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Ocean Pancake Podcast70 Giant Kelp Forests can grow half a meter per year with Dr Scott BennettWhy are giant kelp forests so important to our ecosystems? What can we do to help protect them? Dr Scott Bennett shares his insights as one of the founders of the Great Southern Reef foundation and a Marine Scientist at the University of Tasmania.
2024-05-1508 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast70: You're living in a Kelp Country and do not even know it with Dr Aaron EgerDid you know we live in Kelp country? That you can eat all kelp? That Giant Kelp is the home to thousands of species yet 95% of the Giant Kelp Forests have gone missing in Tasmania. In this mini series featuring Tasmania's Giant Kelp, Dr Aaron Eger shares a snippet of his knowledge. We also now have a Youtube Channel!
2024-03-2608 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast69: Great White Shark Life and Death with Doctor Heather BowlbyGreat White Sharks have gripped the pop culture mindset since the release of JAWS. Now they're the most feared and revered apex predators in our ocean. Doctor Heather Bowlby has been studying Great White Shark life cycles, mortality, and populations in Canada for the past several years. What is a Great White Shark Lifeline? What are the Mortality rates? How do we study Great White Sharks? Why are they crucial to our ocean ecosystems.
2023-01-0437 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast68 First Coral Spawning from Outplanted Corals by Reef Restoration FoundationGrowing coral from fragments to mature corals that are reproductively viable is one of the core missions of Reef Restoration Foundation. How do they choose what corals they will grow in their nurseries? How do they know where to outplant them? How can people join in and contribute? Ryan, the CEO of Reef Restoration Foundation joins us for a special episode to discuss the first-ever coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef from corals that have been grown and outplanted by Reef Restoration Foundation. Building resilience on our reefs to protect them from future bleaching events is one of the...
2022-11-1635 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast67 How Ocean Plastic Recovery is an on going battle with Honest OceanWhat makes someone passionate about removing plastic from our production chains? Is it possible to create sustainable alternatives to plastic? Why is plastic so ubiquitous in our world? How do different countries deal with plastic? Are we really recycling it? These are just some of the many questions Katt from Ocean Pancake and Tom from Honest Ocean discuss in todays episode. The Ocean Plastic Recovery has a long way to go, but Honest Oceans is dedicated in creating a cyclical industry with more transparency in consumer products. Removing Ocean Plastic from the sea is really hard, and Tom explains all...
2022-11-0241 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast66 How to Become a Scientific Illustrator with Janavi KramerHow is scientific illustration different from creative art? What animal in the ocean is the most inspirational for artists? How to become a scientific illustrator with Janavi Kramer? How does someone become an ocean storyteller? How does art help up protect our oceans?
2022-09-1237 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast65 Why is Coral Restoration crucial Patricia Zwolinski?Why are coral reefs so crucial to the health of our planet? How does coral restoration help remote communities? What are the problems facing our reefs? What is being done to protect and bring back healthy reefs?
In this episode of Ocean Pancake Podcast, Patricia Zwolinski is a Master's student and an eager ocean conservationist chats about all things coral reefs in the Philippines and Florida. Patricia believes in education and collaborating between different individuals to strengthen our understanding and connection with the ocean. Learn all about NGOs and how outreach can help our world's marine systems.
2022-08-1735 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast64 All About Aquarium diving with Fully SubmergedHow does Tiktok help with marine conservation? How can creating connections with our audience help bring people to scuba diving? How does someone get involved in Aquarium aquaculture? Are Aquariums a positive thing for conservation? How Olivia from Fully Submerged joins the Ocean Pancake Podcast to share her experience as an
Aquarium Safety Diver and a Staff Instructor. Katt and Olivia chat about all things instructor life, what it's like quitting the dive industry and scuba diving for fun.
2022-08-0335 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast63 How Polar Regions and their Micro Organisms are crucial in Climate with Emily ChenHow do polar regions impact our climate? What microorganisms are hiding beneath the surface? How come polar tourism has increased so much in the past few years? and What jobs can you do to help our planet that are not science? Emily Chen joins us today taking a break from her PHD work at the Ocean Institute in Poland to discuss her passions for mixing social and hard sciences. She is an advocate for collaborative thinking in face of the wicked problems of marine conservation and climate change. She shares her experience on her academic journey, the fascinating project she...
2022-07-0635 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast62 How Tickling Seagrass Can Help Restore a Marine Ecosystem with Tania DouthwaiteHow does freediving contribute to conservation? How does community work together to boost sustainability? How does tickling seagrass help replant seagrass meadows? Tania Douthwaite from Blueback Freediver and Yoga, Ozfish Seeds for Seagrass and the Fremantle Film festival joins us on Ocean Pancake to share her knowledge and wisdom about how the community is key to building sustainable marine systems.
