The Unseen Ocean Collective

Episode Summary

This month on the Deep-Sea Podcast we are joined by The Unseen Ocean Collective, this art and science collective comprised of Meghan Jones, Lara Beckmann, Nilanjana Das and Kierstin Keller are bringing the beauty and wonder of the deep-sea to the public through international art and science events.

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In this episode…

Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea!

This month Thom is freshly back from a 5 week expedition to Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions, managed 4 ESCA deployments in 24 hours and watched in amazement while Kat fended off a large iceberg with her bare hands and a boat hook. Alan had a great time with old friends, may have played hookey on a podcast record, and spent 2 weeks in Antigua listening to ‘80’s hair metal. We get an update from Monty on Chimaera mating, and get to hear about the forever home for the “I am your tongue now” mug from @fibreandmud.

In the news, get ready for updates on:

• Redefining our understanding of sinking carbon
• Cancer-fighting sponges
• New branch of life discovered
• New film on bioluminescence
• Mystery whale revealed through skin fragment

Discord update

• Tongue-eating louse asked for autograph, shyly declines
• The “I Am Your Tongue Now” mug finds new forever home
• Lost Alan- reward $100
• Baby Paddlefish, deep-sea dreams, Alvin maintenance
• Squid hunts, deep-sea accessories, shark cartoons and more!

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Amrei - is only known from a single specimen caught by the challenger expedition

Diana Noto - was considered lost for decades until they were found at the back of the sponge collection

Pedro - has been found to flouress under the right wavelengths of light, no one knows why

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Reference list News Deep-Sea News

Oceanography Podcast

Thom’s Episode

Apple Podcasts: Oceanography Episode 27: What is the Deep-Sea Even Like?

Spotify Podcasts: Oceanography Episode 27: What is the Deep-Sea Even Like?

Alan’s Episode

Spotify Podcasts: Oceanography Episide 28: Ocean Trenches Explained

Apple Podcasts: Ocean Trenches Explained with Prof. Alan Jamieson

News from our Episode

Extreme Ocean Pressure Is Feeding Deep-Sea Life in a Way Scientists Never Expected

Deep-sea natural compound targets cancer cells through a dual mechanism

Photoaffinity Labeling Strategy Reveals Tetraspanin CD9 as a Transient Target of Anticancer Yaku'amide B

24 new deep-sea species found including a rare new branch of life | ScienceDaily

dm, Europe’s Largest Drugstore Retailer, Drops All Krill Products

Marine biologist Edie Widder chases bioluminescence in new ‘Life Illuminated’ film

Tracked by Sound for Years, This Mysterious Deep-Sea Whale Was Finally Seen Alive

Discord Updates

Underwater Robot Resources for All Ages | Nautilus Live

Kid Engineer: Underwater R.O.V. | Design Squad

Sleeper Shark cartoon Post by @mossworm.bsky.social

Best Ocean Documentaries, Books & Podcasts (Updated List)

Laura :) (@fibreandmud) • Instagram photos and videos

Interview Links

Unseen Ocean Collective.

Unseen Ocean Collective (@unseenoceancollective) • Instagram photos and videos

Unseen Ocean Collective on Blusky

America’s Hidden Deep-Sea Coral Gardens Come To Spokane - Trending Northwest

Meghan Jones

studio mbj

Meghan Jones (@studio_mbj) • Instagram photos and videos

Studio MBJ on Blusky

Lara Beckmann

Lara (@planulara) • Instagram photos and videos

planulara | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Kierstin Keller

Golden Spiral Studios

Kierstin Keller (@golden.spiral.studios) • Instagram photos and videos

Nilanjana Das

Nilanjana (@highseas_sculptures) • Instagram photos and videos

Nilanjana Das | Department of Microbiology

Credits Song of the month:

Cover of Hamilton’s You’ll Be Back by Punk Rock Factory.

You'll Be Back - song and lyrics by Punk Rock Factory | Spotify

Punk Rock Factory - You'll Be Back (from Hamilton)

Logo image: “Snailfish Cupcake” by Meghan Jones

Theme: Hadal Zone Express by Märvel