Radio Marinara

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-marinara Facebook 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-marinara Facebook 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.

Bron, Rex Hunter, Neil Blake and Cabin Boy take their final Radio Marinara voyage of 2023! Crossing to Sydney, they chat to Dr Rip aka Rob Brander about his top 5 safety tips for hanging out on the beach and swimming in the ocean this summer. Jumping down to Davis Station in Antarctica, the team speaks with Cliff Davis to find out what Christmas is like close to the southern pole. The team also discuss what they'll be up to over summer and touch on some events that might be popular with listeners who are spending time on the coast.

In this episode Dr. Beach and Kade Mills chat with Helen Privett, Museums Victoria's Manager of Touring Exhibitions, unraveling the mysteries of 'Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition. Later, we're joined by Prof John Lewis to explore the fascinating world of Lessepsian migration through the Suez Canal. Tune in for a riveting exploration of history and science!

Dr Beach is joined by Dr Surf, who gives us some surfing tips for newbies ahead of summer: everything from classes, to surf shops, boards and wetsuits. Then, author Phil Jarratt talks about his new book, The Immortals of Australian Surfing: who are the 12 Aussie greats who made the cut? Finally, Surfin’ USA: Anthony Boxhall joins the team from California, with good news about elephant seals and bad news about sea stars.

Bron and Fam chat to Scottish Author Sandy Winterbottom, about the journey to Antarctica that inspired her new book, ‘The Two-Headed Whale: Life, Loss and the Tangled Legacy of Whaling in the Antarctic’. From the Rye Pier, dive reporter Myra Kelly brings welcome news of warmer water! Kate Parker joins the team in-studio to discuss Daughters of the Deep, a charity with the goal to address gender inequality in marine industries. Plus, Soundwaves presenter Jeff Maynard has made a discovery: a film from 50 years ago seems to predict the Titan sub disaster!

Join Bron and Kade as they speak with five special guests in this episode: coastal paleontologist Ben Francschelli guides us through recreating ancient bayside animals; Myra Kelly delivers this week's dive report; Dave Houston from Dave and the Daves performs All the World's Your Prawn; Rob Brander OAM (aka Dr Rip) talks about Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book, and discover the culinary wonders of seaweed with Zoe Brittain. Don't miss the excitement on this week's episode!

The team are joined by Patagonia Surf Ambassador, Dave Rastovich, to discuss Patagonia's 'Protect Australia's Ocean For Good' event that will be taking place at The Capitol Theatre on the 8th of November. Dave also shares his thoughts on the conversation regarding the ocean's health and things that we could be doing to save the planet. Cara calls in to give us the dive report and tells us about Manta Rays and their cleaning stations! Dick Williams and Don Riddington talk with the team about open water swimming and how to swim in a rip safely, in addition to Don being the oldest person to swim across the English Channel! And lastly, Professor Jan McDonald has a chat with the team about climate law and how it affects desicion making in terms of protecting our coastlines.

The team catch up with Myra Kelly who joins the show over the phone from Sorrento Back Beach where she and the team celebrate World Jellyfish Day! Myra also gives an extended dive report. Australian Marine Science Asssociation members Morgin Ellis and Lucy Coals come into the studio to discuss sea grass restoration and the importance of failures when working in the field of science. And Dr Surf calls in from the Vintage Surf Day at Point Leo to learn more about how to fundraise for the Disabled Surfer's Association. Unfortunately, Professor Maria Burn was unable to make the show due to an issue with phone numbers, but she will join the show at a later date!