Behind the Seas

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

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)

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)

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

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/)

Hey y’all!! We’re back with a Thanksgiving episode! Well, kind of. Come hang out with us while Novalee talks about lionfish and why they’re such a big problem for Floridas waters!

Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Wise

Sources:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/ecosystems/impacts-invasive-lionfish

https://lionfishcentral.org/lionfish-recipes/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482204/

Hi friends! We’re back!

Thank you all so much for your patience while we figured out our technical issues as well as while we dealt with personal matters.

Today, Rachel talks about some spooky animals that are real life Halloween creatures! We hope you enjoy!

Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch

Sources for this episode:

Creature Feature: Japanese Spider Crab (https://theethogram.com/2015/06/15/featured-creature-japanese-spider-crab/)

Vampire squid • MBARI (https://www.mbari.org/animal/vampire-squid/)

Is the Vampire Squid Real? - Ocean Conservancy (https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2020/03/11/vampire-squid-real/)

How Does The Antarctic Icefish Live Without Red Blood Cells? (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/this-antarctic-fish-has-blood-as-white-as-snow/)

Hey y’all! This episode, Novalee talks about what the movies got wrong about sharks! They’re her favorite and she was so excited about this one. Enjoy!

Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Wise

Hey y’all! Apologies for the late upload. Thank you for being patient while Rachel is on a survey and Novalee is being a student.

Join us while Rachel talks about one of her favorite animals (and possibly Novalee’s new least favorite), the Narwhal!

Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch

Sources:

Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts | Stories | WWF (https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/unicorn-of-the-sea-narwhal-facts)

Narwhal skull with 2 tusks, right tusk - 74" h., l sold at auction on 11th March | Pook & Pook

(https://live.pookandpook.com/online-auctions/pook/narwhal-skull-with-2-tusks-right-tusk---74-h-l-5544832)

Narwhal, facts and photos | National Geographic (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/narwhal)

Another live episode?? Yes! Join us while we talk about oysters and their impacts on the coast!

Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch

Thank you so much Gulfport Public Library! We love you and your support for the show!