Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Erich Hoyt about his new book "Planktonia", which highlights the nightly migration of some of the world's smallest creatures. They discuss  some of the weird and wonderful creatures that can be found as part of the plankton layer. The book can be found at: https://www.fireflybooks.com/catalogue/adult-books/nature-and-science/product/14177-planktonia...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the problem of ocean plastics, and discuss some possible ways to stop plastic trash getting into our coastal and offshore waters. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals p...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic talk about xeno marine biology - studying the marine biology of other planets, starting with oceans under the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa. Also, there may be muppets... If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more infor...

Dr Scarlett Smash  continues talking about her experience of being evacuated for Hurricane Ian, and the MCHH crew discuss how better to help those that are in the path of a hurricane. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals...

Dr Scarlett Smash  talks about her experience of being evacuated for Hurricane Ian, and the MCHH crew discuss the formation of hurricanes and the impact of climate change. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or ha...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about environmental, ocean science, marine biology and conservation careers in the 21st century. While many traditional jobs may be disappearing, or becoming over-competitive, there are a lot of opportunities for different, new careers ahead. Listen to the show to find out what these are! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: htt...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a submerged land in the North Sea: "Doggerland". Now an important area for fishing, was this submerged island a source for some of the Atlantis myths and legends? Smash and Craken also talk about the role of climate change in the legends of submerged lands. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : ...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a new sustainable city that is being designed in Saudia Arabia: "the line". Will it be an environmental utopia, or a dystopian nightmare? Part 2 of 2. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pres...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a new sustainable city that is being designed in Saudia Arabia: "the line" If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MC...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the large number of climate and environmental disasters that have happened over the summer months. It's a grim future ahead, so what can we do? This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, ea...

With the sad loss of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken talk about some of the various environmental and conservation projects and organizations that the British Royal family have been involved with. Dr Craken also tells Dr Smash about the time he met the Queen and Prince Phillip, and the hijinx that ensued ... If you liked this show please support us so we can keep provi...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to marine biologist, artist and author Erin Andersen about her new sci-fi book "Memoir of a mad scientist". Some of the story about working for an evil Empire may resonate with those in academia! She also talks about another project she is working on: "Limitless heroics", a new source book for Dungeons and Dragons that gives rules for playing disabled an...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about President Biden's new bill that incorporates billions of dollars of funding for climate change and renewable energy (the "Inflation Reduction Act"). If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about spo...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have been watching the new Game of Thrones show "House of the Dragon" but ask - what sort of marine species can be found in the Narrow Sea? And most importantly, are there sea dragons?  If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Angela Ziltener about dolphins in he Red sea that are self medicating with chemicals in corals. Are these dolphins giving themselves a spa day? If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the mysterious type of whale poop (or vomit) that is many times more valuable than gold ... ambergris! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the difficulties of being a scientist with dyslexia and some tips for those who suffer from the disability, and advice for educators to help dyslexic students. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more informatio...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the sorry plight of the poor, ugly, squishy, blobfish.  If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarl...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic and guest Charles Nye chat about what advice to give to  graduate school for marine and conservation scientists. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments o...

Dr Craken and Dr Scarlett Smash have Charles Nye joins the crew again and on this episode they get all arty and chat about scientific illustration.  If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on t...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Charles Nye join the MCHH crew again for a discussion about how environmental DNA samples (or eDNA) are being used in marine science. They also talk about how much scientific data you can get from whale poop! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps :  www.patreon.com/marineconservation   Contact  info@abs...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Charles Nye join the MCHH for the next few episodes. Today they talk about the depressing state of the conservation job market, the job salary "thunderdome", how billionaires are worse than dragons, why marine and conservation scientists should get unionized, and finally: why do movie stars and football players get paid so much, but those that are litera...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about applying for jobs can be soul destroying in the field of ocean science and conservation. Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic share some of their concerns and pet peeves about the current job application and interview process. They also talk about how potential employers could be more ethical, empathetic and respectful to job seekers. This epis...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic are on the road again - the next stop on their Tampa Bay tour is the Florida Aquarium. This episode is supported by an ad from Cetacean Research Technology - providers of affordable, top quality hydrophones to scientists, documentary makers, artists, educators, whale-watchers and all types of ocean enthusiast! https://www.cetaceanresearch.com/index.html If...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic are on the road again - this time they are in Tampa Bay and their first stop takes in a local ecotourism trip.  This episode is supported by an ad from Cetacean Research Technology - providers of affordable, top quality hydrophones to scientists, documentary makers, artists, educators, whale-watchers and all types of ocean enthusiast! https://www.cetaceanre...