Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic
Marine Conservation Happy Hour
The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about,...
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Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
What to do if you see a sea otter! 18.04.2023 14:15
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking to Heather Barrett about the need to be aware of sea otters, and the impacts that human disturbance can have on them. In this episode they talk about what you otter do if you see a sea otter. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutel...
Sea otter watching 13.04.2023 14:50
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking to Heather Barrett from Sea Otter Savvy about how to watch sea otters without disturbing them. 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...
Sea otter savvy 11.04.2023 13:47
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking to Heather Barrett about the NGO Sea Otter Savvy, the need to be aware of sea otters, and the impacts that human disturbance can have on them. 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...
Sea otter quiz 06.04.2023 16:02
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking to Heather Barrett, Science Communication Director for Sea Otter Savvy. Quiz master Heather carries on finding out how much the MCHH team know about sea otters. 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 inf...
Sea otters 04.04.2023 15:20
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Heather Barrett, Science Communication Director for Sea Otter Savvy. Heather quizzes the MCHH crew to find out how much they know about sea otters. 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 sponsor...
The ocean at night 30.03.2023 6:36
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about what the ocean looks like at night when you're underwater. What do marine species do at night? Do they sleep? Do they party? Listen to the podcast to find out... 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 informati...
Humpback whale strandings in New York & New Jersey 28.03.2023 9:22
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the high number of humpback whale strandings in New York and New Jersey - what is the likely cause, and importantly, what isn't causing these whale deaths! 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 abo...
An elephant seal & a big climate change discovery 23.03.2023 8:58
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about an elephant seal who discovered some surprising impacts 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 having advertisments on the show Music credits By J...
Jolly shore leave! 21.03.2023 11:57
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about Sea Shanties with Jolly Shore Leave. 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 Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Tr...
What are sea shanties? 16.03.2023 14:53
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about Sea Shanties with Jolly Shore Leave. 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 Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Tr...
The environmental footprint of mead & beer - Groennfell Meadery 14.03.2023 16:45
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the environmental footprint of mead making. Ricky the mead maker joins the MCHH team to talk mead's carbon footprint and how it can be carbon neutral. He also talks about the carbon footprint of beer making, and why mead is better for the environment. For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please visit https://store.groennfell.com...
How to make mead - Groennfell Meadery 09.03.2023 14:26
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about mead. Ricky the mead maker joins the MCHH team to talk about the science behind making mead. If you ever fancied doing a bit of home brewing, here are some tips. For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please visit https://store.groennfell.com/ and use the discount code "marineconservation" If you liked this show please support us...
Science behind Mead - Groennfell Meadery 07.03.2023 18:43
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about mead. Ricky the mead maker joins the MCHH team to talk about the science of alcohol and mead. For savings on the fabulous mead mentioned in the show, please visit https://store.groennfell.com/ and use the discount code "marineconservation" If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com...
Pirate Quiz 2 02.03.2023 14:59
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have a second Pirate quiz. Did pirates bury their treasure? Did they really talk about their booty? Find out on this episode! 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 plays their authe...
Pirate quiz 28.02.2023 14:12
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about pirates! Dr Craken is a big pirate history nerd and Dr Smash quizzes him on his pirate knowledge. Does he know his bucanneers from his booty? Tune in to find out... 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 bott...
MCHH 480: Leverage: Redemption - a TV show with an environmental message 23.02.2023 12:25
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the latest season of Leverage: Redemption - a TV show with an environmental message. Leverage: Redemption can be found on Amazon Prime and the show involves a team of ex-criminals using their skills for good. The MCHH crew discuss the several episodes with environmental stories and messages in the latest season of the show. This episode is made pos...
MCHH 479: Orcas in Florida 21.02.2023 11:46
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about an orca stranded in Florida. There is often the misunderstanding that orcas can only be found in cold areas - in this episode the MCHH crew chat about orcas in the warm waters of the Caribbean. They also chat about some some character istics of orcas that make them very similar to humans. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddie...
MCHH 478: Killer whales or orcas 16.02.2023 14:37
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about killer whales or orcas. On this episode they chat about the biology, behavior and history of killer whales 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 plays their authentic anim...
MCHH 477: A new threat to right whales 14.02.2023 12:36
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the threats facing endangered right whales. In particular, they chat about a rider attached to a recent Congressional spending bill which prevents critical action to stop whale entanglement in Gulf of Maine lobster fisheries. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed an...
MCHH 476: Scientists exploiting students #scisploitation 09.02.2023 13:49
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport on the show talking about how senior scientists often exploit students and early career scientists to do science communication for free or for "exposure". Science communication is a skill that should be valued and science communication work should be properly paid. The MCHH crew discuss #scisploitation and how the likes of the N...
MCHH 475: Whales and microplastics 07.02.2023 17:28
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport on the show talking micro plastics and whales. They discuss the latest science on the various threats that plastics pose to whales and dolphins. 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 bottl...
MCHH 474: Manta rays 02.02.2023 16:55
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport on the show talking about manta rays. Shirel wows the MCHH teams with facts about how smart manta rays are and how they feed - and how this science has huge implications for beer making! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 re...
MCHH 473: Mote Aquarium 31.01.2023 13:23
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have just finished their tour of Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium. Back in their hotel room, they chat about what they saw in the aquarium and the environmental outreach and exhibits that Mote has to offer visitors. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absol...
MCHH 472: Florida manatees 26.01.2023 14:58
In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are at Mote Marine Lab and chat with Beth Brady about her ground breaking research on manatees. They also talk about the impact of hurricanes on manatees and the threats that they face in Florida waters. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact in...
MCHH 471: Ocean outreach and education 24.01.2023 14:29
In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are at Mote Marine Lab and chat with Elaina Wheaton, Mote's Director of Education about the ocean outreach and education programs the marine lab provides for all ages. 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 mo...
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