Behind the Seas

Episode 22: Ear Log

We’re back! Did you miss us? On today’s episode, Rachel talks about baleen whales! They’re unbaleevable! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Baleen whale - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Baleen_whale#:~:text=Baleen%20whales%20(/b%C9%99%CB%88,16%20species%20of%20baleen%20whales.) Whale Earwax: What You Can Learn From Strange Collections | Smithsonian Ocean (https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/marine-mammals/whale-earwax-what-you-can-learn-strange-collections#:~:text=Why%20would%20a%20museum%20keep,represents%20one%20year%20of%20life.) Audubon Delta Job: https://audubon.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/job/Seasonal-Coastal-Steward_JR930?locationRegionStateProvince=7c552cab901d4a1aa359a9cfc62850a7 Audubon Delta Volunteer: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/fb88f60d-ae22-4234-a99a-51c2607450d9/1

Episode 21: From Drab to Fab

Hi friends! So sorry for the (very) late update. Christmas sort of created chaos for us (specifically for Novalee who does the uploading). We hope you enjoy this episode anyway! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sources: Royal Starfish: Sea Gallery on Sea and Sky (http://www.seasky.org/sea-gallery/sea-gallery-05-05.html)Astropecten articulatus - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astropecten_articulatus#:~:text=The%20Royal%20Starfish%20is%20characterized,to%20the%20Red%20Comb%20Starfish.)Types Of Starfish: 12 Incredible Sea Star Species – Citrus Reef (https://www.citrusreef.com/blogs/news/different-types-of-starfish#:~:text=Royal%20Starfish&text=Its%20bold%20and%20captivating%20colors,a%20masterpiece%20of%20natural%20artistry.) Bat Star | Online Learning Center | Aquarium of the Pacific (https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/bat_star#:~:text=CONSERVATION%20STATUS:%20Not%20evaluated,sponges%2C%20and%20other%20small%20invertebrates.)Bat star | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (https://mote.org/animal-encyclopedia/bat-star/)Bat Star - Georgia Aquarium (https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/bat-star/#:~:text=Range%20/%20Habitat%20*%20Occurs%20primarily%20along,a%20depth%20of%20957%20feet%20(290%20m).)Bat Star | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - San Pedro, California (https://cma.recreation.parks.lacity.gov/marine-life/southern-california-species/invertebrate/bat-star)

Episode 20: Nativity Sea-ne

Welcome back! Rachel has another Christmas episode for you! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Sheepshead Fish: Facts About The Fish With Human Teeth » ScienceABC (https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/animals/sheepshead-fish-facts-fish-human-teeth.html) Boops boops - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boops_boops) Greater amberjack opens for harvest off Sarasota, Manatee shores (https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2021/04/29/greater-amberjack-opens-harvest-off-sarasota-manatee-shores/7390527002/) Tetrosomus gibbosus - Monaco Nature Encyclopedia (https://www.monaconatureencyclopedia.com/tetrosomus-gibbosus/?lang=en)

Episode 19: Here Comes Santa Claws

Thanksgiving is over sooooo…Merry Christmas!! This week, Novalee talks about some Christmas themed animals!! ‘Tis the SEAson! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Novalee Wise

Episode 18: The Changing of the Leaves

Happy fall! Join us while Rachel talks about animals that, like the leaves, are changing colors!! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Photo sources: The Frogfish: Weird-Looking and Wonderful - Ocean Conservancy (https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/08/05/frogfish/) https://gulfspecimen.org/product/f-2440-hogfish-lachnolaimus-maximus-2/ Chameleon shrimp can camouflage themselves even in invasive species of algae, study shows (https://agencia.fapesp.br/chameleon-shrimp-can-camouflage-themselves-even-in-invasive-species-of-algae-study-shows/53816) Mimic Octopus - OctoNation - The Largest Octopus Fan Club! (https://octonation.com/octopedia/mimic-octopus/)