Save the Mermaids Podcast

In this episode Chelsea tells us the tale of the Iyngbakr of Norse Mythology!

We’re kicking off Arctic December with an all about seals episode! We chat about the ringed seal and the harp seal- two very unique species found only in the coldest of waters!

In this episode Chelsea tells us about the three beautiful mermaid statues of Daydream Island!

In this episode we chat with Emily and Anabel from Hawaii Marine Animal Response. This amazing non profit responds to animals in distress, Hawaiian monk seal sightings, does education and outreach, and marine debris response! These ladies have done so much to protect our Hawaiian waters. We chat about how to get involved in HMAR, how they got into the conservation world, and some of their favorite...

In this mythology Monday episode we learn about the Nure-Onna of Japan, a terrifying snake mermaid!

In this episode Chelsea teaches us all about the Amazon River dolphin. From why they are pink to how they have specialized echolocation- these unique looking dolphins are extremely interesting!

In today's mythology Monday episode we learn about the Hafgufa- a sea monster of epic proportions!

In this episode we learn all about the Sperm Whale. These incredible creatures truly blew our minds, from having distinct cultural groups, to one of the coolest weapons of the animal kingdom- this episode is a MUST listen!

In this mythology Monday episode we learn about the tale of two sisters who go swimming alone in the ocean off of the coast of Maine.

In this episode we chat with Brandee Anthony- also known as the Vero Beach Mermaid! Brandee is the owner of Mermaid Freedive, a PADI instructor, and professional water woman. We talk about being a female entrepreneur, how to make it in the mermaiding world, and learn all about her home state of Florida's unique spring system and how we can help protect it! Links:  Non-Profit Organizations wor...

One of our wackier mermaid legends- this episode tells the tale of a mermaid with the hair of a monk, body of a human, and...tentacles?

In this episode we dive into the deep sea to research 2 very spooooooky animals- the ghost fish and the coffin fish!

In this episode Chelsea digs deep into the quote from John Smith's journal about a mermaid sighting in the West Indies.

In this episode we learn all about giant isopods and sea spiders- trigger warning, science can be as gross and terrifying as it is interesting!

In this episode Chelsea shares the tale of a Hebridean mermaid that washed ashore in the 1830's.

Did you know that the Humboldt squid can have at least one million eggs? Or that the Giant squid can be up to 60 feet long?!? In this episode we dive into the weird and wild world of the squid!

In this episode we learn about the legend of the first man according to tradition in the Cook Islands. Vatea was a half man half dolphin who controlled the sun and stars!

In this episode we explore the spooky world of two terrifying deep water sharks, the cookie cutter shark and the frilled shark!

In this episode Chelsea tells us about another mermaid statue depicted with legs! In Cannes, she watches over the ocean and reminds us to protect nature!

Its our one year anniversary of Save the Mermaid's Podcast! In this episode we share our favorite ocean facts that we learned this past year, some of our favorite guests, and what to look forward to in the years to come! Links: @projecthiu @shrkco @silverfinco @moffittsmermaids @_mermaid.wannabe_ @1000mermaids @brequeenofsharks @feliciawithfins @goadventurehawaii_ @thehawaiianmermaid @waterlust @n...

In this episode Chelsea shares the story of the greek god Triton, and shares a very vivid description of him from the second century!

In this episode we have a chat with Shari Moscoso, diver and researcher! She shares about her journey in diving, how the ocean helped heal her mental health challenges, and about her current work with sunfish in Indonesia! Links: @sharimoscoso www.youtube.com/sharimoscoso www.marinemegafauna.org www.oceansunfish.org

In this episode Chelsea tells us the tale of the Ji Merdiwa- a shapeshifting sea creature of North Australian lore!

In this episode we share our favorite dive spots around our beautiful home island of Oahu, Hawai'i! from basic free diving to advanced scuba sites, as well as our favorite animal interactions, learn all about the beautiful island that Save the Mermaids was founded on!

In this episode we learn all about the Dakuwaka- a half shark half human god in Fiji!