Best Wet Maynard Podcasts (2024)

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The Great Victorian Fish Count turns 22, The Great White Whale documentary & shipwrecks with Rex 43:16

3d ago43:16

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Bron Burton and Anthony Boxshell are joined by Kade Mills as to chat about the 22nd birthday of the Great Victorian Fish Count. Then director Michael Dillon talks about his new documentary The Great White Whale, and Rex Hunter chats shipwrecks.By RRR - Triple R

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Kelp Cultivation, Howling in the Ocean, & Jeff Maynard's Worst Marine Movies 42:09

11d ago42:09

42:09

Hosts Bron and Kade chat with Dr Prue Francis on her reserch and work on keeping kelp forests health which includes establishing seedbanks to protect the biological diversity of Golden Kelp. Theatremakers Caroline Patullo and Noa Fletcher Smith discuss their play Sea Wolves Howl - a celebration of the Mount Martha Sea Wolves, an intergenerational g…

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Cara Hull's deep-dive on Sydney, Michael Earp's short-story pirate collection, Dick Williams and Grant Sidele on rip swimming 47:28

10d ago47:28

47:28

Back to back guests on today's show of Radiomarinara! Ranging from Cara Hull's dives around the Sydney coast unearthing the marine life all the way through to established local writer, Michael Earp, who's published their favourite pirate stories written by transgender authors. Dick Williams and Grant Sidele also joins us to discuss their adventures…

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Des Williams on diving in a 157 year old hard hat, Coelocanths, A Year on El Oro PLUS an in-house live band! 53:52

18d ago53:52

53:52

The studio is packed and bouncing with music this week as Anthony and Kade welcome an in-house band to play live on Radio Marinara. Between the tunes, we hear from Des Williams about his dive in a 157 year old deep-sea hard hat. Then, Alice Clements, introduces us to the Coelocanth, the 410 million year old species who was thought to be extinct unt…

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Gaming, Bird Flu and Surfing 46:24

25d ago46:24

46:24

Bron Burton, Dr Beach and Kade Mills are joined by photographer and marine scientist Matt Testoni, birdwatcher Sean Dooley and author and professional Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock. Testoni delves into his creation of a new educational game called Big Fish, which is about sustainable fishing and ocean literacy in Tasmania. Dooley draws attention to conc…

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Tales, Whales and Cinematic Fails 42:00

1M ago42:00

42:00

With Bron Burton and Cabin Boy at the helm, Kerri Erler comes aboard to share her new children's book, "Bozo the Brave", which recounts the true story of the cockerspaniel who managed to swim "The Rip", the notoriously treacherous waters between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. Next, we hear from Dave Donnelly of the Dolphin Research Institute gives…

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How we can help clean up the Bellarine Peninsula and what a local not-for-profit is doing about it 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

Our hosts Bron Burton and Kade Mills chat to coastal paleontologist, Ben Francischelli, about the conclusion of his latest exhibit which explored the prehistoric creatures of our bayside. Shortly after, James Murphy, found of the not for profit organisation Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL), reports from Queenscliffe to discuss the current s…

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Reef Restoration projects, Queenscliff's Literary Festival's new focus on the marine & Jeff's worst underwater movie #5 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

Our host Bron Burton invites Scott Breschkin to discuss about The Nature Conservancy reef restoration project and its progress. While later we see Queenscliff Literary Festival Director, Elizabeth McCarthy, chat about the festival's open-armed welcome to literary marine-lovers. And finally, Jeff Maynard brings in #5 for his top ten worst underwater…

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Teen Ambassadors, Malaria Cure, and a Book about the Sea 44:12

2M ago44:12

44:12

Anthony Boxshall and Kade Mills are joined by a group of teen marine ambassadors, Marine Biologist Researcher Dr Joana Ferreira Costa and author James Bradley. The teen ambassadors explain how spending their school holidays underwater has influenced their passion for the ocean and how we can help protect it. Dr Costa explores the role of corals in …

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Award-winning writer Amorina Kingdon explains how sound rules the underwater world 40:21

3M ago40:21

40:21

The team catch up with string of guests whom include marine researcher, Dave Donnelly, explaining the adolescent periods in whales. PhD student Morgan Ellis who discusses their research about the ecology of the North Pacific waters. Kara Hull reports from South Australia about the cuttlefish season while later award-winning science writer Amorina K…

