FIRSTLY I'd like to introduce Dr Reuben Shipway, a marine biology lecturer from the University of Plymouth, who makes his Beneath the Surface guest co-host debut in this episode WOOO.  In this episode, We speak to Professor Lloyd Peck, a polar marine biologist who studies how organisms adapt to the cold. Lloyd works for British Antarctic survey and has featured as part of David Attenborough's Frozen planet. We talk about Lloyd's childhood, the reality of working in Antarctica over the years,...

In this episode I speak with Tors Froud, the engagement and inclusion manager of the Uk’s first National Marine Park. Tors gave me an insight into what the marine park is, and discussed some of the amazing work that is happening, all over Plymouth, to teach people about the natural environment and why it matters in a hope to encourage prosperity, conservation and safe engagement with the marine environment.  To get in touch with Tors email: [email protected] To keep up to date...

In this episode I talk to Chloe Winn, a costume designer turned conservationist who works for The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). We talk about Chloe's career path, the reality of working in shark conservation, top tips for looking for work experience opportunities and Eco-guilt. This episode is a must listen to any shark lovers or aspiring conservationists.  To keep up to date with Chloe's work, follow her instagram :) Instagram: @chloe_darwinn Feel free to get in touch...

In this episode I speak to Matt Bell, a second year marine biology and oceanography student at Plymouth University who is embarking on the #Lastpole expedition to collect crucial climate change data that can be used by scientists globally. We discuss his expedition to the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility, funding, diving and his time at university during Covid times. To keep up to date with Matt’s expedition: Instagram:...

In this episode I am catching up with Louise-Océane Delion to find out what her life has been like since graduating university and her last episode on the PBTS podcast. We talk all things uni, seagrass restoration, sustainable seafood, sailing expeditions and future plans. Louise gave lots of advice for current students on placement options, how to make the most out of your degree and also life after university. It was really great to chat to Louise because she has been where my fellow...

WE ARE BACKKKKKK for season 2 of Plymouth Beneath the Surface!  My name is Lauren and I am a second year marine biology and coastal ecology student at Plymouth university. I am really excited to have taken over this podcast.  In this podcast you'll meet people from Plymouth that have oriented their lives around the ocean, discuss current topics,local conservation initiatives and discover why Plymouth is the best place in the world to study and work in the field of marine biology (sorry,...

For this final episode, I am interviewing John Spicer. John is a professor at the University of Plymouth and is a world-renowned expert on the effects of climate change on marine organisms. His research focuses on marine organisms and how they adapt to climate change, looking at the effect on ocean acidification, hypoxia (low oxygen) and rising temperatures. John has contributed a substantial wealth of knowledge to the field over three decades, with more than 180 research papers, multiple...

In this new episode, I'm chatting with Clare Embling. Clare is an associate professor in marine ecology at the University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on the ecology and conservation of marine vertebrates (marine mammals, seabirds and fish), habitat modelling, bioacoustics, and human impacts on marine species (e.g. impacts of increasing noise in the sea) and she is the leader of the Marine Vertebrates Research Unit at the University. Clare has been one of my lecturers, and I...

There are multiple ways to engage people with the ocean... and art is one of them.  In this episode, meet Debby Mason. Debby a is printmaker for over 25 years, specialising in etchings and mezzotints. She mainly draws fish, or marine creatures. She spends hours, observing them, and trying to mimic patterns, textures, colours and shapes; transcribing their characters and personalities.   There are different ways to look at marine life. You can look at marine organisms, through the eyes of a...

In this new episode, meet Oliver, from Sail Britain and listen to our conversation that I had the pleasure to record on Merlin...  Oliver is a sailor, an environmentalist, and is passionate about people. So Oliver takes people on board of his boat for a week at sea, to experience the ocean & learn about marine conservation.  For him, bringing people together, from multiple backgrounds, on a sailing boat, is pure joy. Over half of the year, Sail Britain organises weeks at sea, with each...

