This week the team speak to Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a self-declared ‘whale addict’ and author of 'Humpback Highway'. Vanessa talks about her initial attraction to whales at a young age, leading to an indepth study of them during her PHD. What started as a fascination for those mysterious animal she had only ever "seen or heard of in children's books" grows into a career where she has gotten to swim alongside them; and get involved with the nitty-gritty of collecting samples from their snot and exrement to better understand marine-life as a whole. The extraordinary fun - and not so fun - facts of these cetaceans are teased during her conversation, including the direct and indirect ways humans are having an insidious effect on whales, and all sea life. This can all be further explored in her most recent novel 'Humpback Highway'.
Unfortunately Josh Kirkman, CEO 'Surfers for Climate' was unable to join the team this week. We hope to have him join us soon to talk about how 'Surfers for Climate' have been honing in on the surf community, in order to try and spread awareness of the different types of human activities causing climate change.
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Eels and Underwater Immersion
Radio Marinara- 21 April 2024
A Deep Dive into Surfing and Pesticide Watch
The Lighter and Darker Sides of Australian Marine Life
"Multi-habitat Seascape Restoration", Out of season Spider Crab, "The Road to Patagonia" & 9 Worst Marine Movies Ever Made
Jervis Bay Reefs, Sea Shepherd & Spider Crabs
Myths & Truths about Algae; Diving into the Ocean Film Festival with Jemima Robinson
Classic Boat Festival, Ice Sheet & Climate Tipping Point and Dog Surfing
Marine Life: Thriving or Failing?
Uncovering the mystery of Point Lonsdale's Ships' Graveyard & Carbon Catching Seaweed
In what ways can marine restoration in Australia be achieved?
Burmese Pythons: The predator in Florida's Everglades and Victoria's weather & summer vibes.
Dr Rip's Top 5 Beach Safety Tips, Christmas in Antarctica, and Coastal Summer Events!
Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition and Lessepsian migration through Suez Canal
So You Wanna Be a Surfie, Do Ya?
History of Antarctic Whaling, Clever Cephalopods, Daughters of the Deep and Future-Predicting Films
Recreating Ancient Bayside Animals, Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book, and Cooking with Seaweed
Protecting Australia's Ocean For Good, Manta Ray Cleaning Stations, How to Safely Swim in a Rip, and Climate Law!
Sea Slug Census, World Jelly Fish Day, and The Vintage Surf Fundraiser!
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