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Ocean Unpacked

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Frequency: 1 episode/44d. Total Eps: 5

On Ocean Unpacked, we’re going to be exploring the weird and wonderful world of our beautiful Blue Planet! Join us as we dive into some fascinating facts about life in our seas, dissect groundbreaking research in marine science, and share the latest ocean news making waves around the world. Throughout the podcast, we will be welcoming experts in ocean research, conservation, and storytelling to help us translate the complex topics shaping the future of our oceans and share their ideas for protecting it.

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Episode 3: Corals in Decline and How we can Save Them - with Dr Rhiannon Davies

Episode 4

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 35:08

Episode Summary

In this episode, coral expert Dr Rhiannom Davies takes us into the fascinating world of corals - the ocean animals you probably didn’t even know were animals! From the fascinating way that corals grow and build entire reef ecosystems to the growing threat of climate tipping points, we explore why coral reefs are so important, how they might adapt in a rapidly warming ocean, and why the next few decades could be critical for the future of one of the planet’s most important animals.

Our Guest

Dr Rhiannon Davies is a coral reef scientist from the University of Exeter studying how corals respond to environmental stress and climate change. Her PhD research focused on assessing the long-term condition and resilience of coral reefs in the Maldives, examining how reefs have responded to repeated mass bleaching events and what this means for coral recovery and restoration in a warming ocean.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Introduction

(03:04) - Are corals an animal, a plant or a rock?

(04:32) - Corals have reached a Climate Tipping Point

(06:05) - Welcome Dr Rhiannon Davies

(10:32) - Why are coral reefs important for marine life and people?

(12:12) - What did coral reefs look like a hundred years ago?

(16:50) - Coral bleaching and how warming oceans impact reefs

(20:00) - What does it mean for corals to reach a climate tipping point?

(23:42) - Can corals adapt to climate change?

(26:32) - What is being done to help corals?

(34:43) - Outro

Did you enjoy this episode? Follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends, family, and fellow ocean lovers.

If you have any questions or you want to hear more about a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at oceanunpacked@gmail.com or through any of our social media pages below:

Instagram - @oceanunpacked

Youtube - www.youtube.com/@OceanUnpacked

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Additional Resources:

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached

The Global Tipping Points Report 2025 Summary

The Past and Present of Maldivian Coral Reefs

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Episode 1: Sharks — The Ocean’s Most Misunderstood Predators

Episode 2

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Duration 20:38

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we dive into the world of some of the planet’s most ancient animals: sharks. From bizarre new species discovered in the deep sea to tracking pregnant hammerhead migrations, we unpack the latest discoveries in shark science and what it means in a rapidly changing ocean.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(02:08) - Evolution and ecology of sharks

(03:30) - Why do sharks matter for ocean health?

(05:02) - Are sharks really that dangerous?

(09:19) - Is there one species of shark to rule them all?

(11:32) - New species discovered off Western Australia

(14:28) - First ever recorded birthing migration of scalloped hammerheads!

(17:10) - The High Seas Treaty and what it means for sharks

(19:29) - Outro

Did you enjoy this episode? Follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends, family, and fellow ocean lovers.

If you have any questions or you want to hear more about a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at or through any of our social media pages below:

Episode 4 - Sounds of the Reef with Professor Steve Simpson

Episode 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 47:08

Episode Summary

Join us this episode as we dive into the hidden world of ocean soundscapes with Professor Steve Simpson – yes, you “heard” right. The ocean isn’t the ‘Silent World’ many people believe it to be. They are in fact bustling with a cacophony of noise and sounds, from the pop of tiny shrimp snapping their claws to the low-frequency bellow of a blue whale. Throughout this episode, Professor Simpson will be helping us unpack the important role that sound plays underwater, the threat that human noise poses, and how his research is supporting habitat recovery in our oceans.

Our Guest

Professor Steve Simpson is a professor of marine biology and global change at the university of Bristol. He specialises in fish ecology, with particular interests in the behaviour of coral reef fishes, marine bioacoustics, and the effect of climate change on fisheries and marine ecosystems. Steve was also an Academic Advisor and featured scientist on Blue Planet 2, as well as Chief Scientific Advisor for Our Oceans.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Introduction

(02:36) - Why is sound important for marine life?

(03:24) - What kinds of animal noises can we hear in the ocean?

(07:08) - What inspired Steve to begin studying underwater soundscapes?

(11:23) - How do you listen to the sounds of the reef?

(15:16) - Citizen science through the ‘Calling in our Corals’ Project

(17:15) - Steve’s best imitations of his favourite fish noises

(22:22) - How can bioacoustics help us to protect and restore ocean habitats?

(27:33) - Should we be worried about noise pollution from offshore wind farms?

(32:30) - The impact of climate change and noise pollution on ocean soundscapes

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