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The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 059 - eDNA with Georgia NestereDNA with Georgia Nester | The Deep Sea Podcast | Episode 59
Welcome to the PRESSURISED version of episode 59, just the science, none of the waffle
For this month’s interview, we speak with Dr. Georgia Nester, a colleague of Alan’s from the University of Western Australia, about eDNA (Environmental DNA is any genetic material left behind by organisms in an environment). She talks about how several collection methods, eg.: Niskin bottles, sponges and paper filters, located on the deep-sea lander system, can retrieve different types of eDNA from the deep. Georgia also touches on how diel migrators can r...2025-06-1632 min
The Deep-Sea PodcasteDNA with Georgia NestereDNA with Georgia Nester | The Deep Sea Podcast | Episode 59
“Exploration is about the place, adventurism is about the person, science is about the question”
Professor Alan Jamieson
In an episode recorded earlier than usual, which is to say not recorded late, and so perhaps recorded right on time?... we are talking about environmental DNA or eDNA.
Thom is headed off to Norfolk Island, north of New Zealand, to characterize the unique life in the region and hopefully not be eaten by sharks. Alan’s been up to secret things, o...2025-06-061h 04
The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 058 - Antarctic ice-seabed interactionsWelcome to the PRESSURISED version of episode 58, just the science, none of the waffle
We are still talking about Antarctica, the continent that keeps on giving!
For this month's interview, we speak with Devin Harrison - Marine Geoscientist/Postdoctoral Researcher at Kelpie Geoscience - Devin is a postdoctoral research fellow at Kelpie Geoscience. His research utilises high-resolution topographic models of the seafloor and complementary geophysical and geospatial datasets to understand the geomorphic evolution and process landform relationship of the deep sea and the continental shelves. Devin is particularly interested in the glacial geomorphological re...2025-05-0924 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastAntarctic ice-seabed interactionsWe are still talking about Antarctica, the continent that keeps on giving!
Alan and Thom discuss trying to stop working momentarily, constructing a treehouse, and acquiring a shark.
In the news, we rattle off a list of newly discovered species with some very cool (but hard to pronounce) names. There has been a lot of squiddy news. Footage of divers swimming with a giant squid has resurfaced; in an exclusive for the podcast, Alan has recorded more amazing Magnapinna (bigfin or elbow squid) footage. And the biggest bit of news: the colossal squid has been s...2025-05-0356 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 057 - A peek under the iceIt’s the last in our run of episodes about Antarctica. We are all back home, and we promise to stop bothering the poor continent.
Thom couldn’t talk about it until after the press release, but the Schmidt Ocean Institute cruise he was on had to look at the seabed under a 150-meter-thick ice shelf right as it moved out of the way. We talked to the science leads on that cruise, Patricia Esquete and Sasha Montelli. We learned about the hydrography and glaciology of that region and then the seabed and communities that were reve...2025-04-1432 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastA peek under the iceIt’s the last in our run of episodes about Antarctica. We are all back home, and we promise to stop bothering the poor continent.
Alan and Thom discuss returning to an inbox of horrors and readjusting to time away.
More cable cutting in our news updates, blobfish being voted fish of the year, and the tongue-eating louse potentially being invertebrate of the year. We don’t want to say we influence the news, but it seems a little spooky.
Thom couldn’t talk about it until after the press release, but the Schmid...2025-04-071h 16The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 056 - Colossal squidComing to you from an Airbnb, above a ski hire shop, next to a construction site in Ushuia, Argentina… It’s a very special episode as we continue to pester Antarctica.
We are here for today is a very special birthday. Our favorite and most elusive colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, has been described for 100 years but never seen in its natural environment! We are having a birthday bash for the big girl.
Joined by Kat Bolstad of the Auckland University of Technology, Squid Squad, we learn what we do and don’t know, as well as the...2025-03-1425 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastColossal squid birthday specialComing to you from an Airbnb, above a ski hire shop, next to a construction site in Ushuia, Argentina… It’s a very special episode as we continue to pester Antarctica.
