Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Seacreatures
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| Episode 66: Long Spined Sea Urchins with Jim Brittsan | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:42:47 | |
On this episode of the SEACREATURES podcast, Matt talks to Jim all about how Long Spined Sea Urchins in the USA are being used to help save coral reefs. Matt brings in some knowledge of Australian Long Spined Sea Urchins which are a very different species and instead of saving reefs, are leading to issues in Australia's southern waters. Learn about the two species and how these cool animals can be a force for good, or create a bit of local trouble. Learn more about SOAR (sustainable oceans and reefs) and Urchins here https://www.oceansandreefs.org/ Follow their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sustainableoceanandreefs/ Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 65: Jellyfish with Vincent Doumeizel | 02 août 2026 | 00:31:30 | |
Join Matt Testoni as he chats to Author Vincent Doumeizel all about the wonderous world of jellyfish. From how the planet could one day be ruled by jellyfish to their amazing reproduction and even immortal life, jellyfish are pretty wild! Check out Vincent's books on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theseaweedrevolution or get his latest book, The Power of Plankton https://www.booktopia.com.au/search?author=Vincent+Doumeizel Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 64: Grey Whales with Chloe Robinson | 07 juin 2026 | 00:48:55 | |
Matt and Chloe talk all about the wonderful world of Grey Whales. From how they scoop up the ocean floor to eat, to how certain individuals have mysteriously popped up on the other side of the world! If you want to learn about a rather different gentle giant of the sea then tune in to this episode of Seacreatures Podcast all about Grey Whales. Check out Chloe Robinson's work here https://ocean.org/blog/women-in-ocean-conservation-with-chloe-robinson-phd/ https://ocean.org/blog/grey-whales/ And visit Chloe's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/save_whales_save_the_world/ Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 63: Dolphins with Martina Zimmitti | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:53:58 | |
Matt and guest Martina Zimmitti chat all about the world of dolphins. Martina has spent years as a dolphin training and thus shares some amazing insights on what it is like to work with these incredible animals. Learn about the world of dolphins, from how they behave and their social interactions to what the day in the life of a dolphin is like. Martina provides some amazing insights into one of everyone's favourite marine mammals. Check out Martina's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/martinazimmitti/ Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 62: Whales with Vanessa Pirotta | 08 déc. 2025 | 00:48:36 | |
Matt and Vanessa chat all about the wonderful world of whales! From the differences between toothed and baleen whales to how they all have belly buttons and that they are a relative of the hippo. Vanessa brings a wealth of amazing whale knowledge to the SEACREATURES podcast. Part 1 of our end of year whale theme! Check out Vanessa Pirotta's website https://www.vanessapirotta.com/ Her social media channels https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta and her book https://unsw.press/books/humpback-highway/ Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 61: Nautilus with Johanna Sherrill | 11 nov. 2025 | 00:48:41 | |
Matt and Johanna chat about the mysterious Nautilus! A still very understudied but amazing animal closely related to Octopus and Cuttlefish. Johanna who worked as a veterinarian treating Nautilus has all kinds of cool and awesome information about these deep sea ancient species. From the how their shell works to what they eat, everything Nautilus is covered on this episode of Seacreatures Podcast. Check out the books Johanna recommends https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8566860-nautilus https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1365471.In_Search_of_Nautilus Check out some awesome Aquarium info about Nautilus here https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/chambered-nautilus Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 60: Manta Rays with Mox Ismail | 12 oct. 2025 | 00:55:35 | |
