Marine Mammal Science

Arctic Ecology Jan 20, 2024

Dr Scarlett Smash celebrates the final episode of the MMS podcast with Dr. Chris Parsons. They chat about Arctic life and ecology.

If you would like to keep in touch with Dr Scarlett Smash (LinkedIn) and would like to keep hearing about marine science research tune into the Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcast. https://marineconservationhappyhour.libsyn.com

Antarctic ecology Jan 13, 2024

Dr Scarlett Smash celebrates the last two episodes of the MMS podcast with Dr. Chris Parsons. They talk about Antarctic life and ecology.

If you would like to keep in touch with Dr Scarlett Smash (LinkedIn), tune into the Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcast https://marineconservationhappyhour.libsyn.com

Alejandro Fernandez Ajó Jan 06, 2024

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has chats with Dr. Alejandro Fernandez Ajó about his work on hormone analysis of gray whale feces to assess correlations and response to a variety of internal and external stressors.

Phthalate Exposure Dec 30, 2023

On this week's episode, Dr Scarlett Smash chat with Dr. Leslie Hart about her work investigating potential health impacts from exposure chemicals like phthalate and looking at plastic pollution/plastic-contaminated prey as a potential source of exposure.

H.O.P.E. Research lab (Hypothesizing Onehealth Pollution Effects) "We are a team of undergraduate and graduate students studying the magnitude and impacts of plastic pollution...one dolphin at a time." On instagram: @hoperesearchlab

PCFG - Feed behavior Dec 23, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash talks to Clara Bird, a phd candidate about her research on the Pacific coast feeding group (PCFG) gray whales' feeding behaviors.

Pacific Coast Feeding Group History Dec 16, 2023

Dr Scarlett Smash continues to talk to Dr KC Bierlich, a postdoctoral scholar about his drone research on the Pacific coast feeding group (PCFG) gray whales. Dr Bierlich shares the history of the PCFG and what it is like conducting drone research.

Pacific coast feeding group's morphology and Climate Change Dec 09, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash talks to Dr KC Bierlich, a postdoctoral scholar about his research on the Pacific coast feeding group (PCFG) gray whales. Dr Bierlich is investigating the health of whales in a changing climate, with drones.

Zoop to Poop: Pacific Coast Feeding Group Dec 02, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has chats with Lisa Hildebrand, a PhD student at Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, about her work analyzing the “summer resident” gray whale sub-species' prey species from their scat. The results were a big surprise!

"Summer resident” gray whales Nov 25, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has chats with Dr. Leigh Torres, head of the GEMM Lab, about the health and habitat of the “summer resident” gray whale sub-species.

Wind Turbines and noise underwater Nov 18, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash has a conversation with Dr. Jim Miller about offshore wind turbines and cetaceans.

Working in conjunction with fishing communities in India Nov 11, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr. Dipani Sutaria about engaging fishing communities to mitigate cetacean bycatch in the west coast of India.

Solitary sociable dolphins Nov 04, 2023

On this episode Dr Chris Parsons chats with Liz Sandeman from Marine Connection about the phenomenon of solitary, sociable dolphins - when single wild dolphins interact with humans. Sadly these situations often come to an unfortunate end for the dolphins. They talk about what to do if one of these dolphins is reported and ways to manage the situation to help protect both the dolphin and humans.

Fisheries interactions and Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins, pt 2 Oct 28, 2023

This week's host Dr Scarlett Smash chats Ketki Jog, PhD candidate, about her research on the impact of fisheries interactions on the foraging behaviour of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins along the Sindhudurg coast of Maharashtra, India.

The Marine Mammal Science Podcast is supported by the Society of Marine Mammalogy membership. Join, renew, or become a lifetime member in October for a chance to win a lifetime Society membership ($2400 value) or a free conference registration in Perth, Australia for November 2024. Visit marinemammalscience.org to join or renew now.

