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Hello!New episode is out!Firstly, remember my news? Our first and possibly only food history festival is happening this year! October 18th , Saturday all day, and of course online! So you can all attend virtually! Get your tickets at eventbrite at serve it forth food history festival. It's going to be an amazing day, with some fantastic guests, and of course my three fellow food historians, Alessandra Pino, Sam Bilton and Neil Buttery!Tickets here, with 25% discount!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/serve-it-forth-food-history-festival-2025-tickets-1490885802569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlBut let's go back to our adventure!There's a vast, uninhabited desert, a huge continental mass than no humans colonised…. A desolate, white, freezing cold land mass, with millions of penguins and seals but no human beings, no permanent settlement by our species, not unless one counts the scientific stations established in the mid of the last century or so.The Arctic was inhabited for many centuries before the Vikings ventured to Greenland. These people survived and thrived even on occasion! Of course the Antarctic is so much more extreme than the Arctic. And so far and isolated from any other place. But explorers, navigators, and sailors from European Colonial powers who were brave enough, curious enough and driven by some bizarre desire to be the first to reach the south pole or explore the continent from one end to the other, these humans had to learn how to first survive in these extreme, inhuman conditions! And learn, copy, improvise and improve from societies and nations who lived in similar conditions…These adventurers needed to survive for months, many many months on end on ice! Perhaps without ever reaching for outside help. And of course food is paramount! Some links about stuff on this episode:How does kiviaq taste like?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhPCJOaE4ZM&t=132sIndigenous fish techniques from Canada's First Nations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6li84mjUZT8Kerguelen cabbage:https://www.britannica.com/plant/Kerguelen-cabbageMacquarie Island cabbage:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azorella_polarisThe Flora, Vegetation, and Soils of Macquarie Island:https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Flora_Vegetation_and_Soils_of_Macqua/fEtEAAAAYAAJ?hl=enMusic by Pavlos KapralosMuch love,Thom & The Delicious Legacy PodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists say the World Heritage-listed area is returning to its former glory, with a resurgence in vegetation allowing nesting seabirds to flourish. While the island remains pest-free, new threats are on the horizon, including climate change and avian influenza.

Several years of Macquarie Island winters receive attention as I chill out under a Casuarina after several fraught months.

It's week two of the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants mini-series, and this week Katya and Olly are chatting to Dr. Laura Williams from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. In this episode, Laura talks us through the unique plant collections found at the gardens and the many conservation initiatives she is involved in. We also hear a little bit about her previous work monitoring plants on Macquarie Island, and her roles in natural resource management in Australia and New Zealand.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Katya Bandow (@katyabandow)Production: Ryan SmithMedia & Promotion: Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah) 

How many residents of the Manning Valley have featured on an Australia Post stamp?  Macquarie Island, located between Tasmania and the Antarctic, was the site of the world's most successful rabbit eradication program ever conducted and Gus, the Springer Spaniel, was part of this program.  Narelle Campbell, Team Leader on the island, fell in love with Gus and adopted this amazing dog after a tragic accident.  This is their heart-rendering story.

Cabin Boy talks the science of getting a large object out of the water: from surfboards to maxi yachts, everyone's getting up on the foil; Dive Reporter Myra Kelly talks back beach diving in winter, and about the magnificent marine artistry of Vera Moller. Rebecca Olive and Fiona Hillary from RMIT join us to talk about ‘Everyday Oceans: Surfing, Swimming and Gardening', an immersive film festival that highlights the ordinary and profound impacts that everyday interactions with the ocean can have on our lives; and we cross to Hobart to speak with Alistair Allan, Antarctic campaigner from the Bob Brown Foundation, about a recent announcement by the Federal Government to expand the Macquarie Island Marine Park.With presenters Bron Burton and Cabin Boy.Program Page:   https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/radio-marinaraFacebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064257776864

Monday Night Travel explores just what is there and how you get there.

