In this week's episode the team dive into ocean related topics, where Dr Elodie Camprasse joins once again to inform listerns about the spider crabs, and Richard Pensak from Earth Care St Kilda sheds light on sea stars. Dr Alessandro Toffoli also fills the team in about what's happening with the rouge waves in Vistoria and artist Anatol Pitt discusses mollusks which is the focus point of their exhibition 'All these eyes were mine' at Incinerator Gallery.
Apr 20, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 300
This week the team speak to Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a self-declared ‘whale addict’ and author of 'Humpback Highway'. Vanessa talks about her initial attraction to whales at a young age, leading to an indepth study of them during her PHD. What started as a fascination for those mysterious animal she had only ever "seen or heard of in children's books" grows into a career where she has gotten to swim alongside them; and get involved with the nitty-gritty of collecting samples from their snot and exrem...
Apr 13, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Dr Beach and Dr Surf are joined by shaper of DMS Surfboards Dillion Milenkovich and Deakin University researcher Brady Hamilton. Milenkovich discusses his mobile surf museum and his podcast called ‘Salt of the Peninsula’. Hamilton explains his nationwide citizen science project called Pesticide Watch, which is aimed at engaging the public to monitor pesticides in our waterways.
Apr 07, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Bron and Rachel are joined by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake, marine scientist Kade Mills and coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli. Blake provides information on the predicted sea level rises due to climate change and their implications for our local beaches. Mills details his explorations in San Remo and the discoveries of a type of sea slug called the nudibranch. Francischelli discusses his curation of a fossil exhibition called ‘Prehistoric Bayside,’ which will be taking place in Brig...
Mar 30, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 297
This week, Bron and Fam talk to Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy to give an update on their big "Multi-habitat Seascape Restoration" plan. Dr. Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University also joined the team to discuss about the out of season appearance of Spider Crabs in the bay. The team also discuss about the new award-winning film The Road to Patagonia with its director Matty Hannon, and Jeff Maynard to rank more terrible marine movies as part of his segment....
Mar 23, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 296
This week Bron Burton & Dr. Beach are joined by special guests; Cara Hull with diving reports from Jervis Bay, Captain Peter Hammarstedt on Sea Shepherd's latest Australian vessel 'Allankay', and Dr. Elodie Campresse delving into the world of spider crabs. Discover the secrets of the sea on Radio Marinara.
Mar 16, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Bron and Kade talk to Zoe Britain about algae, its myths and truths, also a chat about Ocean film fest with founder and chief executive Jemima Robinson. as well as a chat with Paul Thompson, Vice president of Peninsular board riders who celebrate their 50th year.
Mar 11, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 294
This week Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach talk to Cabin Boy about the classic boat festival in Paynesville, and to guests Dr. Felicity McCormack on ice sheets and climate tipping points in Antarctic, and to Rob Lorenzon about the world of dog surfing. Tune in for all this and more!
Mar 02, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Bron Burton and Kade Mills are joined by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake, Charles Darwin University PhD student Julia Constance, and two surfing ambassadors for Patagonia Australia (Lauren Hill and Dave Rastovich). Blake discusses areas of Port Phillip Bay where Northern Pacific seastars can be removed. Constance details her research into the extinction of the Java stingaree. Hill and Rastovich provide information on Patagonia’s newest short film ‘Kin,’ which from February 29 will be available...
Feb 24, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Bron and Dr Beach chat with Geoff Naylor, member of the Geelong Skin Divers, who helped discover the Ships' Graveyard 50 years ago, close to Point Lonsdale. Plus, Prof. Catriona Hurd (University of Tasmania) chats about seaweed's ability (or lack there of) to capture carbon emissions in the environment, and author Jeff Maynard introduces a new segment, The Top Ten Worst Underwater Movies. Curious about the first film off the rank? Tune in and find out.
Feb 17, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Bron Burton and Fam Charko are joined by Platform Arts CEO Ilana Russell, two members of Earthcare St Kilda (Glen Adams and Richard Pensak), and Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy. Ilana talks to the team about a new exhibition called CURRENTS , now showing at Platform Arts to bring together works that explore our relationship to water. Adams and Pensak reflect on their success in removing more than one tonne of Northern Pacific seastars from Port Phillip Bay. Breschkin provies detail i...
Feb 10, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 290
This week hosts Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach welcome guest Jessica Spencer from Florida to discuss the challenges of Burmese pythons, non-native species impacting Florida's wildlife. Also, stay tuned for insights on summer vibes and Victoria's weather.
Feb 03, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Bron, Rex Hunter, Neil Blake and Cabin Boy take their final Radio Marinara voyage of 2023! Crossing to Sydney, they chat to Dr Rip aka Rob Brander about his top 5 safety tips for hanging out on the beach and swimming in the ocean this summer. Jumping down to Davis Station in Antarctica, the team speaks with Cliff Davis to find out what Christmas is like close to the southern pole. The team also discuss what they'll be up to over summer and touch on some events that might be popular with listener...
Dec 16, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 288
In this episode Dr. Beach and Kade Mills chat with Helen Privett, Museums Victoria's Manager of Touring Exhibitions, unraveling the mysteries of 'Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition. Later, we're joined by Prof John Lewis to explore the fascinating world of Lessepsian migration through the Suez Canal. Tune in for a riveting exploration of history and science!
Dec 09, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Dr Beach is joined by Dr Surf, who gives us some surfing tips for newbies ahead of summer: everything from classes, to surf shops, boards and wetsuits. Then, author Phil Jarratt talks about his new book, The Immortals of Australian Surfing : who are the 12 Aussie greats who made the cut? Finally, Surfin’ USA: Anthony Boxhall joins the team from California, with good news about elephant seals and bad news about sea stars....