Alan checks in from Barcelona for mysterious reasons. We’ll have to get the truth our of him in the future…
Lots is going on in the news; deep-sea fish keep turning up, including a little Melanocetus anglerfish - sometimes called a black seadevil. This has had a real impact on people. The media tried to call it a monster, but the people fe...2025-03-071h 10The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 055 - Antarctic FishesOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 55. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/055-antarcticfishes
Now it’s Thom’s turn to hit Antarctica. He’s out with the Schmidt Ocean Institute on the Antarctic Climate Connections expedition to the Bellinghousen Sea, to the west of the Antarctic Peninsula.
He will rec...2025-02-1532 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastAntarctic FishesThe gang has swapped places, Alan is back in Perth and now it’s Thom’s turn to hit Antarctica. He’s out with the Schmidt Ocean Institute on the Antarctic Climate Connections expedition to the Bellinghousen Sea, to the west of the Antarctic Peninsula.
He will record, edit and upload a podcast from there… somehow. This episode may sound a little rougher as a result, but the content is gold as ever… Underrated belter alert.
The Prof managed to have some downtime with the family in Antarctica and has some great stories to tell, he’...2025-02-081h 17The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 054 - Going to AntarcticaOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 54. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/054-antarctica
It’s a big one! With The Professor down in Antarctica and Dr Thom not too far behind him, we’ve got an update live from the field. We’re talking about Antarctic submarine dives, below-freezing trenches, unexpec...2025-01-1030 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastGoing to AntarcticaIt’s a big one! With The Professor down in Antarctica and Dr Thom not too far behind him, we’ve got an update live from the field. We’re talking about Antarctic submarine dives, below-freezing trenches, unexpected uses of glacial ice and, of course, the importance of growing a beard…
But they’re not alone! This month we’re joined by the incredible Shaylyn Potter (Marine Scientist, Sub Pilot and polar diver) as she talks us through the intricacies and unique nature of this environment. We learn about what makes an iceberg different from a bergy bit (yes, th...2025-01-0351 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 053 - Deep-water corals with Di TraceyOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 53. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/053-corals
With Dr Thom and The Professor busy prepping for their upcoming expeditions offshore, we had time to squeeze out one more episode before they set sail.
We caught up with the legendary Di Tracey from N...2024-12-1330 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastDeep-water corals with Di TraceyWith Dr Thom and The Professor busy prepping for their upcoming expeditions offshore, we had time to squeeze out one more episode before they set sail.
We caught up with the legendary Di Tracey from NIWA to talk all things deep-water corals. How they live, what makes them different from their shallow water relatives, and how they are adapted to life in the deep dark ocean. Di's long career in deep-sea ecology is also intertwined with her extensive work in making the marine sciences a better place for women to work. She talks us through what it...2024-12-0657 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastTonga trench special
We made it to episode 50 and managed to pin down the professor to tell us all about his adventures offshore in the world’s second deepest point: the Tonga trench.
Expect to hear all about how the colossal deep-sea expedition is going, including the time Alan piloted a submarine to 2000m, stumbled upon a rarely seen deep-sea squid, and made poor Steve’s life difficult (the onboard media guy). Life on land is also just as chaotic as Alan has been jetsetting all over the world, with his shiny new OBE medal safely tucked in his backpack pocket, plus a ve...2024-09-1342 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastSquidtember with Kat BolstadAs it turns out, returning to life on land after a mega deep-sea expedition takes a lot of work! So, whilst we aren't quite ready to share with you our Tonga Trench special, here is a mini-episode to keep you busy until we get back to you with episode 50.
We're talking all about SQUIDTEMBER with long-time friend of the show, Kat Bolstad from the AUT Squid Squad. Which squid will reign supreme come the end of the month? It's up to you to decide! You can find the links to vote, plus all of the other festivities...2024-09-0625 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 049 - Chimaeras with Brit FinucciOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 49. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/049-chimaera
To finish off our cartilaginous fish mini-series, we’re getting into our personal favourite: the chimera.
These little oddballs are closely related to sharks and rays but often go unmentioned. They are full of intriguing quirks, from lacking a sto...2024-08-0928 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastChimaeras with Brit FinucciTo finish off our cartilaginous fish mini-series, we’re getting into our personal favourite: the chimera.
These little oddballs are closely related to sharks and rays but often go unmentioned. They are full of intriguing quirks, from lacking a stomach to possessing a reproductive appendage on their head! We speak with Dr Brit Finucci from NIWA, a lover of deep water sharks and champion kicker of heads (she is also a competitive Muay Thai fighter) all about these fascinating fishes and why they are so interesting.
