Radio Marinara

Although the podcast format of Radio Marinara has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R's FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinara.Thanks for listening!

Hosts Bron Burton and Cabin Boy are joined by coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli, skipper of yacht ‘Irene' Peter Ford, Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy, and Deakin University marine ecologist Dr Jacqui Pocklington. Francischelli delves into his recent discoveries of fossil fuels. Ford discusses his involvement in the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which will be taking place from 26 December 2024 to 2 January 2025. Breschkin provides updates on the Golden Kelp Restoration Project, which serves to help kelp forests that have experienced widespread declines. Pocklington details Deakin University project aimed at restoring seaweed forests near Portarlington.

Join your hosts Anthony Boxshall and Kade Mills as they dive into an action packed episode this week! Rex Hunter sets the scene, describing his aquatic adventures in Sunshine, Victoria during the early 70s, and the team discusses Dr Ana Manero's research on the economic and wellbeing impacts of surfing, who is a Research Fellow in the Water Justice Hub at the Crawford School of Public Policy. The last guest is the incredible Justine Hausheer, a Science Writer for The Nature Conservancy who converses about her essay 'Satellite tracking the Pacific's most endangered leatherback turtles,' which features in the new book Best Australian Science Writing 2024.

Join your hosts Bron Burton, Dr Beach and the return of Dr Surf as they speak to Sydney author Chris Baker about his new book Swimming Sydney: A Tale of 52 Swims, specifically delving into the diversity of the swimming community and how it can improve the individual psyche. Jolyon Hoff, director of the film You Should Have Been Here Yesterday discusses the process of the film's creation and the sense of community the film conveys. Lastly, Dick Willams chats about the benefits of open water swimming.

Bron Burton and Anthony Boxshell are joined by Kade Mills as to chat about the 22nd birthday of the Great Victorian Fish Count. Then director Michael Dillon talks about his new documentary The Great White Whale, and Rex Hunter chats shipwrecks.

Hosts Bron and Kade chat with Dr Prue Francis on her reserch and work on keeping kelp forests health which includes establishing seedbanks to protect the biological diversity of Golden Kelp.Theatremakers Caroline Patullo and Noa Fletcher Smith discuss their play Sea Wolves Howl - a celebration of the Mount Martha Sea Wolves, an intergenerational group of Mornington-Peninula based women and non-binary people who gather on the Beach every morning, clasp hands, enter the ocean and howl like wolves together.Plus, segment regular Jeff Maynard continues his countdown of the World's Worst Marine Movies.

Back to back guests on today's show of Radiomarinara! Ranging from Cara Hull's dives around the Sydney coast unearthing the marine life all the way through to established local writer, Michael Earp, who's published their favourite pirate stories written by transgender authors. Dick Williams and Grant Sidele also joins us to discuss their adventures on swimming in and out of rips between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale.

The studio is packed and bouncing with music this week as Anthony and Kade welcome an in-house band to play live on Radio Marinara. Between the tunes, we hear from Des Williams about his dive in a 157 year old deep-sea hard hat. Then, Alice Clements, introduces us to the Coelocanth, the 410 million year old species who was thought to be extinct until it's rediscovery in the 1930's. And to conclude, we welcome the proclaimed sailor and author, Richard Dumas, who spent a year sailing on the El Oro throughout Europe and the Caribbean.

Bron Burton, Dr Beach and Kade Mills are joined by photographer and marine scientist Matt Testoni, birdwatcher Sean Dooley and author and professional Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock. Testoni delves into his creation of a new educational game called Big Fish, which is about sustainable fishing and ocean literacy in Tasmania. Dooley draws attention to concerns over the arrival of bird flu on Australian shores. Hancock provides information on the upcoming Queenscliff Literary Festival, where she will be discussing her memoir about what drives her and how she has conquered challenges that the ocean has thrown at her.

