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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

Ocean Gliders

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Jesse Joy about a new research project involving high-tech ocean gliders to study oceanographic conditions and marine mammals. What's an ocean glider? Find out on this episode... 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 ...

Oct 24, 202311 minEp. 548

Unsustainable cruise ship tourism

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Jesse Joy about community opposition to cruise ship tourism in the Florida Keys. The MCHH team chat with Jesse about the problems and issues with unsustainable marine tourism in Key West. 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 cr...

Oct 19, 202312 minEp. 547

Environmental Crisis in the Virgin Islands

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Jesse Joy about a number of major environmental issues current affecting the U.S. Virgin Islands. Why doesn't anyone know about these crises in a U.S. territory and why isn't the U.S. Government doing something about them? 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...

Oct 17, 202314 minEp. 546

Sustainable Aquaculture

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Lauren Shea about aquaculture and sustainability. They also discuss the controversial issue of fish being used to feed aquaculture fish and livestock. 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...

Oct 12, 202316 minEp. 545

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, pt 2

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Lauren Shea, who is part of a 4 woman team of marine scientists who are planning to row across the Atlantic Ocean! The MCHH crew talk to Lauren about what life will be like on this more than 6 week voyage on a tiny rowing boat, and how the team is preparing for this ocean odyssey. For more on these intrepid ocean voyagers visit: saltyscience.org If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreo...

Oct 10, 202319 minEp. 544

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, pt 1

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Lauren Shea, who is part of a 4 woman team of marine scientists who are planning to row across the Atlantic Ocean! The MCHH crew talk to Lauren about what life will be like on this more than 6 week voyage on a tiny rowing boat, and how the team is preparing for this ocean odyssey. For more on these intrepid ocean voyagers visit: saltyscience.org If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreo...

Oct 05, 202317 minEp. 543

Humpback Whale Facts

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about one of the most popular marine mammal species (both with the public and scientists) the humpback whale! 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 L...

Oct 03, 202313 minEp. 542

The Witcher and Ocean Science

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the history of sea monsters and the sea creatures that appear in the game, books and TV show of the Witcher. Craken gives his case that witcher 4 should include more underwater adventures and should open a new ocean-themed witcher school. 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...

Sep 28, 202310 minEp. 541

Climate Change News

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about some of the latest science and discoveries about ocean 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 : Musical...

Sep 26, 202310 minEp. 540

Ecocide

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about new laws that countries are introducing making ecocide illegal. What is ecocide? Tune into the show to find out! 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 (...

Sep 21, 20239 minEp. 539

The best environmental groups to work for

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a new ranking of the best (and worst) environmental groups to work for. Who treats their employees well and which environmental groups should be avoided as they're toxic workplaces! 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 credi...

Sep 19, 202318 minEp. 538

Lolita the orca

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the history and recent passing of the orca Lolita, or Tokitae, at the Miami Seaquarium and the controversy behind her death. 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.)" Handsome...

Sep 14, 202316 minEp. 537

Good news for Rice's whale

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about some good news about the Gulf of Mexico whale or Rice's whale - some new conservation measures for the world's most endangered whale ! 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.)...

Sep 12, 202310 minEp. 536

Right whale Facts

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the various species of right whales. Why are right whales called right whales, what's so right about them? How are right whale species doing in terms of their conservation? How threatened are they? Find out in this episode! 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 ha...

Sep 07, 202316 minEp. 535

Return of the shark quiz

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about sharks again ... how much does Dr Craken know about sharks? Dr Smash quizes him on his knowledge of amazing shark facts. 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.)" HandsomeForr...

Sep 05, 202320 minEp. 534

Oldest Living Mammal

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the oldest living mammal - a hint, you find it in the ocean! 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 ...

Aug 29, 202317 minEp. 533

Climate change update

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss some recent scientific studies on climate change and how it's impacting the marine environment. 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 Ta...

Aug 24, 202313 minEp. 532

The largest whale?

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss new fossil evidence of a prehistoric whale that may dwarf the largest whales of today. Find out more on this episode! 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...

Aug 22, 202312 minEp. 531

Bond, James Bond

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss Bond, James Bond. What has the world's most famous secret agent got to do with marine biology and environmental issues? Find out on this episode. 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...

Aug 17, 20238 minEp. 530

Minke Whales facts

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue their summer series on whales and dolphins with a discussion the smallest species of rorqual whales: the northern and Antarctic minke whales. 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 (T...

Aug 15, 20239 minEp. 529

Superpod - an orca extravaganza

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the recent Superpod event. Superpod is a big gathering of orca scientists, naturalists and enthusiasts, and Dr Craken talks about some of the cutting edge conservation issues and science that was brought up at this year's event. 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 ...

Aug 10, 202312 minEp. 528

We're in hot water!

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the record temerpatures both on land and in the ocean this summer. They also discuss new science about the possible shut down of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and the collosal impacts that this could bring. 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 ...

Aug 08, 202311 minEp. 527

Cocaine sharks

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss news from shark scientists in Florida (why is it always Florida?) that sharks may be becoming addicted to cocaine. Listen to the show to find out the science behind this mind-boggling news story. 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 ...

Aug 03, 20237 minEp. 526

Shark quiz

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking about sharks this week. Craken tests Smash on her shark knowledge - how will you do in this shark quiz? 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 (Ada...

Aug 01, 202317 minEp. 525

Bryde's and Sei whales

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the difference between sei and Bryde's whales. They also talk about the newly discovered Omura's whale and the critically endangered Rice's whale - the only great whale species unique to US 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 advertisments on the ...

Jul 27, 202313 minEp. 524

Shark Attacks

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about an increased in global shark attacks and discuss the possible scientific reasons behind this. They also discuss ways to be shark safe in the ocean. 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...

Jul 25, 202313 minEp. 523

The science of Black Panther - Wakanda Forever

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the ocean science in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Dr Craken discusses whether the science is better than in Aquaman, and MCHH finally answers the question as to whether Marvel super heroes are better (scientifically) than DC super heroes... 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...

Jul 20, 202313 minEp. 522

Blue Whales Facts

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue their series on whales and dolphins by discussing the biology and ecology of the blue whale, the largest animal that has ever lived. 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.)" Ha...

Jul 18, 202317 minEp. 521

Whale Earwax

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss a sticky subject - whale earwax. In this episode teh MCHH team discuss the nature of whale ears and how scientists are using whale earwax to make many discoveries about the lives of whales and the threats that they face. 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 a...

Jul 13, 202317 minEp. 520

The science behind the movie: Avatar 2

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the science and the conservation message in the recent movie Avatar 2: The Way of Water. 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 Chr...

Jul 11, 202313 minEp. 519
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