We also speak with Leo Richards from Natural World Facts about hi...2024-08-021h 07The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 048 - Deep-sea sharks with Justin CordovaOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 48. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/048-sharks
We’re back on the elasmobranch train with our latest episode all about deep-sea sharks!
We speak with Justin Cordova, co-founder and deputy director of The Rogue Shark Lab all about the fascinating world of dee...2024-07-1228 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastDeep-sea sharks with Justin CordovaWe’re back on the elasmobranch train with our latest episode all about deep-sea sharks!
We speak with Justin Cordova, co-founder and deputy director of The Rogue Shark Lab all about the fascinating world of deep-sea sharks! What makes them different from their shallow-water relatives? Why do their eyes glow green? How exactly do you get into a career in deep-sea shark research?
The Professor is trapped in paradise (somewhere in Fiji) whilst he quarantines before his next big offshore expedition. But he’s not alone - alongside his new pal Roger (the guard gecko) he's...2024-07-051h 02The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 023 – Keeping deep-sea animals with The Monterey Bay AquariumOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 23. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/023-deep-aquaria
Can we safely bring deep-sea organisms to the surface and keep them alive? Certain species, such as the giant isopods and giant Japanese spider crabs have been kept in aquaria in the past but the number of a...2024-06-2829 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 047 - The depths of Lake Baikal with Marianne MooreOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 47. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/047-baikal
Located in southern Siberia and covered in thick ice for almost half of the year, the colossal Lake Baikal reaches depths of 1600m making it the oldest, and deepest lake in the world. With hydrothermal vents, methane s...2024-06-1429 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastThe depths of Lake Baikal with Marianne MooreLocated in southern Siberia and covered in thick ice for almost half of the year, the colossal Lake Baikal reaches depths of 1600m making it the oldest, and deepest lake in the world. With hydrothermal vents, methane seeps and vast swathes of endemic species, this ancient lake was too tempting not to talk about.
We speak with Professor Marianne Moore, a Limnologist who has been working on the lake for over 2 decades. She guides us through its incredible ecosystems and species such as the world's only freshwater seal, deep water insects and foot-long flatworms! Plus, w...2024-06-071h 08The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 046 - Deep sea rays & skates with Will WhiteOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 46. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/046-rays
This month we're talking about the flattest of the elasmobranchs: the bottom-dwelling batoids - the deep sea rays and skates!
We’re kicking off our cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes) mini-series with the batoids - the rays and...2024-05-1029 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastDeep sea rays & skates with Will WhiteThis month we're talking about the flattest of the elasmobranchs: the bottom-dwelling batoids - the deep sea rays and skates!
We’re kicking off our cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes) mini-series with the batoids - the rays and skates! Sharks are often associated with the deep sea, but did you know that batoids have been observed as deep as 3000m?
We speak with Will White who researches elasmobranchs across the world and who has described 50 species! He talks us through the differences between sharks rays and skates, and how these species utilise the deep sea. We hear abo...2024-05-031h 07The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 045 - Hagfish with Doug FudgeOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 45. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/045-hagfish
What has no jaw, inverted horizontal teeth, saggy skin and can produce litres of suffocating slime when touched? it’s the episode you’ve been waiting for… The hagfish special is here.
Dr Thom is back fr...2024-04-1229 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastHagfish with Doug FudgeWhat has no jaw, inverted horizontal teeth, saggy skin and can produce litres of suffocating slime when touched? it’s the episode you’ve been waiting for… The hagfish special is here.
Dr Thom is back from his stint offshore, and The Professor pretty much now lives in a submarine, but that hasn’t stopped them from finally reuniting to make this special episode all about hagfish. We’ve talked about them a lot on the show, and decided it’s time to pass them the mic. So expect lots of slimy stories, toothy tales and a whole load of hagfish t...2024-04-051h 11The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 044 - Alan takes overOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 44. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/044-alan-takes-over
It finally happened… we brought you an episode which was recorded almost completely offshore. With Dr Thom in the Bounty Trough and the Professor somewhere in the Pacific, this episode is quite the wild card. Whilst Thom has bee...2024-03-0828 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastAlan takes overAre you looking for a podcast episode that contains the return of the blobfish, golden crochet hooks and rare deep-sea squid? Well, look no further than this episode of The Deep-Sea Podcast!