With Bron Burton and Cabin Boy at the helm, Kerri Erler comes aboard to share her new children's book, "Bozo the Brave", which recounts the true story of the cockerspaniel who managed to swim "The Rip", the notoriously treacherous waters between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff.Next, we hear from Dave Donnelly of the Dolphin Research Institute gives us the latest on whale migrations in Victoria, and the whale washed up on 13th Beach.CabinBoy recounts the story of "The Plover", a well-traveled and hard working wooden boat well into her 80s, and the campaign to patch up a hole in her stern.And finally, Jeff Maynard paddles in to slap the seal of disapproval on The Worst Underwater Movie #4 - "Jaws: the Revenge"

Our hosts Bron Burton and Kade Mills chat to coastal paleontologist, Ben Francischelli, about the conclusion of his latest exhibit which explored the prehistoric creatures of our bayside. Shortly after, James Murphy, found of the not for profit organisation Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL), reports from Queenscliffe to discuss the current state of the Bellarine Peninsula And finally, we're joined by Dave Donnelly to discuss the whereabouts of our local whales as they travel down from the north. updates the whale groupand the news on the seas

Our host Bron Burton invites Scott Breschkin to discuss about The Nature Conservancy reef restoration project and its progress. While later we see Queenscliff Literary Festival Director, Elizabeth McCarthy, chat about the festival's open-armed welcome to literary marine-lovers. And finally, Jeff Maynard brings in #5 for his top ten worst underwater films.

Anthony Boxshall and Kade Mills are joined by a group of teen marine ambassadors, Marine Biologist Researcher Dr Joana Ferreira Costa and author James Bradley. The teen ambassadors explain how spending their school holidays underwater has influenced their passion for the ocean and how we can help protect it. Dr Costa explores the role of corals in the efforts to cure malaria. Bradley discusses his recent book about the deep sea: Deep Water: The World In The Ocean.

The team catch up with string of guests whom include marine researcher, Dave Donnelly, explaining the adolescent periods in whales. PhD student Morgan Ellis who discusses their research about the ecology of the North Pacific waters. Kara Hull reports from South Australia about the cuttlefish season while later award-winning science writer Amorina Kingdon states that the underwater world isn't actually as quiet as we thought it to be.

Anthony Boxshall, Dr Beach and Dr Surf are joined by Dom La Fountaine and Pete Kirk-Williams. Dom and Pete describe their lives as ‘Blue Nomads,' delving into what they are and what they are like.

Bron Burton and Kade Mills conclude their series behind native spider crab migration with marine ecologist, Dr Elodie Camprasse. The team also chat with marine scientist Dave Donnelly about recent blue whale sightings near Phillip Island and PhD student Molly Grew, explains the role that estuary stingrays play in turning over ocean sediment.Finally, we hit the hump of Jeff Maynard's top 10 worst underwater movie's list with Bermuda Tentacles.

Join Bron Burton & Dr Beach chat with award-winning author and scientist, Dr Paul Hardisty, about the devastating effects of global warming in the Great Barrier Reef. Then later, see the team dive deep with paleontologist, Ben Francischelli, about his most recent exhibit, Prehistoric Bayside.

Bron Burton and Kade Mills are joined by Colleen Hughson and Fisherman Gary Ryan to find out how a 10-day walk along the Western Victorian Coast led to a novel partnership to tackle plastic pollution in the fishing industry with plastic-free lobster pots.Plus, Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse returns with a Giant Spider Crab Watch update.Next, we head across the strait to Tasmania/Lutruwita to hear from Scientist/Composer Emily Sheppard and Composer/Musicologist Rachel Meyers, the recent recipients of the Progress Links Commissions, on how they bring together shrimp, kelp and fiddles in their project 'Sounding the Great Southern Ocean'.Kade also updates us on the Sea Slug Census and how to stop them pesky seagulls from stealing your chippies.

Anthony Boxshall and Dr Beach are joined by Dr David Donnelly and Rex Hunter. Dr Donnelly provides updates about the Phillip Island Whale Festival. Hunter describes the wreck of the TSS Nairana, which blew ashore in Port Melbourne in February 1951.

Join the team as they delve into spider crab season with Dr Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University, and talk with David Donnelly from the Dolphin Research Institute about the whale migration. Jody Plecas speaks to how she became involved in Ocean Literacy and her passion for ocean education, and Jeff Maynard returns with the worst shark puns in shark films.

Join hosts Bron Burton and Dr. Beach on Radio Marinara this week. Palaeontologist Ben Francischelli previews the prehistoric bayside exhibition at Brighton Town Hall (29 June - 25 August 2024). Elodie Camprasse discusses the Giant Spider Crab migration at Port Phillip Bay, and Julie A. Phillips explores marine flora in her book, The Lives of Seaweeds.