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan. In this week's show the first guest, Kita Williams from QUT, talks about the environment and studying on Macquarie Island, then Graci continues her Science of Tattooing series and finally the second guest, Dr. Stephanie Lynch from Westmead Institute for Medical Research, talks about phage therapy. Then in the news Canadian fires, The Anthropause and Taurine.Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Goand live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Happy Friday! It's June 9, 2023 and today, we're talking about why sand squeaks and Macquarie Island marine park tripling in size! Come join us.     And get involved! Send us an email with a question or suggestion for us to learn about, to MorningKids@sca.com.au.   Morning Kids is a LiSTNR Original Production, hosted by Virginia Lette.   This episode was scripted by Shannon Reid and produced by Nicola Sitch.   Deirdre Fogarty is the Executive Producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 142In episode 142, Chis has another Fact or Fiction, they answer listener questions and share the latest cruise news from Ponant, Silversea, Viking Coral Expeditions and Viking.Ponant Celebrates 35 yearsSupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhRun for a Reason – This year Chris Walked for a Reason, raising money for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Family Centre is a unique WA based home away from home for people with type 1. The team work alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, to support them to live a full and rewarding life. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/gjs7jXXjListener QuestionsDamian from Liverpool asks. Chris/Baz Europe appears to be the modern leader in construction of passenger ships, but are their any Australian ship builders of significance?Unknown, Chris Baz have you ever visited the Barcelona Maritime Museum. I recently visited and highly recommend a visit. Just a short walk from the port area, it was the former Royal Dockyards of Barcelona, and houses some great content from the 15th Century to present day including a replica Royal Galleon, over 60m in length and powered by 59 oars and the power of 236 rowers and the fully operation Schooner Santa Eulalia.Cruise newsPONANT – 35 Years of Exploration Guided by NaturePonant is celebrating its 35th anniversary by paying tribute to those who have been at the heart of its development and growth since 1988 with a new media campaign highlighting their expertise and commitment. The people of PONANT all share the same ambition to make travel a unique experience of discovery, understanding and meaning, with nature as a guide.Exactly two years ago, Captain Etienne Garcia reached the North Pole aboard the first LNG-powered hybrid electric polar exploration vessel. Maria, a naturalist, shared her passion for tropical marine life in Las Islas de la Bahía archipelago in Honduras. Sandrine, a naturalist, and expedition leader accompanied passengers across to Macquarie Island to educate them on penguin species, and Mick returned to Indonesia, to connect with local communities in his mission to craft sustainable and inclusive expedition itineraries. All embody the philosophy that has guided PONANT on its own journey for the last 35 years.35 years of environmental awarenessReducing emissions remains a major challenge for the coming years, which is why PONANT targets to equip its entire fleet with shore power by 2026.This corporate journey could not be achieved without the commitment of guests, partners, and the daily work of its employees, all committed towards more sustainable tourism.https://youtu.be/kH6sTNEoFhsSilversea Unveils 140-Day World Cruise for 2026, Its Most Diverse Voyage EverSilversea Cruises has unveiled details on its 140-day World Cruise 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea'—the most diverse and immersive voyage in the cruise line's history, which broadens the largest collection of extended sailings in ultra-luxury cruising. Guests will embark Silver Dawn® in Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026, before travelling deep into 70 destinations in 37 countries—the most ever on a Silversea World Cruise—including 26 calls that are new for a Silversea World Cruise or unvisited since 2020, and 9 overnights. An exclusive pre-sale opens to Venetian Society members on June 14, while general sales open on June 22.‘The Curious and the Sea' will connect travellers with the rich history of navigation, inspired by the same curiosity that led ancient seafarers to sail to unknown lands. Channeling the same spirit of discovery that has driven exploration throughout the ages, bespoke events ashore, onboard activities, regionally inspired culinary experiences, three optional overland tours (Uzbekistan, Luxor, and the Balkans), and more will enrich the voyage. Guests will follow ancient trade routes, sailing the waters that connected the Silk Road, and transiting both the Panama and Suez canals; they will step foot on some of the world's most remote islands, including those in the South Pacific, a region explored by Captain James Cook in the 18th century; and they will witness lands that inspired scientific progression, such as Western Australia, which attracted Charles Darwin in 1836.70 DESTINATIONS, 37 COUNTRIES, 26 NEW DESTINATIONS, 140 DAYSFollowing a curated travel experience—including private executive transfers, Business class air, and a dedicated meet and greet service—world cruising guests will board Silver Dawn in Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026, journeying through Central America, before transiting the Panama Canal to South America. Easter Island, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific will follow, leading guests to New Zealand and a semi-circumnavigation of Australia. Travellers will then explore Southeast Asia, crossing the Bay of Bengal to Sri Lanka, India, and the Red Sea, before passing through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean. They will delve into European history and culture, before the voyage concludes in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 27, 2026. Highlights will include:NEWLY SCOUTED: 28-DAY DEEP DIVE OF THE SOUTH PACIFICFollowing months of extensive scouting by Silversea's destination experts to unlock new destinations, a 28-day immersion into French Polynesia and the South Pacific will highlight the global voyage. New calls for a Silversea World Cruise include Nuku Hiva and Atuona in the Marquesas Islands; Fakarava, with its UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve; Tonga's Nuku'alofa; New Caledonia's Lifou and Noumea; and Norfolk Island. Explorations of Bora Bora and Papeete in French Polynesia, Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, and Savusavu in Fiji will also highlight the region. Bespoke World Cruise events will spotlight the South Pacific's history, traditions, and folklore.FIRST TIME ON A SILVERSEA WORLD CRUISE: SEMI-CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF AUSTRALIASilver Dawn will sail between Hobart (Tasmania) and Darwin on a 21-day semi-circumnavigation of Australia, journeying off the beaten path along the country's southern and western coastlines for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise. Guests will admire some of the world's clearest night skies, retracing the steps of early explorers who looked to the stars for navigation, as well as the country's most spectacular landscapes and wildlife species—some of which inspired Charles Darwin's ‘Theory of Evolution.' Highlights will include the rarely visited Phillip Island for the chance to see the penguin parade, during which thousands of Little Penguins dash from the sea to the dunes; Port Lincoln, for the Coffin Bay National Park and the Eyre Peninsula; and Esperance, visited for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise, with its pink salt lakes. Other calls will include Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as Exmouth for the Ningaloo Reef and the chance to swim with whale sharks, and the Kimberley Coast.ALL-NEW CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN NORTHERN AFRICAAn emphatic finale to ‘The Curious and the Sea,' Silver Dawn will unlock the cultures of Northern Africa for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise. One of the most eagerly anticipated calls on the voyage, La Goulette in Tunisia will provide insight into the bygone eras of the Ancient Carthaginians and the Roman Empire, with its UNESCO-listed medina, the Bardo Museum, and its fascinating cultural offering. A gateway to Tunisia, La Goulette is an historic port that has long been key for international trade, connecting Africa with Europe.BESPOKE & EXCLUSIVE: WORLD CRUISE EVENTSWorld cruising guests will unite at an exclusive Bon Voyage reception in Fort Lauderdale on the evening of January 5, before spending a pre-cruise night in a luxury hotel and embarking Silver Dawn at leisure on January 6. Towards the voyage's conclusion, a grand finale farewell event will immerse guests into the culture, heritage, and traditions of the Southern Mediterranean. Priceless experiences designed by Silversea's destination experts, the following events will also enrich the World Cruise 2026 offering:‘POLYNESIAN DREAMS' – FRENCH POLYNESIA: A bespoke event in French Polynesia, reserved exclusively for world cruising guests, will display the rich, historical seagoing cultures of local communities, with a seafood feast and cultural performances that connect guests with the soul of these spectacular islands. During the event, guests will sample the local flavours, learn the local dances, and bask in the Polynesian sunset.