BSSA Podcast

BSSA Podcast

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BSSA Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 6 - Parasitoidism; A Study in Wasps
    Only some wasps sting! The wasps are a super-diverse branch of the Hymenoptera (ants, wasps, and bees), containing a huge diversity of parasitoid life-histories. This episode welcomes Ben Parslow, a PhD candidate at Flinders University and the South Australian Museum studying parasitoid wasps. Ben talks to us about describing the diversity of parasitoid wasps in South Australia, and how they ties into the balance of our complex ecosystem.
    Hosted by Bradley Bianco and Featuring Ben Parslow. You can find out more about Ben’s research by following @bentomologist on instagram and twitter.
    Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.
    25 min
  • Ep. 5 - Rewilding the Yorke Peninsula
    Beyond re-introuductions and beyond revegetation: rewilding involves bringing a complex suite of natural interactions back to the land. Ecologist Grace Hodder joins us to talk about Rewilding the Yorke Peninsula, a pioneering rewilding project for Australia. We discuss how restoring balance of an ecosystem can help endangered species and ecological communities, as well as agricultural practices and the health of rural towns.
    Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring Grace Hodder. Follow grace on instagram: @ghodd. Learn more about the Great Southern Ark project here: https://www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/northernandyorke/projects/Great_Southern_Ark_the_Rewilding_of_Southern_Yorke_Peninsula
    Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.
    34 min
  • Ep. 4 - Palaeobotany, Palaeoclimates & the Evolution of the Myrtaceae
    The Myrtaceae is an iconic Australiasian family with a deep history. This episode welcomes Dr Myall Tarran, a researcher of the Paleobotany of the Myrtaceae family. He joins us to discuss gleaning knowledge from ancient fossils, the history of Australia's quintessential plant family, and how past climates can teach us about the present.
    Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring Dr. Myall Taran. Follow Myall @acaciapendula on Twitter. Contact him with question at [email protected]. Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Myall_Tarranat…
    Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.
    32 min
  • Ep. 3 - The Illegal Wildlife Trade
    Episode three of the BSSA Podcast welcomes Dr Chris Shepherd, a conversation researcher focusing on the illegal wildlife trade. Dr Shepherd joins us to talk about the illegal wildlife trade, the challenges it poses, the conventions in place to stop it.
    Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring Dr Chris Shepherd. Dr Shepherd is the founder executive director of the Monitor Conservation Research Society (Monitor).
    Monitor is @IUCN_ASAP on Twitter.
    Chris Shepherd is on Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris_Shepherd2
    Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.
    27 min
  • Ep. 2 - Flowering in Eucalypts
    Episode two of the BSSA Podcast is about our iconic eucalypts, and the story of their flowering patterns. Hayley Merigot joins us on the podcast to discuss her research into Eucalypt flowering times and the marvelously complex pollination web.
    Hosted by Bradley Bianco and featuring Hayely Merigot. Follow Hayley's work:
    @hmerigot on Instagram,
    @HayleyMerigot on Twitter.
    Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.
    30 min
  • Ep. 1 - Fire and Wetlands
    The very first episode of the BSSA Podcast welcomes James Trezise, in a conversation about a surprisingly essential phenomenon: fire in wetlands. James is an expert on one of the most important ecological processes in South Australia, and also the president of the Biology Society of South Australia for 2019.
    Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring James Trezise. Follow James on instagram: @trezizi. James uses volunteers from the BSSA. You can learn about projects like his by being a member of the BSSA. Learn more at www.biologysocietysa.com
    Hosted by Bradely Bianco; produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.
    20 min

About BSSA Podcast

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The Biology Society of South Australia (BSSA) podcast brings you conversations on biology and biodiversity conservation in South Australia and beyond. Each episode features a guest researcher, delving into their area of interest with our host, Kiri Marker. Produced by Colette Blyth, Elisabetta Canteri, Tyler Dornan, Tori Love and Adam Toomes; introduction music by Darcy Whittaker; logistical support from the Biology Society of South Australia