Seacreatures

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt chats to conservation ecologist Tom Hiney and marine biologist Sacha Guggenheimer all about the amazing world of Lesser Noddies and White Terns. Tom recounts his time spent working with these amazing seacreatures on a island nature reserve and we learn about some rather interesting nesting strategies. This episode is the first part of our interview with Tom an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt chats to Sea Urchin Taxonomist Ashley Miskelly about his passion and love for our sometimes spiky friend the Sea Urchin. Ashley is the curator of his own personal Sea Urchin museum and has published multiple books including one rather amazing Sea Urchin coffee table book that showcases how beautiful these often misunderstood animals can be. We also get to hear...

Send us Fan Mail Learn more about the large and strange-looking fish, the Mola Mola with Matt and Fam Charko (Marine Biologist). Mola Mola (also known as Sun Fish) are found in tropical as well as temperate waters  all over the globe.  In this episode we explore a few interesting facts about these huge fish and discover what it's like to meet one face to face. Get in contact with Fam Charko b...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Matt and Jack Breedon (Marine Biologist and Photographer) talk about the much-loved and often colourful type of Sea Slugs, the Nudibranch. Relatives of the Sacoglossen, Nudibranchs are a favourite for snorkellers, divers and beach combers to find amongst seaweed, reef and rockpools. Check out Jack's photography and marine biology facts on Instagram https://www.instagra...

Send us Fan Mail Learn more about Spider Crabs in this episode of the Seacreatures podcast! Matt is joined by photographer and wildlife campaigner PT to discuss these large crustaceans as well as the fascinating migration behaviors these crabs engage in each year. PT highlights the importance of the Spider Crab Migration and tells us how we can all get involved in the 'Save Our Spider Crabs&a...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 9, Matt chats about Orcas with Brett Lobwein (Wildlife Photographer). Brett shares some incredible stories of snorkelling with these amazing animals, putting them to the top of Matt's list of animals to see in the wild. Check out Brett Lobwein's photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brett.lobwein/ or on Brett's website https://www.brettlobwei...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and dive instructor Mel Hansen recall their experiences with the Mantis Shrimp, an often fabulously colourful ninja of the sea. Mantis Shrimp are known as one of the most formidable hunters and they have highly developed eyesight that is beyond anything a human could wish for! Visit Mel and her awesome dive shop by going to https://www.snorkeldivemelbourne.com.au/ or email in...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Nigel Marsh (Marine Photographer and Author) swap stories of commonly seen creatures all over the world - Rays. Nigel explains the wonderful and diverse animals that are the Rays (which is inclusive of Skates, Guitarfish and Mantas). Check out Nigel Marsh's books and photos at https://www.nigelmarshphotography.com / And the Ray Photography Facebook Group https://www....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Matt is joined by Kade Mills, a Marine Biologist and researcher of the Weedy Seadragon. One of Matt's all-time favourite animals, Weedy Seadragons are only found in the Southern Oceans of Australia and are one of the big blue seas most bizarre and spectacular seacreatures. Check out the Victorian National Parks Association at https://vnpa.org.au/ and their ma...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 5, Matt and Shannon Hurley (Marine Biologist) chat about Hammerhead Sharks! Shannon discusses how her experiences diving with Hammerhead Sharks helped her to overcome her fears and we learn some unusual facts about a Hammerheads diet. Check out Shannon Hurley's website to see more about her and her motivational speaking https://www.howtogiveafish.com/ Check out Mat...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Matt and Steve Kuiter (Wildlife Photographer) discuss the ocean animal with the most amazing camouflage. Tasseled Anglerfish are a relative of the well known deep sea Anglerfish, but we will learn that this species can be found in shallow water (if you can spot them!). Steve also shares some fascinating and rare insights into the reproduction and courtship of these hard to...

Send us Fan Mail Matt is joined by Nicole Merten (a Marine Biologist) to discuss Sacoglossans, a lesser-known type of sea slugs. These small ocean-dwellers do not sound like much, but you will learn there is a lot more to these sap-sucking, photosynthetic sea slugs! Check out the Seaslug census that Nicole helps to spearhead and that was mentioned in this epsiode at https://vnpa.org.au/programs/se...

Send us Fan Mail Seahorses are the stars of the show on this episode with Matt and Josie Jones (Graphic Designer, Community Leader and Citizen Scientist) discussing the beauty and majesty of these elusive creatures. Check out Josie Jones's photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharejosie/ Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matt_teston...

Send us Fan Mail Join Matt Testoni for the first episode of the Seacreatures podcast! Each week Matt will be joined by other ocean lovers to explore the incredible life beneath the waves. Matt and Sam Glenn-Smith (a Mornington Peninsula-based underwater photographer) discuss the amazing Blue Ring Octopus in the opening episode of this underwater journey. Check out Sam Glenn-Smith's photograph...