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Radio Marinara

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The team continues the great Marinara tradition of bringing you a quirky but informative look at all that is marine. Get to know all things wet and salty. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

Episodes

That's A Wrap!

Although the podcast format of Radio Marinara has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R’s FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinara . Thanks for listening!

Feb 06, 202530 secSeason 1Ep. 330

Fossil Fuel Discovery, Australian Sailing and Forest Restoration

Hosts Bron Burton and Cabin Boy are joined by coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli, skipper of yacht ‘Irene’ Peter Ford, Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy, and Deakin University marine ecologist Dr Jacqui Pocklington. Francischelli delves into his recent discoveries of fossil fuels. Ford discusses his involvement in the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which will be taking place from 26 December 2024 to 2 January 2025. Breschkin provides updates on the Golden Kelp Restorat...

Dec 14, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 329

Aquatic Adventuring in Sunshine, Surf's Up and Endangered Leatherback Turtles

Join your hosts Anthony Boxshall and Kade Mills as they dive into an action packed episode this week! Rex Hunter sets the scene, describing his aquatic adventures in Sunshine, Victoria during the early 70s, and the team discusses Dr Ana Manero's research on the economic and wellbeing impacts of surfing, who is a Research Fellow in the Water Justice Hub at the Crawford School of Public Policy. The last guest is the incredible Justine Hausheer, a Science Writer for The Nature Conservancy who conve...

Nov 30, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 328

Swimming and the Psyche

Join your hosts Bron Burton, Dr Beach and the return of Dr Surf as they speak to Sydney author Chris Baker about his new book Swimming Sydney: A Tale of 52 Swims , specifically delving into the diversity of the swimming community and how it can improve the individual psyche. Jolyon Hoff, director of the film You Should Have Been Here Yesterday discusses the process of the film's creation and the sense of community the film conveys. Lastly, Dick Willams chats about the benefits of open water swim...

Nov 09, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 327

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

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 group of Mornington-Peninula based women and non-binary people who gather on the Beach every morning, clasp hands, enter the ocean and howl like wolves...

Oct 26, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 325

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

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 on swimming in and out of rips between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale.

Oct 19, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 324

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

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 until it's rediscovery in the 1930's. And to conclude, we welcome the proclaimed sailor and author, Richard Dumas, who spent a year sailing on the El Oro...

Oct 12, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 323

Gaming, Bird Flu and Surfing

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 concerns over the arrival of bird flu on Australian shores. Hancock provides information on the upcoming Queenscliff Literary Festival, where she will be ...

Oct 05, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 322

Tales, Whales and Cinematic Fails

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 us the latest on whale migrations in Victoria, and the whale washed up on 13th Beach. CabinBoy recounts the story of "The Plover", a well-traveled an...

Sep 28, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 321

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

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 state of the Bellarine Peninsula And finally, we're joined by Dave Donnelly to discuss the whereabouts of our local whales as they travel down from the...

Sep 15, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 320

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

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 films.

Sep 07, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 319

Teen Ambassadors, Malaria Cure, and a Book about the Sea

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 the efforts to cure malaria. Bradley discusses his recent book about the deep sea: Deep Water: The World In The Ocean .

Sep 01, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 318

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

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 Kingdon states that the underwater world isn't actually as quiet as we thought it to be.

Aug 10, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 317

A Focus on Blue Nomads

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.

Aug 04, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 316

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

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. Finally, we hit the hump of Jeff Maynard's top 10 worst underwater movie's list with Bermuda Tentacles .

Jul 27, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 315

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

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.

Jul 21, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 314

Ocean Plastic, Spider Crab Updates and Composing Ocean Music

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. Next, we head across the strait to Tasmania/Lutruwita to hear from Scientist/Composer Emily Sheppard and Composer/Musicologist Rachel Meyers, the recen...

Jul 14, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 313

From Festivals to Shipwrecks

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.

Jul 07, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 312

Crab Palooza, The Whale Migration, Ocean Literacy and Shark Puns

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 shark films.

Jun 30, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 311

Prehistoric Bayside Exhibition, Giant Crabs Migration and Seaweed Secrets

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 Seaweeds .

Jun 23, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 310

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

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 weekly update from Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse on her Giant Spider Crab Watch. Next, Bert Parker, President of the Disabled Divers' Associati...

Jun 15, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 309

Australian Marine Life: What's Been Happening?

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.

Jun 09, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 308

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

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.

Jun 02, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 307

Penguins, Kelp and Marine Literature

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 Tompkins explain the importance of restoring lost kelp ecosystems. Sowry delves into his involvement in an upcoming panel discussion called ‘Next Wav...

May 26, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 305

Penguins, Giant Kelp Forest and Marine Literature

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 Tompkins explain the importance of restoring lost kelp ecosystems. Sowry delves into his involvement in an upcoming panel discussion called ‘Next Wav...

May 25, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 306

Surf Sounds, Spider Crabs, Edible Seaweed

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 spider crabs. The host then move on to the topic of edible seaweeds, speaking with Deakin University marine biologist Dr Alecia Bellgrove and Michael Hou...

May 19, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 304

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

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.

May 12, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 303

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

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-funded project bringing 38 partners together to assess and improve ecosystem services across nine countries. Last, but certainly not least, the team finis...

May 04, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 302

Eels and Underwater Immersion

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 the sewers of St Kilda. Next, the team speak to photographic artist Fiona Basile. Fiona provides living proof that good things come in 3’s: as she disc...

Apr 28, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 301
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