In this episode Matt talks to Mox all about Manta Rays. Mox has spent most of his life diving and snorkelling with these amazing animals and is able to share some very special insights. From cephalic lobes to theories on what Manta Rays eat, tune in to learn more about these gentle giants of the sea. Learn more and connect with Mox on his social media accounts https://www.instagram.com/mox_dives https://www.instagram.com/m.o.c.s_initiative Learn more about Manta Rays by visiting https://www.maldivesmantaconservation.org/ Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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| Episode 59: Quirky Seacreatures with Kirsty Webeck | 18 juin 2025 | 00:40:42 | |
Matt chats to comedian Kirsty Webeck all about some weird and wonderful ocean animals. From the Vampire squid to the Wobbegong shark and the Costasiella seaslug the ocean is home to some very quirky seacreatures. Learn about the shark that can bite its own tail, the squid that has bioluminescent mucus instead of ink and the seaslug with solar all on this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast. Check our Kirsty Webeck's website for upcoming shows (some of which are partially about seacreatures!!!!!!), news and more! Or her socials https://www.instagram.com/kirstywebeck https://www.facebook.com/kirstywebeck/ Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer) | |||
| Episode 58: Livyatan the Ancient Sperm Whale with Ben Francischelli | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:45:52 | |
Matt and palaeontologist guest Ben Francischelli chat all about the extinct super predator Livyatan. A 3 million year old giant Sperm Whale that roamed the oceans and likely preyed upon animals like the Megalodon Shark. With huge 40cm teeth, Livyatan was perhaps one of the biggest predators to ever live! Ben talks us through what its like to look for the fossils of a Livyatan and the inferences we can make from these ancient fossils. Check out Ben's work on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/a_fools_experiment or on Ben's linktree and his website https://www.benfrancischelli.com/ Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer) | |||
| Episode 57: Ruby Seadragons with Nerida Wilson | 10 févr. 2025 | 00:35:09 | |
On this episode of the podcast, guest Nerida Wilson talks to host Matt Testoni all about the little known species the Ruby Seadragon. Whilst the Weedy and Leafy Seadragons garner lots of attention there is actually a third species of Seadragon in the world that was only described in 2015. So what do we know about a species so new to marine biology? Find out in this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast. To learn more about Nerida's project Seadragon Search check out her TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UW5ZKWuqNI and visit the Seadragon search website or the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/307733073771590/ Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer) | |||
| Episode 56: Lumpsuckers with Ruben Vermeule | 14 déc. 2024 | 00:27:59 | |
On this episode Matt chats to Ruben Vermeule all about diving with Lumpsuckers in the Netherlands. Learn about this amazing fish that is commonly dived with but not talked about enough. From creating a "nest" to turning orange they are one quirky fish! | |||
| Episode 55: Stromatolites with Zoe Kean | 20 oct. 2024 | 00:34:57 | |
On this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast, Matt chats to Zoe Kean all about the world of Stromatolites. These ancient single celled organisms are one of the original, oldest and first seacreatures on our planet and can still be found in small isolated locations today!!!! Zoe uses them in her latest book to both start and finish explaining why we are who we are in a biological sense. | |||
| Episode 54: Sharks with Madi Green | 31 août 2024 | 00:43:46 | |
In this episode of Seacreatures we chat to Madi Green, a forensic marine ecologist all about the wonderful world of sharks. Matt and Madi chat about everything shark including how some shark babies are born with tiny sheaths on their nose and what species is the world smallest shark. | |||
| Episode 53: Seals with Mary-Anne Lea | 28 juil. 2024 | 00:36:09 | |
Matt and Professor Mary-Anne chat all about the world of Seals. Mary-Anne shares lots of awesome information about seal biology, facts about how they sleep and dive, and even what it's like to sit next to a 3 tonne Elephant Seal. | |||
| Episode 52: Lionfish with Klaus Stiefel | 30 juin 2024 | 00:27:41 | |
Matt and Klaus talk all about the world of the Lionfish in this episode of the SEACREATURES podcast. Klaus shares some amazing insights into why Lionfish are so environmentally damaging in the Caribbean but beloved and in the Pacific. And, we chat about Klaus's latest book! | |||
| Episode 51: Squid with Gretta Pecl | 31 mai 2024 | 00:36:33 | |
