Seacreatures
Welcome to the Seacreatures Podcast, a show all about the amazing animals that live beneath the waves. On each episode we chat about a specific seacreature with a guest who has spent time and interacted with this ocean animal. Our guests range from marine biologists to divers to underwater photographers, citizen scientists, and people that have an intense passion for marine life.
Episodes
58 episodes
Episode 58: Livyatan the Ancient Sperm Whale with Ben Francischelli
Matt and palaeontologist guest Ben Francischelli chat all about the extinct super predator Livyatan. A 3 million year old giant Sperm Whale that roamed the oceans and likely preyed upon animals like the Megalodon Shark. With huge 40cm teeth, Li...
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Episode 58
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45:52
Episode 57: Ruby Seadragons with Nerida Wilson
On this episode of the podcast, guest Nerida Wilson talks to host Matt Testoni all about the little known species the Ruby Seadragon. Whilst the Weedy and Leafy Seadragons garner lots of attention there is actually a third species of Sead...
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Episode 57
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35:09
Episode 56: Lumpsuckers with Ruben Vermeule
On this episode Matt chats to Ruben Vermeule all about diving with Lumpsuckers in the Netherlands. Learn about this amazing fish that is commonly dived with but not talked about enough. From creating a "nest" to turning orange they are on...
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Episode 56
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27:59
Episode 55: Stromatolites with Zoe Kean
On this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast, Matt chats to Zoe Kean all about the world of Stromatolites. These ancient single celled organisms are one of the original, oldest and first seacreatures on our planet and can still be fo...
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Episode 55
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34:57
Episode 54: Sharks with Madi Green
In this episode of Seacreatures we chat to Madi Green, a forensic marine ecologist all about the wonderful world of sharks. Matt and Madi chat about everything shark including how some shark babies are born with tiny sheaths on their nose and w...
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Episode 54
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43:46
Episode 53: Seals with Mary-Anne Lea
Matt and Professor Mary-Anne chat all about the world of Seals. Mary-Anne shares lots of awesome information about seal biology, facts about how they sleep and dive, and even what it's like to sit next to a 3 tonne Elephant Seal.C...
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Episode 53
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36:09
Episode 52: Lionfish with Klaus Stiefel
Matt and Klaus talk all about the world of the Lionfish in this episode of the SEACREATURES podcast. Klaus shares some amazing insights into why Lionfish are so environmentally damaging in the Caribbean but beloved and in the Pacific. And, we c...
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Episode 52
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27:41
Episode 51: Squid with Gretta Pecl
In this episode Matt chats to squid and climate scientist Gretta Pecl all about the amazing world of squid! From their bizarre and various mating behaviours to why their skin and ink is so cool. If you love squid facts this is the episode for y...
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Episode 51
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36:33
Episode 50: An interview with your host Matt Testoni
In episode 50 of the seacreatures podcast we celebrate this milestone show by mixing the it up a bit and having your host Matt Testoni as the guest. Matt's good friend Suz Kroeber interviews the seacreatures podcast host all about why he loves ...
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Episode 50
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33:23
Episode 49: Basking Sharks with Rachel Brooks
Matt chats to ocean artist Rachel Brooks all about the amazing world of the Basking Shark. Not only do Rachel and Matt chat about some cool facts, they also delve into the vast amount of unanswered questions that remain about the lives of Baski...
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Episode 49
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Episode 48: Eels with Malcolm Johnson
Matt chats to Eel advocate and enthusiast Malcolm Johnson all about this amazing seacreature. Malcolm talks all about how Eels start their lives as tiny larvae way out at sea and migrate, and morph as they journey back into rivers and lakes, be...
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Episode 48
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35:55
Episode 47: Whale Sharks with Jake Wilton
Matt chats to wildlife photographer Jake Wilton all about the world of the Whale Shark. From how to photograph one these incredible animals to what it's like to swim and work alongside the worlds biggest fish. Checkout Jake Wilton's fan...
