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Behind the SeasEpisode 22: Ear LogWe’re back! Did you miss us? On today’s episode, Rachel talks about baleen whales! They’re unbaleevable! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Baleen whale - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baleen_whale#:~:text=Baleen%20whales%20(/b%C9%99%CB%88,16%20species%20of%20baleen%20whales.)Whale Earwax: What You Can Learn From Strange Collections | Smithsonian Ocean (https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/marine-mammals/whale...
2026-01-3044 minBehind the SeasEpisode 21: From Drab to FabHi friends! So sorry for the (very) late update. Christmas sort of created chaos for us (specifically for Novalee who does the uploading). We hope you enjoy this episode anyway! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sources: Royal Starfish: Sea Gallery on Sea and Sky (http://www.seasky.org/sea-gallery/sea-gallery-05-05.html)Astropecten articulatus - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astropecten_articulatus#:~:text=The%20Royal%20Starfish%20is%20characterized,to%20the%20Red%20Comb%20Starfish...
2025-12-3047 minBehind the SeasEpisode 20: Nativity Sea-neWelcome back! Rachel has another Christmas episode for you! Enjoy!Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Sheepshead Fish: Facts About The Fish With Human Teeth » ScienceABC (https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/animals/sheepshead-fish-facts-fish-human-teeth.html)Boops boops - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boops_boops)Greater amberjack opens for harvest off Sarasota, Manatee shores (https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2021/04/29/greater-amberjack-opens-harvest-off-sarasota-manatee-shores/7390527002/)
2025-12-0922 minBehind the SeasEpisode 19: Here Comes Santa ClawsThanksgiving is over sooooo…Merry Christmas!! This week, Novalee talks about some Christmas themed animals!! ‘Tis the SEAson! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Wise
2025-11-2839 minBehind the SeasEpisode 18: The Changing of the LeavesHappy fall! Join us while Rachel talks about animals that, like the leaves, are changing colors!! Enjoy!Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Photo sources: The Frogfish: Weird-Looking and Wonderful - Ocean Conservancy (https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/08/05/frogfish/)https://gulfspecimen.org/product/f-2440-hogfish-lachnolaimus-maximus-2/Chameleon shrimp can camouflage themselves even in invasive species of algae, study shows (https://agencia.fapesp.br...
2025-11-2528 minBehind the SeasEpisode 17: Problematic PilgrimsHey y’all!! We’re back with a Thanksgiving episode! Well, kind of. Come hang out with us while Novalee talks about lionfish and why they’re such a big problem for Floridas waters! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Wise Sources:https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/ecosystems/impacts-invasive-lionfish https://lionfishcentral.org/lionfish-recipes/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482204/
2025-11-1550 minBehind the SeasEpisode 16: Spoopy DelayHi friends! We’re back! Thank you all so much for your patience while we figured out our technical issues as well as while we dealt with personal matters. Today, Rachel talks about some spooky animals that are real life Halloween creatures! We hope you enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources for this episode: Creature Feature: Japanese Spider Crab (https://th...
2025-11-0733 minBehind the SeasEpisode 15: That Ain’t RightHey y’all! This episode, Novalee talks about what the movies got wrong about sharks! They’re her favorite and she was so excited about this one. Enjoy!Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Wise
2025-10-121h 13Behind the SeasEpisode 14: The Whale, the Myth, the LegendHey y’all! Apologies for the late upload. Thank you for being patient while Rachel is on a survey and Novalee is being a student. Join us while Rachel talks about one of her favorite animals (and possibly Novalee’s new least favorite), the Narwhal! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts | Stories | WWF (https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/unicorn-of-the-sea-narwhal-facts)
2025-09-2934 minBehind the SeasLive at the Gulfport Public LibraryAnother live episode?? Yes! Join us while we talk about oysters and their impacts on the coast! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Thank you so much Gulfport Public Library! We love you and your support for the show!
2025-09-2137 minBehind the SeasLive at the Pascagoula River Audubon CenterIt’s our first LIVE episode!! This week, we talk about mangroves and their importance in their environments! Also, Novalee is getting married today!!! Stay tuned for pictures of that…it’s a very Behind the Seas wedding!❤️Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch Special thanks to the Pascagoula River Audubon Center for hosting this event!
