
Word on the Reef
Diving into marine science on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond!
Podcasting since 2024 • 21 episodes
Word on the Reef
Latest Episodes
S2 E6: Lost civilisations, pesky sea lions and diving nuclear bomb sites
This week, our guest is West Australian coral ecologist Associate Professor Zoe Richards, who's had some extraordinary adventures—diving with crocodiles, discovering new coral species and surveying nuclear bomb sites!We'll journey to Me...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:37

S2 E5: Six Bleaching Events in Six Years: What Happens when Coral Bleaching Becomes Annual?
This week we're heading back to spectacular Lizard Island to uncover what’s changed since last year’s record-breaking coral bleaching event. New research station co-director Dr David Abrego takes us a vivid tour of this world...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:49

S2 E4: Diving for Climate: Can Visiting the Reef Inspire Climate Action?
This week, we dive deep into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef’s current coral bleaching crisis with marine social scientist and CEO of Divers for Climate, Dr. Yolanda Waters.🔬 What’s causing this widespread bleaching event? 🌍...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:56

S2 E3: Swimming with Giants: Adventures with Blue Whales, Humpbacks and Killer Ants
This week, conservationist, photographer and filmmaker Christian Miller takes us on an unforgettable journey — from swimming alongside the planet’s largest animal, to eavesdropping on a humpback whale krill hunt. Along the way, we’ll dodge j...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:17

S2 E2: Why you should never lend your camera to an octopus
This week, marine biologist and underwater photographer Lawrence Scheele takes us beneath the surface at Magnetic Island for a wild and wonderful tour of its marine life.Discover how jellyfish can detect and dodge humans (despite ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:49