Dec 04, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Bron and Fam chat to Scottish Author Sandy Winterbottom, about the journey to Antarctica that inspired her new book, ‘ The Two-Headed Whale: Life, Loss and the Tangled Legacy of Whaling in the Antarctic ’. From the Rye Pier, dive reporter Myra Kelly brings welcome news of warmer water! Kate Parker joins the team in-studio to discuss Daughters of the Deep , a charity with the goal to address gender inequality in marine industries. Plus, Soundwaves presenter Jeff Maynard has made a discovery: a fi...
Nov 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Join Bron and Kade as they speak with five special guests in this episode: coastal paleontologist Ben Francschelli guides us through recreating ancient bayside animals; Myra Kelly delivers this week's dive report; Dave Houston from Dave and the Daves performs All the World's Your Prawn ; Rob Brander OAM (aka Dr Rip) talks about Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book , and discover the culinary wonders of seaweed with Zoe Brittain. Don't miss the excitement on this week's episode!...
Nov 11, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 284
The team are joined by Patagonia Surf Ambassador, Dave Rastovich, to discuss Patagonia's 'Protect Australia's Ocean For Good' event that will be taking place at The Capitol Theatre on the 8th of November. Dave also shares his thoughts on the conversation regarding the ocean's health and things that we could be doing to save the planet. Cara calls in to give us the dive report and tells us about Manta Rays and their cleaning stations! Dick Williams and Don Riddington talk with the team about open...
Nov 04, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 283
The team catch up with Myra Kelly who joins the show over the phone from Sorrento Back Beach where she and the team celebrate World Jellyfish Day! Myra also gives an extended dive report. Australian Marine Science Asssociation members Morgin Ellis and Lucy Coals come into the studio to discuss sea grass restoration and the importance of failures when working in the field of science. And Dr Surf calls in from the Vintage Surf Day at Point Leo to learn more about how to fundraise for the Disabled ...
Oct 28, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 282
The team are joined in the studio by Dr Rex who tells us all about what it was like to be a cook on a ship back in the 1800's. David Donolly from Killer Whales Australia chats with Bron and Dr Beech about Old Tom, who was a Killer Whale that assisted whalers with catching other species of whales! David also talks about a White Shark who was potentially murdered by some Killer Whales and how they are working to unravel the mystery.
Oct 21, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 281
On World Octopus Day, musical guests Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan join us live for a special sea-renade. Coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli geeks out on megafauna and eastern quolls. Dive reporter Cara Hull sings the praises of the Great Southern Reef and Dr Beach teaches us how to train a brainless box jellyfish.
Oct 07, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Anthony Boxshall and Fam Charko dive straight into weather, The Voice and the latest marine news before they are joined for a dive condition update from Myra Kelly. Beach Patrol's Ross and Ramona Headifen give us all the details on their mission against litter on the foreshore and in the city streets. Plus, award winning children's author, Andrea Rowe, talks through bringing the coast to the kids in her latest book, In the Rockpool , which launches in November....
Sep 30, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Fam and Kade talk to Dr Beth Strain on seagrass propogation in Tasmania; speak with Dr Will White from CSIRO on finding a new species of shark; and finally, talk with Catia Freitas on her thesis on the Oceania Education program run through Deakin University.
Sep 28, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 277
In this final Radiothon 2023 special, the team remind listeners of the importance of community radio and Triple R. Subscriber donations are spun with fish names and bingo. The team also speak to David Donnelly of Killer Whales Australia and Dolphin Research Institute, who gives an exciting report on the whale migration on the Southeast Gippsland Coast.
Sep 03, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 276
In this special Radiothon 2023 edition of Radio Marinara, the team reminds listeners of what it means to subscribe to Triple R and, not only thanks listeners for supporting the station, but gives them some wet and salty fish names.
Aug 27, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Dave Donelly from Killer Whales Australia and Dolphin Research Australia speaks about the disruptive impacts of the Whale Swim Industry on the killer whale population. Dr Beach joins the team from a beach holiday in Southern Queensland to report on the whale migration. Dr Paul Carnell from Deakin University speaks on the kelp restoration project in response to increasing sea urchin populations. Dr Allyson O'Brien from The University of Melbourne details the opportunities available for prospectiv...
Aug 20, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 274
The team pay tribute Luke English, the founder of scuba diving charter service Red Boats who passed away last week. Anthony speaks to ecosystem engineer Dr Mardi McNeil, discussing the ecological importance of green algae genus Halimeda. The team also catches up with RecycleSmart, a new recycling intiative aiming to make recycling easier for local residents.
Aug 13, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Mark Blanch discusses his adventure onboard a sea vessel from Dubai through to Colombo. Chief Scientist Dr Tim O'Hara introduces Wonders of the Deep Sea at Museums Victoria. Kade Mills on the Sea Slug Census in San Remo.
Aug 06, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Cabin Boy talks the science of getting a large object out of the water: from surfboards to maxi yachts, everyone’s getting up on the foil; Dive Reporter Myra Kelly talks back beach diving in winter, and about the magnificent marine artistry of Vera Moller. Rebecca Olive and Fiona Hillary from RMIT join us to talk about ‘Everyday Oceans: Surfing, Swimming and Gardening’, an immersive film festival that highlights the ordinary and profound impacts that everyday interactions with the ocean can have...
Jun 25, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Ben Francischelli brings news of discovery: a wing bone of local ancient dino-bird ‘Pelagornis’, discovered by expert local diver Steven Kuiter; Whale migration has commenced, and with it, whale watching. We catch up with Dave Donnelly from the Dolphin Research Institute for his first fortnightly update across the whale migration season; Dr Elodie Camprasse brings us the report we’ve all been waiting for – Deakin University’s 12 month study: ‘Giant Spider Crab Ecological Assessment in Port Phill...
Jun 18, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 270