‘THE MAGIC OF MYSTERY ISLAND' – MYSTERY ISLAND, VANUATU: Collaborating closely with the island's Chief and the department of tourism, Silversea has curated a special event on Mystery Island in Vanuatu. Dancers from various islands throughout the region will perform a fusion of cultural rituals, while guests dine on catch of the day in a scenic beach setting and snorkel in some of the world's clearest waters, which teem with marine life.‘FROM PADDY TO PLATE' – BENOA, BALI: The cruise line's guests will feast on regional cuisine alongside the stunning rice paddies of the five-star Tanah Gajah resort in Benoa, Bali. Authentic Balinese performances will enrich the occasion, as travellers develop an appreciation for Southeast Asia's sacred grain, which migrated around the world with the early seafarers.‘THE EXOTIC MARIGOLD AND MORE' – COCHIN, INDIA: Guests will journey into Alleppey in the backwaters of Cochin for a bespoke afternoon of entertainment. Following a tuk-tuk ride through the urban streets, guests will be greeted with flower garlands and exclusive cultural experiences, including performances from Kerala drummers and martial artists, an authentic Sadhya lunch served on banana leaves, and a traditional houseboat cruise down the Kerala River.SILVER DAWN: AMONG THE MOST LUXURIOUS SHIPS AT SEATravelling aboard the ultra-luxury Silver Dawn, guests will benefit from the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodations that are hallmarks of the Silversea experience. All guests will enjoy the personalised service of a butler and one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea, at 68 GRT-per-guest. The latest Muse-class ship offers travellers immersive culinary experiences both on board and ashore through Silversea's S.A.L.T.℠ culinary programme. In the S.A.L.T. Lab, an onboard test kitchen, more than 60 culinary programmes curated by regional food experts will enable travellers to get hands-on with local ingredients during the World Cruise 2026. In the S.A.L.T. Kitchen, the menu will change daily, inspired by local flavours. The S.A.L.T. Bar will offer approximately 70 custom-designed cocktails related to visited destinations. Exclusively reserved for full world cruising guests, two complimentary S.A.L.T. experiences ashore, designed in collaboration with some of the world's foremost restaurants, will also enrich guests' travels. Moreover, a complimentary treatment and a host of wellness experiences offered through the Roman-inspired Otium℠ wellness programme will indulge guests as they discover the world.Viking announces new expedition voyages in the ArcticViking today announced three new summer season expedition voyages in the Arctic. Debuting in July 2025, the new itineraries, which range from 13 to 27 days, explore the polar north in Canada and Greenland, with two of the three voyages visiting the Canadian High Arctic.2025 Arctic Voyages:                                                                                                                                         Viking's new itineraries in the Arctic include:NEW Into the Northwest Passage (13 days; Nuuk to Nuuk) – Discover the diverse landscapes and rugged shores of the world's largest island. Immerse yourself in Inuit traditions as you explore towns dotted with colourful wooden houses. Head out kayaking on the fjord or partake in a Zodiac landing and witness stunning displays of nature, from towering peaks to blue-tinged glaciers. Join Viking on a fascinating voyage exploring the Canadian High Arctic to undiscovered territories beneath the skies of the midnight sun. Sailing dates are available from July through September 2025.NEW Canada & Greenland Explorer (15 days; between Toronto, Ontario and Nuuk) – Explore Canada and Greenland's rugged shores on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most fascinating corners of the world. Sail amid floating icebergs as they drift in blue-tinged waters and witness the wonders of Mother Nature as you immerse yourself in dramatic landscapes. Learn about the Inuit traditions that still thrive in remote communities and experience the stark beauty of the Arctic beneath the skies of the midnight sun. Sailing dates are available in July and September 2025.NEW Canada & the Northwest Passage (27 days; between Nuuk and Toronto, Ontario) – Witness the majesty of floating icebergs and rugged lands as you embark on a journey to the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland. View towering icebergs, expansive icefields and deep-blue fjords that are rich in marine life. Get a glimpse of life in Inuit communities and learn about traditions that have sustained for generations. Bask beneath the skies of the endless midnight sun as you join us on a voyage of discovery to far-flung lands. Sailing dates are available in July and September 2025.Coral Expeditions Installs Next-Generation Broadband Technology Across FleetCoral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering cruise line, has announced that it has completed the installation of advanced satellite and 4G broadband connectivity across its fleet of three expedition ships. The new satellite technology will provide Coral Expeditions guests and crew with a reliable and high-speed service when exploring remote areas. The multi-month installation process was completed in April with successful testing across the fleet on the Kimberley coast, Scott and Ashmore Reefs, Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands, Komodo and Cape York.As part of the new service, all guests and crew will be provided complimentary access to standard wi-fi as part of their fare inclusion. Guests will also be able to purchase package upgrades enabling access to higher bandwidth if they so wish.Viking announces new Treasures of the Rhine itineraryViking today announced Treasures of the Rhine, a new river voyage allowing guests the opportunity to experience Europe's rich culture during winter. The new Middle Rhine itinerary debuts in December 2023 and establishes Viking as the first line to operate year-round on Europe's storied rivers, offering guests easier access to landmarks when there are typically fewer crowds.The 10-day Treasures of the Rhine itinerary allows guests to discover the enchanting landscape and rich cultures of the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site boasting turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, medieval towns and stunning scenery. Guests can admire the terraced vineyards dating back to the Romans and taste the region's renowned red and white wines. An ideal time to visit, winter offers Viking guests smaller crowds, easier access to landmarks and opportunities to savour the culinary traditions of Alsace while exploring Amsterdam, Basel and Cologne.Hosting 190 guests in 95 staterooms, the award-winning fleet of identical Viking Longships offers a variety of stateroom categories and true, two-room suites with full-size verandas. Onboard amenities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, library and expansive sun deck. The ships feature al fresco dining on the revolutionary Aquavit Terrace, elegant Scandinavian design and environmentally considerate features, such as solar panels, an onboard organic herb garden and energy-efficient hybrid engines for a remarkably smooth ride.Carnival to Serve Estimated 10.5 Million Burgers This YearCarnival Cruise Line ships will serve up nearly 30,000 tasty burgers – which is about the daily average fleetwide at Guy's Burger Joint – this International Burger Day on May 28. In celebration of burgers beloved worldwide, the cruise line is revealing which of its menu items guests order most.Guy's Burger Joint, a Carnival mainstay created by longtime partner, celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri, will serve an estimated 10.5 million burgers this year. Here's how the popular options stack up:5.) Pig Patty: 577,000 orders – This burger has many traditional toppings, including lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, but it also features Super Melty Cheese and a patty made out of crispy bacon.4.) Chilius Maximus: 640,000 orders – A tasty beef burger patty is made even tastier by topping it with a heaping helping of delicious chili.3.) The Ringer: 2.3 million orders – The Ringer is topped with Super Melty Cheese plus Guy's Bourbon and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce, and a crispy and spicy onion ring.2.) Straight Up: 3.2 million orders – This burger is a classic and the choice of about 30 percent of the orders at Guy's Burger Joint. It's topped off with Super Melty Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a liberal slathering of Donkey Sauce.1.)  Plain Jane: 3.7 million orders – It's clear, most guests want to choose how to top off their burgers themselves. This 80/20 ground chuck is seasoned, smashed on the grill, and served up to be finished however guests like it at the toppings station, which is featured at every Guy's Burger Joint fleetwide. The Plain Jane makes up more than a third of all burger orders.Guy's Burger Joint launched in 2011 and is featured on all of Carnival's 25 ships serving up the best burgers at sea. Select Carnival ships also feature Guy's Pig & Anchor offering smoked-on-board barbecue favourites and sides, as well as Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse serving craft beer brewed on board. Earlier this year, Fieri – along with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar – expanded his offerings aboard Carnival ships by introducing Guy and Sammy's premium Santo Tequilas. and more...Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Co-hosts: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialListen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris talks to Julie McInnes about the work of the Macquarie Island foundation in restoring and protecting the ecosystem of an Australian Antacrctic island, and Stu looks into the use of human tissue in computing technology. 

