Marine Conservation Happy Hour
The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.
Podcast Owners, Creators, Producers, & Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic.
You can support the show at: www.patreon.com/marineconservation
(c) ECM Parsons and Ashley Scarlett
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 313
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Bond, James Bond
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss Bond, James Bond. What has the world's most famous secret agent got to do with marine biology and environmental issues? Find out on this episode.
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Minke Whales facts
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue their summer series on whales and dolphins with a discussion the smallest species of rorqual whales: the northern and Antarctic minke whales.
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Superpod - an orca extravaganza
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the recent Superpod event. Superpod is a big gathering of orca scientists, naturalists and enthusiasts, and Dr Craken talks about some of the cutting ed…
We're in hot water!
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the record temerpatures both on land and in the ocean this summer. They also discuss new science about the possible shut down of the Atlantic Meridional…
Cocaine sharks
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss news from shark scientists in Florida (why is it always Florida?) that sharks may be becoming addicted to cocaine. Listen to the show to find out the sc…
Shark quiz
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking about sharks this week. Craken tests Smash on her shark knowledge - how will you do in this shark quiz?
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Bryde's and Sei whales
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the difference between sei and Bryde's whales. They also talk about the newly discovered Omura's whale and the critically endangered Rice's whale - t…
Shark Attacks
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about an increased in global shark attacks and discuss the possible scientific reasons behind this. They also discuss ways to be shark safe in the ocean.
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The science of Black Panther - Wakanda Forever
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the ocean science in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Dr Craken discusses whether the science is better than in Aquaman, and MCHH finally answers the …
Blue Whales Facts
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue their series on whales and dolphins by discussing the biology and ecology of the blue whale, the largest animal that has ever lived.
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Whale Earwax
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss a sticky subject - whale earwax. In this episode teh MCHH team discuss the nature of whale ears and how scientists are using whale earwax to make many d…
The science behind the movie: Avatar 2
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the science and the conservation message in the recent movie Avatar 2: The Way of Water.
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Dolphins in space!
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss "cetacean ops" - whale and dolphin crew members on Star Trek spaceships!
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Porpoises of the world
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the various species of porpoises. What's the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise? How many species of porpoise are there? the MCHH crew talk abo…
River Dolphins
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the various types of river dolphins. They talk abut the unique ecology and biology of these fascinating, and threatened, cetacean species.
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Baleen and toothed Whales
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the difference between baleen (or filter feeding) whales and toothed whales.
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Whale Evolution
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss whale evolution. The MCHH crew will be talking about aspects of whale and dolphin biology, ecology and conservation. In today's episode they talk about …
Science Lesson on Whale Classification
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about aspects of whale and dolphin biology, ecology and conservation. In today's episode they talk about taxonomy of cetaceans - classifying the different …
Hvaldimir the whale
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about Hvaldimir, the friendly beluga whale. What is Hvaldimir's story - was he a spy? What's the current issue with this James Bond of Belugas?
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Gladiator whales
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about how boat-attacking orcas have been called "Gladis" and how they got this name. On this episode we go from marine mammal science to ancient history to…