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The team continues the great Marinara tradition of bringing you a quirky but informative look at all that is marine. Get to know all things wet and salty. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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Melbourne, VIC

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The team continues the great Marinara tradition of bringing you a quirky but informative look at all that is marine. Get to know all things wet and salty. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

Language:

English


Episodes

"Multi-habitat Seascape Restoration", Out of season Spider Crab, "The Road to Patagonia" & 9 Worst Marine Movies Ever Made

3/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:48:35

Jervis Bay Reefs, Sea Shepherd & Spider Crabs

3/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:47:16

Myths & Truths about Algae; Diving into the Ocean Film Festival with Jemima Robinson

3/11/2024
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.

Duration:00:38:24

Classic Boat Festival, Ice Sheet & Climate Tipping Point and Dog Surfing

3/2/2024
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!

Duration:00:46:47

Marine Life: Thriving or Failing?

2/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:42:59

Uncovering the mystery of Point Lonsdale's Ships' Graveyard & Carbon Catching Seaweed

2/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:46:55

In what ways can marine restoration in Australia be achieved?

2/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:46:27

Burmese Pythons: The predator in Florida's Everglades and Victoria's weather & summer vibes.

2/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:46:33

Dr Rip's Top 5 Beach Safety Tips, Christmas in Antarctica, and Coastal Summer Events!

12/16/2023
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.

Duration:00:37:47

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition and Lessepsian migration through Suez Canal

12/9/2023
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!

Duration:00:45:15

So You Wanna Be a Surfie, Do Ya?

12/3/2023
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.

Duration:00:37:19

History of Antarctic Whaling, Clever Cephalopods, Daughters of the Deep and Future-Predicting Films

11/26/2023
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!

Duration:00:42:07

Recreating Ancient Bayside Animals, Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book, and Cooking with Seaweed

11/11/2023
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!

Duration:00:43:45

Protecting Australia's Ocean For Good, Manta Ray Cleaning Stations, How to Safely Swim in a Rip, and Climate Law!

11/4/2023
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.

Duration:00:47:38

Sea Slug Census, World Jelly Fish Day, and The Vintage Surf Fundraiser!

10/28/2023
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!

Duration:00:41:33

Horrible Ship Cooks, How to Recognise Undaria, and Old Tom The Killer Whale!

10/21/2023
The team are joined in the studio by Dr Rex who tells us all about what it was like to be a cook on a ship back in the 1800's. David Donolly from Killer Whales Australia chats with Bron and Dr Beech about Old Tom, who was a Killer Whale that assisted whalers with catching other species of whales! David also talks about a White Shark who was potentially murdered by some Killer Whales and how they are working to unravel the mystery.

Duration:00:43:49

Ocean Grooves, Prehistoric Sealife and Training Jellyfish

10/7/2023
On World Octopus Day, musical guests Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan join us live for a special sea-renade. Coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli geeks out on megafauna and eastern quolls. Dive reporter Cara Hull sings the praises of the Great Southern Reef and Dr Beach teaches us how to train a brainless box jellyfish.

Duration:00:48:55

Dive conditions, Beach Patrol litter Update & Andrea Rowe

9/30/2023
Anthony Boxshall and Fam Charko dive straight into weather, The Voice and the latest marine news before they are joined for a dive condition update from Myra Kelly. Beach Patrol's Ross and Ramona Headifen give us all the details on their mission against litter on the foreshore and in the city streets. Plus, award winning children's author, Andrea Rowe, talks through bringing the coast to the kids in her latest book, In the Rockpool, which launches in November.

Duration:00:46:45

Seagrass Propagation; New Shark Species; and Oceania Education

9/27/2023
Fam and Kade talk to Dr Beth Strain on seagrass propogation in Tasmania; speak with Dr Will White from CSIRO on finding a new species of shark; and finally, talk with Catia Freitas on her thesis on the Oceania Education program run through Deakin University.

Duration:00:40:08

Last Day of Radiothon 2023, Peninsula Bingo, Fish Names

9/2/2023
In this final Radiothon 2023 special, the team remind listeners of the importance of community radio and Triple R. Subscriber donations are spun with fish names and bingo. The team also speak to David Donnelly of Killer Whales Australia and Dolphin Research Institute, who gives an exciting report on the whale migration on the Southeast Gippsland Coast.

Duration:00:46:03