It finally happened… we brought you an episode which was recorded almost completely offshore. With Dr Thom in the Bounty Trough and the Professor somewhere in the Pacific, this episode is quite the wild card. Whilst Thom has been busy crocheting fishing nets (that’s science folks), Alan was left to take the reins and he decided to go a little off-piste. We bring it back...2024-03-0152 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 019 - Deep sea squid with Mike VecchioneOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 19. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/019-squid
As promised in the Christmas special, we call the ‘squid-phone’ – a special line used by scientists globally when they seem something strange and squiddy. On the other end of that line is Mike Vecchione, the expert on cephalopods. We talk giant and col...2024-02-2325 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 043 - Offshore Stories: Tales of typhoons and science in submarinesOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 43. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/043-offshore-stories
From being repeatedly thrown off your bed in a storm, to seeing blue whales out of your porthole, working at sea doesn't leave you short of stories. And with Dr Thom and the Professor both heading offshore s...2024-02-0927 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastOffshore stories: Tales of typhoons and science in submarinesFrom being repeatedly thrown off your bed in a storm, to seeing blue whales out of your porthole, working at sea doesn't leave you short of stories. And with Dr Thom and the Professor both heading offshore soon, they thought what better time to share some of their sea stories. From tips on how to hold your pee for 12+ hours, to tales of typhoons, this episode is jam-packed with real-life tales from decades of working offshore.
In deep sea news: Norway has decided to go ahead with deep sea mining, cold coral reefs are being discovered, and...2024-02-0253 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 018 - Sound in the deep ocean with David BarclayOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 18. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/018-sound
We think of the deep sea as an eerily quiet and spooky place but that isn’t completely true, animal communication, seismic activity, human noise and even the sound of rain and waves from 10 km above. We cha...2024-01-2626 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastThe Deco-Stop: 003 - Eco-anxietyTHE DECO-STOP: A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE HUMANS BEHIND DEEP SEA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
This is our third Deco-Stop episode, and this time we’re focusing on eco-anxiety. We are currently in the midst of an ecological crisis, but eco-anxiety is something of a mental health crisis in response. Many of us who work in this space (and many of us who don’t) are feeling these emotions, including plenty of our listeners who have got in touch to share their experiences. As such, we’ve wanted to make this episode for some time, but during it’s producti...2024-01-051h 25
The Deep-Sea PodcastThe legendary Don Walsh with Rob McCallum"Exploration is curiosity acted upon." — Don Walsh
In this month’s episode, we’re honouring the late great Don Walsh, who sadly left us this month. You may have noticed that we hadn’t heard from Don in a good few months. He had a couple of ops that required some getting over, but that wasn’t going to slow him down. In September he was going through the Northwest Passage, a trip he had attempted 2 previous times but had been scuppered by weather and vessel trouble. Don’s unwavering commitment to deep-sea exploration meant that the mont...2023-12-0127 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 041 - Deep diving whales with Nicola QuickOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 41. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/041-whales
We all know that Thom and Alan aren’t the biggest fans of ‘air-breathers’ aka. marine mammals like dolphins and whales, but there are a few species that are allowed into the deep-sea club. We hear from Dr Nico...2023-11-1029 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastDeep diving whales with Nicola QuickWe all know that Thom and Alan aren’t the biggest fans of ‘air-breathers’ aka. marine mammals like dolphins and whales, but there are a few species that are allowed into the deep-sea club. We hear from Dr Nicola Quick who researches the incredibly elusive beaked whales, a group that likely spends the majority of their time in the deep sea. These interesting whales have been seen diving to depths of 3000 m, which way exceeds the max depth of their more famous cousin, the sperm whale (who usually hang out at around 1500m deep).
It also tu...2023-11-031h 14The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 040 - Submarine canyons with Teresa AmaroOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 40. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science withut any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/040-canyons
So everyone has been pretty busy but we finally got round to finishing off our deep sea habitats series with this episode on submarine canyons. We talk with Dr Teresa Amaro, from the University of Aveiro in Portugal a...2023-10-1326 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast040 - Submarine canyons with Teresa AmaroSo everyone has been pretty busy but we finally got round to finishing off our deep sea habitats series with this episode on submarine canyons. We talk with Dr Teresa Amaro, from the University of Aveiro in Portugal about these hugely important habitats in the deep sea and how they influence the fauna of the continental shelf. Plus, we get to hear the infamous story of when The Professor and Teresa docked in Lisbon during a cruise and Teresa was able to clear out a bar for the whole of the crew.