Interested in sponsoring this podcast? Email us at podcast@marinemammalscience.org

Fisheries interactions and Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins, pt 1 Oct 21, 2023

This week's host Dr Scarlett Smash chats Ketki Jog, PhD candidate, about her research on the impact of fisheries interactions on the foraging behaviour of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins along the Sindhudurg coast of Maharashtra, India.

The Marine Mammal Science Podcast is supported by the Society of Marine Mammalogy membership. Join, renew, or become a lifetime member in October for a chance to win a lifetime Society membership ($2400 value) or a free conference registration in Perth, Australia for November 2024. Visit marinemammalscience.org to join or renew now.

Interested in sponsoring this podcast? Email us at podcast@marinemammalscience.org

Sea Otters and Surfboards Oct 14, 2023

This week's host Dr Chris Parsons chats to Dr Naomi Rose (Senior Scientist, Animal Welfare Institute) as spate of recent attacks on surfboards by a sea otter. They also talk about issues and problems with the public trying to interact with wild marine mammals.

The Marine Mammal Science Podcast is supported by the Society of Marine Mammalogy membership. Join, renew, or become a lifetime member in October for a chance to win a lifetime Society membership ($2400 value) or a free conference registration in Perth, Australia for November 2024. Visit marinemammalscience.org to join or renew now.

Interested in sponsoring this podcast? Email us at podcast@marinemammalscience.org

How bottlenose dolphin mothers communicate with their calves Oct 07, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Laela Sayigh about her work with bottlenose dolphin signature whistles and the similarities of motherhood in nonhuman mammals.

Advocacy and Iberian orcas Sep 30, 2023

On this episode Dr Naomi Rose about how scientists have come together to try to correct the misinformation about the orca population interacting with boats off of Spain and Gibraltar. They also talk about how letter writing to policy makers can be an important tactic for advocating for science.

Toxoplasma gondii Sep 23, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Sophie Zhu about the detection and genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in feces from feral cats in central coastal California, that can be harmful to marine species.

Rhythm under the sea, pt 2 Sep 16, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Taylor Hersh about her exciting work on Sperm whale clanes and identity codas.

Rhythm under the sea, pt 1 Sep 09, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Dr Taylor Hersh about her exciting work on ceatacean's vocalization and communication.

Extinction Alert: Vaquita! Sep 02, 2023

In this episode guest Mark Simmonds tells us about the plight of the vaquita and the recent “Extinction Alert” issued by the International Whaling Commission – a plea to galvanize urgent international Governmental action to try to save the most critically endangered marine mammal in the world.

By-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries preliminary analysis, pt 2 Aug 26, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Shanta Shamsunnaha, a PhD student at Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, who shares her perspective and experience starting her Phd research on transdisciplinary approaches for by-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries.

By-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries preliminary analysis, pt 1 Aug 19, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash chats with Shanta Shamsunnaha, a PhD student at Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, who shares her perspective and experience starting her Phd research on transdisciplinary approaches for by-catch mitigation in small-scale fisheries.

The Vaquita, pt 2 Aug 12, 2023

Dr. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho updates host Dr. Chris Parsons with the latest news of the world’s most critically endangered cetacean, the Vaquita or Gulf of California harbor porpoise.

The Vaquita, pt 1 Aug 05, 2023

Dr. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho updates host Dr. Chris Parsons with the latest news of the world’s most critically endangered cetacean, the Vaquita or Gulf of California harbor porpoise.

How to conserve Franciscana dolphins Jul 29, 2023

Dr Alex Zerbini, Chair of the International Whaling Commission's Scientific Committee, chats about the threatened franciscana dolphin and current efforts to conserve this vulnerable marine mammal.

Hector's and Maui's dolphins Jul 22, 2023

In this episode Dr Liz Slooten of Otago University, New Zealand, talks about the plight of the threatened Hector's and Maui's dolphins.

