Matt chats to wildlife photographer Jake Wilton all about the world of the Whale Shark. From how to photograph one these incredible animals to what it's like to swim and work alongside the worlds biggest fish. Checkout Jake Wilton's fantastic photographic work on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jakewiltonphotoand his websitehttps://www.jakewiltonphoto.com/Learn more about Whale Shark identification and citizen science by visitinghttps://www.sharkguardian.org/whale-shark-researchCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ Support the showhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/

Lawrence Sheele and Matt Testoni talk all about the amazing world of the Gloomy Octopus (also known as the Sydney Octopus) in this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast. Lawrence talks all about how the Gloomy Octopus is one of the only octopus to be observed as living in a small community, nicknamed Octopolus and why this seacreature is one of his all time favourite animals. Check out Lawrence's websitehttps://www.lawrencescheele.com/and his Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/snorkeldownunderCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ Support the show

In this episode Matt and marine biologist Quinn chat all about the incredible animal that is the Horseshoe crab. Quinn explains how this unusual seacreature is not a crab at all, but is actually more closely related to scorpions, has unique and medically special blood, and walks a huge distance on the seafloor to lay eggs up on dry land! Learn more about Horseshoe crabs and Quinn's work herehttps://www.littoralsociety.org/horseshoe-crabs.htmlhttps://www.littoralsociety.org/quinn-whitesall.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_crabAlso check out the Littoral Society socials for updated on their inspiring and awesome workhttps://www.instagram.com/littoralsocietyhttps://www.facebook.com/LittoralSocietyCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ Support the show

In this episode join Matt and Dave Harasti as they chat all about the White's Seahorse. An endangered species that lives, in all places, Sydney Harbour. Dave talks all about his amazing work making seahorse hotels that create new habitats for the White's Seahorse. To learn more about White's Seahorse visithttps://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/threatened-species/what-current/endangered-species2/whites-seahorseand to see Dave Harasti's amazing photography visithttp://www.daveharasti.com/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ Support the show

Join Matt Testoni and Olly Dove as they delve into the world of the Short Tailed Shearwater. Olly has worked with these birds on islands in Tasmania and shares her first hand knowledge of what its like being a sea bird researcher. From making sure you have a shearwater nest and not a penguin nest to to the hazards of seabird research, Olly is a wealth of shearwater knowledge!Check out Olly's podcast, That's What I Call Sciencehttps://thatsscience.org/and her adventures on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ols_dove/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ Support the show

Join Matt Testoni and David Scheel as they chat all about the incredible world of the Giant Pacific Octopus. David tells us some remarkable facts and behaviours he has studied along with what its like to encounter these amazing underwater animals. Check out David Scheel's new bookhttps://www.amazon.com.auhttps://www.barnesandnoble.comhttps://www.booktopia.com.auand David's webpagehttps://alaskaoctopus.com/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/ Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Sam all about the amazing world of Leatherback Sea Turtles. Sam talks about his experiences working with this enormous animal and how they have some rather unique and astonishing biological skills. Check out Sam's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samriley_wildlifeand learn more about them herehttps://www.worldwildlife.org/species/leatherback-turtlehttps://www.iucnredlist.org/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast buy me a coffee to support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattTestoniand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  or click the link below to support us on PatreonSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode Matt and Matt talk all about squid and what it's like to spend time around these amazing animals. This episodes guest Matty Smith is a talented underwater photographer who isn't afraid of an early morning 5am night dive if it means he gets to photograph the local squid population. He also shares a few tips on how to photograph these almost alien seacreatures.  Check out Matty Smiths' work on his website https://www.mattysmithphoto.com/or his Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mattysmithphoto/or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mattysmithphoto/or even Ocean Geographichttps://oceanographicmagazine.com/features/behind-the-lens-matty-smith/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Hanne Strager all about the society and culture of Orcas. Hanne has spent years researching the culture and stories of these amazing animals for her new book, The Killer Whale Journals Our Love and Fear of Orcas. She shares a couple of her favourite stories, from Orcas that get bullied by bigger whales to those that like to break boat rudders. Check out Hanne's website https://hannestrager.com/and her Instagram for her incredible Orcas photoshttps://www.instagram.com/hannestrager/or grab a copy of her new book https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-killer-whale-journals-our-love-and-fear-of-orcas-hanne-strager/18692168?ean=9781421446226orhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-killer-whale-journals-hanne-strager/1141887485 orhttps://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12901/killer-whale-journalsCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Keith all about the amazing ocean bird that is the Albatross. Keith talks about his time researching them on remote islands, how we can protect them and even what its like to be preened by an Albatross!Learn more about these amazing birds by visiting ACAP as mentioned by Keith in the showhttps://www.acap.aq/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

