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Underwater science podcast which dives into the latest aquatic themed research, hosted by biologists Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker. For anyone who's interested in science and nature!

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    • Mar 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 13: The skin I swim in

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 32:06


    Top o' the ocean to ya! Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Helm (2021). The mysterious ecosystem at the ocean's surface. Plos Biology Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Fluid" by Wataboi. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 12: Farewell to 2021 + 1 year anniversary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 37:34


    Ben and Laura chat about the first year of podcasting, their scientific backgrounds, and Wham!. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Fluid" by Wataboi. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 11: Sex, drugs, rock & roll and... eels?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 32:30


    Ever wonder about the birds and the eels? Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Aberg et al. (2022) The environmental release and ecosystem risks of illicit drugs during Glastonbury Festival. Environmental Research Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Fluid" by Wataboi. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Halloween Spooktacular 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 37:23


    Goblins and zombies run riot in this Halloween edition of 71% Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Nakaya et al. (2016). Slingshot feeding of the goblin shark Mitsukurina owstoni (Pisces: Lamniformes: Mitsukurinidae). Scientific Reports. Thawing of permafrost may disturb historic cattle burial grounds in East Siberia. Global Health Action Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Phantom in the Organ" and "Ghost Stories" both by Steve Oxen. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Interview 3: Seagrass! with Benjamin Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 43:06


    Welcome to Season 2 of 71%! We're excited to be back with more aquatic science and fun times, so much that we brought a guest! We had a very nice chat with Benjamin Jones, he's a seagrass specialist and he's going to make you wanna get out and go snorkelling, so be prepared! Guest: Benjamin Jones Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 10: Controversea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 133:10


    Ben and Laura review the documentary "Seaspiracy". No shell left unturned! Index: Introduction: 00:00:17; Theme 1 (Sustainability) - 00:05:30; Theme 2 (Responsibility) - 00:31:10; Theme 3 (Humanity) - 00:57:00; Theme 4: (Morality) - 01:48:55 Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Fisheries scientist's review of the documentary; Hilborn et al., (2020) Effective fisheries management instrumental in improving fish stock status, PNAS; Oceana (NGO) statement; Sustainability label (MSC); Guardian article about misonformation; Impakter article about misinformation; Podcast Speak Up for The Ocean Blue; Bottom-trawling debate; NGO's Back to the Source Action Plan Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Interview 2: Mixotrophs! Dr. Suzana Leles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 34:48


    Our second guest talks about her super interesting research with plankton, mixotrophs, oceanography and much more! Guest: Dr Suzana Leles Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 9: Rottin' in the river

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 35:03


    What is the connection between rocks and decomposition? We look at a study on restoration of river habitats and its role in ecosystem functioning. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Frainer et al (2018) Enhanced ecosystem functioning following stream restoration: The roles of habitat heterogeneity and invertebrate species traits. J Appl Ecol Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 8: Welcome... to Aquatic Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 36:41


    Is there an aquatic dinosaur? Let's find out! Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Beevor et al. (2021) Taphonomic evidence supports an aquatic lifestyle for Spinosaurus. Cretaceous Research Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Interview 1: Fish Sex! with Dr. Waldir Berbel-Filho

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 43:51


    Our first guest talks about his super interesting research with livebearing fish, sexual biology, evolution, and much more! Guest: Dr Waldir M. Berbel-Filho Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 7: Not good news atoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 33:30


    Laura shares a study on the consequences of climate change to atoll islands. Contains sad news and nervous laughs. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Storlazzi CD, et al. (2018) Most atolls will be uninhabitable by the mid-21st century because of sea-level rise exacerbating wave-driven flooding. Sci Adv. Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 6: I swim, therefore I am

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 48:13


    ... or am I? Ben and Laura each present a side to a study on mirror self-recognition in fish. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Kohda et al. (2019) If a fish can pass the mark test, what are the implications for consciousness and self-awareness testing in animals? PLoS Biol. Frans de Waal (2019) Fish, mirrors, and a gradualist perspective on self-awareness. PLoS Biol. Video link Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 5: Sex and the squiddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 35:16


    Ben and Laura talk about same-sex sexual behaviour in squids. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Henk‑Jan T. Hoving et al (2019) Same‑sex sexual behaviour in an oceanic ommastrephid squid, Dosidicus gigas (Humboldt squid) Marine Biology Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 4: Heavy metal cocktail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 22:24


    We talk about Mercury contamination in an important Amazon river. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Kasper et al. (2018) Mercury in Black-Waters of the Amazon. In book: Igapó (Black-water flooded forests) of the Amazon Basin. Springer Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 3: Ice floe, nowhere to go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 34:30


    Is climate change affecting human interaction with polar bears? Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Wilder et al. (2017) Polar bear attacks on humans: Implications of a changing climate. Wildlife Society Bulletin Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 2: Falling death

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 31:29


    On the second episode of 71%, we'll dive deep into the science of marine snow. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Lundgreen et al (2019) Eukaryotic and cyanobacterial communities associated with marine snow particles in the oligotrophic Sargasso Sea. Sci Reports Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

    Episode 1: Let's start in the Sahara!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 35:02


    On the first episode of 71%, we travel through time to explore the science (and mysticism) behind a very cool freshwater animal. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Hekkala et al (2020) The secrets of Sobek – A crocodile mummy mitogenome from ancient Egypt. Journal of Archaeological Science Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

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