2022-06-2939 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast61 Laura in Waterland from Shopaholic to Conscious Consumer?How much waste do we really create? Can we live in modern society in a concious manner? How do we tackle consumerism and climate grief? Laura in Waterland used to be a shoppaholic. Could you believe that? I hardly could. After some soul searching and research, she transformed her view of materialism to become a concious consumer. Now she is a driver of change and an ocean activist that reminds us every day, that little things when combined can make a difference. In this episode, we catch up with Laura (she was on episode 8) and what she has been working...
2022-06-081h 03
Ocean Pancake Podcast60 Walk the UKs coast for Marine Science with Plover RoversDo you love walking and talking about Science? Scott Chavi took the quarantine situation in the UK and turned it into a country wide Non for Profit. The Plover Rovers is an organization that has scientists and science students walk the coast of the United Kingdom to raise awareness and community knowledge about our coasts/ With the four prong approach, Plover Rovers focus on Heritage and Storytelling, Science Communication, Art and Emotion, in addition to activism. Learn how you can get involved and use the collaboration between individuals to protect our coasts.
2021-07-1246 minOcean Pancake Podcast59 : How Women Mind the Water uses storytelling to Protect OceansWomen Mind the Water is an organisation to high light the stories of women and the ocean. Pam Ferris used her many skills and connections to build a community of ocean loving women to promote our seas. Through stories, art, and collaboration Pam highlights the amazing work female ocean activists do in their own communities to share the love for the ocean. With designs featuring famous sea animals, Women Mind the Water is a podcast and place to bring people with the same mission together.
2021-06-2840 minOcean Pancake Podcast58: Why seagrass is vital to slow Climate Change with Mark ParryWhy is seagrass crucial for our planets natural carbon cycle? How do we protect the biodiversity of seagrass? How is seagrass affected by fertilizer? What can we do to help protect our coastal environments? In todays episode with Mark Parry who is the Development Officer at the Ocean Conservation Trust, we chat about all things seagrass. This has been one of the head projects that focuses on education, conservation, and collaboration. Seagrass has recently gained some notoriety and is finally getting the attention it deserves. While it may not be as topical or well known within conservation as Coral Reefs...
2021-06-1448 minOcean Pancake Podcast57 The Problem With Seaspiracy From An Ocean ActivistThis podcast is a repost from the Youtube channel Ocean Pancake. I wanted to share my thoughts on the recent documentary named Seaspiracy that has been making waves since it has appeared on Netflix. Did the documentary accurately present facts? Did it put blame on the correct parties? Did it provide achievable solutions to the problems facing our oceans? This podcast is the problem with Seaspiracy from an ocean activist. As a conclusion the problem is it's very nuanced and cannot be solved by one solution. We should all start by not eating fish and continue to vote for the...
2021-04-2624 minOcean Pancake Podcast56 How to Find work in Marine Conservation with Wise OceansHow do you find work in ocean conservation? Are there internships and job opportunities available? How should people get involved if they want to help the sea? These are just some of the topics we cover with Abbie Hine from Wise Oceans. This incredible woman has built a business in ocean conservation and has dedicated the past 10 years of her life to help others do the same. With her projects spanning the world and encompassing education, coral plantations, and science communication her work is exactly what we need more of. Even in a Covid world, there are still chances for...
2021-03-2942 minOcean Pancake Podcast55 How art can turn into ocean activism with Janina RossiterJanina is a self-proclaimed activist that has turned her passion for art into action for the ocean. Do you love reading ocean-inspired books to your children? Or admiring mesmerizing fine art? Because Janina Rossiter's journey includes self-published books for children, working together with schools, and spreading the plight of our oceans through social media. Her Instagram is a snapshot of the beauty she creates and her love for the ocean is palpable through her drawings.
2021-03-1547 minOcean Pancake Podcast54: Stay On The Ground And Quit Flying With EarthwandressHave you considered your carbon footprint? We may look at our driving habits, our food consumption, our plastic use, or purchasing history. However, why is it that so many of us refuse to look at the footprint caused by our travel? Earthwandress decided to ask herself that question, and now lives what she preaches. For the past several years any travel she has undertaken, she has organized by land. Buses, trains, bikes, and abstaining from overseas holidays is how she achieved this. Today we talk about what brought her to this decision, how she does travel, and how else she...
2021-03-0151 minOcean Pancake Podcast53: Horse shoe crabs can boost reef health with Samantha GloverDid you know that improving herbivore numbers on reefs can significantly boost coral reef health? Horse shoe crabs are one of these key species, and they can boost coral growth 3 to 5 times! Samantha Glover takes us through her research and experience with Coral Reefs and Fisheries. In this weeks episode we chat about all things fisheries laws, conservation strategies, and breeding horse shoe crabs!
