Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the difference between in situ (in the wild) and ex situ (in zoos and aquariums) conservation. They talk about examples where ex situ conservation has been sucessful for saving several species from extinction, but they also about its limitations and some of the failures. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded p...
Dec 08, 2022•17 min
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Dr David Vaughan. David takes us on an incredible journey through the secret life of corals - he tells us about their sex lives, and also about the important conservation work that is being done to help bring them back from the brink of extinction. David's fabulous new book "The Secret Life of Corals: Sex, War and Rocks that Don’t Roll" is now available in all good book stores. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing mo...
Dec 06, 2022•26 min
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Cynde McGinnis about the importance of knowing your audience when doing environmental education, whether it is for a whale-watching trip or a museum or zoo visit. They talk about some of the latest research on who does environmental tourism activities and why. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles...
Dec 01, 2022•15 min
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Cynde McGinnis about whale-watching trips as a vehicle for environmental and conservation education and engagement. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep p...
Nov 29, 2022•17 min
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Cynde McGinnis about her innovative marine conservation outreach and education project - the Whalemobile! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing m...
Nov 24, 2022•17 min
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat talk to Andre Brebion, a student studying coastal biology and GIS at the University of North Florida. After a tragic accident, Andre was made a quadraplegic. However, he has continued his career in marine biology and conservation. He tells the MCHH crew about some of the challenges that he has faced working in this field and how he has overcome them. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patr...
Nov 22, 2022•17 min•Ep. 453
Dr Smash and Dr Craken talk about recently released Government inspection reports by US Department of Agriculture describing many violations of the Animal Welfare Act by the infamous Miami Seaquarium - including shocking reports of the aquarium starving their dolphins! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their a...
Nov 17, 2022•19 min•Ep. 452
There has been a lot of new science and discoveries in the fields of both marine conservation and climate change recently. On this week's episode, Dr Craken MacCraic and Dr Scarlett Smash give brief highlights about some of the hottest marine conservation news items. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their aut...
Nov 15, 2022•14 min•Ep. 451
Long-time listener Taran Hook was given an assignment for their undergraduate climate change course to interview two climate change scientists. So, Taran asked Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic if they could oblige. This episode is the second of two talking about climate change, including discussion on how hopeful the MCHH team are about a global warming future. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animal...
Nov 10, 2022•18 min•Ep. 450
Long-time MCHH podcast listener Taran Hook was given an assignment for their undergraduate climate change course to interview two climate change scientists. So, Taran asked Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic if they could oblige. This episode is the first of two talking about climate change and the future, including discussion on the research the MCHH team have done in this area. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cu...
Nov 08, 2022•18 min•Ep. 449
On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the history of mermaid legends and the links between some of these legends and actual marine biology. This episode is on mermaids in the Caribbean and North America (Part 2 or 2). This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound....
Nov 03, 2022•14 min•Ep. 448
On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the history of mermaid legends and the links between some of these legends and actual marine biology. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can kee...
Nov 01, 2022•18 min•Ep. 447
For our halloween episode Dr Scarlett Smash, Dr Craken MacCraic and guest Taran Hook, talk about Mary Shelley - the author of the first sci-fi and horror novel Frankenstein, but also the writer of the first climate change and pandemic disaster novel "the Last Man". This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authe...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min•Ep. 446
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Erich Hoyt about his new book "Planktonia", which highlights the nightly migration of some of the world's smallest creatures. They discuss some of the weird and wonderful creatures that can be found as part of the plankton layer. The book can be found at: https://www.fireflybooks.com/catalogue/adult-books/nature-and-science/product/14177-planktonia-the-nightly-migration-of-the-ocean-s-smallest-creatures If you liked this show please support us so ...
Oct 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 445
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the problem of ocean plastics, and discuss some possible ways to stop plastic trash getting into our coastal and offshore waters. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us s...
Oct 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 444
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic talk about xeno marine biology - studying the marine biology of other planets, starting with oceans under the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa. Also, there may be muppets... 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 Sc...
Oct 18, 2022•9 min•Ep. 443
Dr Scarlett Smash continues talking about her experience of being evacuated for Hurricane Ian, and the MCHH crew discuss how better to help those that are in the path of a hurricane. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us ...
Oct 13, 2022•21 min•Ep. 442
Dr Scarlett Smash talks about her experience of being evacuated for Hurricane Ian, and the MCHH crew discuss the formation of hurricanes and the impact of climate change. 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 Twitt...
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 441
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about environmental, ocean science, marine biology and conservation careers in the 21st century. While many traditional jobs may be disappearing, or becoming over-competitive, there are a lot of opportunities for different, new careers ahead. Listen to the show to find out what these are! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned an...
Oct 06, 2022•16 min•Ep. 440
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a submerged land in the North Sea: "Doggerland". Now an important area for fishing, was this submerged island a source for some of the Atlantis myths and legends? Smash and Craken also talk about the role of climate change in the legends of submerged lands. 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 ab...
Oct 04, 2022•11 min•Ep. 439
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a new sustainable city that is being designed in Saudia Arabia: "the line". Will it be an environmental utopia, or a dystopian nightmare? Part 2 of 2. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this s...
Sep 29, 2022•14 min•Ep. 438
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a new sustainable city that is being designed in Saudia Arabia: "the line" 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 Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett...
Sep 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 437
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the large number of climate and environmental disasters that have happened over the summer months. It's a grim future ahead, so what can we do? This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show ple...
Sep 22, 2022•14 min•Ep. 436
With the sad loss of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken talk about some of the various environmental and conservation projects and organizations that the British Royal family have been involved with. Dr Craken also tells Dr Smash about the time he met the Queen and Prince Phillip, and the hijinx that ensued ... If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc....
Sep 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 425
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to marine biologist, artist and author Erin Andersen about her new sci-fi book "Memoir of a mad scientist". Some of the story about working for an evil Empire may resonate with those in academia! She also talks about another project she is working on: "Limitless heroics", a new source book for Dungeons and Dragons that gives rules for playing disabled and neurodivergent characters. You can find "memoir of a mad scientist" at: https://www.amazon.com...
Sep 15, 2022•16 min•Ep. 424
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about President Biden's new bill that incorporates billions of dollars of funding for climate change and renewable energy (the "Inflation Reduction Act"). 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...
Sep 13, 2022•10 min•Ep. 423
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have been watching the new Game of Thrones show "House of the Dragon" but ask - what sort of marine species can be found in the Narrow Sea? And most importantly, are there sea dragons? 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 ...
Sep 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 422
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Angela Ziltener about dolphins in he Red sea that are self medicating with chemicals in corals. Are these dolphins giving themselves a spa day? 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...
Sep 06, 2022•15 min•Ep. 421
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the mysterious type of whale poop (or vomit) that is many times more valuable than gold ... ambergris! 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 Scarlett...
Sep 01, 2022•13 min•Ep. 420
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the difficulties of being a scientist with dyslexia and some tips for those who suffer from the disability, and advice for educators to help dyslexic students. 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 Sca...
Aug 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 419
