Ocean Pancake Podcast

Why is protecting marine species so difficult? We speak to Rachel Miller PhD about how science transitions to policies in Australia. Why is protecting a certain area not enough? Why are migratory species so vital to the environment? And what does protecting a species really mean, one death? No deaths? Hear from someone who has spent years working with the ocean, and promoting the conservation of m...

Have you heard about the disease that might wipe out coral reefs around Florida? The Stony Coral Tissue Loss disease flared up in 2014, and since then has progressed despite scientist's attempts to stop its spread. Tanya Ramseyer is the Coral Rescue Project Coordinator who is working with a team and holding facilities all over the USA to collect healthy coral samples and keep them safe until this...

With the incredible coastline stretching along Mozambique, the marine wilderness is an attraction to any diver. However the masses of dead sharks on the shore had Love the Ocean's founder Francesca questioning the sustainability of shark fisheries. That is why she started LTO organisation and has been working to create educational programs to help make lasting change.

Despite the rumours floating around, the Great Barrier Reef is not dead. It is a 2400km long stretch of incredible marine biodiversity that brings in $1.4 billion dollars of money to Australia, and supports 16,000 jobs in Queensland. While it is still beautiful and vibrant serious threats to the health of the reef. Tanya Murphy and I discuss these in the newest episode of the Ocean Pancake Podcast...

Why is there such a big disconnect between science and the media? The scientific community has been aware of the microplastics and climate change impacts on our oceans for decades, so why are we just finding out now? Rebecca Daniel, the founder of Marine Diaries shares her experience as a Marine Biologist and why it is so important to focus on science communication to the masses.

The modern world has created a disconnect between people and nature, and Maddi from Murriyan hopes to strengthen the connection between the marine world and the traditional knowledge of Australia. As a Wiradjuri woman, she discusses the First Nation's people connection to our oceans and shares some insight into conservation, sustainability, and life in Australia. We discuss totems, how tribes comm...

What are the biggest contributing factors to the health decline of our oceans? How serious is the Ocean's plight and what are scientists doing to learn about the impacts of coral bleaching, acidification, and changing currents. Marine Biologist Lucie Guirkinger breaks down the impacts of climate change, over fishing, and the side effects of bycatch. Did you know that ocean acidification is impacti...

It's never too late to change your career and work with your passions to protect our planet. From working in the Amazon, Coral Reef Restoration, and creating waves of positivity to protect our oceans and our planet. Tiffany Duong left the corporate world behind to travel the world to work for herself and the planet by creating Ocean Rebels. We cover how to find job in ocean conservation, where her...

We need to stop killing 150 million sharks a year, but we also need to keep beaches safe. Non Lethal shark barrier technology can be the answer. Today I am joined by Dr Sarah Andriotti one of the Marine Biologists who has pioneered the Sharksafe Barrier an alternative to keeping swimmers on beaches safe. We discuss the behaviour of great whites, the methods of testing the magnetic and bio-mimickin...

Have you wondered how coral nurseries work? How regrowing coral can help the great barrier reef? Join me and Marine Biologist Hannah Kish as we discuss coral spawning, threats to the reef, and how you can help! This incredible woman has had the experience of working with Coral Restoration, Reef Restoration Foundation, and is now looking into how to improve coral growths in nurseries to help rejuve...

Have you wanted to create positive impact on the environment? To keep perspective while spinning on this planet through outer space? Meet Shay Ryan, an earth lover who has dedicated his time to learning about our inner worlds to help create change in the outer world. We discuss the connection of the ocean, forests, love to yourselves, and our belief systems. We touch upon past struggles, dealing w...

There are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating around our oceans which can take up to 1000 years to biodegrade. Until then, they enter the ocean's food chain, end up in the stomachs of marine life, and kill everything from humpback whales, albatross, to turtles. Upcycling these pieces of plastic is one of the ways we can deal with the plastic pollution issue, and closing the loop on plastic....

Sea Shepherd's Apex Harmony campaign aims to protect sharks to help preserve the balance in the oceans. Jonathan Clark is the coordinator for this campaign and joins me today to tell us all about shark nets, drum lines, nonlethal shark methods, and what the data tells us. The Queensland Government is spending upwards of $4 million dollars every year on the shark control program, which has no scien...

Are you ready to change small things in your life to make a big impact? Do you know what the single biggest thing you can do for our oceans? Waste is not waste until it's wasted. Join Laura in Waterland and I as we discuss her journey from backpacking around Asia to becoming a plastic-free eco-warrior creating change through inspiring, giving tips, and constantly learning new ways to protect our e...

Which should you pick? University or becoming a scuba diving instructor? How can you boost your value in the dive industry? Is it a worthwhile career? What really makes a good dive course. This, and many other topics are what David Girsh and I cover in this weeks episode of the Ocean Pancake Podcast. David is an SSI, SDI, PADI Instructor along with a world traveller, photographer, ocean conservati...

Have you always wanted a career in ocean conservation? In this week's Ocean Pancake Podcast, Philipp Opperman discusses how he got into working with Shark Conservancy and other conservation efforts without being a Marine Biologist. We also touch upon seeing Great White Sharks underwater, treating yourself as a brand to maximize your potential to help the planet, along with worthwhile investments i...

What is the connection between sharks, livers, and killer whales? This week Phillip Oppermann shares probably my favourite ocean facts with me while discussing experience in Shark Conservancy in South Africa. How did a non marine biologist get the opportunity to work with sharks? What does a typical day look like for volunteers? How does tagging great whites look like? Learn how you can get involv...

Environmentalist, vegan activist, public speaker, and marine Biologist Scott Wallace talk to me about how going vegan can save our oceans and planet. Is going meat-free on Monday enough? What is the singular greatest thing you can do to help our marine life? How is Marine Biology linked to agriculture? Check out how this spearfishing, meat loving, Australian local learned about the impacts of comm...

Are you interested in protecting the oceans apex predators? Getting involved in conservation and saving the oceans with Sea Shepherd. Scott Wallace is an environmental scientist, scuba diver, passionate educator, and activist. He believes we should transition our world view into a more earth-centered one. Join us on part 1 of the two-part podcast, with part 2 focusing on veganism!

Have you ever stopped to ponder where that ice cream packaging you threw away in 2nd grade went? Well, Alexis Mcgivern had her 'Plasteka-Eureka' moment a few years ago, when she realised much of the trashs he ever created is still somewhere on this planet. Join me with this incredible plastic free warrior to discuss her journey, her experiences in dealing with waste management on the pristine isla...

Join Scuba Instructor and conservationist Katt Andryskova who speaks to Marine Biologist Maria Pinto about her PhD studies and take on the ocean crisis. Can bacteria be a potential solution to solve the plastic crisis? What does a day in her life look like? Do you know in which moment plastic leaches into water? Here on Ocean Pancake we discuss environmental topics with eco conscious thought leade...