) gray whales. Dr Bierlich is investigating the health of whales in a changing climate, with drones.

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Zoop to Poop: Pacific Coast Feeding Group 25:24

9M ago25:24

25:24

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has chats with Lisa Hildebrand, a PhD student at Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, about her work analyzing the “summer resident” gray whale sub-species' prey species from their scat. The results were a big surprise!

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"Summer resident” gray whales 21:31

9M ago21:31

21:31

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has chats with Dr. Leigh Torres, head of the GEMM Lab, about the health and habitat of the “summer resident” gray whale sub-species.

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Wind Turbines and noise underwater 27:44

9M ago27:44

27:44

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has a conversation with Dr. Jim Miller about offshore wind turbines and cetaceans.

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Working in conjunction with fishing communities in India 22:00

9M ago22:00

22:00

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr. Dipani Sutaria about engaging fishing communities to mitigate cetacean bycatch in the west coast of India.

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Solitary sociable dolphins 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

On this episode Dr Chris Parsons chats with Liz Sandeman from Marine Connection about the phenomenon of solitary, sociable dolphins - when single wild dolphins interact with humans. Sadly these situations often come to an unfortunate end for the dolphins. They talk about what to do if one of these dolphins is reported and ways to manage the situati…

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S5 E9 MSgt Jarad Stout - Retired Marine Raider and Silver Star recipient 1:17:41

10M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

On this episode of SOFcast, we talk to retired Marine Raider Master Sgt. Jarad Stout. In previous episodes we've interviewed the recipients of many different valor awards, but today’s guest earned the Silver Star in an unexpected and little known location, Bamako, Mali. Jarad describes the details from that harrowing day, but that is only part of h…

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Fisheries interactions and Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins, pt 2 30:39

10M ago30:39

30:39

This week's host Dr Scarlett Smash chats Ketki Jog, PhD candidate, about her research on the impact of fisheries interactions on the foraging behaviour of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins along the Sindhudurg coast of Maharashtra, India. The Marine Mammal Science Podcast is supported by the Society of Marine Mammalogy membership. Join, renew, or beco…

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Fisheries interactions and Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins, pt 1 28:22

10M ago28:22

28:22

This week's host Dr Scarlett Smash chats Ketki Jog, PhD candidate, about her research on the impact of fisheries interactions on the foraging behaviour of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins along the Sindhudurg coast of Maharashtra, India. The Marine Mammal Science Podcast is supported by the Society of Marine Mammalogy membership. Join, renew, or beco…

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Sea Otters and Surfboards 27:50

10M ago27:50

27:50

This week's host Dr Chris Parsons chats to Dr Naomi Rose (Senior Scientist, Animal Welfare Institute) as spate of recent attacks on surfboards by a sea otter. They also talk about issues and problems with the public trying to interact with wild marine mammals. The Marine Mammal Science Podcast is supported by the Society of Marine Mammalogy members…

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How bottlenose dolphin mothers communicate with their calves 26:03

10M ago26:03

26:03

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Laela Sayigh about her work with bottlenose dolphin signature whistles and the similarities of motherhood in nonhuman mammals.

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Advocacy and Iberian orcas 30:54

11M ago30:54

30:54

On this episode Dr Naomi Rose about how scientists have come together to try to correct the misinformation about the orca population interacting with boats off of Spain and Gibraltar. They also talk about how letter writing to policy makers can be an important tactic for advocating for science.

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Toxoplasma gondii 28:13

11M ago28:13

28:13

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Sophie Zhu about the detection and genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in feces from feral cats in central coastal California, that can be harmful to marine species.

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Rhythm under the sea, pt 2 24:00

11M ago24:00

24:00

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Taylor Hersh about her exciting work on Sperm whale clanes and identity codas.

