Ocean Pod
Ocean Pod
Podcast Description
Ocean Pod is a marine science podcast hosted by Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders—two Australian marine scientists with a passion for all things to do with ocean. Whether you're an ocean lover, student, or part of a coastal community, this podcast invites you into engaging conversations that explore marine life, uncover ocean mysteries, and spotlight the people working to protect our blue planet. Ocean Pod is your meeting place for stories from the sea—one episode at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various marine science topics including climate change impacts, marine biodiversity, and environmental protection initiatives. Episodes like Reading the Bones of the Sea delve into life history reconstruction, while South Australia's Harmful Algal Bloom discusses water quality monitoring and public engagement. Other themes include the behaviors of marine animals, like the giant Australian cuttlefish, and the broader implications of ocean health.
Ocean Pod is a marine science podcast hosted by Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders—two Australian marine scientists with a passion for all things to do with ocean. Whether you’re an ocean lover, student, or part of a coastal community, this podcast invites you into engaging conversations that explore marine life, uncover ocean mysteries, and spotlight the people working to protect our blue planet. Ocean Pod is your meeting place for stories from the sea—one episode at a time.
In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders take listeners on a journey to one of the most iconic places in marine science – the Galápagos Islands.
Bronwyn has just returned from a trip to the islands, scouting potential study tours alongside students and supervisors from James Cook University. She shares her experiences in the field, from the unique wildlife encounters to the challenges and opportunities of learning in such a remote, world-famous location.
Nina and Bronwyn also reflect on the importance of the Galápagos for conservation and marine research, and what makes it such an inspiring place for the next generation of scientists.
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