Learn all about the mysterious and unknown world of Jellyfish as Matt chats to Jellyfish researcher and enthusiast Scott Morrissey.  We learn all about species such as the Immortal Jellyfish and the deadly Box Jellyfish. If you thought that ocean animals were unique then wait till you learn more about Jellyfish!Check out Scott's Instagram for heaps of Jellyfish contenthttps://www.instagram.com/jellyfish_science/Or visit Scott's Twitter to learn more about his researchhttps://twitter.com/ScottJMorrisseyCheck out Jellyfish Bioluminescence in this video!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdufLq2P1AgCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

The world of PLANKTON is uncovered in episode 36 of the Seacreatures Podcast. Our guest Erich Hoyt, whale researcher and plankton enthusiast talks all about the world of plankton, from what they are to where they live and why they are so amazing. Erich's passion for plankton has led to the release of his spectacular new book Planktonia. The book delves into even more detail and is punctuated by a series of incredible plankton images! Check out Erich's new book Planktonia on his websitehttps://erichhoyt.com/books/planktonia/Grab a copy in Australia by visiting https://www.booktopia.com.au/planktonia-erich-hoyt/book/9780228103837.htmlGrab a copy in other parts of the world by visiting https://www.bookdepository.com/Planktonia-Erich-Hoyt/9780228103837?ref=grid-view&qid=1669014651355&sr=1-7Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

Learn all about the world of Little Penguins with wildlife and penguin guide Natalia Lucano. Learn about how these ocean based birds live their lives and how interesting and amazing they are.  From burrowing in the wrong places to how their love life can be anything but simple. To visit or learn more about the Little Penguin check out https://bichenopenguintours.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/BurniePenguinObservationCentre/https://www.penguins.org.au/https://www.penguintourstasmania.com.au/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

Join Matt as he chats all about octopus to the founder of Octonation Warren Carlyle. Warren shares a myriad of facts about Octopus and why the octopus is so special to him. He is passionate not only about sharing Octopus research but also about sharing Octopus stories and interactions. If you have ever wanted to know as much as you can about Octopus in a chilled out and accessible manner then this is the episode for you. Visit Octonation and learn ever more about Octopus with the following linkshttps://octonation.com/https://www.instagram.com/octonationhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOctoNationCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

In this episode of the podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and restoration ecologist Simon Branigan all about Shellfish. Simon and Matt discuss how shellfish reefs have largely disappeared in temperate Australia and how Simon along with the nature conservancy is working to restore these incredibly important habitats. Learn more about Shellfish Restoration and the Nature Conservancy on their webpagehttps://www.natureaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/our-priorities/oceans/ocean-stories/restoring-shellfish-reefs/and learn about Reef Builder and new Shellfish Reefsby visitinghttps://nrmsouth.org.au/reef-builder/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

In this episode of the podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and Lady Elliot Island guide Liam Turner all about sea turtles. Liam shares handy tips for identifying different turtle species along with more detailed information on the life of a Green Sea Turtle.To learn more about Lady Elliot Island check out their website https://ladyelliot.com.au/ or Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ladyelliotislandecoresort/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to Polar Bear guide Drew Hamilton all about, you guessed it, Polar Bears. Drew talks about what its like seeing these animals along with some of their amazing behaviours, plus a whole bunch more. Check out Drew's photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewhhor his websitehttps://www.drewhh.com/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/  Support the show

In episode 30 Matt chats to Scott Portelli all about one of his his favourites animals, the Leafy Seadragon. Scott who recently won the Australian Wildlife Photographer of the Year award with a photo of a Leafy tells us what its like diving with these animals and what the best way to go about finding them is. See Scott Portelli's photography on his websitehttp://www.scottportelli.comand his Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scott.portelliCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to marine biologist Jodie Rummer all about the amazing and largely unknown Epaulette Shark. Jodie tells us all about the amazing research being carried out regarding these sharks and their incredible physiology. Learn all about how they survive conditions where there is almost no oxygen!!Learn more about Epaulette Sharks by visitinghttps://www.physioshark.org/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