Underwater noise and seismic surveys Jul 15, 2023

In this episode guest Michael Jasny, the Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's marine mammal program chats about underwater noise, the threat posed by oil and gas exploration and a new US bill that could have devastating impacts on marine mammals

Cetaceans in Lakshadweep, India, pt 2 Jul 08, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has an exciting chat with Dr. Divya Panicker about her work on cetacean diversity and distribution in the Lakshadweep islands in India.

Cetaceans in Lakshadweep, India, pt 1 Jul 01, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has an exciting chat with Dr. Divya Panicker about her work on cetacean diversity and distribution in the Lakshadweep islands in India.

Cetaceans in the Galápagos Islands Jun 24, 2023

On this episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr. Daniel Palacios, the President-Elect for The Society for Marine Mammalogy, regarding his recent research on the ecology of cetaceans around the Galápagos Islands.

Whale songs and culture, pt 2 Jun 17, 2023

On this episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chat with Dr. Ellen Garland regarding her work on humpback whale songs.

Whale Songs and Culture, pt 1 Jun 10, 2023

On this episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chat with Dr. Ellen Garland regarding her work on humpback whale songs.

Sea Otters, pt3 Jun 03, 2023

This is part 3 of 3 episodes with Dr Scarlett Smash (Ashley Scarlett) chatting with Heather Barrett about Sea Otter Savvy’s programs, including preventing disturbance to sea otters and the energetic costs that disturbance causes otters.

Sea Otters, pt2 May 27, 2023

This is part 2 of 3 episodes with Dr Scarlett Smash (Ashley Scarlett) chatting with Heather Barrett about Sea Otter Savvy’s programs, including preventing disturbance to sea otters and the energetic costs that disturbance causes otters.

Sea Otters, pt1 May 20, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlett Smash (Ashley Scarlett) chats with Heather Barrett about Sea Otter Savvy’s programs, including preventing disturbance to sea otters and the energetic costs that disturbance causes otters.

Southern Resident Orca Population May 13, 2023

On this episode Kathleen Callaghy, Defenders of Wildlife Northwest Representative talks about the threats being faced by the endangered southern resident orca population.

Sea Otter Conservation Efforts May 06, 2023

On this week's episode Andrew Johnson, Defenders of Wildlife California Representative speaks about its sea otter conservation programs and rescues.

Florida Manatee Conservation Efforts Apr 29, 2023

On this week's episode Elizabeth Fleming, Senior Florida Representative from Defenders of Wildlife continues to speak about Florida Manatee's important habitat and events that have effected it.

Florida Manatee Habitat Apr 22, 2023

On this week's episode Elizabeth Fleming, Senior Florida Representative from Defenders of Wildlife speaks about Florida Mantee's important habitat and events that have effected it.

Inlet Cook Beluga Whale Conservation Apr 15, 2023

On this episode guest Ragan Davey, the Alaska Marine Representative from Defenders of Wildlife, talks about Beluga Conservation in Cook Inlet.

Delisting of Endangered Species on the ESA Apr 08, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash (Dr Ashley Scarlett) and Dr Chris Parsons discuss recent marine mammal news that is causing major concerns.

Humpback whales washing up on the East Coast Apr 01, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Scarlett Smash (Dr Ashley Scarlett) and Dr Chris Parsons discuss recent marine mammal news that is causing major concerns.

The Cardiovascular and respiratory system during dives Mar 25, 2023

On this episode Dr Scarlet Smash chats with Dr Ashley Blawas about her PhD disseration work on whale and dolphin's cardiovascular and metabolic processes.

Elephant Seals and Plastics Mar 18, 2023

On this episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Lauren Kashiwabara about her work studying the effects of plastic pollution.

Orca predation on white sharks in Africa Mar 11, 2023

On this week's episodes Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has Dr Simon Elwen explain what is happening to white sharks in Africa. He goes over the detailed footage that was captured.

General Principles for Whale Watching Mar 04, 2023

On this week's episode, Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr. Imogen Webster, Lead for Programme Development at IWC about the new IWC document – General Principles for Whale Watching.

