Shellphone: An Ocean HQ Podcast

EP 21: The Coral Code with John Parkinson

Welcome back to Shellphone! This episode, we are diving into a topic that has been at the top of our list for a long time...CORALS! We are joined by University of South Florida professor and coral researcher, John Parkinson, to talk all about what corals are, their symbiotic friends, and their somewhat similar research models: anemones. John's Website [https://www.thelifeaquatic.net/?page_id=446] @shellphonepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/shellphonepodcast/] @breachthesurface [https://www.instagram.com/breachthesurface/] @coastalcreative.tv [https://www.instagram.com/coastalcreative.tv/] @choppingblocksoapco [https://www.instagram.com/choppingblocksoapco/]

EP 20: Ocean Orchestras & Bioacoustics with Jessica Sportelli

Welcome to Shellphone! This episode, we are hearing from Jessica Sportelli about her work as a marine bioacoustic scientist. You'll learn all about the types of sounds that dolphins and whales make, and how bioacoustics relates to predator-prey interactions and dolphin health. We also talk about the importance of education, accessibility in science, and collaborating with local and indigenous communities. @nmmfoundation [https://www.instagram.com/nmmfoundation/] @shellphonepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/shellphonepodcast/] @breachthesurface [https://www.instagram.com/breachthesurface/] @coastalcreative.tv [https://www.instagram.com/coastalcreative.tv/] @choppingblocksoapco [https://www.instagram.com/choppingblocksoapco/]

EP 19: Microbes in Extreme Environments with Melody Lindsay

This episode, we're hearing from Melody Lindsay about teeny tiny microbes, extreme environments...and space! She is a research scientist and our second Shellphone guest from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Whether you were interested in microbes before or not, Melody shares some really awesome things that will reel you in. @bigelow_laboratory [https://www.instagram.com/bigelow_laboratory/] @shellphonepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/shellphonepodcast/] @breachthesurface [https://www.instagram.com/breachthesurface/] @coastalcreative.tv [https://www.instagram.com/coastalcreative.tv/] @choppingblocksoapco [https://www.instagram.com/choppingblocksoapco/] Thank you to Chopping Block Soap for sponsoring this episode of Shellphone! Try out some of our favorite soaps at choppingblocksoap.com [https://www.choppingblocksoap.com/] for 20% off with the discount code mentioned in the episode!

EP 18: Manta Ray Mysteries with Jessica Pate

This episode, we're hearing from Jessica Pate from the Florida Manta Project! Jessica shares what she's learned about manta rays after piloting research on them in Florida, and what manta mysteries are still being solved. She also talks about her favorite part of this research...the field work! @floridamantagirl [https://www.instagram.com/floridamantagirl/] @marinemegafauna [https://www.instagram.com/marinemegafauna/] @shellphonepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/shellphonepodcast/] @breachthesurface [https://www.instagram.com/breachthesurface/] @coastalcreative.tv [https://www.instagram.com/coastalcreative.tv/]

EP 17: Sharks, Corals, and Octopi with Dr. Erin Spencer

This episode, we're hearing from Dr. Erin Spencer about her amazing world of marine science and communication. She talks about her hammerhead shark research, working with NatGeo, and writing children's books about topics like coral reefs and octopuses. @erintspencer [https://www.instagram.com/erintspencer/] Erin's Website [https://erintspencer.com/] @shellphonepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/shellphonepodcast/] Breach's Website [https://breachthesurface.org/] @coastalcreative.tv [https://www.instagram.com/coastalcreative.tv/] Note: Lionfish spines are sheathed, not serrated.