Mike was born & educated in Australia. His career began on MacQuarie Island as a geophysicist with an Australian expedition in 1971. He would go on to found Quark Expeditions and pioneer tourism transit to the polar regions with Russian icebreakers. In the late 1990s, he sold Quark in order to focus on new ventures in space travel and deep ocean exploration. He currently serves on the board of Space Adventures which offers space travel to the general public and operates Deep Ocean Expeditions which has coordinated dive expeditions to the Titanic, the Bismarck, and the Mariana Trench.   Mike is currently a partner in Antarctic Expeditions and Logistics which offers air transportation, logistic support, and guided experiences for those venturing to the interior of Antarctica.

TRIGGER WARNING Dave Morgan left his family in Brisbane in 1969 for Vietnam as part of the 104 Signal Squadron. During his term, he served at several fire support bases and dealt with attacks by the Viet Cong. During one of those attacks, his pit hole collapsed on him, and after he returned to an unsympathetic Australia, he started reliving that experience night after night. Dave tried to live a normal life after he returned from Vietnam. Within months he had his first nightmare along with anxiety and depression. There was nowhere to turn for help as Vietnam veterans were despised by most people, or they were just not interested in them. Most Vietnam vets disappeared into their own world. After military discharge, came heavy drinking and depression. During a 6 month trip to USA/Canada, he had suicidal thoughts until he met up with an American mate that he met in Vietnam and for the first time Dave felt comfortable with life as his American friends helped him with his anger and depression. He returned to Australia with a new outlook on life, got married, was selected on a Bureau Meteorology Technical Officer ( Weather Observer) course, and over the next thirty-three years had 12 postings including Antarctica and raised two children. He hid his PTSD well from all but his family. They moved around Queensland for Dave's job as a Technical Officer but his desire for isolation led him to postings at Giles WA, Macquarie Island and Davis Station. A few hours after he arrived at Casey Station for his next expedition, he slipped on blue ice and sustained a severe head and neck injury forcing a medevac back to the mainland. Now retired, Dave is seeking treatment for his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which Antarctica finally made him acknowledge.Dave's third book – ‘The Invisible Trauma' was published by Big Sky Publishing this year 2022. His two previous books were– ‘Ice Journey' (2010) and ‘My Vietnam War-Scarred Forever' (2014). A portion of sale proceeds from this book will be donated to Australia Legacy an organisation which supports veterans' families.https://www.bigskypublishing.com.au/dave-morgan/Follow the podcastOnemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: OneMomentPlease