In this episode Matt chats to squid and climate scientist Gretta Pecl all about the amazing world of squid! From their bizarre and various mating behaviours to why their skin and ink is so cool. If you love squid facts this is the episode for you! | |||
| Episode 50: An interview with your host Matt Testoni | 26 avr. 2024 | 00:33:23 | |
In episode 50 of the seacreatures podcast we celebrate this milestone show by mixing the it up a bit and having your host Matt Testoni as the guest. Matt's good friend Suz Kroeber interviews the seacreatures podcast host all about why he loves diving, how he goes about taking underwater photos, and his ocean passion. | |||
| Episode 49: Basking Sharks with Rachel Brooks | 28 mars 2024 | 00:42:37 | |
Matt chats to ocean artist Rachel Brooks all about the amazing world of the Basking Shark. Not only do Rachel and Matt chat about some cool facts, they also delve into the vast amount of unanswered questions that remain about the lives of Basking Sharks. From where they breed to why they might have Lampreys attaching to them, its all a bit of a mystery. | |||
| Episode 48: Eels with Malcolm Johnson | 19 févr. 2024 | 00:35:55 | |
Matt chats to Eel advocate and enthusiast Malcolm Johnson all about this amazing seacreature. Malcolm talks all about how Eels start their lives as tiny larvae way out at sea and migrate, and morph as they journey back into rivers and lakes, before returning decades later to the sea where they were born. | |||
| Episode 47: Whale Sharks with Jake Wilton | 03 févr. 2024 | 00:30:59 | |
Matt chats to wildlife photographer Jake Wilton all about the world of the Whale Shark. From how to photograph one these incredible animals to what it's like to swim and work alongside the worlds biggest fish. | |||
| Episode 46: The Gloomy Sydney Octopus with Lawrence Sheele | 21 déc. 2023 | 00:22:06 | |
Lawrence Sheele and Matt Testoni talk all about the amazing world of the Gloomy Octopus (also known as the Sydney Octopus) in this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast. Lawrence talks all about how the Gloomy Octopus is one of the only octopus to be observed as living in a small community, nicknamed Octopolus and why this seacreature is one of his all time favourite animals. | |||
| Episode 45: Horseshoe Crabs with Quinn Whitesall McHerron | 24 nov. 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
In this episode Matt and marine biologist Quinn chat all about the incredible animal that is the Horseshoe crab. Quinn explains how this unusual seacreature is not a crab at all, but is actually more closely related to scorpions, has unique and medically special blood, and walks a huge distance on the seafloor to lay eggs up on dry land! | |||
| Episode 44: White's Seahorse with Dave Harasti | 23 oct. 2023 | 00:33:35 | |
In this episode join Matt and Dave Harasti as they chat all about the White's Seahorse. An endangered species that lives, in all places, Sydney Harbour. Dave talks all about his amazing work making seahorse hotels that create new habitats for the White's Seahorse. | |||
| Episode 43: Short Tailed Shearwaters with Olly Dove | 10 août 2023 | 00:32:24 | |
Join Matt Testoni and Olly Dove as they delve into the world of the Short Tailed Shearwater. Olly has worked with these birds on islands in Tasmania and shares her first hand knowledge of what its like being a sea bird researcher. From making sure you have a shearwater nest and not a penguin nest to to the hazards of seabird research, Olly is a wealth of shearwater knowledge! | |||
| Episode 42: Giant Pacific Octopus with David Scheel | 26 juil. 2023 | 00:34:32 | |
Join Matt Testoni and David Scheel as they chat all about the incredible world of the Giant Pacific Octopus. David tells us some remarkable facts and behaviours he has studied along with what its like to encounter these amazing underwater animals. | |||
| Episode 41: Leatherback Sea Turtles with Sam Riley | 27 juin 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
In this episode Matt chats to Sam all about the amazing world of Leatherback Sea Turtles. Sam talks about his experiences working with this enormous animal and how they have some rather unique and astonishing biological skills. | |||
| Episode 40: Squid with Matty Smith | 30 mai 2023 | 00:26:55 | |
In this episode Matt and Matt talk all about squid and what it's like to spend time around these amazing animals. This episodes guest Matty Smith is a talented underwater photographer who isn't afraid of an early morning 5am night dive if it means he gets to photograph the local squid population. He also shares a few tips on how to photograph these almost alien seacreatures. | |||
| Episode 39: Orcas with Hanne Strager | 22 avr. 2023 | 00:43:22 | |
