Ep 28 The evolution of fish | Dr. Alexandre Siqueira
Dive into the deep past of our oceans with evolutionary biologist Dr. Axelandre Siqueira, whose work uncovers the origins and transformations of coral reef fishes over millions of years. From rare fos...
3 Sep 20251h 27min
Ep 27 Artificial Reefs | Dr Sean van Elden
What happens when massive oil and gas platforms reach the end of their life? Are they just scrapped or could they become thriving artificial reefs? In this episode, Kurt sits down with marine ecologis...
27 Aug 20251h 5min
Ep 26 Fossils and evolution | Associate Professor Natalie Warburton
Step into the strange and fascinating world of marsupials and megafauna with Associate Professor Natalie Warburton, a comparative anatomist and paleontologist at Murdoch University. From tiny jellybea...
20 Aug 20251h 22min
Ep 25 What I learnt sailing in French Polynesia & PhD update 2
In this special episode, marine scientist and host Kurt returns from a five-week sailing adventure through some of the most remote islands of the Pacific Ocean. From towering volcanic islands to prist...
13 Aug 20251h
Ep 24 Shark Tagging | Dr Oliver Jewell
After six years, shark scientist Dr. Oliver Jewell returns to the mic with an epic deep dive into the world of sharks. From surviving the global pandemic bubble in Western Australia to uncovering a ja...
6 Aug 20252h 1min
Ep 23 Exotic animals in captivity | Dr. Phil Arena
Animal Welfare, Captivity, and the Hidden Costs of the Exotic Pet Trade. Dr. Phil Arena, biologist, academic, and animal welfare expert, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on the complex moral ...
30 Juli 20251h 44min
Ep 22 Estuaries | Dr James Tweedley
In this episode of I sit down with my supervisor, mentor, and globally respected estuarine ecologist, Dr. James Tweedley senior lecturer at Murdoch University, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation...
23 Juli 20251h 44min
Ep 21 Fish parasites | Dr. Storm Martin
What is a parasite, and why do they matter? In this deeply engaging and unexpectedly funny episode, Associate Lecturer and Parasitologist Dr. Storm Martin from Murdoch University dives headfirst into...
16 Juli 20251h 48min