Plus, the deep s...2023-10-0654 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 039 - Mollusc special with Kerry WaltonOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 39. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/039-molluscs
Our very special guest this month is the fantatsic Kerry Walton from the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. Kerry talks us through the weird and wonderful world of marine molluscs, from the deep to the not so d...2023-09-1529 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast039 - Mollusc special with Kerry WaltonWhat do punk snails, turning 40 and Titipo the Little Train have in common? Thats right! The latest episode of the deep-sea podcast.
We might be a little late this month but we’ve packed in as much as we can with this one. We’re covering all the latest deep sea news, including new deep sea habitats, octopus gardens and brand new amphipod species. Plus, we hear from Becca Nicholls about her experiences of working as a woman offshore, and how old superstitions are still very much a thing.
Our very special guest this...2023-09-081h 00The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 038 - Deep sea jellies with George Matsumoto
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 38. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/038-jellies
The Professor is back on land and Dr Thom is back from Squid Christmas, what a better time to talk about the squishiest of deep sea critters? We talk with George Matsumoto from MBARI all about gelatinous deep s...2023-08-1128 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast038 - Deep-sea jellies with George MatsumotoThe Professor is back on land and Dr Thom is back from Squid Christmas, what a better time to talk about the squishiest of deep sea critters? We talk with George Matsumoto from MBARI all about gelatinous deep sea species. How do we study them? How on earth can we preserve them or even capture their fragile bodies? Plus, we find out exactly what that curious little blue spiky blob was.
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page...2023-08-0455 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 037 - Deep digging with Andrew McCaigOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 37. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/037-deep-digging
Alan is somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and Thom has been dissecting fish left right and centre at Te Papa. What better time to talk about deep-sea digging?
After the exciting news l...2023-07-1427 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast037 - Deep digging with Andrew McCaigAlan is somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and Thom has been dissecting fish left right and centre at Te Papa. What better time to talk about deep-sea digging?
After the exciting news last month about the geological cruise that drilled through the Moho (the area where the Earth’s crust meets the mantle), we thought it would be interesting to talk with Andrew McCaig, the co-chief scientist for that expedition. Andrew talks us through the expedition's goals, achievements and the drilling process itself. Why were geologists interested in reaching this area and what exactly is...2023-07-071h 10The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 036 - Crustacean congress specialOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 36. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/036-crustacean-congress
Our two favourite deep sea scientists reunite over in Wellington, New Zealand for the 10th Annual International Crustacean Conference. We speak with Kareen Schnabel and Rachael Peart about all things crabby, and the intricacies of org...2023-06-0927 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast036 - Crustacean congress specialWith The Professor pacing around a small Mexican apartment, and Dr. Thom immigrating to the other side of the world, this episode is a little fast-and-loose. But, our two favourite deep sea scientists did get to reunite over in Wellington, New Zealand for the 10th Annual International Crustacean Conference. And that’s where our episode is based!
We speak with Kareen Schnabel and Rachael Peart about all things crabby, and the intricacies of organising and hosting a scientific conference. We also bumped into an old friend, Tammy Frank to talk about how she was finding the...2023-06-021h 03The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 035 - Shipwrecks with Leighton Rolley and Lori JohnstonOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 35. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/035-shipwrecks
To finish up our run of episodes on deep-sea habitats, we’re really excited to bring you this month’s episode on… shipwrecks! But we’re not going to talk about what you expect. We all know w...2023-05-1229 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast035 - Shipwrecks with Leighton Rolley and Lori JohnstonTo finish up our run of episodes on deep-sea habitats, we’re really excited to bring you this month’s episode on… shipwrecks! But we’re not going to talk about what you expect. We all know what shipwrecks are but do you know how to find them? We talk with Leighton Rolley, an expert in researching, discovering and documenting shipwrecks. And we don’t stop there. Our second guest, Lori Johnston is a microbiologist whose research has focused on the fascinating structures of rusticles: the rusty icicles that hang from shipwrecks like the Titanic.