Female dolphins and their social connectivity Feb 25, 2023

On this week's episode Dr. Scarlett Smash chats with Dr. Vivienne Foroughirad about her research on the social structure and kinship in female bottlenose dolphins.

Group size varies with climate conditions in bottlenose dolphins, pt 2 Feb 18, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr. Séverine Methion, lead investigator on dolphin research at the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute, who tells us about how bottlenose dolphin group size varies with the environment.

Group size varies with climate conditions in bottlenose dolphins, pt 1 Feb 11, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr. Bruno Díaz López the founder of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute, who tells us about how bottlenose dolphin group size varies with climate and oceanographic conditions , and the work of BDRI.

Narwhal History Feb 04, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr Marie Louis about her recent work on population structure of narwhals.

Graham Derzon-Supplee and his work on begging dolphins Jan 28, 2023

This week's episode is memorializing and honoring the late Graham Derzon-Supplee and his work on common bottlenose dolphins. Graham was a rising star in marine science, who we sadly lost far too young. Dr Tara Cox, his research advisor, tells Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) about the the fond memories that she has of Graham and the fascinating research he was doing.

How much microplastic do whales eat? Jan 21, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr Shirel Kahane-Rapport about microplastics in the sea and her work with baleen whales.

Pinniped cardiovascular physiology Jan 14, 2023

On this week's episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has Rhea Storlund is a PhD candidate studying cardiovascular anatomy and function in diving behaviors.

Protecting endangered Southern Resident killer whales with Quiet Sound Jan 07, 2023

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has Rachel Aronson, "Quiet Sound" Program Director at Washington Maritime Blue to talk about their voluntary vessel slow down project in Puget Sound that they hope will help the endangered Southern Resident killer whales.

Dolphins with broken rostrums, pt 2 Dec 31, 2022

In this week's episode Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) continues to chat with Guilherme Frainer from Sea Search, who explains how dolphins with broken beaks can still survive and hypothesizes the cause of the injuries.

Sound Production in Dolphins, pt 1 Dec 24, 2022

In this week's episode Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats to Guilherme Frainer from Sea Search, about how dolphins produce sound. Gui also explains some differences between dolphins species.

IWC Report 2022 Dec 17, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) is joined by past host Dr Chris Parsons. They discuss the recent International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting and how important science and conservation is to the IWC

How much do Indian Ocean Humpback dolphins whistle Dec 10, 2022

On this week’s episode Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has an in depth conversation with Sasha Dines from Sea Search Research and Conservation, about bioacoustics as a monitoring tool to for dolphins across Southern Africa.

How CITES protect wildlife? Dec 03, 2022

On this week's episodes Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr Chris Parsons about how CITES works and protect marine mammals.

Manatee Conservation in Haiti Nov 26, 2022

On this week's episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) has guest Jamie Aquino, founder of Haiti Ocean Project to talk about her mantee conservation work in Haiti. This is part 2 of 2 episodes for this interview.

Marine Conservation in Haiti Nov 19, 2022

On this week's episode Dr. Ashley Scarlett (Dr. Scarlett Smash) has guest Jamie Aquino, founder of Haiti Ocean Project to talk about her conservation work in Haiti. This is part 1 of 2 episodes for this interview.

The Whale Mobile Nov 12, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has the Cynde McInnis on the show to talk about her inflatable whale used for whale education and conservation outreach.

Whale Watching and Spacial learning Nov 05, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has the owner of The Whale Mobile, Cynde McInnis on the show to talk about innovative outreach and multi-spacial learning.

Sea Otters! Sea Otters! Sea Otters! Oct 29, 2022

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has sea otter researcher Julia Adelsheim on the show to teach us about sea otters and the new bioenergetic model that she is creating to better understand the potential energetic limitations imposed by their dietary choices

Abundance and distribution of transient killer Oct 22, 2022

On this week's episode, Dr Ashley Scarlett’s (Dr Scarlett Smash) guest Taryn Scarff talks about her graduate research on transient killer whale presence and prey consumption in the waters of Vancouver Island.

