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Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraicwww.absolutelysmashingllc.com
The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career. Podcast Owners, Creators, Producers, & Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic. You can support the show at: www.patreon.com/marineconservation (c) ECM Parsons and Ashley Scarlett
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Episodes

MCHH 358: Don't Look Up (Spoilers) - When scientists go to the White House

Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken dive deeper into their discussion about the netflix movie "Don't Look Up!" In this episode they discuss the scenes where scientists visit the White House. Warning! Contains spoilers. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr ...

Jan 27, 202216 min

MCHH 357: Don't Look Up! (Spoilers) - a take home messages

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk about the netflix movie "Don't Look Up!" with returning guest, Roger Proudfoot - Warning! Contains spoilers. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr ...

Jan 25, 202216 minEp. 357

MCHH 356: Seagrass Biology

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guests, Jessie Jarvis - a professor of coastal ecology specializing in seagrass research and conservation at UNCW, and the President of the World Seagrass Association - about seagrass biology. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlet...

Jan 20, 202214 minEp. 356

MCHH 355: Plastic and the US's waste

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk about plastic pollution in the US and how plastic may be getting onto our dinner plates. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram...

Jan 18, 202213 minEp. 355

MCHH 354: What are the hot topics this year in coastal restoration

From blue carbon and coastal restoration, to marine protected areas - Roger Proudfoot chats to Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken MacCraic about topics in the upcoming Coastal Futures online conference (January 18-20th, 2022). The conference will have 15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coastal and marine environment. Key stakeholders and industry leaders, who take a proactive approach to the sustain...

Jan 13, 202217 minEp. 354

MCHH 353: Coastal Futures 2022 - The top conservation issues for coasts

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash and Craken MacCraic chat to Roger Proudfoot the Environment Agency’s Estuary and Coast Planning Manager for England at the Environment Agency about the upcoming Coastal Futures Conference (January 18-20th, 2022). The conference will have 15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coastal and marine environment. Key stakeholders and industry leaders, who take a proactive a...

Jan 11, 202215 minEp. 353

MCHH 352: Dolphin behavior - What does lunar and solar light have to do with it?

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to guest Jacquelyn Shaff from Casacadia Research Collective about solar and lunar light cycles and how they effect whales and dolphins. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Insta...

Jan 06, 202210 minEp. 352

MCHH 351: What are Marine Science Professors Recommending

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk about science communication and a new educational resource that's being recommended by college professors If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram...

Jan 04, 20229 minEp. 351

MCHH 350: New Year Resolutions with the Marine Conservation Happy Hour

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken reflect on this past year and come up with some New Year Resolutions. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram...

Dec 30, 202111 minEp. 350

MCHH 349: The importance of sea grass - and how to restore it

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guests, Becky Swerida and Coreen Weilminster from Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, about the importance of sea grass and the steps involved in sea grass restoration. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we ...

Dec 28, 202122 minEp. 349

MCHH 348: Polar Bears are Cool!

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken get into the holiday spirit and rant about cool polar bear facts. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram...

Dec 23, 202112 minEp. 348

MCHH 347: How to get others to care about estuaries

Estuaries can be muddy and boggy and so getting people to care about their conservation is harder than "charismatic" habitats such as warm, sandy tropical beaches. In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guests, Coreen Weilminster and Becky Swerida from Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, about how to get other people to care about estuaries. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 ...

Dec 21, 202118 minEp. 347

MCHH 346: Estuary restoration

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guests, Becky Swerida and Coreen Weilminster from Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, about estuary restoration and the efforts it requires. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recove...

Dec 16, 202118 minEp. 346

MCHH 345 Importance of estuaries

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guests, Coreen Weilminster and Becky Swerida from Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, about the importance of estuaries. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coastal and ma...

Dec 14, 202116 minEp. 345

MCHH 344: What do oysters have to do with Blue Carbon

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Dr. Bill Sanderson , a professor from Heriot-Watt University, about oyster restoration and Blue Carbon. European Native Oyster Habitat Restoration Site Selection Checklist https://noraeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NORA-Site-Selection-Checklist-2021-11.pdf This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions &...

Dec 09, 202112 minEp. 344

MCHH 343: How do oyster restoration projects work

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Dr. Bill Sanderson, a professor from Heriot-Watt University, about the steps to creating an oyster restoration project. European Native Oyster Habitat Restoration Site Selection Checklist https://noraeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NORA-Site-Selection-Checklist-2021-11.pdf This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have1...