Hosts Bron Burton, Cabin Boy and Kade Mills speak with Simon Clearly about his first non-fiction book Everything is Water. The book details Simon's experience walking 344km alongside the Brisbane River (the Maiwar), and the lessons he learns along the way about the importance of water and the ways in which it connects us.The hosts also get the weekly update from Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse on her Giant Spider Crab Watch.Next, Bert Parker, President of the Disabled Divers' Association, comes on the show to discuss the great work that the Disabled Drivers' Association is doing, the importance of accessibity to beaches and waterfronts, and how you can get involved.Finally, Cabin Boy muses: is the America's Cup still relevant?....Was it ever? And just when did we lose the knack for naming the boats? Tune in to find out.

Hosts Bron Burton and Dr Beach are joined by dive reporter Cara Hull and marine scientist David Donnelly. Hull delves into the value of marine protected areas in the Great Southern Reef. Donnelly discusses the sightings of humpback whales in Port Phillip and Western Port.

Join the team for Fam's last show, where they speak to Rex Hunter who delivers a shipwreck story with a strange occurence. Fam delves into all things eels due to popular demand, and Jeff Maynard also joins the team to discuss the 7th worst marine movie, where crabs are getting aggressive.

Bron Burton, Kade Mills and Cabin Boy are joined by Earth Care St Kilda Vice President Dr Flossy Sperring, two members of The Nature Conservancy Australia (Scott Breschkin and Paul Tompkins), and Great Ocean Quarter storyteller Mick Sowry. Dr Sperring discusses the role of Earth Care St Kilda volunteers in providing care for penguins. Breschkin and Tompkins explain the importance of restoring lost kelp ecosystems. Sowry delves into his involvement in an upcoming panel discussion called ‘Next Wave: the Future of Independent Publishing', which will be taking place in Torquay on May 30.

Bron Burton, Kade Mills and Cabin Boy are joined by Earth Care St Kilda Vice President Dr Flossy Sperring, two members of The Nature Conservancy Australia (Scott Breschkin and Paul Tompkins), and Great Ocean Quarter storyteller Mick Sowry. Dr Sperring discusses the role of Earth Care St Kilda volunteers in providing care for penguins. Breschkin and Tompkins explain the importance of restoring lost kelp ecosystems. Sowry delves into his involvement in an upcoming panel discussion called ‘Next Wave: the Future of Independent Publishing', which will be taking place in Torquay on May 30.

Hosts Bron Burton and Dr Beach explore a variety of topics pertinent to Australia's marine life. They talk first with engineer and fluid dynamics expert Richard Manasseh and sound artist Elissa Goodrich about their research and music for the Surf Sounds Project. This is followed by a weekly update from marine ecologist Dr Elodie Camprasse about spider crabs. The host then move on to the topic of edible seaweeds, speaking with Deakin University marine biologist Dr Alecia Bellgrove and Michael Houghton from Alphington Market.

Zoologist Julie Murphy comes in to chat about her new childrens book titled "cheer up blobfish", Also on the show is Dr. Elodie Campasse, marine ecologist to talk about mass aggregations of sea creatures like giant spider crabs. and Neil Blake chats about the correlation between sea life deaths and the mass influx of northern pacific sea stars.

This week on Radio Marinara, the team dive into all things coastal. The team first speak with Dr David Wright about his work to combat erosion in the Mekong Delta, followed by the weekly update from Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse on where the spider crabs are. They also speak with Professor Agustin Sanchez-Arcilla on REST-COAST, an EU-funded project bringing 38 partners together to assess and improve ecosystem services across nine countries. Last, but certainly not least, the team finish up the show with a discussion with Flossy Sperring about the penguins of St Kilda and how Earthcare St Kilda is working with Parks Victoria to develop around the penguin colony.

The team are joined by Cara Hull, who is currently on location at the Bass Coast on the Great Southern Reef. She has gone in search of short-finned eels, which acts as the impetus for an entertaining discussion regarding their patterns of movements and places of habitat – surprising the hosts to find out that you can find eels as close to home as the sewers of St Kilda.Next, the team speak to photographic artist Fiona Basile. Fiona provides living proof that good things come in 3's: as she discusses the ‘immersion experience', followed by her latest book ‘immerse', and her exhibition at the upcoming Southside Festival. She talks alongside Freya McFarlane, the producer of the Frankston Arts Centre to talk furthermore about Southside Festival, which takes place on May 10th.They also talk to Jeff Manard, who tickles his indulgence in marine based movies by analysing the worst underwater films of all time: this week's film posing him to ask the question – “How did we ever get to the top of the food chain”? Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinaraFacebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Radio-Marinara/100064257776864/

In this week's episode the team dive into ocean related topics, where Dr Elodie Camprasse joins once again to inform listerns about the spider crabs, and Richard Pensak from Earth Care St Kilda sheds light on sea stars. Dr Alessandro Toffoli also fills the team in about what's happening with the rouge waves in Vistoria and artist Anatol Pitt discusses mollusks which is the focus point of their exhibition 'All these eyes were mine' at Incinerator Gallery.