Join us for this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast where we talk to underwater photographer and marine biologist Klaus Stiefel all about the amazing fish that are the Gobies.  Hear all about how they climb waterfalls and have shrimp friends!Klaus's book The Lives of Gobies is available herehttps://shop.asiangeo.com/product/the-lives-of-gobies/ Check out his blog herehttps://pacificklaus.com/And Klaus's great photography athttps://www.flickr.com/photos/pacificklaus/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to two underwater photographers all about their favourite animal the famous and beautiful Manta Ray.  Charlie and Duncan talk about some of the best places to find them and what it's like encountering them in the wild. See more of Charlie's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/charlieunderwaterSee more of Duncan's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aussie_bubblesor Duncan's websitehttps://www.aussiebubbles.com.au/Learn more about Manta Rays by visiting https://www.instagram.com/projectmanta/Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and Handfish conservation expert Jemina Stuart-Smith all about the critically endangered Red Handfish and its relatives. Learn about how this mysterious lineage of fish are only found around Tasmania, Australia and how they are currently all critically endangered. There is hope though but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out more! Learn more about Handfish by visitinghttps://handfish.org.au/or visit the projects twitter pagehttps://twitter.com/HandfishProjectCheck out Dan Musil (our theme composer) https://danmusilmusic.com/orhttps://www.facebook.com/dan.musil.musicCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and underwater film maker Stefan Andrews all about one of his favourite animals, the Australian Giant Cuttlefish. Stefan tells us all about their amazing mating habits and the annual migration these cephalopods embark upon  to the area near Whyalla, South Australia. Check out Stefan's amazing videos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ocean_imagingand his websitehttps://www.theocean.com.au/Learn more about the Great Southern Reef and these amazing Cuttlefish by visitinghttps://www.instagram.com/greatsouthernreefandhttps://greatsouthernreef.com/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Cairns-based underwater photographer Gabriel Guzman all about one of the biggest coral reef fish in the sea the Napoleon Wrasse, aka Maori Wrasse, aka Bumphead Wrasse. Gabriel shares some of his experiences and thoughts on these intelligent fish and in particular a  friendly individual locally known in Cairns as Wally. Check out Gabriel's amazing photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/underwater_imagesCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Danny Lee, a local Tasmanian underwater photography and free diver all about his experiences with the majestic and curious Southern Right Whale. Danny shares stories about some of the scary and beautiful moments he has had with these marine mammals and the background of the photographs he has taken of them. You can see Danny's amazing photography on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/submerged_imagesCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to underwater photographer and nature lover Louise Nott all about the mysterious Pineapple Fish. We get to learn a bit about where they are found and the secretive sneaky hunting method they possess. To see some of Louise's photography including photos of the magical Pineapple fish visit her Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/louisenott_underwateror see her winning shot and learn more about it by visiting https://underwater.com.au/shop/blog/post/winner-underwater-tour-2020-aquatic-abstracts-lousie-nottCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Dr Sue Mason all about her research with the Common Dolphin. Sue shares what its like to investigate these amazing animals  and discover some of their secrets and mysteries. Contact and follow Sue on her Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_caffeinated_biologistor read about her work athttps://www.cetaceanscience.com.au/the_caffeinated_biologist/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to the godfather of Coral, Dr Charlie Veron. Charlie talks all about how important corals are to places like the Great Barrier Reef and the research being done to assist these highly threatened animals.Charlie Veron's book A Life Underwater is available where all good books are found.  Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to marine biologist Marta Panero about her love of Gorgonian Sea Fan Corals and all the tiny little seacreatures that call these corals home.  Marta is currently carrying out research about how these survive stressful environments in the waters of northern Australian and Papua New Guinea and shares with us what it feels like to explore what she describes as tiny underwater cities. Check out Marta's photography by visiting her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theseanditscreatures Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to underwater photographer Keren Green all about the Grey Nurse Shark. A shark that looks mighty scary and intimidating at first sight but turns out to be a bit of a shy, curious and ultimately harmless predator of the sea. Keren tells us what its like to see theses large sharks and shares a few tips on the best way to photograph them.   Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Check out some of Keren's photographic works on her instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scuba_kez_photography/and even swim with these amazing sharks by visitinghttps://swrdive.com.au/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comSupport the show

In this episode Matt talks to Paleontologist Ben Francischelli all about the Megalodon Shark and other extinct Seacreatures that were super predators living in the ocean only a few million years ago. Ben has spent countless hours searching for and cataloging various fossils of these extinct animals that were collected from some world famous fossil sites located locally in Port Phillip Bay. Check out Ben's awesome fossils and great science communication on his Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/a_fools_experimentof his Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI7eAPlkN1Sv88Gk8TX8OBgAlso if you're interested in the fossil fundraiser mentioned in this episode tickets can be found herehttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/expedition-bayside-a-lost-world-of-bayside-fundraiser-for-museums-victoria-tickets-137555856269(Matt is definitely going to be there so come say hi)Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

