Shellphone: An Ocean HQ Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode, we're hearing from Jessica Pate from the Florida Manta Project! Jessica shares what she's learned about manta rays after piloting research on them in Florida, and what manta mysteries are still being solved. She also talks about her favorite part of this research...the field work!

@floridamantagirl

@marinemegafauna

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@coastalcreative.tv

This episode, we're hearing from Dr. Erin Spencer about her amazing world of marine science and communication. She talks about her hammerhead shark research, working with NatGeo, and writing children's books about topics like coral reefs and octopuses.

@erintspencer

Erin's Website

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Breach's Website

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Note: Lionfish spines are sheathed, not serrated.

This episode, we're hearing from Emy Daniels about how she is bringing together art, science, community, and activism through her artist residency at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Oregon.

@emydanielsart

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Chopping Block Soap

This episode, we're hearing from Tiare Fridrich who works as a manatee biologist with the Save the Manatee Club here in Florida. She sheds light on the status of manatee populations, the threats that they are facing, and related conservation initiatives.

Save the Manatee Club Website

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Chopping Block Soap Website

Note: This episode was recorded in September 2023, so our perspective on manatee populations is from that point in time.

This episode, we're hearing from Rachel Sipler about harmful algal blooms and their impacts on the environment and humans. Not all algae is bad, but it is a complex and often unpredictable issue when HABs occur and we are still learning about them, with the help of valuable research at places like the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.

Bigelow Labs Website

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This episode, we're hearing from Jill Pelto about how she incorporates scientific data into her paintings to communicate changes in the environment. Jill creates art relating to a variety of topics including the recession of the Northern Cascades glaciers, which she is closely tied to. She also works with educators to lead students in creating their own data-art about topics that matter to them. Listen in to hear more about this exciting, emerging field!

@jillpelto

Jill's Website

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This episode, we're hearing from Leah Biery about finding your place in conservation through a variety of careers or in your everyday life. Leah is Director of the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, located on the St. Pete Pier. We also breach the topic of accessibility in ocean science and conservation as we take a look at the Discovery Center's programs.

@tbwdiscoverycenter

@thesaltytreasureproject

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This episode, we're hearing from Jillian Simons about the importance of living intentionally for yourself and the planet. Jillian has spent her time traveling in her renovated eco-bus, organizing coastal cleanups, practicing meditation and building community.

Can one person really make a difference? We answer this and plenty other questions in this episode! There is so much going on in the constant quest for a healthy planet that sometimes it can be overwhelming. As Jill explains, caring for the earth doesn't have to be all or nothing, though, and it's important to care for yourself as well.

@becomingintention

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This episode we're hearing from Dr. Stephen Kajiura, an FAU professor with an interest in Hollywood, to unpack fact versus fiction in some blockbuster films. Dr. Kajiura is an ocean activist, professor, and marine biologist researching the sensory biology, comparative morphology and behavior of elasmobranchs.

We can all appreciate the wild stories that are told in movies, but have you thought about what that means for education in the real world? So why make it fiction? We hope to answer this question and more, to better understand how we as viewers (and listeners) can be mindful of any harmful false narratives. 

@sharkmigration

Florida Atlantic University

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This episode features a conversation between Cameron Larmer and Caulin Donaldson, who you may know as Trash Caulin online! They discuss how digital media impact ocean conservation, and how you can use platforms like TikTok to advocate for its protection. Caulin is an ocean activist and TikTok star working around the clock to eliminate marine bound plastics. His followers tune in to watch Caulin collect litter, advocate for ocean health, and occasionally play with sand. Caulin has a unique way of making his content educational, impactful, and fun!

Caulin's TikTok Account

Take a Toy, Leave a Toy Box

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