2025-09-0625 minBehind the SeasEpisode 13: Skin Teeth on Their EyeballsHey y’all! This week’s episode is a good one (at least we think so). In light of Georgia Aquariums recent loss of an animal, this episode is all about whale sharks! We hope you enjoy!Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth
2025-08-251h 09Behind the SeasEpisode 12: Octopus AdventuresWe’re back! Sorry for the week off, we’ve been busy here! This week, Rachel talks about some octopuses who decided to take matters into their own hands…or…arms? Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch
2025-08-1633 minBehind the SeasEpisode 11: Bacon ConsolationWelcome back! This summer has been incredibly hot and the waters are heating up. Join us in this (late) episode as we discuss the impact that summer heat has on the waters and the animals that live in it. Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch
2025-08-0439 minBehind the SeasEpisode 10: You Forget to Cherish ItHappy Shark Week everyone! This week, Rachel talks about whale sharks and Port Jackson Sharks! After Rachel teaches you about these 2 species, Novalee takes over with the New Jersey shark attacks of 1916. We hope you enjoy!
2025-07-2640 minBehind the SeasEpisode 9: Pocket FindsDuh dun….duh dun…. Do y’all hear that music?? It’s sharks!! Rachel takes the reins again this week to talk about 2 little sharks that fit right in your pocket! Well…almost. Join us while we talk about pocket sharks and cookie cutter sharks! Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch
2025-07-1931 minBehind the SeasEpisode 8: Un-fin-ished BusinessHey y’all! This week, we combine our 2 favorite loves: sea animals…and true crime! Novalee takes over this week to talk about the 1935 Shark Arm Case in Sydney, Australia! Hope you enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth
2025-07-1239 minBehind the SeasEpisode 7: Birds, Bass, and Bottle RocketsHappy 4th of July! Today, we discuss the effects of fireworks on not only aquatic life, but also the birds who rely on the ocean. We also have our very first guest! Today we welcome Amanda Douglas, the Stewardship Coordinator for the Coastal Stewardship Program in Mississippi! Amanda is joining us to discuss the impact fireworks have on beach nesting birds and how you can help! Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch Special Guest: Amanda...
2025-07-0340 minBehind the SeasEpisode 6: Hitching a RideWe’re back! Sorry for the week off (and late upload) but we are officially back on track! This weeks episode is more yapping than science, but it was so much fun! Rachel takes over and talks about larvae…who ride on jellies?? Wild!! Hope you enjoy!https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098114003104Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Rachel Lynch
2025-06-3035 minBehind the SeasEpisode 5: Finding FactsHey y’all!! Today we talk about some of our favorite animals from Finding Nemo! Listen to us talk about Marlin & Nemo, Gill, Jaques, barracudas, Mr. Ray, Crush & Squirt, and anglerfish!! Hope you enjoy!Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch
2025-06-1358 minBehind the SeasEpisode 4: I’m Sorry, What?Us? Again?? Yep! Welcome to what may be our favorite episode so far!! Today we discuss three weird topics in the marine biology world. Join us and learn about the weird animals in the ocean. Have a weird story? Send it to us!! behindtheseaspod@gmail.comHosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch
2025-06-0634 minBehind the SeasEpisode 3: Like a BallerinaToday we’re leaping into the ballerinas of the Florida Keys: Smalltooth Sawfish!! Updates on the case: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/health/spinningevent/updates/What to do if you see a spinning sawfish:Report the sighting to FWC Call: (844) 472-9347Email: Sawfish@MyFWC.comProvide the time, date, location, water depth, and estimated length of the sawfish. Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel Lynch...
2025-05-3036 minBehind the SeasEpisode 2: Sink or SwimWelcome back! This week, we dive into one of the most interesting events in marine biology, orcas sinking boats! Join us while we talk about the story, the theories, and (most importantly) the orcas!Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel LynchSound & Editing: Rachel LynchEpisode Written By: Novalee Booth
2025-05-2329 minBehind the SeasEpisode 1: Charlotte the StingrayWelcome to the first episode of Behind the Seas! This week, we talk about Charlotte the Stingray. Charlotte captured (and broke) hearts all over the world in 2024. Hosts: Rachel Lynch and Novalee BoothSound and editing: Rachel LynchEpisode written by: Novalee Booth
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