In this episode we talk to Peter Norris about the growing varroa mite situation, leatherwood honey and other beekeeping questions. Peter has been a beekeeper for over 35 years, starting in the UK when it was struck by varroa in the 90's. He is now based in Tasmania running Heritage Honey as well as being the vice president of the Southern Tasmanian Beekeepers Association.

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https://heritagehoney.com.au/

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As a child in Sweden, Malin began collecting rubbish on local beaches. This was the start of a life-long love of caring about the natural world. From tagging Polar Bears on the Arctic ice to fighting Japanese whaling ships in the Antarctic, Malin believes that people will only care about the ocean if they can learn to love the ocean.

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https://www.facebook.com/wildaware/

https://www.facebook.com/NorthernBeachesCleanUpCrew

https://www.northernbeachescleanupcrew.com/

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Who would have thought that a census for Nudibranchs could be so interesting? Margo Smith talks about the Nelson Bay Sea Slug Census, Ocean Cleanups, Sea Hares and why it’s important to remember that the ocean is downhill from everywhere.

For more information about the Combined Hunter Underwater Group

https://combinedhunterunderwatergroup.weebly.com

https://www.facebook.com/chug.page

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Lawrence Chlebeck is a marine biologist for the Humane Society International Australia. He is campaigning for the removal of shark nets on the Eastern Australian Coastline.

Despite the disappointing news that the NSW Government will return the shark nets again in September 2023 there is a growing support for their removal. These nets indiscriminately kill non targeted species including dolphins, rays and turtles.

To sign the petition to end shark nets in Australian waters visit:

https://sharkchampions.org.au/end-shark-nets-in-nsw

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James Watts is a scientist and researcher at the University of Queensland, as well as the inventor of a bee venom collection device which collects venom without harming bees. We talk to him about research into polypeptides which led to the invention, trends in bee keeping as well as fungus related products all created under his businesses Whale Labs and Laughing Jim.

More Information

www.whalelabs.com.au

www.laughingjim.com.au

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Tony Isaacson has spent most of his life drawn to the ocean, not simply because of its appeal or mystery, but because it made sense to him in ways people often did not. Growing up in South Australia, he escaped whenever he could into the bush or the sea.

A later diagnosis of ADHD helped explain why the natural world always felt more engaging, alive, and honest. The first time Tony put his head underwater, the noise, colour, and movement captivated him, setting the course for a lifetime devoted to marine life.

His environmental awareness was shaped early by figures such as Eric Worrell, and later by David Attenborough, David Suzuki, and David Bellamy.

They helped Tony understand nature as something humans are deeply connected to and responsible for.

Over time, his mentors became shark advocates who worked directly with these animals through calm, respectful interaction rather than fear.

Watching people remove hooks from sharks without feeding or baiting them transformed Tony’s understanding of sharks and reinforced his own approach as an educator.

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https://www.facebook.com/DIVECAREDARE

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With all the whale activity on the Central Coast lately we thought it was about time to talk again to Ronny Ling from Marine Wildlfe Rescue Central Coast and introduce Skipper Jones from Terrigal Ocean Tours.

We discuss whales, fishing, weather. science and little bit of politics in an effort to understand what's really happening on the New South Wales coastline.

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Marine Wildlife rescue Central Coast

Terrigal Ocean Tours

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The Lake Macquarie and District Historical Society Inc. was formed on the 13th November 1962 to research the early pioneers of the district. The Society’s principle aim is to record, collect, protect and promote the local history of Lake Macquarie and its surrounds.

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http://www.lmdhsinc.websyte.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lmdhs

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Ian Campbell is an avid historian with a love for all things aquatic!

When he is not out SCUBA diving looking for treasure he’s in the classroom helping kids understand the wonders of the underwater world.

Ian is a passionate scholar of the past and an educator of future generations.

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https://www.facebook.com/captaincrackers

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Ian James is a passionate SCUBA diver and owner of Dive Swansea at Lake Macquarie, NSW.

Even though Ian has been diving in Australia and overseas for over thirty five years he still likes to call Swansea Bridge home.

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https://www.diveswansea.com.au

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