Urs Grüter begleitet für neun Monate ein Forscherteam auf der Insel Macquarie mitten im Pazifischen Ozean. Die Insel gehört zum australischen Bundesstaat Tasmanien. Der Sicherheitschef kümmert sich dort um das Wohl der Wissenschaftler: «Ich bin ein wandernder Sanitäter.»  Die raue und windige Insel Macquarie ist von der restlichen Welt abgeschnitten. Wegen ihrer geologischen Bedeutung gehört Macquarie Island zum Weltnaturerbe. Sie liegt im südlichen Pazifischen Ozean, in der Mitte zwischen dem australischen Inselstaat Tasmanien und der Antarktis. Urs Grüter weilt seit März mit einem Forscherteam auf der wilden Insel und trainiert die Wissenschaftler für das unwegsame Gelände: «Es gibt viele steile und gefährliche Hänge. Ich bilde die Expeditionsteilnehmer als Ersthelfer und im Rettungsdienst aus.» Die Insel ist nur für Forscher zugänglich. Als erster Schweizer ist Urs Grüter stolz, Teil des australischen Forschungsprogrammes zu sein: «Manchmal, wenn Du denkst, das Leben ist ziemlich gut, kann es noch besser werden.» Zwischen Pinguinen, Seelöwen und Walen Urs Grüter ist fasziniert von der einzigartigen Tierwelt auf Macquarie Island: «Man kann sich nicht satt sehen!» Der ausgebildete Kletterführer zählt für die Forschung zwischendurch sogar die Küken der Königspinguine. Aber auch für den Küchendienst ist sich Urs Grüter nicht zu schade: «Es ist wie ein langes Ferienlager!»  