We’re also very hap...2023-05-051h 12The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 034 - Deep biosphere with Mandy JoyeOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 34. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
On this month’s episode, we wanted to go deeper and darker than we’ve ever gone before… prepare the enter: the deep biosphere!
We talk with Professor Mandy Joye about the vast microbial wonderland which is the deep biosphere. This ecosystem, which exists deep under the seabed, has only recently been discovered and research is just...2023-04-1428 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast034 - Deep biosphere with Mandy JoyeOn this month’s episode, we wanted to go deeper and darker than we’ve ever gone before… prepare the enter: the deep biosphere!
We talk with Professor Mandy Joye about the vast microbial wonderland which is the deep biosphere. This ecosystem, which exists deep under the seabed, has only recently been discovered and research is just starting to reach some interesting conclusions. We lean about the importance of deep sea microbes and how they cycle through our planet. We also discuss the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as Mandy was a key researcher in understanding it’s widespre...2023-04-071h 07The Deep-Sea PodcastThe Deco-Stop: 002 - Neurodiversity in ScienceHere’s our second episode of The Deco-Stop; a deeper look into the humans behind deep-sea science and technology. We’ve done our science dive, and now it’s time to decompress, and discuss tales at sea, career paths and the social & political aspects of deep-sea science.
From Steven Hawking to Charles Darwin, neurodiversity and science have been intertwined throughout history. Neurodiversity is a term which refers to the variety in the cognition of the human brain and can include people who are on the autism spectrum, or who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dysc...2023-03-131h 38
The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 033 - Parasites with Rod BrayOur short and to-the-point PRESSURISED version of episode 33. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
What if your deep-sea habitat was less rocky and more fleshy? That’s right, the time has come to talk all about deep-sea parasites and their fascinating life cycles.
We couldn’t think of anyone better to speak with than Dr Rod Bray, a pioneer in deep-sea parasitology research. Rod talks us through the captivating world of pa...2023-03-1028 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast033 – Parasites with Rod BrayWhat if your deep-sea habitat was less rocky and more fleshy? That’s right, the time has come to talk all about deep-sea parasites and their fascinating life cycles.
We couldn’t think of anyone better to speak with than Dr Rod Bray, a pioneer in deep-sea parasitology research. Rod talks us through the captivating world of parasitic worms and his ongoing research into their ecology.
Continuing with the parasitic theme, Thom and Alan share their critiques (and also their love for) ‘The Last of Us’, an apocalyptic TV show involving fungal parasitology. The news is somewha...2023-03-031h 15The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 032 - Whale falls with Craig smithOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 32. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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This month is a fun one (maybe not if you love cetaceans) as we’re covering whale falls! That’s right, dead whales and the ecosystems they create on the seafloor. Professor Craig smith joins us to...2023-02-1029 min
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Join world-leading deep-sea scientists Professor Alan Jamieson and Dr Thom Linley, as they talk about everything deep sea!
Interesting facts, recent news, myth-busting and interviews with the most interesting people they know. Plus, legendary tales from the high seas, from the first person to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench: Don Walsh.
With new episodes released every month, they show you the deep sea as it really is, without removing any of the wonder.
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The Deep-Sea Podcast032 - Whale falls with Craig SmithThis month is a fun one (maybe not if you love cetaceans) as we’re covering whale falls! That’s right, dead whales and the ecosystems they create on the seafloor. Professor Craig Smith joins us to talk all about the stages of decomposition, the key species that whale falls support, and some truly wild tales from the high seas.
We finally answer the big question, what smells worse: a dead whale or a dead deep-sea sponge? The answer might not be what you expect. We also hear from a couple friends of the show, including Shelly, who m...2023-02-031h 10The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 005 - Storytelling with Susan CaseyOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 5. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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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 Sus...2023-01-2727 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 031 - Hydrothermal vents with Charles ”Chuck” FisherOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 31. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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We’re continuing on our iconic deep-sea habitat trilogy with the episode you’ve all been waiting for… HYDROTHERMAL VENTS!