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S5 E8 CSM JoAnn Naumann and CSM Thomas Baird 53:20

12M ago53:20

53:20

On this episode of SOFcast two senior leaders get personal, about their relationship and their careers. Command Sgt. Major JoAnn Naumann, U.S. Army Special Operations Command CSM, and her husband Command Sgt. Major Thomas “T.J.” Baird, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Senior Enlisted Leader, who have more than 50 years in combined military s…

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Rhythm under the sea, pt 1 21:54

11M ago21:54

21:54

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Taylor Hersh about her exciting work on ceatacean's vocalization and communication.

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Extinction Alert: Vaquita! 25:19

12M ago25:19

25:19

In this episode guest Mark Simmonds tells us about the plight of the vaquita and the recent “Extinction Alert” issued by the International Whaling Commission – a plea to galvanize urgent international Governmental action to try to save the most critically endangered marine mammal in the world.

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S5 E7 Hon. Christopher Maier, ASD SO/LIC 51:44

1y ago51:44

51:44

The Honorable Christopher P. Maier, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, joined SOFcast during SOF Week 2023 in Tampa, Florida. He discussed his role in advocating for the care of our people, the 1st SOF Truth, and how he works with the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family team. Maier also di…

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By-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries preliminary analysis, pt 2 22:15

12M ago22:15

22:15

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Shanta Shamsunnaha, a PhD student at Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, who shares her perspective and experience starting her Phd research on transdisciplinary approaches for by-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries.

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By-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries preliminary analysis, pt 1 20:27

12M ago20:27

20:27

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Shanta Shamsunnaha, a PhD student at Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, who shares her perspective and experience starting her Phd research on transdisciplinary approaches for by-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries.

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S5 E6 CSM Matthew Williams and the Medal of Honor 59:08

1y ago59:08

59:08

Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams shares details about the fateful day he earned the Medal of Honor. He also discusses talking with the President of the United States over the phone in his truck, and what it's like continuing to serve while holding the military's highest award. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!…

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The Vaquita, pt 2 22:34

1y ago22:34

22:34

Dr. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho updates host Dr. Chris Parsons with the latest news of the world’s most critically endangered cetacean, the Vaquita or Gulf of California harbor porpoise.

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The Vaquita, pt 1 17:15

1y ago17:15

17:15

Dr. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho updates host Dr. Chris Parsons with the latest news of the world’s most critically endangered cetacean, the Vaquita or Gulf of California harbor porpoise.

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How to conserve Franciscana dolphins 26:10

1y ago26:10

26:10

Dr Alex Zerbini, Chair of the International Whaling Commission's Scientific Committee, chats about the threatened franciscana dolphin and current efforts to conserve this vulnerable marine mammal.

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Hector's and Maui's dolphins 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

In this episode Dr Liz Slooten of Otago University, New Zealand, talks about the plight of the threatened Hector's and Maui's dolphins.

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Underwater noise and seismic surveys 26:05

1y ago26:05

26:05

In this episode guest Michael Jasny, the Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's marine mammal program chats about underwater noise, the threat posed by oil and gas exploration and a new US bill that could have devastating impacts on marine mammals

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Cetaceans in Lakshadweep, India, pt 2 29:44

1y ago29:44

29:44

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has an exciting chat with Dr. Divya Panicker about her work on cetacean diversity and distribution in the Lakshadweep islands in India.

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Cetaceans in Lakshadweep, India, pt 1 22:36

1y ago22:36

22:36

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has an exciting chat with Dr. Divya Panicker about her work on cetacean diversity and distribution in the Lakshadweep islands in India.

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Cetaceans in the Galápagos Islands 25:55

1y ago25:55

25:55

On this episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr. Daniel Palacios, the President-Elect for The Society for Marine Mammalogy, regarding his recent research on the ecology of cetaceans around the Galápagos Islands.