Contaminants, Manatees, a Hurricane, and more Oct 15, 2022

On this week’s episode, Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) hears about the real-life field experience that Dr Maite De Maria had to go through while collecting samples, to analyze pollutants in manatees.

Ambergris and skeletons Oct 08, 2022

On this week’s episode, Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has a great time with David Stemmer chatting about whale skeletons and whale poop.

Florida Manatees and Boaters Oct 01, 2022

On this week's episodes Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) has a detailed conversation with Dr Athena Rycyk about boater speeds and how manatees can react. She explains why certain speeds are better for the manatees.

S.W.O.R.D Sep 24, 2022

On this week's episode Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with Dr Jack Fearey about his dissertation that focused on investigating the use of signature whistles to study the population ecology of dolphins.

Don't feed the dolphins Sep 17, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) chats with guest Alexi Archer at the 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, about her research on human - interaction behaviors of common bottlenose dolphins and how to reduce their negative impacts.

*The marine mammal protection act that protects marine mammals from harassment was passed in 1972.

Marine environmental DNA, Part 3 Sep 10, 2022

This is the final of three episodes discussing eDNA. Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) talks to guest Charles Nye, who gives us an introduction to marine environmental DNA and how this area of research is starting to take off.

Marine environmental DNA, Part 2 Sep 03, 2022

This is the second of three episodes discussing eDNA. Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) talks to guest Charles Nye, who gives us an introduction to marine environmental DNA and how this area of research is starting to take off.

Marine environmental DNA, Part 1 Aug 27, 2022

This is the first of three episodes discussing eDNA. Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) talks to guest Charles Nye, who gives us an introduction to marine environmental DNA and how this area of research is starting to take off.

SMM Webinar: Experiences of Women in Marine Mammal Science Aug 20, 2022

This week's episodes is the SMM's hosted webinar on the “Experiences of Women in Marine Mammal Science” recorded on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Organized by the Women in Marine Mammal Science (WIMMS) Initiative, in association with the Society for Marine Mammalogy Ad-hoc Diversity and Inclusion Committee, this webinar consisted of presentations by speakers from a diversity of backgrounds, career stages and sectors, and family considerations followed by a Q&A discussion with the speakers.

Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins self-medicate with invertebrates in coral reefs Aug 13, 2022

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) finds scientist Angela Ziltener at the SMM Conference and chats with her about her new work in the Red Sea with Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins self-medicating with coral.

Difference in social structures of Hawaiian bottlenose dolphins Aug 10, 2022

This episode is a special extra show recoded at the Society for Marine Mammalogy’s 24th Biennial Conference at Palm Beach, Florida. Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) interviews some of the scientists and students that presented posters at the conference. This episode features Enrico Corsi from Marine Conservation Ecology Lab at Florida International University in Miami, who talks about his research on the demographically independent stocks of common bottlenose dolphins in the Main Hawaiian Islands.

Mercury levels in dolphins in the USA Aug 08, 2022

This episode is a special extra show recoded at the Society for Marine Mammalogy’s 24th Biennial Conference at Palm Beach, Florida. Dr Ashley Scarlett (Dr Scarlett Smash) interviews some of the scientists and students that presented posters at the conference. This episode features Mackenzie Griffin from Savannah State University, who talks about her research on levels of Mercury found in bottlenose dolphins in the southeastern U.S.

IWC Scientific Committee Aug 06, 2022

On this week's episode Dr Ashley Scarlett talks to guest Dr Alex Zerbini about the role of the Scientific Committee and the chair as well as the upcoming meeting in October.

SMM’s Upcoming Conference Jul 30, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett and Dr Chris Parsons chat about the upcoming Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (1-5 August; in person and online). They talk about the program, some of the things to expect and the benefits of going to conferences (both in person or online)

Solitary sociable dolphins Jul 22, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Chris Parsons chats with Mark Simmonds and Laetitia Nunny about the issue of solitary sociable dolphins, and how to protect them.