In this episode Matt chats to Hanne Strager all about the society and culture of Orcas. Hanne has spent years researching the culture and stories of these amazing animals for her new book, The Killer Whale Journals Our Love and Fear of Orcas. She shares a couple of her favourite stories, from Orcas that get bullied by bigger whales to those that like to break boat rudders. | |||
| Episode 38: Albatross with Keith Reid | 09 mars 2023 | 00:38:11 | |
In this episode Matt chats to Keith all about the amazing ocean bird that is the Albatross. Keith talks about his time researching them on remote islands, how we can protect them and even what its like to be preened by an Albatross! | |||
| Episode 37: Jellyfish with Scott Morrissey | 15 févr. 2023 | 00:28:36 | |
Learn all about the mysterious and unknown world of Jellyfish as Matt chats to Jellyfish researcher and enthusiast Scott Morrissey. We learn all about species such as the Immortal Jellyfish and the deadly Box Jellyfish. If you thought that ocean animals were unique then wait till you learn more about Jellyfish! | |||
| Episode 36: Plankton with Erich Hoyt | 21 nov. 2022 | 00:39:24 | |
The world of PLANKTON is uncovered in episode 36 of the Seacreatures Podcast. Our guest Erich Hoyt, whale researcher and plankton enthusiast talks all about the world of plankton, from what they are to where they live and why they are so amazing. Erich's passion for plankton has led to the release of his spectacular new book Planktonia. The book delves into even more detail and is punctuated by a series of incredible plankton images! | |||
| Episode 35: Little Penguins with Natalia Lucano | 21 oct. 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
Learn all about the world of Little Penguins with wildlife and penguin guide Natalia Lucano. Learn about how these ocean based birds live their lives and how interesting and amazing they are. From burrowing in the wrong places to how their love life can be anything but simple. | |||
| Episode 34: Octopus with Warren Carlyle | 20 sept. 2022 | 00:34:09 | |
Join Matt as he chats all about octopus to the founder of Octonation Warren Carlyle. Warren shares a myriad of facts about Octopus and why the octopus is so special to him. He is passionate not only about sharing Octopus research but also about sharing Octopus stories and interactions. | |||
| Episode 33: Shellfish and Shellfish Reefs with Simon Branigan | 03 sept. 2022 | 00:32:22 | |
In this episode of the podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and restoration ecologist Simon Branigan all about Shellfish. Simon and Matt discuss how shellfish reefs have largely disappeared in temperate Australia and how Simon along with the nature conservancy is working to restore these incredibly important habitats. | |||
| Episode 32: Green Sea Turtles with Liam Turner | 14 juil. 2022 | 00:31:08 | |
In this episode of the podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and Lady Elliot Island guide Liam Turner all about sea turtles. Liam shares handy tips for identifying different turtle species along with more detailed information on the life of a Green Sea Turtle. | |||
| Episode 31: Polar Bears with Drew Hamilton | 04 mars 2022 | 00:29:15 | |
In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to Polar Bear guide Drew Hamilton all about, you guessed it, Polar Bears. Drew talks about what its like seeing these animals along with some of their amazing behaviours, plus a whole bunch more. | |||
| Episode 30: Leafy Seadragons with Scott Portelli | 10 févr. 2022 | 00:19:08 | |
In episode 30 Matt chats to Scott Portelli all about one of his his favourites animals, the Leafy Seadragon. Scott who recently won the Australian Wildlife Photographer of the Year award with a photo of a Leafy tells us what its like diving with these animals and what the best way to go about finding them is. | |||
| Episode 29: Epaulette Sharks with Jodie Rummer | 22 déc. 2021 | 00:35:24 | |
In this episode Matt chats to marine biologist Jodie Rummer all about the amazing and largely unknown Epaulette Shark. Jodie tells us all about the amazing research being carried out regarding these sharks and their incredible physiology. Learn all about how they survive conditions where there is almost no oxygen!! | |||
| Episode 28: Gobies with Klaus Stiefel | 19 nov. 2021 | 00:30:17 | |
Join us for this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast where we talk to underwater photographer and marine biologist Klaus Stiefel all about the amazing fish that are the Gobies. Hear all about how they climb waterfalls and have shrimp friends! | |||
| Episode 27: Manta Rays with Charlie Elliott and Duncan Heuer | 29 oct. 2021 | 00:30:52 | |