Found only in a small stretch of ocean the Sydney Pygmy Pipehorse is a small but spectacularly beautiful seacreature that our guest Andrew Trevor Jones simply adores. In this episode Andrew who is a talented nature photographer shares his knowledge about what these amazing little animals are, how to find them and what the experience of spotting one is like for the first and 50th time. Check out Andrew Trevor Jones Photography by visiting his websitehttp://andrewtrevor-jones.com/or Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/andrewtrevorjones/Also check out the amazing video mentioned by Andrew in the podcast of the two Sydney Pygmy Pipehorse and their unusual mating strategy herehttps://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sydneys-pygmy-pipehorse-idiotropiscis-lumnitzeri-kuiter-2004/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

Whales are a highlight for all ocean-lovers, and in this episode Matt is joined (again!) by Sacha Guggenheimer and Tom Hiney (who are Marine Biology and Conservation Ecology professionals as well as being the founders of Reef-Safe sunscreen, Sunbutter) to chat all about HUMPBACK WHALES. Sacha tells us about the Whale Songs and how these tunes make their way across the globe!This episode is the second part of our interview with Sacha and Tom and features Sacha's seacreature of choice whilst Tom joins in to add some extra interesting  whale facts.IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD AND TELL A FRIEND!Check out the marine environment saving SunButter athttps://sunbutteroceans.com.au/and the SunButter Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sunbutterskincare/Sacha and Tom can also be contacted on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sachaguggenheimer/https://www.instagram.com/tom.wildlife.travel/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to conservation ecologist Tom Hiney and marine biologist Sacha Guggenheimer all about the amazing world of Lesser Noddies and White Terns. Tom recounts his time spent working with these amazing seacreatures on a island nature reserve and we learn about some rather interesting nesting strategies.This episode is the first part of our interview with Tom and Sacha and features Toms' seacreature of choice, the next episode coming soon features Sachas' choice of ocean animal but you will have to listen till the end to find out what she has chosen to chat about on the next episode. Check out the marine environment saving SunButter at https://sunbutteroceans.com.au/and the SunButter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunbutterskincare/Sacha and Tom can also be contacted on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sachaguggenheimer/https://www.instagram.com/tom.wildlife.travel/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Sea Urchin Taxonomist Ashley Miskelly about his passion and love for our sometimes spiky friend the Sea Urchin. Ashley is the curator of his own personal Sea Urchin museum and has published multiple books including one rather amazing Sea Urchin coffee table book that showcases how beautiful these often misunderstood animals can be. We also get to hear some fantastic and rare facts about their body symmetry. Get in contact with Ashley by visiting his Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ashleymiskelly/or via his website where you can also order his book, Sea Urchins of the Worldhttps://www.seaurchins.net.au/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

Learn more about the large and strange-looking fish, the Mola Mola with Matt and Fam Charko (Marine Biologist). Mola Mola (also known as Sun Fish) are found in tropical as well as temperate waters  all over the globe.  In this episode we explore a few interesting facts about these huge fish and discover what it's like to meet one face to face. Get in contact with Fam Charko by her instagram https://www.instagram.com/famcharko/or by contacting her at the Port Phillip Eco Centrehttps://ecocentre.com/or by tuning into https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinaraCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastand our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seacreatures_podcast/Support the show

Today, Matt and Jack Breedon (Marine Biologist and Photographer) talk about the much-loved and often colourful type of Sea Slugs, the Nudibranch. Relatives of the Sacoglossen, Nudibranchs are a favourite for snorkellers, divers and beach combers to find amongst seaweed, reef and rockpools. Check out Jack's photography and marine biology facts on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/meet_me_underwater/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/meetmeunderwater/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show

Learn more about Spider Crabs in this episode of the Seacreatures podcast! Matt is joined by photographer and wildlife campaigner PT to discuss these large crustaceans as well as the fascinating migration behaviors these crabs engage in each year. PT highlights the importance of the Spider Crab Migration and tells us how we can all get involved in the 'Save Our Spider Crabs' campaign.Put your submission in to VFA about Spider Crabshttps://vfa.vic.gov.au/science-in-fisheries/spidercrabs/proposed-new-spider-crab-catch-limitSign the Spider Crab petitionhttps://www.change.org/p/support-no-take-of-australia-s-iconic-spider-crabs-during-their-moulting-seasonFollow the Save our Spider Crabs campaign on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/saveourspidercrabs/Or visit Spider Crab Alliance on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/spidercraballiance/Check out PT Hirschfields work on her websitehttps://pinktankscuba.com/or Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pinktankscuba/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show