We speak to the incredible Charles “Chuck” Fisher, a pivotal biologist in hydrothermal vent research, about these fascin...2023-01-1329 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast031 - Hydrothermal vents with Charles ”Chuck” FisherWe’re continuing on our iconic deep-sea habitat trilogy with the episode you’ve all been waiting for… HYDROTHERMAL VENTS! In this jam-packed episode we cover forgotten Christmas specials, lebensspuren, deep-sea sandwiches and climate crisis sea-shanties (and that’s only in the first 20 minutes)!
We speak to the incredible Charles “Chuck” Fisher, a pivotal biologist in hydrothermal vent research, about these fascinating habitats and the organisms which exist there. We learn about the iconic tube-worms and their specialised adaptations to life in these extreme environments. Plus, Chuck does some of his own myth-busting and sets the record straight on a...2023-01-061h 21The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 030 - Seamounts with Ashley RowdenOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 30. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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We’ve been off-piste for a while now so we thought we’d jump straight back into the deep sea with a series of episodes on deep-sea habitats. We’re starting off strong with a huge episode on seamount...2022-12-1624 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 008 – Deep-Sea Technology with James CameronOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 8. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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Working in the deep sea is entirely dependent on technology and the incredible forces push engineering to its limit. If you are doing something that no one has done before, chances are you are going to have to make some of your own to...2022-12-0925 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast030 – Seamounts with Ashley RowdenWe’ve been off-piste for a while now so we thought we’d jump straight back into the deep sea with a series of episodes on deep-sea habitats. We’re starting off strong with a huge episode on seamounts! We speak to a friend of the show, Ashley Rowden who’s an expert in all-things benthic and we find out why seamounts are just so cool. We also get a little distracted and reminisce about the ultimate offshore championship: sausage-fest.
We get to hear from the scientists on board the RRS Discovery who are currently on an expeditio...2022-12-021h 20The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 004 – Fear of the deep sea with Glenn SinglemanOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 4. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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We turn the spotlight on ourselves and wonder why humanity seems to have an intrinsic fear of the deep sea. Glenn Singleman joins us to give a psychological explanation for why we feel differently about th...2022-11-2523 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 029 – Deep se... river?! ecosystems with Melanie StiassnyOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 29. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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Everyone has been very busy this month with Thom and the Professor officially describing a new species of blue snailfish, alongside their adventures in Singapore. We hear from one of our old students about the work he’s been...2022-11-1128 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast029 – Deep se…river?! ecosystems with Melanie Stiassnyhttps://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/029-deep-rivers
Everyone has been very busy this month with Thom and the Professor officially describing a new species of blue snailfish, alongside their adventures in Singapore. We hear from one of our old students about the work he’s been doing in deep freshwater ecosystems, which got us thinking about these unique environments and the kind of species that live there. We decided to throw one more curveball away from the deep sea and speak with Dr Melanie Stiassny, an ichthyologist who’s focused her research on the deep-water fish of th...2022-11-041h 00The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 003 – Aesthetics of the deep sea with artist Alex GouldOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 3. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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Can we use art to help people engage with the deep sea? We stop trying to explain things and let artist Alex Gould help us see deep-sea animals for the first time all over again....2022-10-2823 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 028 – Masters of the sea with Stuart BuckleOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 28. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/028-being-captain
The Professor is back from his adventures at sea with lots of exciting new updates. He talks us through some of his key findings from this already iconic deep-sea expedition. We also get to hear fr...2022-10-1429 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast028 – Masters of the sea with Stuart BuckleThe Professor is back from his adventures at sea with lots of exciting new updates. He talks us through some of his key findings from this already iconic deep-sea expedition. We also get to hear from an often overlooked figure in these expeditions: the ship's captain. Alan and Captain Stuart Buckle have a shared history of seagoing. Travelling the world together onboard the DSSV Pressure Drop during the Five Deeps expedition and during the Professor's recent venture to the Japanese trenches. Captain Stu talks us through his journey into becoming a captain and how he managed to bag the...2022-10-071h 00The Deep-Sea PodcastThe Deco-Stop – 001: Parents at sea with Kat Bolstad, deepest lactating humanHere’s our first ever episode of The Deco-Stop; a deeper look into the humans behind deep sea science and technology. We’ve done our science dive, and now it’s time to decompress, and discuss tales at sea, career paths and the social & political aspects of deep sea science.