2021-02-1540 minOcean Pancake Podcast52 How Social Media is putting Humpback Whales at risk with Endagered EncountersBrenda Cox has been running humpback whale swims for over 14 years in the pristine waters of Vava'u Tonga. In that time she has taken part in creating marine protected areas, gathering data on humpback whale numbers, and giving thousands the joy of experiencing whale encounters. Unfortunately, social media and the rise of selfies has put humpback whales in danger. The large amounts of boats and inappropriate behaviours in the water has caused a decrease in residential whales and altered migratory patterns for mothers and their calves. In this podcast we discuss proper humpback whale interaction etiquette, when things began to...
2020-12-1441 minOcean Pancake Podcast51: Scuba Diving Tourism amidst Covid 19 with Azul UnlimitedHow was the Covid-19 pandemic affected dive businesses? Should people still get certified online? Why is youtube such a great tool for divers? What can people do to help dive tourism thrive? Is it a good time to become a diving instructor? These some of the questions Ocean Pancake's host Katt Andryskova discusses with Azul Unlimited's Sarah Miller. Azul Unlimited is a brand, community, and dive store based in the beautiful Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Sarah shares how she transformed her passion for the ocean to a thriving dive shop, and how covid quarantines and laws have put the...
2020-11-3055 minOcean Pancake Podcast50: How Combining Art and Science Can help Reefs with Counting CoralWhat can we do to slow the degredation of coral reefs systems? How can we get more people involved in coral restoration? Why is planting trees so easy, while planting coral so difficult? When did coral bleaching become massive issue for our oceans? How is animal agriculture connected to coral reefs? and What does climate change mean for our oceans? These are just some of the topics we dive into with Joylon from Counting Coral. Jolyon Collier is an artist, philanthropist, ocean conservationist, and founder of the non-profit Counting Coral. Merging art, engineering and a passion for reef restoration. Together...
2020-11-1647 minOcean Pancake Podcast49: Why are Sharks Killed for Covid 19 Vaccine with Shark Allies?Why does the covid-19 vaccine require shark squalene? Can this ingredient be made out of plants? What is the goal of Shark Allies? Where did the 5,000 shark killed number come from? and How can people protect sharks? These are just some of the topics we disucss with Stefanie Brendl who is a shark advocate and the executive director of NGO Shark Allies. Through her many years of experience in the field, she shares her love of sharks through various campaigns, dedicated individuals, and fantastic imagery. Learn all about the shark fin trade, covid vaccinations, and sharks here!
2020-11-0258 minOcean Pancake Podcast48: How to Protect Coral Reefs through your Sunscreen Choice with SunbutterWhat makes sunscreen reef safe? Why are some chemicals damaging coral reefs? How to spot Reef Safe Sunscreen? Are the lables on sunscreen accurate? These questions are just some of the topics we get into with Tom Hiney who is half of the duo behind Sunbutter Skincare. Tom and Sacha founded Sunbutter after finding there was no plastic-free and reef-safe sunscreen in Australia. Due to increasing demand to protect our reefs, these ocean lovers worked tirelessly to create a product to protect our skin and our reefs. Join Katt Andryskova on Ocean Pancake to learn more about chemicals in our...
2020-10-1943 minOcean Pancake Podcast47: How Small Scale Community Recycling Tackles Plastic Pollution with Great Sea ProjectWhy are many large projects abandoned? Why has recycling not taken hold in the Bahamas? Why is so much plastic still entering our ocean? Is recycling a viable solution? Katt Andryskova chats to Ryan Hollinrake, the founder of Great Sea Project to answer those questions and more! The GSPs mission is to eliminate the influx of ocean plastic by providing a sustainable solution for communities that don't have a recycling program.They provide ways to use recovered plastics as a commodity, rather than contributing to landfills. Ultimately, this will change the way plastic is consumed, produced and the impact it...
2020-10-0548 minOcean Pancake Podcast46 Why Humpback Whales Injure Humans during InteractionsWith the three Humpback Whale related injuries having occured in the past couple of weeks, the Ocean Pancake Podcast thought to speak to an expert bout why this is happening and how it could be prevented. Katt Andryskova is joined by Dr Kate Sprogis to discuss Humpback Whale interactions, the swimming with Humpback Whale reccomendations created by scientists, and what makes Ningaloo Reef at Exmouth Unique. Several Humpback Mother and swimmer incidents have occured leaving at least two women airlifted to the hospital in Perth with injuries sustained in the water. In this podcast you will learn how this is...
2020-08-171h 01Ocean Pancake Podcast45: Restoring Reefs from Dynamite fishing with Coral GuardianHave you heard that countless countries use or used dynamite for fishing? This destroys the ecosystems and environments around. Learn about how Coral Guardians are working to restore the natural environment. Their mission is to use innovative marine conservation methods to restore coral ecosystems. The importance of the shallow water environments are an economic resource for one-eighth of the world’s population. The current predictions say that coral reefs will have disappeared by 2050.