In this episode Matt chats to two underwater photographers all about their favourite animal the famous and beautiful Manta Ray. Charlie and Duncan talk about some of the best places to find them and what it's like encountering them in the wild. | |||
| Episode 26: Red Handfish with Jemina Stuart-Smith | 19 oct. 2021 | 00:22:14 | |
In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and Handfish conservation expert Jemina Stuart-Smith all about the critically endangered Red Handfish and its relatives. Learn about how this mysterious lineage of fish are only found around Tasmania, Australia and how they are currently all critically endangered. There is hope though but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out more! | |||
| Episode 25: Giant Cuttlefish with Stefan Andrews | 27 août 2021 | 00:35:37 | |
In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and underwater film maker Stefan Andrews all about one of his favourite animals, the Australian Giant Cuttlefish. Stefan tells us all about their amazing mating habits and the annual migration these cephalopods embark upon to the area near Whyalla, South Australia. | |||
| Episode 24: Wally the Napoleon/Maori/Humphead Wrasse with Gabriel Guzman | 07 août 2021 | 00:23:49 | |
In this episode Matt chats to Cairns-based underwater photographer Gabriel Guzman all about one of the biggest coral reef fish in the sea the Napoleon Wrasse, aka Maori Wrasse, aka Bumphead Wrasse. Gabriel shares some of his experiences and thoughts on these intelligent fish and in particular a friendly individual locally known in Cairns as Wally. | |||
| Episode 23: Southern Right Whales with Danny Lee | 23 juil. 2021 | 00:27:37 | |
In this episode Matt chats to Danny Lee, a local Tasmanian underwater photography and free diver all about his experiences with the majestic and curious Southern Right Whale. Danny shares stories about some of the scary and beautiful moments he has had with these marine mammals and the background of the photographs he has taken of them. | |||
| Episode 22: Pineapple Fish with Louise Nott | 09 juin 2021 | 00:17:56 | |
In this episode Matt chats to underwater photographer and nature lover Louise Nott all about the mysterious Pineapple Fish. We get to learn a bit about where they are found and the secretive sneaky hunting method they possess. | |||
| Episode 21: Common Dolphins with Sue Mason | 23 avr. 2021 | 00:30:34 | |
In this episode Matt chats to Dr Sue Mason all about her research with the Common Dolphin. Sue shares what its like to investigate these amazing animals and discover some of their secrets and mysteries. | |||
| Episode 20: Coral with Charlie Veron | 28 mars 2021 | 00:24:04 | |
In this episode Matt chats to the godfather of Coral, Dr Charlie Veron. Charlie talks all about how important corals are to places like the Great Barrier Reef and the research being done to assist these highly threatened animals. | |||
| Episode 19: Gorgonian Fans and their inhabitants with Marta Panero | 12 mars 2021 | 00:28:51 | |
In this episode Matt chats to marine biologist Marta Panero about her love of Gorgonian Sea Fan Corals and all the tiny little seacreatures that call these corals home. Marta is currently carrying out research about how these survive stressful environments in the waters of northern Australian and Papua New Guinea and shares with us what it feels like to explore what she describes as tiny underwater cities. Check out Marta's photography by visiting her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theseanditscreatures Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/ or at https://www.mtunderwatermedia.com Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our show https://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcast and our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ | |||
| Episode 18: Grey Nurse Sharks with Keren Green | 26 févr. 2021 | 00:20:23 | |
In this episode Matt chats to underwater photographer Keren Green all about the Grey Nurse Shark. A shark that looks mighty scary and intimidating at first sight but turns out to be a bit of a shy, curious and ultimately harmless predator of the sea. Keren tells us what its like to see theses large sharks and shares a few tips on the best way to photograph them. | |||
| Episode 17: Megalodon Sharks with Ben Francischelli | 07 févr. 2021 | 00:30:17 | |
In this episode Matt talks to Paleontologist Ben Francischelli all about the Megalodon Shark and other extinct Seacreatures that were super predators living in the ocean only a few million years ago. Ben has spent countless hours searching for and cataloging various fossils of these extinct animals that were collected from some world famous fossil sites located locally in Port Phillip Bay. | |||