Dec 07, 202120 minEp. 343

MCHH 342: UK leading light on oyster restoration

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Dr. Bill Sanderson, a professor at Heriot-Watt University, about oyster restoration in the UK. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coastal and marine environment. Key stakeholders a...

Dec 02, 202116 minEp. 342

MCHH 341: Learning science through outdoor experiences

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Joshua Drew, an Assistant Professor from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry about studying abroad and experiential learning. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coas...

Nov 30, 202123 minEp. 341

MCHH 340: Life of a Marine Mammalogist

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken have a fun conversation with their guest Michaela Kratofil from Cascadia Research. They talk about statistical analysis and what it's like to be a marine mammal scientist. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recov...

Nov 25, 202117 minEp. 340

MCHH 339: Ocean Carbon Cycle

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Professor Joellen Russell, a famous oceanographer. She tells the MCHH crew about how the oceanic carbon cycle works and how it is being studied via robotic floats. Listen to the rest of this episode https://youtu.be/VysAOK4X96U This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide...

Nov 23, 202116 minEp. 339

MCHH 338: Blue Health Coaching

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Lizzi Larbalestier about being a "blue health" coach. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coastal and marine environment. Key stakeholders and industry leaders, who take a proactive...

Nov 22, 202116 minEp. 338

MCHH 337: A Walrus in the UK?

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk to their guest Lizzi Larbalestier from the wildlife rescue organisation British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). She tells the MCHH crew about an unexpected Arctic visitor in the UK waters and how BDMLR helped it to recover and eventually swim back home. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches c...

Nov 16, 202122 minEp. 337

MCHH 336: Seal hospital - looking after injured seals

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk about what the new seal hospital in Cornwall and how they care for injured seals. Their guest Lizzi Larbalestier from the awesome wildlife rescue group British Divers Marine Life Rescue. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend ...

Nov 11, 202115 minEp. 336

MCHH 335: What makes nature documentaries successful

In this episode, Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken talk about what makes a nature documentary successful and have an impact, and what makes a documentary fail. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference (January 18-20 th, 2022). The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynote speeches covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we intend to restore and recover our coastal and marine environment. Key stakeholders and ind...

Nov 09, 202116 minEp. 335

MCHH 334: Coral Survives

In this episode, Dr. Scarlet Smash and Dr. Craken talk how some species of coral has survived in the Red sea despite blistering ocean temperatures of up to 32 degrees. This NSF-funded study gives hope that some corals could withstand warming oceans. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, even $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live MCHH Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash YouTub...

Nov 04, 202112 minEp. 334

MCHH 333: The Yangtze Finless Porpoise

You should know about this animal- it is cute and fascinating! Let's talk about an intensive conservation effort to preserve this species. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live MCHH Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram...

Nov 02, 202114 minEp. 333

MCHH 332: Can We Create A Noah's Ark?

How do we save marine species- can we collect them from the ocean and protect them from doom in captivity? A lot of people don't know what's going on with endangered porpoises and dolphins, but there are a few species that are headed rapidly for extinction. So... (you'll have to listen for more of course...) If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live MCHH Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash Twitt...

Oct 28, 202114 minEp. 332

MCHH 331: Effective Nature Documentaries

We are talking about Blackfish and the behavioral change the film sparked. Specifically, we're discussing Dr. Craken's research plus a recent paper: "Nature documentaries are catalysts for change". This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference January 18-20 th 2022. The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynotes covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we are intending to restore and recover our coastal and marine env...

Oct 26, 202116 minEp. 331

MCHH 330: What To Do When You See A Stranding

If you find an orphaned seal on the beach or stumble across another marine mammal emergency, do you know what to do? Dan Jarvis from British Divers Marine Life Rescue walks us through good options. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference January 18-20 th 2022. The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynotes covering a wide range of major themes that relate to the way we are intending to restore and recover our coastal and marine env...

Oct 21, 202120 minEp. 330

MCHH 329: Strandings

We talk dolphin and whale strandings with Dan Jarvis from British Divers Marine Life Rescue. Anyone can join the organization, whether they SCUBA dive or not, and Dan walks us through what the group does and what issues are important for marine mammal strandings in the UK. This episode is sponsored by Coastal Futures – Innovation for Ocean Recovery, a virtual conference January 18-20 th 2022. The conference will have15 sessions & 6 keynotes covering a wide range of major themes that relate t...

Oct 19, 202121 minEp. 329
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