Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast

Hello listeners!  Welcome to Series 2, Episode 3 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast!  For today’s episode i spoke to the beautiful Zeni Hayton, who wears many hats in the marine conservation world - She volunteers her time at Cornwall Wildlife Trust as Shoresearch Project Coordinator, rescues live-stranded animals with Marine Mammal Medic for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), works with he...

Hello! Welcome to Series 2, Episode 2 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! On today’s episode I spoke to Emily Stevenson from Beach Guardian. Emily is a marine biologist who is an advocate for the marine world and environment in many ways! Currently studying for her PhD, Emily is conducting a research project assessing the bacterial colonisation of various microplastics sourced from different enviro...

Hello listeners!  Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the first episode of 2024 i talk to tree lover, campaigner, woodland trust 2023 Igniting Innovation Winner and founder of Ancient Woodland UK, Lucy Grabe - Watson! We talk about where Lucy’s journey began in activism for the natural world, her current campaign with Woodland Trust UK and an insight into what mak...

Hello listeners! Welcome to episode 10 and the final of series 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the final episode of the series I spoke to writer, journalist and activist Rachel Yates. We talk about her background stories on when she first got involved in environmental activism, what she is doing currently both as a career but as a community rep for Plastic Free Penzance and talk all about...

Hello there! For this episode we take a deep dive (pun intended) with Ghost Fishing UK's Operations Officer Fred Nunn, into the world of ghost gear! We talk about what Ghost Fishing UK's mission is, what issues ghost gear causes to the marine environment and wildlife, what is being done with retrieved gear and what you can do as members of the public to support or even join the crew at Gho...

Hello listeners! It's been a while, hope all has been well - It's been full on my side with work and planning some exciting adventures, but today I'm here with another episode and we go back to discuss in more depth all about seals! Speaking with Conservation Coordinator Grace Jones from The Cornish Seal Sanctuary. We talk about: What the Sanctuaries mission is, what the Sanctuary do in regards to...

Hello listeners, I hope you have had a great March! In today's episode I speak to skipper and fellow Mounts Bay Marine Group volunteer, Andy Cowie. We talk about what wildlife we can see around the coasts of Cornwall as we approach wildlife watching season out at sea. We talk to Andy about what wildlife we have on our door step here in Mounts Bay, what threats our wildlife face and why Cornwall is...

Hello listeners! This months episode is all about the little things, microplastics!  I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle Costello, also known as Smartie Lids on the Beach for the first time and we had a great chat. We discuss where it all started for Michelle, what she does to spread awareness of plastic pollution along the Cornish coast and how her passion for wildlife and conservation has dri...

Hello listeners and happy 2023!  For this episode I spoke to Constance Morris all about her nature alter ego Connies Creatures. We talk about what Connies Creatures is? Where she goes with it and how she became so knowledgeable about the natural world in the Mounts Bay Area.   Follow Connies Creatures  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076502555107 Email: constancemorris@hotmail...

For my last episode of 2022, it's just me and you listener!  I talk about what Winter Wildlife you can expect to see over the colder months from Mega Fauna sightings to Lego on the beach!  While wrapping up with some eco tips to have a sustainable festive period.   Links Sea Quest South West: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/seaquest-southwest  Upcom...

This episode I spoke to chairman of local volunteer marine group, Mounts Bay Marine Group David Edmonds (and Monty the dog!) In this episode we cover who the group are, what do they do, how you can get involved and so much more!  Follow Mounts Bay Marine Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountsbaymarinegroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountsBayMarineGroup Website: https://mountsb...

Hello and welcome to Buccaneer for Wildlife! A podcast where I talk to people across Cornish County and beyond, all about Wildlife wonders, nature news and Conservation in Cornwall. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part topic all about seals. Where I speak to Sue Sayer, Founder of Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust all about Atlantic Grey Seals in Cornwall. In this episode we continue to discuss seal...

Hello and welcome to Buccaneer for Wildlife! A podcast where I talk to people across Cornish County and beyond, all about Wildlife wonders, nature news and Conservation in Cornwall. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part topic all about seals. Over the next two episodes I speak to Sue Sayer, Founder of Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust all about Atlantic Grey Seals in Cornwall.  In this episode we co...