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. Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinaraFacebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Radio-Marinara/100064257776864/

Dr Beach and Dr Surf are joined by shaper of DMS Surfboards Dillion Milenkovich and Deakin University researcher Brady Hamilton. Milenkovich discusses his mobile surf museum and his podcast called ‘Salt of the Peninsula'. Hamilton explains his nationwide citizen science project called Pesticide Watch, which is aimed at engaging the public to monitor pesticides in our waterways.

Bron and Rachel are joined by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake, marine scientist Kade Mills and coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli. Blake provides information on the predicted sea level rises due to climate change and their implications for our local beaches. Mills details his explorations in San Remo and the discoveries of a type of sea slug called the nudibranch. Francischelli discusses his curation of a fossil exhibition called ‘Prehistoric Bayside,' which will be taking place in Brighton next June.

This week, Bron and Fam talk to Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy to give an update on their big "Multi-habitat Seascape Restoration" plan. Dr. Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University also joined the team to discuss about the out of season appearance of Spider Crabs in the bay. The team also discuss about the new award-winning film The Road to Patagonia with its director Matty Hannon, and Jeff Maynard to rank more terrible marine movies as part of his segment.

This week Bron Burton & Dr. Beach are joined by special guests; Cara Hull with diving reports from Jervis Bay, Captain Peter Hammarstedt on Sea Shepherd's latest Australian vessel 'Allankay', and Dr. Elodie Campresse delving into the world of spider crabs. Discover the secrets of the sea on Radio Marinara.

Bron and Kade talk to Zoe Britain about algae, its myths and truths, also a chat about Ocean film fest with founder and chief executive Jemima Robinson. as well as a chat with Paul Thompson, Vice president of Peninsular board riders who celebrate their 50th year.

This week Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach talk to Cabin Boy about the classic boat festival in Paynesville, and to guests Dr. Felicity McCormack on ice sheets and climate tipping points in Antarctic, and to Rob Lorenzon about the world of dog surfing. Tune in for all this and more!

Bron Burton and Kade Mills are joined by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake, Charles Darwin University PhD student Julia Constance, and two surfing ambassadors for Patagonia Australia (Lauren Hill and Dave Rastovich). Blake discusses areas of Port Phillip Bay where Northern Pacific seastars can be removed. Constance details her research into the extinction of the Java stingaree. Hill and Rastovich provide information on Patagonia's newest short film ‘Kin,' which from February 29 will be available to stream for free on Patagonia's website in a bid to motivate other communities to take steps to protect Australia's marine ecosystems.

Bron and Dr Beach chat with Geoff Naylor, member of the Geelong Skin Divers, who helped discover the Ships' Graveyard 50 years ago, close to Point Lonsdale.Plus, Prof. Catriona Hurd (University of Tasmania) chats about seaweed's ability (or lack there of) to capture carbon emissions in the environment, and author Jeff Maynard introduces a new segment, The Top Ten Worst Underwater Movies. Curious about the first film off the rank? Tune in and find out.

Bron Burton and Fam Charko are joined by Platform Arts CEO Ilana Russell, two members of Earthcare St Kilda (Glen Adams and Richard Pensak), and Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy. Ilana talks to the team about a new exhibition called CURRENTS, now showing at Platform Arts to bring together works that explore our relationship to water. Adams and Pensak reflect on their success in removing more than one tonne of Northern Pacific seastars from Port Phillip Bay. Breschkin provies detail into the efforts made by The Nature Conservancy to restore Port Phillip Bay's golden kelp forests.

This week hosts Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach welcome guest Jessica Spencer from Florida to discuss the challenges of Burmese pythons, non-native species impacting Florida's wildlife. Also, stay tuned for insights on summer vibes and Victoria's weather.