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Episode 47
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30:59
Episode 46: The Gloomy Sydney Octopus with Lawrence Sheele
Lawrence Sheele and Matt Testoni talk all about the amazing world of the Gloomy Octopus (also known as the Sydney Octopus) in this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast. Lawrence talks all about how the Gloomy Octopus is one of the only octopus t...
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Episode 46
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22:06
Episode 45: Horseshoe Crabs with Quinn Whitesall McHerron
In this episode Matt and marine biologist Quinn chat all about the incredible animal that is the Horseshoe crab. Quinn explains how this unusual seacreature is not a crab at all, but is actually more closely related to scorpions, has unique and...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44: White's Seahorse with Dave Harasti
In this episode join Matt and Dave Harasti as they chat all about the White's Seahorse. An endangered species that lives, in all places, Sydney Harbour. Dave talks all about his amazing work making seahorse hotels that create new habitats for t...
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Episode 44
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33:35
Episode 43: Short Tailed Shearwaters with Olly Dove
Join Matt Testoni and Olly Dove as they delve into the world of the Short Tailed Shearwater. Olly has worked with these birds on islands in Tasmania and shares her first hand knowledge of what its like being a sea bird researcher. From making s...
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Episode 43
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32:24
Episode 42: Giant Pacific Octopus with David Scheel
Join Matt Testoni and David Scheel as they chat all about the incredible world of the Giant Pacific Octopus. David tells us some remarkable facts and behaviours he has studied along with what its like to encounter these amazing underwater anima...
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Episode 42
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34:32
Episode 41: Leatherback Sea Turtles with Sam Riley
In this episode Matt chats to Sam all about the amazing world of Leatherback Sea Turtles. Sam talks about his experiences working with this enormous animal and how they have some rather unique and astonishing biological skills. Check ou...
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Episode 41
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36:25
Episode 40: Squid with Matty Smith
In this episode Matt and Matt talk all about squid and what it's like to spend time around these amazing animals. This episodes guest Matty Smith is a talented underwater photographer who isn't afraid of an early morning 5am night dive if it me...
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Episode 40
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26:55
Episode 39: Orcas with Hanne Strager
In this episode Matt chats to Hanne Strager all about the society and culture of Orcas. Hanne has spent years researching the culture and stories of these amazing animals for her new book, The Killer Whale Journals Our Love and Fear of Orcas. S...
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Episode 39
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43:22
Episode 38: Albatross with Keith Reid
In this episode Matt chats to Keith all about the amazing ocean bird that is the Albatross. Keith talks about his time researching them on remote islands, how we can protect them and even what its like to be preened by an Albatross!Lear...
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Episode 38
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38:11
Episode 37: Jellyfish with Scott Morrissey
Learn all about the mysterious and unknown world of Jellyfish as Matt chats to Jellyfish researcher and enthusiast Scott Morrissey. We learn all about species such as the Immortal Jellyfish and the deadly Box Jellyfish. If you thought tha...
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Episode 37
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28:36
Episode 36: Plankton with Erich Hoyt
The world of PLANKTON is uncovered in episode 36 of the Seacreatures Podcast. Our guest Erich Hoyt, whale researcher and plankton enthusiast talks all about the world of plankton, from what they are to where they live and why they are so amazin...
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Episode 36
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39:24
Episode 35: Little Penguins with Natalia Lucano
Learn all about the world of Little Penguins with wildlife and penguin guide Natalia Lucano. Learn about how these ocean based birds live their lives and how interesting and amazing they are. From burrowing in the wrong places to how thei...
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Episode 35
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24:06
Episode 34: Octopus with Warren Carlyle
Join Matt as he chats all about octopus to the founder of Octonation Warren Carlyle. Warren shares a myriad of facts about Octopus and why the octopus is so special to him. He is passionate not only about sharing Octopus research but also about...
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Episode 34
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34:09