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A Focus on Blue Nomads 43:57

3M ago43:57

43:57

Anth, Dr Beach and Dr Surf are joined by Dom La Fountaine and Pete Kirk-Williams. Dom and Pete describe their lives as ‘Blue Nomads,’ delving into what they are and what they are like.By RRR - Triple R

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Spider crab migrations, blue whale sightings, plus stingrays and ocean sediments 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

Bron Burton and Kade Mills conclude their series behind native spider crab migration with marine ecologist, Dr Elodie Camprasse. The team also chat with marine scientist Dave Donnelly about recent blue whale sightings near Phillip Island and PhD student Molly Grew, explains the role that estuary stingrays play in turning over ocean sediment. Finall…

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Dr Paul Hardisty on the ongoing impacts of global warming in the Great Barrier Reef 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

Join Bron Burton & Dr Beach chat with award-winning author and scientist, Dr Paul Hardisty, about the devastating effects of global warming in the Great Barrier Reef. Then later, see the team dive deep with paleontologist, Ben Francischelli, about his most recent exhibit, Prehistoric Bayside.By RRR - Triple R

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Ocean Plastic, Spider Crab Updates and Composing Ocean Music 43:29

4M ago43:29

43:29

Bron Burton and Kade Mills are joined by Colleen Hughson and Fisherman Gary Ryan to find out how a 10-day walk along the Western Victorian Coast led to a novel partnership to tackle plastic pollution in the fishing industry with plastic-free lobster pots. Plus, Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse returns with a Giant Spider Crab Watch update. N…

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From Festivals to Shipwrecks 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

Anthony Boxshall and Dr Beach are joined by Dr David Donnelly and Rex Hunter. Dr Donnelly provides updates about the Phillip Island Whale Festival. Hunter describes the wreck of the TSS Nairana, which blew ashore in Port Melbourne in February 1951.By RRR - Triple R

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Crab Palooza, The Whale Migration, Ocean Literacy and Shark Puns 41:58

4M ago41:58

41:58

Join the team as they delve into spider crab season with Dr Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University, and talk with David Donnelly from the Dolphin Research Institute about the whale migration. Jody Plecas speaks to how she became involved in Ocean Literacy and her passion for ocean education, and Jeff Maynard returns with the worst shark puns in sh…

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Prehistoric Bayside Exhibition, Giant Crabs Migration and Seaweed Secrets 47:19

5M ago47:19

47:19

Join hosts Bron Burton and Dr. Beach on Radio Marinara this week. Palaeontologist Ben Francischelli previews the prehistoric bayside exhibition at Brighton Town Hall (29 June - 25 August 2024). Elodie Camprasse discusses the Giant Spider Crab migration at Port Phillip Bay, and Julie A. Phillips explores marine flora in her book, The Lives of Seawee…

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Everything is Water, A Giant Spider Crab Update, and the Disabled Divers' Association 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

Hosts Bron Burton, Cabin Boy and Kade Mills speak with Simon Clearly about his first non-fiction book Everything is Water. The book details Simon's experience walking 344km alongside the Brisbane River (the Maiwar), and the lessons he learns along the way about the importance of water and the ways in which it connects us. The hosts also get the wee…

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Australian Marine Life: What's Been Happening? 42:06

5M ago42:06

42:06

Hosts Bron Burton and Dr Beach are joined by dive reporter Cara Hull and marine scientist David Donnelly. Hull delves into the value of marine protected areas in the Great Southern Reef. Donnelly discusses the sightings of humpback whales in Port Phillip and Western Port.By RRR - Triple R

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Fam's Last Show! Shipwrecks, Eels and the 7th Worst Marine Movie 42:15

5M ago42:15

42:15

Join the team for Fam's last show, where they speak to Rex Hunter who delivers a shipwreck story with a strange occurence. Fam delves into all things eels due to popular demand, and Jeff Maynard also joins the team to discuss the 7th worst marine movie, where crabs are getting aggressive.By RRR - Triple R

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Penguins, Kelp and Marine Literature 45:36