Wild marine mammals interacting with humans Jul 16, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Chris Parsons chats with Mark Simmonds and Laetitia Nunny about the various ways that wild marine mammals interact with humans.

Whale communication: what do the ‘whups’ and ‘grumbles' mean? Jul 09, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett chats with Erin Ross-Marsh about her research on humpback whales and the different calls and sounds that they make.

Does river restoration mean more food for seals? Jul 02, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett speaks with guest Lauri Leach about how river restoration could impact marine mammal prey abundance.

Cool facts about whale migration and a new whale species Jun 25, 2022

The second of a two-part episode with Dr Emma Carroll. In this episode Dr Carroll talks about the discovery of a new beaked whale and cultural migratory behaviors.

Whale they stay or whale they go now? The science of whale migrations Jun 18, 2022

This week’s episode is the first part of a series on Dr. Emma Carroll’s research on migrating, and non-migrating, whales. Dr. Carroll also explains what is meant by an “urban whale” and her research on Bryde’s whales in Auckland, New Zealand.

Seaweeds on seals: algal and cyanobacteria growth on harbor seals Jun 11, 2022

On this week’s episode we have Professor Floyd Hayes talking about cyanobacteria and algae found on pinnipeds. and his research on algal growth on harbor seals in California.

Manatees in Sarasota Jun 04, 2022

On this week’s episode our guest Kerri Scolardi from MOTE explains how she assesses the manatee population in Sarasota with aerial surveys

Cetacean Communication and Cognition May 28, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett talks to Dr Stephanie King about her research on animal communication and cooperative strategies.

Possibilities for renewable energy May 21, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett and Heather Spence have a fun time talking about renewable energy in the marine environment and how the sky is the limit when it comes to ideas in this area.

Speaking Porpoise May 14, 2022

On this episode Dr Mel Cosentino explains how a common dolphin in Scotland was discovered "speaking porpoise".

What are bottlenose dolphins saying? May 07, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett chats with guest Emma Chereskin about her work on male dolphin alliances using vocal communication to ‘bond-at-a-distance’.

Manatees Communicating Apr 30, 2022

In this week's episode Dr Beth Brady from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium shares her recent work on how manatees communicate with one another with squeaks, squeals, and chirps.

The history of whaling, pt 2 Apr 23, 2022

In this episode, returning guest Dr. Chris Parsons continues discussing the history of whaling. Dr Parsons talks about whaling in more recent times.

The history of whaling, pt 1 Apr 16, 2022

On this episode, returning guest Dr. Chris Parsons provides us with a timeline of the history of whaling. Whaling dates back more than three thousand years and on this first of two episodes Dr Parsons talks about whaling's early beginning.

Reproduction in female dolphins: the mechanics of the clitoris Apr 09, 2022

On this episode, host Dr. Scarlett chats with marine mammal reproductive biologist Dr. Dara Orbach about her recent discoveries on the anatomy and function of the female dolphin clitoris.

The science behind how pinnipeds control their whiskers Apr 02, 2022

On this week’s episode Dr Ashley Scarlett chats with Dr Alyx Milne, a sensory biologist. They talk about the way pinnipeds move their whiskers, and how they help them to sense what is around them in their natural environment.

The exposure of baleen whales to microplastics Mar 26, 2022

On this episode Dr Ashley Scarlett talks to guest Laura Julia Zantis about some shocking discoveries she made while studying whale poop!

From Bats to Polar Bears Mar 19, 2022

On this episode Dr Ashley Scarlett is blown away by what guest Dr Stephanie Penk has to say about polar bears and the importance of their energy stores.

Saving Australia's sea lion pups Mar 12, 2022

On this week's episode Dr Rachael Gray, a veterinarian, shares with us her most recent study investigating how to mitigate the impacts of hookworm and lice on Australian sea lions.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected