Welcome to Episode 41 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Marine Scientist, Ocean Conservationist, & Author, Emily Cunningham MBE for a comprehensive interview. Emily Cunningham is a marine biologist best known for her ocean conservation work in the UK, along with her new book Our Ocean To Save: How You Can Protect Our Greatest Climate Ally. In today’s interview, we sit down with Emily Cunningham to discuss her research in marine science, h

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! Today’s episode features our spooooky Halloween Special! In this year’s Halloween Special, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny guide listeners through the phenomena of thalassophobia & submechanophobia, along with some examples of it in media & real-life. From Lovecraft to Jaws, a fear of the dark abyssal ocean is seen throughout media & time. Real-life examples of submechanophobia include the haunting Burt the Bunyip, & t

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Oceanic Horror Producer & Creator of The Mirror Without Image, Rapport Erebus, for a comprehensive interview. Rapport Erebus is an analog horror producer best known for his series Rapport Erebus, & The Mirror Without Image, each of which follow mysterious oceans, clandestine government projects, & creatures best left unknown to science. In today’s interview, we sit down with Erebus t

Welcome to Episode 38 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Oceanic Horror Producer & Creator of Santa Rosa Aquarium Lewis Gibson (SquakProductions) for a comprehensive interview. Lewis Gibson (SquakProductions) is an analog horror producer best known for his web series Santa Rosa Aquarium, which focuses on a mysterious fictional aquarium where people go missing, the animals act strange, & the staff acts stranger. In today’s interview, we sit

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Marine Scientist & Accessibility Advocate Freya Longden for a comprehensive interview. Freya Longden is a British marine scientist & accessibility advocate hailing from Bristol, UK. She is best known for her work with the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, UK, & her advocacy for accessibility in marine science. In today’s interview, we sit down with Freya to discuss her infectious

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny discuss the basics of having a Saltwater Aquarium! This episode discusses what saltwater aquariums are, what equipment you need for your first saltwater aquarium, what marine critters you can keep, what some big no-nos are, & what some of the major public saltwater aquariums around the world are. Sit back, relax, enjoy some Nerd Gummy Clusters (they look like aquariu

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Science Communicator, Youth Services Librarian, & Children’s Book Author Elaine M. Alexander for a comprehensive interview. Elaine M. Alexander is a librarian & author known for her books Giant Cuttlefish: Chameleon of the Sea, & Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep. In today’s interview, we sit down with Elaine M. Alexander to discuss her career, the background, books, what its like

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Invasive Species Ecologist, Marine Parasitologist, & Marine Invertebrate Zoologist Dr. Jeb Byers! Jeb Byers is a professor, marine ecologist, marine parasitologist, & invasive species researcher known for his work with the University of Georgia. In today’s interview, we sit down with Dr. Jeb Byers to discuss his career, background, the ongoing screw-worm infestation in the United Sta

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny discuss the wondrous uses of Marine Technology! Marine Technology is used in a variety of ways to measure, monitor, & assess the health of the sea. From Sonar to ROV’s, marine technology is used across the spectrum to research the sea. This episode discusses everything from Turtle Exclusion Devices, to Satellite Telemetry, to the Great Bubble Barrier. Sit back, relax,

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Environmental Activist & Chair of Surf Rider-Chicago, Devin McAllester! Devin McAllester is a surfer, environmental activist, & the Chair of Surf Rider-Chicago. In today’s episode, we sit down to discuss the Surf Rider Foundation, his career in environmental activism, beach access around Chicago, the art of surfing, & his advice for young passionate environmentalists seeking to make

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, & Skylar, discuss the visually spectacular & ecologically concerning phenomenon of Harmful Algal Blooms! Harmful Algal Blooms occur when there is an over proliferation of algae in body water, either freshwater or saltwater. They are most often caused by diatoms, dinoflagellates, or cyanobacteria. They are associated with an over abundance of nutrients, & typically occur during Spring

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Ocean Conservationist & Vice Chair of Surf Rider-Chicago Quentin Rodgers to discuss his passion for marine science, his passion for surfing, the wonder of Tasmanian devils, his work with Surf Rider-Chicago, & his advice for young passionate environmentalists. We thank Quentin for taking the time to sit down with us for this recording! Sit back, relax, enjoy a crisp glass of fresh coc

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with renowned marine biologist Gerard Loisel to discuss his passion for marine life, his career in science communication, his marine biology camps, & his advice for young passionate people looking to make their way into an ocean profession. We thank Gerard for taking the time to sit down with us for this recording! Sit back, relax, enjoy a crisp glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, & d

Welcome to Episode 28 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny discuss the fascinating phenomenon of Whale Falls! Whale Falls are a unique ecosystem formed when a whale passes away, & falls to the bottom of the sea. Due to their sheer size, they can take years, or even decades to decompose fully. During this time, they support entire ecosystems. Organisms of all sizes, shapes, & manner come to get nutrients, or food, almost akin

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are delighted to sit down with aquaculturist & ocean conservationist, Joe Moody! Joe Moody is an aquaculturist & ocean conservationist from Yorkshire who graciously donated his time to discuss the Whitby Lobster Hatchery, & his career thus far! In today’s episode, we discuss his passion for marine science, the incredible work of the Whitby Lobster Hatchery, & how he rose through the ranks to becom

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast, our whimsical Saint Patrick’s Day Special! In today’s episode, we discuss the fascinating existence of 6 different marine animals native to Ireland, & celebrate the beauty of Irish marine biodiversity! Our lineup includes: - 1. Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) - 2. Green Leaf Worm - 3. Solar Powered Sea Slug (Elysia viridis) - 4. Greenland Shark (Somiosus microcephalus) - 5. European Green Crab (Carcinus

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are extraordinarily fortunate to sit down with Marine Biologist, Marine Ecologist, Author, Professor, Researcher, & Ocean Conservationist Dr. James Lindholm! Dr. James Lindholm is a marine biologist, marine ecologist, author, professor, ocean conservationist, & scuba diver from Southern California who graciously donated his time to join us on the Marine Enthusiasts. In today’s episode we discuss h

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast, our whimsical Valentine’s Day Special of 2026! In today’s episode, we discuss the romantic lives of 5 different marine animals, & how they may pertain to you! Our lineup includes: - 1. Hancock’s Flatworm - 2. Beluga Whale - 3. Leatherback Sea Turtles - 4. Moon Jellyfish - 5. Pacific Footballfish We discuss everything from penis-fencing flatworms, to sexually-parasitic deep sea fish! Sit back, relax, enjoy a strawberry d

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we speak all about Bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is the production of light from a living organism, such as a radiant deep sea fish or lambent beetle. In today’s episode, we discuss what bioluminescence is, how exactly it works, why it works, & a few creatures that are prime examples of bioluminescence. Sit back, relax, open a crisp can of mountain dew, & dive into the latest episode of the Marine

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are extraordinarily pleased to sit down for an interview with Urchin Diver, Marine Biologist, & Sustainable Seafood Proprietor Stephanie Mutz. Stephanie Mutz is an extraordinary urchin diver, sustainable seafood proprietor, & marine researcher from California. She is well known for her sustainable seafood company, Sea Stephanie Fish, a clever play on words. She supplies premium, fresh urchin, blac