6M ago45:36

45:36

Bron Burton, Kade Mills and Cabin Boy are joined by Earth Care St Kilda Vice President Dr Flossy Sperring, two members of The Nature Conservancy Australia (Scott Breschkin and Paul Tompkins), and Great Ocean Quarter storyteller Mick Sowry. Dr Sperring discusses the role of Earth Care St Kilda volunteers in providing care for penguins. Breschkin and…

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Penguins, Giant Kelp Forest and Marine Literature 49:54

6M ago49:54

49:54

Bron Burton, Kade Mills and Cabin Boy are joined by Earth Care St Kilda Vice President Dr Flossy Sperring, two members of The Nature Conservancy Australia (Scott Breschkin and Paul Tompkins), and Great Ocean Quarter storyteller Mick Sowry. Dr Sperring discusses the role of Earth Care St Kilda volunteers in providing care for penguins. Breschkin and…

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Surf Sounds, Spider Crabs, Edible Seaweed 47:02

6M ago47:02

47:02

Hosts Bron Burton and Dr Beach explore a variety of topics pertinent to Australia’s marine life. They talk first with engineer and fluid dynamics expert Richard Manasseh and sound artist Elissa Goodrich about their research and music for the Surf Sounds Project. This is followed by a weekly update from marine ecologist Dr Elodie Camprasse about spi…

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Cheerful Blobfish, A Giant Spider Crab Update & Northern Pacific Sea Stars 48:00

6M ago48:00

48:00

Zoologist Julie Murphy comes in to chat about her new childrens book titled "cheer up blobfish", Also on the show is Dr. Elodie Campasse, marine ecologist to talk about mass aggregations of sea creatures like giant spider crabs. and Neil Blake chats about the correlation between sea life deaths and the mass influx of northern pacific sea stars.…

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Erosion in the Mekong Delta, Spider Crabs, Coastal Restoration in Europe, and the Penguins of St Kilda 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

This week on Radio Marinara, the team dive into all things coastal. The team first speak with Dr David Wright about his work to combat erosion in the Mekong Delta, followed by the weekly update from Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse on where the spider crabs are. They also speak with Professor Agustin Sanchez-Arcilla on REST-COAST, an EU-fund…

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Eels and Underwater Immersion 42:44

6M ago42:44

42:44

The team are joined by Cara Hull, who is currently on location at the Bass Coast on the Great Southern Reef. She has gone in search of short-finned eels, which acts as the impetus for an entertaining discussion regarding their patterns of movements and places of habitat – surprising the hosts to find out that you can find eels as close to home as t…

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Radio Marinara- 21 April 2024 39:02

7M ago39:02

39:02

In this week's episode the team dive into ocean related topics, where Dr Elodie Camprasse joins once again to inform listerns about the spider crabs, and Richard Pensak from Earth Care St Kilda sheds light on sea stars. Dr Alessandro Toffoli also fills the team in about what's happening with the rouge waves in Vistoria and artist Anatol Pitt discus…

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Humpback Highway: Diving Into the Mysterious World of Whales 32:44

7M ago32:44

32:44

This week the team speak to Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a self-declared ‘whale addict’ and author of 'Humpback Highway'. Vanessa talks about her initial attraction to whales at a young age, leading to an indepth study of them during her PHD. What started as a fascination for those mysterious animal she had only ever "seen or heard of in children's books" g…

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A Deep Dive into Surfing and Pesticide Watch 44:58

7M ago44:58

44:58

Dr Beach and Dr Surf are joined by shaper of DMS Surfboards Dillion Milenkovich and Deakin University researcher Brady Hamilton. Milenkovich discusses his mobile surf museum and his podcast called ‘Salt of the Peninsula’. Hamilton explains his nationwide citizen science project called Pesticide Watch, which is aimed at engaging the public to monito…

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The Lighter and Darker Sides of Australian Marine Life 41:31

7M ago41:31

41:31

Bron and Rachel are joined by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake, marine scientist Kade Mills and coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli. Blake provides information on the predicted sea level rises due to climate change and their implications for our local beaches. Mills details his explorations in San Remo and the discoveries of a type of sea sl…

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"Multi-habitat Seascape Restoration", Out of season Spider Crab, "The Road to Patagonia" & 9 Worst Marine Movies Ever Made 48:35

8M ago48:35

48:35

This week, Bron and Fam talk to Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy to give an update on their big "Multi-habitat Seascape Restoration" plan. Dr. Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University also joined the team to discuss about the out of season appearance of Spider Crabs in the bay. The team also discuss about the new award-winning film The Ro…

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Jervis Bay Reefs, Sea Shepherd & Spider Crabs 47:16

8M ago47:16

47:16

This week Bron Burton & Dr. Beach are joined by special guests; Cara Hull with diving reports from Jervis Bay, Captain Peter Hammarstedt on Sea Shepherd's latest Australian vessel 'Allankay', and Dr. Elodie Campresse delving into the world of spider crabs. Discover the secrets of the sea on Radio Marinara.…

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Myths & Truths about Algae; Diving into the Ocean Film Festival with Jemima Robinson 38:24

8M ago38:24

38:24

Bron and Kade talk to Zoe Britain about algae, its myths and truths, also a chat about Ocean film fest with founder and chief executive Jemima Robinson. as well as a chat with Paul Thompson, Vice president of Peninsular board riders who celebrate their 50th year.By RRR - Triple R

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Classic Boat Festival, Ice Sheet & Climate Tipping Point and Dog Surfing 46:47

8M ago46:47

46:47

This week Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach talk to Cabin Boy about the classic boat festival in Paynesville, and to guests Dr. Felicity McCormack on ice sheets and climate tipping points in Antarctic, and to Rob Lorenzon about the world of dog surfing. Tune in for all this and more!By RRR - Triple R

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Marine Life: Thriving or Failing? 42:59

9M ago42:59

42:59

Bron Burton and Kade Mills are joined by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake, Charles Darwin University PhD student Julia Constance, and two surfing ambassadors for Patagonia Australia (Lauren Hill and Dave Rastovich). Blake discusses areas of Port Phillip Bay where Northern Pacific seastars can be removed. Constance details her research into the ext…

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Uncovering the mystery of Point Lonsdale's Ships' Graveyard & Carbon Catching Seaweed 46:55

9M ago46:55

46:55

Bron and Dr Beach chat with Geoff Naylor, member of the Geelong Skin Divers, who helped discover the Ships' Graveyard 50 years ago, close to Point Lonsdale. Plus, Prof. Catriona Hurd (University of Tasmania) chats about seaweed's ability (or lack there of) to capture carbon emissions in the environment, and author Jeff Maynard introduces a new segm…

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In what ways can marine restoration in Australia be achieved? 46:27

9M ago46:27

46:27

Bron Burton and Fam Charko are joined by Platform Arts CEO Ilana Russell, two members of Earthcare St Kilda (Glen Adams and Richard Pensak), and Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy. Ilana talks to the team about a new exhibition called CURRENTS, now showing at Platform Arts to bring together works that explore our relationship to water. Ada…

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Burmese Pythons: The predator in Florida's Everglades and Victoria's weather & summer vibes. 46:33

9M ago46:33

46:33

This week hosts Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach welcome guest Jessica Spencer from Florida to discuss the challenges of Burmese pythons, non-native species impacting Florida's wildlife. Also, stay tuned for insights on summer vibes and Victoria's weather.By RRR - Triple R

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Dr Rip's Top 5 Beach Safety Tips, Christmas in Antarctica, and Coastal Summer Events! 37:47

11M ago37:47

37:47

Bron, Rex Hunter, Neil Blake and Cabin Boy take their final Radio Marinara voyage of 2023! Crossing to Sydney, they chat to Dr Rip aka Rob Brander about his top 5 safety tips for hanging out on the beach and swimming in the ocean this summer. Jumping down to Davis Station in Antarctica, the team speaks with Cliff Davis to find out what Christmas is…

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Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition and Lessepsian migration through Suez Canal 45:15

11M ago45:15

45:15

In this episode Dr. Beach and Kade Mills chat with Helen Privett, Museums Victoria's Manager of Touring Exhibitions, unraveling the mysteries of 'Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition. Later, we're joined by Prof John Lewis to explore the fascinating world of Lessepsian migration through the Suez Canal. Tune in for a riveting exploration of history and …

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So You Wanna Be a Surfie, Do Ya? 37:19