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/deco-stop-001
In our first ever episode, we talk to Kat Bolstad, the leader of the AUT lab for cephalopod ecology and systematics (ALCES) at Auckland U...2022-09-3024 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 002 – Exploring the Mariana Trench with Don WalshOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 2. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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In this episode we have an amazing interview with legendary oceanographer, Don Walsh. In 1960, Don and Jacques Piccard were the first people ever to reach the ocean’s deepest point – Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench in the ba...2022-09-2329 minThe Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 027 – Cave biology with Thomas IliffeOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 27. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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With the Professor out at sea, Thom goes off the rails and finally gets his answers on cave biology. What are the similarities and differences between the deep-sea and cave ecosystems? How are they linked? Do...2022-09-1624 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast027 – Cave biology with Thomas IliffeFull episode notes
With the Professor out at sea, Thom goes off the rails and finally gets his answers on cave biology. What are the similarities and differences between the deep-sea and cave ecosystems? How are they linked? Do we know more about the moon than cave biolo…. just kidding! We speak to the legendary Professor Thomas Iliffe, who has shaped the field of biospeleology (cave biology); discovering over 250 species, and 3 new orders (now you don’t hear that every day)! He talks us through the formation of these habitats, what dive surveys are really like, and how t...2022-09-021h 11The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 001 –The moon analogyOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 1. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/episode1
In the very first episode of The Deep-Sea Podcast we let you know who we are and why we felt the world really needed a podcast about the deep sea. Alan rants about how the st...2022-08-2623 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 026 – Vision in the deep sea with Justin MarshallOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 26. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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After recovering from you-know-what last episode, we’re excited to complete our open-water/pelagic trilogy with this week’s guest Professor Justin Marshall. Justin is an expert on all things vision, and talks us through all of...2022-08-1921 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast026 – Vision in the deep sea with Justin MarshallRead the show notes and find out more about us at:
https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/026-vision
After recovering from you-know-what last episode, we’re excited to complete our open-water/pelagic trilogy with this week’s guest Professor Justin Marshall. Justin is an expert on all things vision, and talks us through all of the intricacies and oddities of vision in the deep sea. We discuss how fish eyes have evolved in order to adapt to the darkness of the deep, and how exactly they are able to see bioluminescence. Justin’s research has bee...2022-08-051h 08
The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 025 – Bioluminescence with Edie WidderOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 25. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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Last episode we learned about the pelagic zone, the largest habitat on earth, a boundless 3D space where enormous migrations take place. We learned that this isn’t a world of darkness but rather one of b...2022-07-2222 min
The Deep-Sea PodcastPRESSURISED: 024 – The pelagic deep sea with Tracey SuttonOur short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 24. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
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We have a confession to make. We talk a big game about how we are busting myths, tackling deep-sea tropes and showing the deep ocean as it really is… but we have been guilty of one...2022-07-0815 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast025 – Bioluminescence with Edie Widderhttps://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/025-biolum
Sorry that this episode isn’t the perfectly polished jewel that this show usually is. Thom’s family got a visit from both COVID and chickenpox so there hasn’t been the time or energy to edit as well as he usually does. But we couldn’t abandon you without an episode this month as some great stuff is still covered.
Last episode we leaned about the pelagic zone, the largest habitat on earth, a boundless 3D space where enormous migrations take place. We learned that this...2022-07-011h 19
The Deep-Sea Podcast024 – The pelagic deep sea with Tracey Suttonhttps://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/024-pelagic
We have a confession to make. We talk a big game about how we are busting myths, tackling deep-sea tropes and showing the deep ocean as it really is… but we have been guilty of one of the big ones. The deep sea is not just the bottom! Most of the deep sea, in fact, most of the habitat of this planet is the huge open 3D environment of open water or ‘pelagic’ water. In this staggering volume the planets largest migration takes place twice a day. Animals are locked...2022-06-0359 min
The Deep-Sea Podcast023 – Keeping deep-sea animals with The Monterey Bay Aquariumhttps://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/023-deep-aquaria
Can we safely bring deep-sea organisms to the surface and keep them alive? Certain species, such as the giant isopods and giant Japanese spider crabs have been kept in aquaria in the past but the number of animals we can maintain long-term is quite small. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new Into the Deep exhibition has succeeded in keeping animals never before put on public display, some are even new to science. Not only that, but they have even had some success in getting them to reproduce! Figuring out wha...2022-05-061h 16