Tino explores a display of species from Macquarie Island and learns about their unique adaptations to the harsh Sub-Antarctic conditions.

Annual penguin and seal census underway on Macquarie Island

Gentoo Penguins with their black, white natural colouring akin to formal wear — are some of my favourite animals. They are foraging predators — dining on crustaceans, fish and squid in the cold nearshore waters of the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Sandwich Islands. South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands and the Falklands are inhospitable British Overseas Territories in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The first scientific description of these romantic seabirds was done by Johann Reinhold Forster in 1781. He used the Falkland Islands population for both the type specimen and locality. These diminutive penguins are in the genus Pygoscelis, and are most closely related to their penguin cousins — the Adélie and Chinstraps. The gentoo penguin is one of three species in the genus Pygoscelis. Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA evidence suggests the genus split from other penguins around 38 million years ago, about 2 million years after the ancestors of the genus Aptenodytes. In turn, the Adelie penguins split off from the other members of the genus around 19 million years ago, and the chinstrap and Gentoo finally diverged around 14 million years ago. Two subspecies of this penguin are recognised: Pygoscelis papua papua (the subantarctic Gentoo) and the smaller Pygoscelis papua ellsworthi (the Antarctic Gentoo). We will likely need to reclassify the gentle Gentoos into a species complex of four morphologically similar but separate species: the northern gentoo penguin (P. papua sensu stricto), the southern gentoo penguin (P. ellsworthi), the eastern gentoo penguin (P. taeniata), and the newly-described South Georgia gentoo penguin (P. poncetii). We find breeding colonies of gentoo penguins on ice-free surfaces either directly on the shoreline or far inland. They prefer shallow coastal areas and often nest between tufts of grass. In South Georgia, breeding colonies are 2 km inland. In colonies farther inland, where the penguins nest in grassy areas, they shift location slightly every year because the grass will become trampled over time. Gentoos breed on many sub-Antarctic islands. The main colonies are on the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and Kerguelen Islands; smaller colonies are found on Macquarie Island, Heard Islands, Crozet Islands, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Their breeding populations number well over 600,000 birds. Once a breeding pair decide that their romance is a go, they stay together for life — and infidelity is frowned upon. Punishment is banishment from the colony — strict but these birds know how to draw a firm line in the pebbles. Nests are usually made from a roughly circular pile of stones and can be quite large — up to 20 cm (7.9 in) high and 25 cm (9.8 in) in diameter. The chosen rocks are prized and jealously guarded. Just who owned which pebble is the subject of many noisy debates — some escalating to nasty physical altercations between disagreeing parties. "That rock is mine. Mine!" The pebbles are especially prized by the females, to the point that a male penguin can woo his lady love and secure a lifetimes' devotion by proffering a particularly choice stone — not unlike some human females.