In episode 9, Matt chats about Orcas with Brett Lobwein (Wildlife Photographer). Brett shares some incredible stories of snorkelling with these amazing animals, putting them to the top of Matt's list of animals to see in the wild. Check out Brett Lobwein's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/brett.lobwein/or on Brett's websitehttps://www.brettlobwein.com/and visit his great underwater photography online storehttps://uwimages.com.au/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show

Matt and dive instructor Mel Hansen recall their experiences with the Mantis Shrimp, an often fabulously colourful ninja of the sea. Mantis Shrimp are known as one of the most formidable hunters and they have highly developed eyesight that is beyond anything a human could wish for!Visit Mel and her awesome dive shop by going tohttps://www.snorkeldivemelbourne.com.au/or emailinfo@snorkeldivemelbourne.com.auCheck out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show

Matt and Nigel Marsh (Marine Photographer and Author) swap stories of commonly seen creatures all over the world - Rays. Nigel explains the wonderful and diverse animals that are the Rays (which is inclusive of Skates, Guitarfish and Mantas).Check out Nigel Marsh's books and photos at https://www.nigelmarshphotography.com/And the Ray Photography Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2372401179742264Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show

On this episode, Matt is joined by Kade Mills, a Marine Biologist and researcher of the Weedy Seadragon. One of Matt's all-time favourite animals, Weedy Seadragons are only found in the Southern Oceans of Australia and are one of the big blue seas most bizarre and spectacular seacreatures. Check out the Victorian National Parks Association at https://vnpa.org.au/ and their marine work at  https://vnpa.org.au/programs/reefwatch/and Dragon Quest athttps://vnpa.org.au/programs/dragon-quest/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comGet a good idea of exactly what a Weedy Seadragon looks like inmy Weedy Seadragon Gallery Pagehttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.com/gallery-1View the amazing Weedy Seadragon egg transfer by Pang Quong herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8-3mln3q8ILooks into more research by visitinghttps://www.seadragonresearch.com/Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show

In episode 5, Matt and Shannon Hurley (Marine Biologist) chat about Hammerhead Sharks! Shannon discusses how her experiences diving with Hammerhead Sharks helped her to overcome her fears and we learn some unusual facts about a Hammerheads diet. Check out Shannon Hurley's website to see more about her and her motivational speakinghttps://www.howtogiveafish.com/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast!Support the show

Today, Matt and Steve Kuiter (Wildlife Photographer) discuss the ocean animal with the most amazing camouflage. Tasseled Anglerfish are a relative of the well known deep sea Anglerfish, but we will learn that this species can be found in shallow water (if you can spot them!). Steve also shares some fascinating and rare insights into the reproduction and courtship of these hard to find seacreatures.Check out Steve Kuiter's fantastic wildlife photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenkuiter/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastOther Readingshttps://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/tasselled-anglerfish-rhycherus-filamentosus/Support the show

Matt is joined by Nicole Merten (a Marine Biologist) to discuss Sacoglossans, a lesser-known type of sea slugs. These small ocean-dwellers do not sound like much, but you will learn there is a lot more to these sap-sucking, photosynthetic sea slugs!Check out the Seaslug census that Nicole helps to spearhead and that was mentioned in this epsiode athttps://vnpa.org.au/programs/sea-slug-census/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastSupport the show

Seahorses are the stars of the show on this episode with Matt and Josie Jones (Graphic Designer, Community Leader and Citizen Scientist) discussing the beauty and majesty of these elusive creatures. Check out Josie Jones's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sharejosie/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastOther ReadingsPoseidon's Steed, by Helen Scales.Seahorses, by Sara LourieSupport the show

Join Matt Testoni for the first episode of the Seacreatures podcast! Each week Matt will be joined by other ocean lovers to explore the incredible life beneath the waves. Matt and Sam Glenn-Smith (a Mornington Peninsula-based underwater photographer) discuss the amazing Blue Ring Octopus in the opening episode of this underwater journey. Check out Sam Glenn-Smith's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sammyglenn_dives Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or at https://www.mtunderwatermedia.comVisit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastFurther ReadingsOther Minds by Peter Godfrey-SmithSupport the show