The Deep-Sea Podcast

A couple of deep-sea scientists talk everything deep sea! Interesting facts, recent news, myth-busting and interviews with the most interesting people we know.

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Bonus episode – The Christmas Party

It’s the holidays so we decided to get together, have a few drinks and tell some stories from life at sea. We even get Märvel – the barons of high-energy rock and roll on the line for a festive chat. This is a silly/gross episode, even by our standards. There are stories of seasickness and competitive food fungus… you have been warned. podcast@armatusoceanic.com Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel (http://marvel.nu/)

Dec 28, 2020•48 min

006 -Deep-sea mining special

Our world is rapidly changing. As we move away from fossil fuels and our use of electronics increases, demand is climbing for a handful of metals key to the manufacture of modern technology. Mining the deep sea may meet these demands but is probably the most contentious issue the community is facing right now. Is there a net benefit for the deep sea; funding research and understanding, addressing climate change, and encouraging developing nations? Or is the deep sea too fragile and too unknown t...

Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 6

005 - Storytelling with author Susan Casey

In this episode we explore the power of storytelling and complete the arc of our first five episodes: science communication and perception of the deep sea. We talk with multiple New York Times bestseller Susan Casey (https://susancasey.com/) about telling a good story and engaging people with a narrative, while still being scientifically accurate. Don Walsh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Walsh) is kind enough to record his thoughts on the importance of good storytellers, which of course also...

Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 5

004 - Fear of the deep sea with Glenn Singleman

It’s the October episode and that means it’s our Halloween Spooktacular, what better time to turn the spotlight on ourselves and wonder why humanity seems to have an intrinsic fear of the deep sea. Glenn Singleman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Singleman) joins us to give a psychological explanation for why we feel differently about the deep sea and seem to have an aversion to it. Even some of the best documentaries seem to change their wording when talking about the deep sea. We give Don ...

Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4

003 - Aesthetics of the deep sea with artist Alex Gould

Can we use art to help people engage with the deep sea? We stop trying to explain things and let artist Alex Gould ( alexandragould.co.uk ) help us see deep-sea animals for the first time all over again. We talk about the aesthetic of deep-sea fish, is it shaped by our expectations? Can we save the blobfish from bullying? Can art help us with the horror of tongue eating parasites and fish absorbing their boyfriends? Sponsor Armatus Oceanic...

Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 3

002 - Exploring the Mariana Trench. Guest: Don Walsh

On January 23, 1960 Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard were the first people to dive to the deepest point in the ocean, Challenger Deep. Would you believe that Don's full of other stories at least as interesting as that? We talk science communication and exploration with Don, realise that actually we do know a lot about the Mariana Trench, and we cross the equator. podcast@armatusoceanic.com Music by Harvey Jones

Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2

001 - The moon analogy. Guest: Monty Priede

‘We know more about the moon than the deep sea’ isn't just a bad analogy, it’s wrong. We talk scientific writing and Alan confesses why, after becoming the world’s deepest Brit, he was hunched emerging from the sub. podcast@armatusoceanic.com Absence of sharks Music Harvey Jones

Jul 03, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Hello and welcome!

Just a quick hello to introduce the podcast (and check I know how to do this). Official episode 1 coming soon. Dr Thom https://twitter.com/AllLittleFishes

Apr 01, 2020•1 min•Ep. 1

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