Niamh Chapman and Kate Johnson talk to award winning illustrator and author Coral Tulloch. We learn how creating a picture book is remarkably similar to working on a scientific project, involving observation, collaboration and extensive research. We hear about Coral’s experience of Antarctica and Macquarie Island, the subject of some of her books, along with her collaborations with both Australian author Alison Lester and the many scientists she has worked with along the way. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles), Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)

Pour ce douzième épisode de Pos. Report, le podcast de Tip & Shaft consacré chaque semaine au Vendée Globe, nous recevons Servane Escoffier, team manager et compagne de Louis Burton, et le skipper Paul Meilhat, dernier vainqueur de la Route du Rhum en Imoca, qui a accompagné Samantha Davies dans la préparation de ce Vendée Globe. Dans cet épisode riche de nombreuses anecdotes, nous évoquons avec nos invités la situation actuelle sur l'eau, au sud de l'anticyclone des Açores, et les scénarios météo qui attendent les bateaux de tête du Vendée Globe d'ici l'arrivée aux Sables d'Olonne prévue dans une semaine. Avec Servane Escoffier, nous nous attardons sur le cas de Louis Burton, assurément l'une des grosses cotes de ce Vendée Globe, qu'il est en mesure de remporter, après avoir terminé septième de l'édition précédente. La Malouine explique la grosse remise en question au sein de toute l'équipe après l'abandon du skipper de Bureau Vallée sur la Route du Rhum 2018, la préparation du tour du monde, un peu à l'écart des autres teams ; elle revient aussi sur les avaries qu'a rencontrées son compagnon dans ce Vendée Globe, au point d'avoir été très proche de l'abandon à Macquarie Island. Paul Meilhat livre son analyse de la performance de Louis Burton, qui, explique-t-il, n'est pas une si grande surprise pour lui, estimant que le fait de se préparer de son côté, sans la pression qui pesait sur les épaules des favoris, s'était finalement avéré un atout. Reste que Servane comme Paul sont bien incapables de dire qui va gagner ce Vendée Globe, d'autant que le final, dans des conditions hivernales très soutenues, pourrait faire des dégâts. Diffusé le 19 janvier 2021 Générique : Fast and wild/EdRecords Post-production : Clovis Tisserand Photo : Stéphane Maillard

this week we talk about Joseph Hatch and the horrors he caused on Macquarie island Works Cited Chapple, Geoff. "Harvest of Souls." New Zealand Geographic (2005). Eden, Allan W. Island of Dispair. 1955. Field, The. The Field (1905). Hurley, Frank. "Sydney Morning Herald." 1919. Murray, Lorraine. "Macquarie Island." (2012). Wells, H.G. The Underlying Fire. 1918. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stuffourmomdoesntknow/support

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This week we talk about rats, moa, and New Zealand.We also discuss Macquarie Island, kiwi, and localized species extermination. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Guys, Thanks for listening to the show, here is our latest podcast. Sorry for the delay, but life got in the way, you will hear more in the show. Happy New Year "Beekeeping Bonanza 2018". This is Episode One Hundred and Nineteen of our beekeeping show. We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honey bees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand. kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we talk about Rescuers fight through swarms 7 Queen Bee Facts that will amaze you How to protect your hives from Yellow Jacket Wasps What's looking good ?? Thanks and we will talk soon. Gary and Margaret  Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's been happening at kiwimana 00:02:07 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:08:59 Blog Recap 00:12:27 What products have been used in our work? 00:13:32 Beekeeping News 00:16:18 Rescuers fight through swarm of bees after truck carrying hives crashes 00:17:07 7 Queen Bee Facts: That Will Amaze You 00:20:06 Macquarie Island gives scientists a view of ecosystem without bees 00:21:32 Bees can be left or right handed 00:23:36 Ooh honey, looks like a good season 00:26:46 How to Keep Bees Calm 00:28:35 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:32:32 FeedBack from You 00:40:33 The Full Show Notes will be Here http://kiwi.bz/119