2020-07-2038 minOcean Pancake Podcast44: Why do Green Sea Turtles Go From an Omnivorous to a Herbivorous DietDid you know green sea aturtles are the only species of turtle that begin their life as omnivores and then transition to a herbivorous diet? Learn about how climate change is impacting turtle populations? Why are turtles endangered in Malaysia? Why did the leatherback turtles go locally extinct there? What are organisations doing to protect sea turtles? Learn all these things and more with Melisa Chan from the Perhentian Turtle Project Conservation.
2020-07-1341 minOcean Pancake Podcast43: Humpback Whales Caught in Shark Nets with Sea ShepherdDid you know already 4 humpback whales have been caught in the shark nets on the Gold Coast this season alone? Shark nets are killing marine life year round, and there has been no proof that they make the beaches any safer. Join Jonathan Clark from Sea Shepherd's Apex Harmony Campaign to talk about no lethal technologies to deter sharks, why Humpback Whales get caught in shark nets, what the population can do to protect our oceans, and what happened with the Tinny Man! Django is a hero who risked his life to free an entangled whale. This could have resulted...
2020-07-0659 minOcean Pancake Podcast42: How to be an Eco Concious Diver with Caitlin McCallAre scuba divers destructive on the reef? How can you be an eco concious diver? How can you learn to identify fish? Can diving help educate people to protect our oceans? Katt Andryskova is joined by the incredible Caitlin McCall from Eco Concious Diver podcast to talk all things sustainability and diving. Dive into this weeks episode to learn how you can better protect our oceans, and our blue planet!
2020-06-2951 minOcean Pancake Podcast41 : How Humpback Whales Wrote a Song to Save their SpeciesHumpback Whales are the face of successful conservation. Why is that? What changed people's minds from killing whales to protecting them? How did people learn about humpback whales intelligence? How do Humpbacks communicate, mate, and give birth? and what can filming these incredible creatures teach us about the beautiful underwater world? Chris Cilfone from Koloha Film project joins us to chat about all things humpback whales and takes us on an adventure learning about these magnificent creatures.
2020-06-2253 minOcean Pancake Podcast40: Bonus Episode 30 Ways to Help the Ocean from your HomeJoin the host Katt in chatting about 30 ways to help our oceans this June! It was World Ocean Day, and in my opinion, it should be ocean day every day. So here are 30 tips on how to change your life in minute ways to help protect our beautiful blue planet! Just a mini bonus episode, and back to normal episodes next week!
2020-06-1514 minOcean Pancake Podcast39 : Sailing the Sea for Cheaper and more Effective Research with Project ManaiaWhat is the future of the Mediterranean? How does the pressure from tourists impact the sea? Is there time to turn things around? What does marine biology truly look like? With our oceans facing agricultural run off, a wave of marine debris, invasive species, and destructions of habitats a way forward is through science. Manuel from the small marine conservation NGO works with individuals to make science data collection cheaper and easier. Join Katt in the discussion of the current state of the Mediterranean, what projects Project Manaia has helped pioneer, and what life on a boat looks like. We...
2020-06-0842 minOcean Pancake Podcast38: How Nesting Sea Turtles have Super Powers in their NeckSea Turtles live long, and rather secretive lives. Hear about these beautiful creatures from Becky, who spend several summers working with nesting turtles on the beaches of Greece. How do turtles find their way back to beaches? Where do they disapear after scurrying down the sand? How do they find the perfect spot to nest? How does tourism and humans impact sea turtle populations? Join two turtle lovers to learn about the magnificent lives of leatherback sea turtles and how climate change might change the landscape of turtles forever. @a.couple.of.conservationists
2020-06-0143 minOcean Pancake Podcast37: How much Wild Caught Fish is Farmed Fish Consuming with Changing Markets?Did you know that farmed fish is still fed wild caught fish? This means your carbon footprint of consuming fish may be larger than you imagined. We chat to Rachel Mulrenan from Changing Markets about their report 'Caught Out : How UK retailers are tackling the use of wild fish in their aquaculture supply chains'. We discuss what supermarket chains do to push farmed sea food, how transparent they are with supply chains, and the economical, environmental, and social impacts of wild fishing.
2020-05-2531 minOcean Pancake Podcast36: More Sharks Means More Fish In The Ocean With Envoy CullDid you know about the longest running marine cull spanning from 1937 to now along the East Coast of Australia? It has been targetted to kill sharks, but not any sharks, 19 target species. Holly Richmond, Marine Biologist, and Adre Borell join forces to create the Envoy Cull film to shed some light on this event. Andre Borell is the Creative Director, while Holly Richmond is one of the faces of shark protection. She has her own documentary The Shark Net Film. In this episode we talk about shark nets, drum lines, why protecting sharks is vital, how fish and shark numbers...