How could I do a podcast about the ocean in Plymouth and not make an episode about fishing?  Plymouth is the second biggest fish market in England, but still, not many people are aware of how they can eat fish sustainably in Plymouth.  Well, I've got the answer for you: Sole of Discretion. In this episode, I talk with Caroline, the founder of Sole of Discretion, a community interest company  based in Plymouth. It is basically a fish monger... but it's not like your usual fish monger. Sole...

My new guest speaker is Dr Imogen Napper, from the University of Plymouth. She works with the International Marine Litter Research Unit based at the university here, and her research focuses on the different sources of plastic pollution found in the environment. She is also an expedition scientist at National Geographic, investigating plastic pollution along the Ganges river in Asia.  You have probably seen some of Imogen's work in the news... Microbeads found in cosmetics being made of...

In this new episode, David Sims is joining me to talk about some of his research. David is a marine ecologist based at the Marine Biological Association in Plymouth. His research focuses on movement ecology and conservation of marine top predators, specifically sharks, skates and rays. His research focuses on the behavioural ecology of pelagic shark movements and spatial distributions, the environmental constraints, and the consequences of anthropogenic impacts.  David is part of the Global...

My new guest speaker is ... Abigail McQuatters-Gollop! She is a marine conservation ecologist based at the University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on the integration of scientific results into policy-making at national and international levels. From researching the impacts of climate change, or nutrient pollution on marine ecosystems, to actively working hand in hand with policy makers at DEFRA or outside of the UK, Abigail focuses her work directly based on policy needs to inform and...

My new guest speaker (and the last of 2020) is Paul Naylor. I couldn't talk about marine biology in Plymouth without doing an episode with Paul... He is such a legend here, and has been an amazing inspiration for so many people (including me). Paul is a marine biologist, underwater photographer and filmmaker... He has now retired from the Environmental Agency & dedicates all of his time to his passion: telling people about the local marine life. Through his photos, films, books,...

My new guest speaker is Louise Firth.  Louise is a researcher and lecturer based at the University of Plymouth.  She is a marine ecologist who works in both natural and artificial coastal environments. She is interested in the relationship between humans and coastal ecosystems (Marine Community Ecology) and how this relationship has changed over time (Historical Ecology). She is particularly interested in developing novel ways of making space for nature in human-dominated environments,...

My new guest speaker is Dan Smale. Dan is a researcher based at the Marine Biological Association, in Plymouth. He is a marine ecologist with broad research interests and a particular focus on understanding how global environmental change is influencing the structure and functioning of coastal marine ecosystems, especially kelp forests.  His journey started in Plymouth where he studied his undergraduate degree in marine biology, before doing his postgrad degrees in Antartica & Western...

My new guest speaker is Nadia Frontier. Nadia was a student in Plymouth, and graduated from Marine Biology & Coastal Ecology in 2019.  She is now working as the Marine Biologist at the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, with the British Antarctic Survey.  I met Nadia during my degree, and she has been a real source of inspiration to me since then. She is really motivated and so enthusiastic about everything, and I hope you will get some inspiration from  listening to her in this...

My second guest speaker is Mark Parry. Mark grew up & studied in Plymouth; he is still living here and is now working with the Ocean Conservation Trust, the NGO that runs the National Marine Aquarium. In this episode we talk about his career path from working in the surfing industry to working in marine conservation, his connection to the marine environment but also about the amazing project he is involved in: restoring seagrass meadows in Plymouth. If you want to know more about why...

My first guest speaker is Georgie Bull. She is a student in Marine Biology & Coastal Ecology at the University of Plymouth and she is also an amazing photographer and diver. She's actually just won the British and Irish Underwater Photography Championship this year. In this episode we talk about diving, underwater photography, science communication, career options, our course and  much more...  Thanks for listening!  🎙️👩🏼‍🎓🤿📷🌱 If you've got any feedback, comments, recommendations or...

Hello, and welcome to Plymouth Beneath the Surface!!  My name is Louise-Océane and I'll be your host for the next few episodes.  I am a student in Marine Biology & Coastal Ecology at the University of Plymouth, and I am really excited to be launching this podcast.  Plymouth Beneath the Surface is here to show you the diversity of local ocean-related stories, which will give you an insight into what's going on in the field of marine biology & conservation, here in Plymouth. You'll...