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S5 E5 CSM Robert Abernethy - Senior Enlisted Leader, US European Command 53:24

1y ago53:24

53:24

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy is the Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. European Command. In this episode CSM Abernethy talks about his career in Special Forces, valuable take-aways from working at the highest levels, and advice to those in the force to remain ready and vigilant. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!…

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Whale songs and culture, pt 2 22:24

1y ago22:24

22:24

On this episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chat with Dr. Ellen Garland regarding her work on humpback whale songs.

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Whale Songs and Culture, pt 1 25:21

1y ago25:21

25:21

On this episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chat with Dr. Ellen Garland regarding her work on humpback whale songs.

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S5 E4 Chef Robert Irvine 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

54:44

British Royal Navy veteran and world-class chef Robert Irvine joins SOFcast to talk food, military service, and the lessons in service and leadership he's learned during his entrepreneurial journey. Chef Irvine tells is an inspirational story about transition from the military to success in the civilian business world, where he now owns a billion-d…

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Sea Otters, pt3 24:32

1y ago24:32

24:32

This is part 3 of 3 episodes with Dr Scarlett Smash (Ashley Scarlett) chatting with Heather Barrett about Sea Otter Savvy’s programs, including preventing disturbance to sea otters and the energetic costs that disturbance causes otters.

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Sea Otters, pt2 23:31

1y ago23:31

23:31

This is part 2 of 3 episodes with Dr Scarlett Smash (Ashley Scarlett) chatting with Heather Barrett about Sea Otter Savvy’s programs, including preventing disturbance to sea otters and the energetic costs that disturbance causes otters.

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S5 E3 1SG Jason Belford - A Ranger's journey to the brink of suicide and back 1:00:04

1+ y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

1SG Jason Belford is an accomplished combat veteran of the 75th Ranger Regiment and respected a military leader. On this episode 1SG Belford opens up about not only his career coming up through the Ranger Regiment but also his personal struggles with suicide, the decision to change his career path for his family, and what he's learned through his p…

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Sea Otters, pt1 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash (Ashley Scarlett) chats with Heather Barrett about Sea Otter Savvy’s programs, including preventing disturbance to sea otters and the energetic costs that disturbance causes otters.

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Southern Resident Orca Population 18:53

1+ y ago18:53

18:53

On this episode Kathleen Callaghy, Defenders of Wildlife Northwest Representative talks about the threats being faced by the endangered southern resident orca population.

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S5 E2 Dr. Brittany Loney - Elite Cognition and Human Optimization 55:42

1+ y ago55:42

55:42

Operator Drift is real and can have negative effects on servicemembers, their families, and careers. Dr. Brittany Loney brings decades of research and real world experience to this discussion on helping increase operator efficiency, cognitive capability, and overall performance. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!…

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Sea Otter Conservation Efforts 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

25:43

On this week's episode Andrew Johnson, Defenders of Wildlife California Representative speaks about its sea otter conservation programs and rescues.

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Florida Manatee Conservation Efforts 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

23:35

On this week's episode Elizabeth Fleming, Senior Florida Representative from Defenders of Wildlife continues to speak about Florida Manatee's important habitat and events that have effected it.

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S5 E1 Alejandro Villanueva - US Army Ranger and NFL Pro 1:15:37

1+ y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

SOFcast kicks off a new season with none other than Alejandro Villanueva, former NFL Pro and U.S. Army Ranger. We talk about life as an immigrant to the United States, his drive to serve his country, leadership under fire, and how pro football and the Army have more in common than you might think. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast! Subsc…

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Florida Manatee Habitat 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

16:45

On this week's episode Elizabeth Fleming, Senior Florida Representative from Defenders of Wildlife speaks about Florida Mantee's important habitat and events that have effected it.

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New Season, New Hosts, Same Awesome Guests and Stories! 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

10:15

MGySgt Chance Stanley and retired Air Commando Mike Lundstrom introduce themselves and discuss the highlights of this upcoming season of SOFcast and the challenge and opportunities of hosting one of the DoD's top podcasts. Subscribe and listen now, also available on YouTube.By USSOCOM

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