2020-05-1149 minOcean Pancake Podcast35 : How Killer Whales evolved to Eat Great White Shark Livers with Michael WeissDid you know Killer Whale Males are Mamas Boys? That most killer whales stay with their families their entire lives? Killer Whales have evolved to occupy just about every ocean on our planet, and have adapted to a wide variety of prey. Learn from the Biologist and PhD candidate Michael Weiss all about their social structures, communications, and place in the ocean. These creatures have found a way to thrive in our oceans, and have like humans, managed to change the ocean environment. How have some pods evolved to hunt Great White Sharks and only eat their livers? Why do...
2020-05-0459 minOcean Pancake Podcast34 : How to Protect Oceans through Business Tim SilverwoodEverywhere we look, we seen the buzz words of 'green', 'sustainable', and 'eco'. However what does that really mean? How come the media has only now began picking up on the plastic issue? Join Tim Silverwood who has worked in the conservation space for over 10 years to learn about his experience. Co Founder of Take Three For the Sea, now he has started Australia's first ocean investing start up. Ocean Impact Organisation helps people start, grow and invest in businesses that positively impact the ocean. We cannot ignore the importance of money and business in the world, so we have...
2020-04-2742 minOcean Pancake Podcast33 : How COVID-19 is impacting the Great Barrier Reef with Master Reef Guide Pablo CogollosHow is the current situation impacting the Great Barrier Reef? Tourism operators have stopped which means, there are less people on the reef polluting, but also no people contributing to the preservation of the underwater environments. Join Pablo and I in discussing the current situation on the Great Barrier Reef. Pablo is a Master Reef Guide, marine biologist, and underwater videographer! Hear how you can protect our reefs and oceans no matter where you are!
2020-04-2024 minOcean Pancake Podcast32 : How is Covid-19 Impacting the Environment and Eco Activism?How is the Covid-19 Pandemic impacting our environment? Is the decreasaed amount of travel reducing carbon emissions? Will governments still care about climate change when facing a pandemic? What should our priorities be right now. These are just some of the questions Katt Andryskova discuss on this weeks special quarantine style podcast. This toned down version of Ocean Pancake looks at the various perspectives of how quarantine is impacting our world and what that may mean for the future for environmentalism and conservation work. We hope you are all safe and staying inside!
2020-04-1324 minOcean Pancake Podcast31 : How is Covid-19 impacting Marine Biology Research?How is this current COVID-19 crisis impacting marine biology research? How is the scientific community dealing with quarantine? What are marine scientists doing at home? Can they still go out diving? I am joined my Maria from Sea&Me to chat about all things marine science, communication, and the coronavirus. Join us from Quarantine and learn about the Co-Ocean challenge, what you can do, and how this may be a good time for all of us to refocus.
2020-04-0421 minOcean Pancake Podcast30: How To Create a Movie with less than 500g of waste with Fishtown FilmsHave you ever wondered how much waste is generated by your favourite movie or tv show? The truth is astounding and terrifying. Between the mountains of single use plastics used at the craft table, disposable props and constumes, convenience driven attitudes, and taylored set design, a movie can create anywhere near 225 tons of trash. This is why Emily Gallagher and Austin Elston decided to transition their production company Fishtown films into a sustaianable, responsible, and zero waste film production company. They share how they have saved money and improved relation ships on set with a little forethought and planning. Could...
2020-03-3039 minOcean Pancake Podcast29:The Robot That Hunts Down Lionfish with Taylor TuckerHas hunting lionfish helped keep the populations down? Are they really a delicacy that can be found across the United States? What would you think if I told you you could get a robot to hunt down your lionfish? With the combination of laying an extraordinary amount of eggs once they reach sexual maturity, their venomous spines that deter certain predators, and the fact that hardly any predators identify them as prey has all combined to see these beautiful, but destructive fish take over the ecosystem. Ocean Pancake sat down with Taylor Tucker to talk about the work being done...
2020-03-2335 minOcean Pancake Podcast28: The Sacrifices You Make For Working in Animal Conservation with Sarah GhysIs working in animal conservation always on the front lines? Do you get the opportunity to work with animals? Are university degrees neccessary to get work in this field? What are the biggest sacrifices you have to make for animal conservation? Working in animal conservation isn't always what you imagine, at the front lines like Jane Goodall. With Biologist and earth warrior Sarah Ghys we discuss her journey of working with animals all over the world and how people can achieve similar jobs. She has worked with everything from cheetahs to sea turtles. Join us today to learn what it...
2020-03-1644 minOcean Pancake Podcast27: Oceans Today : Why No Fishing is SustainableCan we still eat fish and consider ourselves environmentalists? If we do want to protect the oceans, should we be eating wild or farmed fish? How do fisheries manage to get out into the high seas to fish the target species? And what measures have governments taken to protect our seas. These and more questions are just some of the things we touch upon with Rebecca Daniels from Marine Diaries. In this episode of Oceans Today, you will learn about the dangers of farmed fishing, what methods are the most sustainable, and what you can do as a consumer to...
2020-03-0939 minOcean Pancake Podcast26: Using Viral Videos to Save the Oceans with Coral GardenersCoral Gardeners Taiano. A kid of the ocean who now works to protect our coral reefs, Taiano from Coral gardeners joins us to talk about his experience in French Polynesia. This is where Coral Gardeners were created, the group of young and passionate people using the power of social media to spread the plight of our oceans. Why has social media been so helpful in protecting coral reefs? How can people from all over the world help? How does replanting coral help coral reefs? Are just some of the topics we covered.
2020-02-2521 minOcean Pancake Podcast25: Oceans Today. How does our obsession with Salmon impact the sea?The Oceans Today are being fished with greater ferocity and better technology than ever before. 90% of fishing stocks are exploited, and the future prediction of the health of our oceans are shaky. Joined by Rebecca Daniel from Marine Diaries, we discuss all things fishing. Should we be eating fish? Is there a way to eat fish sustainably? What are the current methods of fishing? and What do these truly look like? We talk about trawlers ripping along the ocean floors, about the dangers of targeting large predatory fish, and somehow end up on a long tangent about the intelligence of...
2020-02-1733 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast24: Spearfishing as the choice for Sustainability with Az from B2B AdventuresWhere do you get your seafood from? Do you opt for wild caught? Farmed seafood? Az from Back2Basics Adventures has another approach to seafood : hunting and gathering. The Reefs around Australia are teeming with life, and show how rich and diverse our oceans are. In this episode we discuss how important it is to view the oceans as a friend, how interconnected our seas are, how plastic affects communities all around the world, and how Australia works to protects this coasts. Az gives us insight into free diving, how he got into spearfishing, why spear fishing is the most...
2020-02-0329 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast23: Oceans today : Is Cleaning the Ocean the Solution from Plastic?Is cleaning our oceans the solutions to the plastic crisis? Does cleaning the great pacific garbage patch make a difference? Or all the companies which do beach cleans? Maria from SeaandMe discuss what steps need to be taken to stem the tide of plastic and we touch upon governments, companies, plastic tax, and more! We discuss the biggest polluters, which countries create the largest percentage of trash, and if it's really up to us as individuals to make a change.
2020-01-2731 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast22: You May Be Eating Sharks and Not Know it with David ShiffmanWe all know about the shark fin trade killing millions of sharks, however, did you know the problem extends past the fins? Many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia all catch and serve sharks in restaurants and fish and chips shop. WhySharksMatter 's David Shiffman joins the conversation on Ocean Pancake about the importance of protecting sharks, the biggest issues facing sharks, what shark culls are doing, and why protecting sharks will protect the oceans.
2020-01-2048 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast21: Why Protecting Marine Species Is so Difficult With Rachel MillerWhy is protecting marine species so difficult? We speak to Rachel Miller PhD about how science transitions to policies in Australia. Why is protecting a certain area not enough? Why are migratory species so vital to the environment? And what does protecting a species really mean, one death? No deaths? Hear from someone who has spent years working with the ocean, and promoting the conservation of marine species.
2020-01-1344 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast20: The Coral Disease that's wiping out Reefs in Florida with Tanya RamseyerHave you heard about the disease that might wipe out coral reefs around Florida? The Stony Coral Tissue Loss disease flared up in 2014, and since then has progressed despite scientist's attempts to stop its spread. Tanya Ramseyer is the Coral Rescue Project Coordinator who is working with a team and holding facilities all over the USA to collect healthy coral samples and keep them safe until this disease disappears. Tanya describes how her and her team collect healthy coral from the reef, and then transport it to land-based facilities. This helps them create a gene bank of coral reefs just...
2020-01-0650 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast19 : Shark Fisheries Management in Mozambique with Francesca TrotmanWith the incredible coastline stretching along Mozambique, the marine wilderness is an attraction to any diver. However the masses of dead sharks on the shore had Love the Ocean's founder Francesca questioning the sustainability of shark fisheries. That is why she started LTO organisation and has been working to create educational programs to help make lasting change.
2019-12-1645 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast18: The Great Barrier Reef is Not Dead with Tanya MurphyDespite the rumours floating around, the Great Barrier Reef is not dead. It is a 2400km long stretch of incredible marine biodiversity that brings in $1.4 billion dollars of money to Australia, and supports 16,000 jobs in Queensland. While it is still beautiful and vibrant serious threats to the health of the reef. Tanya Murphy and I discuss these in the newest episode of the Ocean Pancake Podcast. The biggest threat is climate change, and Australia needs to quickly start moving away from coal and towards renewable energy.
2019-12-0543 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast17: How the Media is Several Years Behind Marine Science with Marine DiariesWhy is there such a big disconnect between science and the media? The scientific community has been aware of the microplastics and climate change impacts on our oceans for decades, so why are we just finding out now? Rebecca Daniel, the founder of Marine Diaries shares her experience as a Marine Biologist and why it is so important to focus on science communication to the masses.
2019-12-0242 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast16: First Nation Australia and Marine Conservation with MurriyanThe modern world has created a disconnect between people and nature, and Maddi from Murriyan hopes to strengthen the connection between the marine world and the traditional knowledge of Australia. As a Wiradjuri woman, she discusses the First Nation's people connection to our oceans and shares some insight into conservation, sustainability, and life in Australia. We discuss totems, how tribes communicated about which fish species to not eat, and how knowledge was passed down through generations.
2019-11-1143 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast15: Climate Change and The Unimaginable Consequences with Lucie GWhat are the biggest contributing factors to the health decline of our oceans? How serious is the Ocean's plight and what are scientists doing to learn about the impacts of coral bleaching, acidification, and changing currents.
Marine Biologist Lucie Guirkinger breaks down the impacts of climate change, over fishing, and the side effects of bycatch.
Did you know that ocean acidification is impacting the thickness of shells?
That the melting of icecaps is impacting migratory patterns of sea creatures everywhere?
How these shifts in food chains are creating a butterfly effects across the whole world?
Learn how your daily choices...
2019-11-0449 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast14: How Saving the Oceans is a 'Real Job' with Tiffany DuongIt's never too late to change your career and work with your passions to protect our planet. From working in the Amazon, Coral Reef Restoration, and creating waves of positivity to protect our oceans and our planet. Tiffany Duong left the corporate world behind to travel the world to work for herself and the planet by creating Ocean Rebels. We cover how to find job in ocean conservation, where her journey took her, and the importance of keeping the discussions of climate change and ocean conservation close.
Music by @grahammoesmusic
2019-10-2830 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast13: Sharksafe Barrier as a Non lethal technology to protect beaches with Sara AndreottiWe need to stop killing 150 million sharks a year, but we also need to keep beaches safe. Non Lethal shark barrier technology can be the answer. Today I am joined by Dr Sarah Andriotti one of the Marine Biologists who has pioneered the Sharksafe Barrier an alternative to keeping swimmers on beaches safe. We discuss the behaviour of great whites, the methods of testing the magnetic and bio-mimicking technology, the results, and the future plans for the Sharksafe Barrier. Is it cost effective? Will it keep beaches safe?
Thanks to @grahammoes music as always.
2019-10-2150 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast12: How Electric Current Can Increase Coral Growth with Hannah KishHave you wondered how coral nurseries work? How regrowing coral can help the great barrier reef? Join me and Marine Biologist Hannah Kish as we discuss coral spawning, threats to the reef, and how you can help! This incredible woman has had the experience of working with Coral Restoration, Reef Restoration Foundation, and is now looking into how to improve coral growths in nurseries to help rejuvenate high tourist areas in the Great Barrier Reef!
2019-10-1438 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast11: Heal Yourself to Heal the Planet with Shay RyanHave you wanted to create positive impact on the environment? To keep perspective while spinning on this planet through outer space?
Meet Shay Ryan, an earth lover who has dedicated his time to learning about our inner worlds to help create change in the outer world. We discuss the connection of the ocean, forests, love to yourselves, and our belief systems. We touch upon past struggles, dealing with trauma, and how perspective and attitude is the key to healing tomorrow. Shay also shares his view on mentors, lessons from his journey, and gives a sneak peek into upcoming Earth Hero...
2019-09-3058 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast10: How to Use Ghost Nets to Benefit the Ocean with Woodlike SwimwearThere are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating around our oceans which can take up to 1000 years to biodegrade. Until then, they enter the ocean's food chain, end up in the stomachs of marine life, and kill everything from humpback whales, albatross, to turtles. Upcycling these pieces of plastic is one of the ways we can deal with the plastic pollution issue, and closing the loop on plastic. In today's episode of the Ocean Pancake Podcast I am joined by Woodlike Swimwears Mauricio Palma who shares the mission of protecting our ocean, while creating eco friendly swimsuits made out of...