11M ago37:19

37:19

Dr Beach is joined by Dr Surf, who gives us some surfing tips for newbies ahead of summer: everything from classes, to surf shops, boards and wetsuits. Then, author Phil Jarratt talks about his new book, The Immortals of Australian Surfing: who are the 12 Aussie greats who made the cut? Finally, Surfin’ USA: Anthony Boxhall joins the team from Cali…

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History of Antarctic Whaling, Clever Cephalopods, Daughters of the Deep and Future-Predicting Films 42:07

12M ago42:07

42:07

Bron and Fam chat to Scottish Author Sandy Winterbottom, about the journey to Antarctica that inspired her new book, ‘The Two-Headed Whale: Life, Loss and the Tangled Legacy of Whaling in the Antarctic’. From the Rye Pier, dive reporter Myra Kelly brings welcome news of warmer water! Kate Parker joins the team in-studio to discuss Daughters of the …

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Recreating Ancient Bayside Animals, Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book, and Cooking with Seaweed 43:45

12M ago43:45

43:45

Join Bron and Kade as they speak with five special guests in this episode: coastal paleontologist Ben Francschelli guides us through recreating ancient bayside animals; Myra Kelly delivers this week's dive report; Dave Houston from Dave and the Daves performs All the World's Your Prawn; Rob Brander OAM (aka Dr Rip) talks about Dr Rip’s Essential Be…

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Protecting Australia's Ocean For Good, Manta Ray Cleaning Stations, How to Safely Swim in a Rip, and Climate Law! 47:38

1y ago47:38

47:38

The team are joined by Patagonia Surf Ambassador, Dave Rastovich, to discuss Patagonia's 'Protect Australia's Ocean For Good' event that will be taking place at The Capitol Theatre on the 8th of November. Dave also shares his thoughts on the conversation regarding the ocean's health and things that we could be doing to save the planet. Cara calls i…

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Sea Slug Census, World Jelly Fish Day, and The Vintage Surf Fundraiser! 41:33

1y ago41:33

41:33

The team catch up with Myra Kelly who joins the show over the phone from Sorrento Back Beach where she and the team celebrate World Jellyfish Day! Myra also gives an extended dive report. Australian Marine Science Asssociation members Morgin Ellis and Lucy Coals come into the studio to discuss sea grass restoration and the importance of failures wh…

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Horrible Ship Cooks, How to Recognise Undaria, and Old Tom The Killer Whale! 43:49

1y ago43:49

43:49

The team are joined in the studio by Dr Rex who tells us all about what it was like to be a cook on a ship back in the 1800's. David Donolly from Killer Whales Australia chats with Bron and Dr Beech about Old Tom, who was a Killer Whale that assisted whalers with catching other species of whales! David also talks about a White Shark who was potenti…

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Ocean Grooves, Prehistoric Sealife and Training Jellyfish 48:55

1y ago48:55

48:55

On World Octopus Day, musical guests Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan join us live for a special sea-renade. Coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli geeks out on megafauna and eastern quolls. Dive reporter Cara Hull sings the praises of the Great Southern Reef and Dr Beach teaches us how to train a brainless box jellyfish.…

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Dive conditions, Beach Patrol litter Update & Andrea Rowe 46:45

1y ago46:45

46:45

Anthony Boxshall and Fam Charko dive straight into weather, The Voice and the latest marine news before they are joined for a dive condition update from Myra Kelly. Beach Patrol's Ross and Ramona Headifen give us all the details on their mission against litter on the foreshore and in the city streets. Plus, award winning children's author, Andrea R…

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Seagrass Propagation; New Shark Species; and Oceania Education 40:08

1y ago40:08

40:08

Fam and Kade talk to Dr Beth Strain on seagrass propogation in Tasmania; speak with Dr Will White from CSIRO on finding a new species of shark; and finally, talk with Catia Freitas on her thesis on the Oceania Education program run through Deakin University.By RRR - Triple R

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Last Day of Radiothon 2023, Peninsula Bingo, Fish Names 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

In this final Radiothon 2023 special, the team remind listeners of the importance of community radio and Triple R. Subscriber donations are spun with fish names and bingo. The team also speak to David Donnelly of Killer Whales Australia and Dolphin Research Institute, who gives an exciting report on the whale migration on the Southeast Gippsland Co…

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