Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about an elephant seal who discovered some surprising impacts 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 Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musi...
Mar 23, 2023•9 min•Ep. 488
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about Sea Shanties with Jolly Shore Leave. 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 Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Repr...
Mar 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 487
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about Sea Shanties with Jolly Shore Leave. 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 Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Repr...
Mar 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 486
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the environmental footprint of mead making. Ricky the mead maker joins the MCHH team to talk mead's carbon footprint and how it can be carbon neutral. He also talks about the carbon footprint of beer making, and why mead is better for the environment. For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please visit https://store.groennfell.com/ and use the discount code "marineconservation" If you liked this show please support us so we c...
Mar 14, 2023•17 min•Ep. 285
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about mead. Ricky the mead maker joins the MCHH team to talk about the science behind making mead. If you ever fancied doing a bit of home brewing, here are some tips. For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please visit https://store.groennfell.com/ and use the discount code "marineconservation" If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info...
Mar 09, 2023•14 min•Ep. 284
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about mead. Ricky the mead maker joins the MCHH team to talk about the science of alcohol and mead. For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please visit https://store.groennfell.com/ and use the discount code "marineconservation" 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 MCH...
Mar 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 483
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have a second Pirate quiz. Did pirates bury their treasure? Did they really talk about their booty? Find out on this episode! 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...
Mar 02, 2023•15 min•Ep. 482
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about pirates! Dr Craken is a big pirate history nerd and Dr Smash quizzes him on his pirate knowledge. Does he know his bucanneers from his booty? Tune in to find out... 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 ! For s...
Feb 28, 2023•14 min•Ep. 481
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the latest season of Leverage: Redemption - a TV show with an environmental message. Leverage: Redemption can be found on Amazon Prime and the show involves a team of ex-criminals using their skills for good. The MCHH crew discuss the several episodes with environmental stories and messages in the latest season of the show. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffe...
Feb 23, 2023•12 min•Ep. 480
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about an orca stranded in Florida. There is often the misunderstanding that orcas can only be found in cold areas - in this episode the MCHH crew chat about orcas in the warm waters of the Caribbean. They also chat about some some character istics of orcas that make them very similar to humans. 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, clea...
Feb 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 479
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about killer whales or orcas. On this episode they chat about the biology, behavior and history of killer whales 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 ! For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please ...
Feb 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 478
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the threats facing endangered right whales. In particular, they chat about a rider attached to a recent Congressional spending bill which prevents critical action to stop whale entanglement in Gulf of Maine lobster fisheries. 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 pla...
Feb 14, 2023•13 min•Ep. 477
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport on the show talking about how senior scientists often exploit students and early career scientists to do science communication for free or for "exposure". Science communication is a skill that should be valued and science communication work should be properly paid. The MCHH crew discuss #scisploitation and how the likes of the National Science Foundation are trying to stop the exploitation of students, indigenous partners, ...
Feb 09, 2023•14 min•Ep. 476
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport on the show talking micro plastics and whales. They discuss the latest science on the various threats that plastics pose to whales and 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 authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! For sa...
Feb 07, 2023•17 min•Ep. 475
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport on the show talking about manta rays. Shirel wows the MCHH teams with facts about how smart manta rays are and how they feed - and how this science has huge implications for beer making! 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 a...
Feb 02, 2023•17 min•Ep. 474
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have just finished their tour of Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium. Back in their hotel room, they chat about what they saw in the aquarium and the environmental outreach and exhibits that Mote has to offer visitors. 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 t...
Jan 31, 2023•13 min
In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are at Mote Marine Lab and chat with Beth Brady about her ground breaking research on manatees. They also talk about the impact of hurricanes on manatees and the threats that they face in Florida waters. 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 advertisme...
Jan 26, 2023•15 min•Ep. 472
In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are at Mote Marine Lab and chat with Elaina Wheaton, Mote's Director of Education about the ocean outreach and education programs the marine lab provides for all ages. 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 F...
Jan 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 471
In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are at Mote Marine Lab and chat with Emily Hall, Mote's Senior Scientist and Program Director for ocean acidification. What is ocean acidification and what threats does it pose to marine life, both globally and in the waters around Florida? 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 sponsori...
Jan 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 470
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are on tour again! In this episode they go to Mote Marine Lab and chat with Stephannie Kettle, Mote's Director of Marketing and Public Relations, about some of the projects done at the Lab and its history. 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 sho...
Jan 17, 2023•18 min
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on discussing the topic of zoos and aquariums in the 21st century and they invent their perfect zoo - from the species on display, to the conservation projects the zoo undertakes, to the obligatory bar for visitors... 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 auth...
Jan 12, 2023•14 min•Ep. 468
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are on tour again. This time they are visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida and discuss the exhibits, the conservation messaging and ask the question "is this a good zoo?" 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 ...
Jan 12, 2023•19 min•Ep. 467
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show to chat with us about the status of plankton and how the news is reporting it. 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 l...
Jan 05, 2023•8 min•Ep. 466
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show for a ocean science quiz. Dr Scarlett Smash tests Craken MacCraic's and Abigail's ocean science knowledge with a quiz, made more difficult by the fact that they've been drinking solidly for the last 6 hours ... 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, ...
Jan 03, 2023•9 min•Ep. 465
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show. On this episode the MCHH team chat about New Year's traditions around the world and their resolutions for 2023. 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 soun...
Dec 29, 2022•11 min•Ep. 464
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show. Abigail tests Dr Smash and Craken's scientific knowledge by seeing if they can guess what type of organism something is by it's scientific name - but all the scientific names are somewhat saucy and naughty! 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, cle...
Dec 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 463
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show. To celebrate the holiday season they chat about some of the holiday traditions they've picked up around the world. 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 s...
Dec 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 462
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Malte Niebelschuetz the CEO of Shore Buddies. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. They talk about how the shore buddies are more than a toy - each has an environmental story and they are intended to help recruit the next generation of ocean conservationists. For more information abut Shore Buddies and their environmental outreach projects go to: https://shore-buddies.com/. If you lik...
Dec 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 461
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on talking about conservation in zoos and aquariums, and in this episode they talk about what sort of enclosures, education and animal welfare practices to look for in a good zoo or aquarium. 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 t...
Dec 15, 2022•20 min•Ep. 460
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on talking about conservation in zoos and aquariums, and in this episode they talk about Gerald Durrell and his guidelines for zoos of the future. 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 pleas...
Dec 13, 2022•14 min