2019-09-1628 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast9: Do Shark Nets Make Our Beaches Safer With Sea Shepherd's Jonathan ClarkSea Shepherd's Apex Harmony campaign aims to protect sharks to help preserve the balance in the oceans. Jonathan Clark is the coordinator for this campaign and joins me today to tell us all about shark nets, drum lines, nonlethal shark methods, and what the data tells us. The Queensland Government is spending upwards of $4 million dollars every year on the shark control program, which has no scientific evidence that it makes our beaches safer while killing thousands of protected species since the 70s. Listen in to learn exactly what is happening off the coast of Queensland, why we need to...
2019-09-0252 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast8: Sustainable Living for Our Ocean with Laura in WaterlandAre you ready to change small things in your life to make a big impact? Do you know what the single biggest thing you can do for our oceans? Waste is not waste until it's wasted. Join Laura in Waterland and I as we discuss her journey from backpacking around Asia to becoming a plastic-free eco-warrior creating change through inspiring, giving tips, and constantly learning new ways to protect our earth. We discuss greenwashing, eco-friendly resorts, the biggest single thing you can do for our ocean, and what the reality of being zero waste really is. Learn about the ghost...
2019-08-2645 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast7: How to Stand Out in the Dive Industry with David GirshWhich should you pick? University or becoming a scuba diving instructor? How can you boost your value in the dive industry? Is it a worthwhile career? What really makes a good dive course. This, and many other topics are what David Girsh and I cover in this weeks episode of the Ocean Pancake Podcast. David is an SSI, SDI, PADI Instructor along with a world traveller, photographer, ocean conservationist, and earth lover. He shares how he started from a notice diver to someone who gets to travel the world to dive and work with humpback whales, manta rays, and spectacular...
2019-08-1942 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast6: How to Work in Conservation with Philipp OppermanHave you always wanted a career in ocean conservation? In this week's Ocean Pancake Podcast, Philipp Opperman discusses how he got into working with Shark Conservancy and other conservation efforts without being a Marine Biologist. We also touch upon seeing Great White Sharks underwater, treating yourself as a brand to maximize your potential to help the planet, along with worthwhile investments into your future. Is a university degree necessary to help our planet? Are eco-volunteering opportunities valuable? What should people look into if they want to jump into working to save our seas? This is part 2 of the interview, and...
2019-08-1326 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast5: Study and Save Sharks in South Africa with Philipp OppermannWhat is the connection between sharks, livers, and killer whales? This week Phillip Oppermann shares probably my favourite ocean facts with me while discussing experience in Shark Conservancy in South Africa. How did a non marine biologist get the opportunity to work with sharks? What does a typical day look like for volunteers? How does tagging great whites look like? Learn how you can get involved and help save sharks today. Part 1
2019-07-2232 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast4: How does Quitting Meat Save Marine Life with Scott WallaceEnvironmentalist, vegan activist, public speaker, and marine Biologist Scott Wallace talk to me about how going vegan can save our oceans and planet. Is going meat-free on Monday enough? What is the singular greatest thing you can do to help our marine life? How is Marine Biology linked to agriculture?
Check out how this spearfishing, meat loving, Australian local learned about the impacts of commercial agriculture and how intertwined animal agriculture is with the health of our oceans. He has been on Sea Shepherd campaigns, worked with Shark Conservancy, and spoken at Vegan festivals.
2019-06-2442 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast3: Saving Sharks and Working in Conservation with Scott WallaceAre you interested in protecting the oceans apex predators? Getting involved in conservation and saving the oceans with Sea Shepherd. Scott Wallace is an environmental scientist, scuba diver, passionate educator, and activist. He believes we should transition our world view into a more earth-centered one. Join us on part 1 of the two-part podcast, with part 2 focusing on veganism!
2019-05-2022 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast2: Where Do Our Yogurt Cups Go with Alexis McgivernHave you ever stopped to ponder where that ice cream packaging you threw away in 2nd grade went? Well, Alexis Mcgivern had her 'Plasteka-Eureka' moment a few years ago, when she realised much of the trashs he ever created is still somewhere on this planet.
Join me with this incredible plastic free warrior to discuss her journey, her experiences in dealing with waste management on the pristine islands of the Maldives, her work with the IUCN and her ultimate tips to help live a plastic free life!
2019-02-2841 min
Ocean Pancake Podcast1: Can Bacteria solve the Plastic Crisis? With Maria PintoJoin Scuba Instructor and conservationist Katt Andryskova who speaks to Marine Biologist Maria Pinto about her PhD studies and take on the ocean crisis.
Can bacteria be a potential solution to solve the plastic crisis?
What does a day in her life look like?
Do you know in which moment plastic leaches into water?
Here on Ocean Pancake we discuss environmental topics with eco conscious thought leaders, who lend their expertise to give us the best tips on how to live a more turquoise life.
Blue for our ocean, green for our earth.. get it?
2019-02-2135 min