WE DID IT! The world’s first live underwater podcast — hosted by Kurt Krispyn — went to air on February 27th at 10am, broadcast directly from a seagrass meadow off Rottnest Island for World Seagrass Day. Our seagrass expert and underwater guest was Associate Professor Mike van Keulen from Murdoch University. Mike is the chair of the IUCN Seagrass Specialist Group, Academic Chair of Marine Biology and Dean of Environmental of Conservation Sciences. With decades of experience Mike is the perfect person to speak to about seagrass.

We streamed live into more than 12 schools and reaching viewers across the globe, the conversation was all about shining a light on our vital seagrass ecosystems — raising awareness, sharing science, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when research meets technology.

This milestone was made possible through the incredible innovation of Jason Maley, whose cutting-edge underwater system allows video, audio, and live streaming across platforms beneath the surface (connectingeyestooceans).

An effort like this takes a remarkable team:

 • Dr. James Tweedley — marine biologist and top-side host
 • Kesia Savill — underwater camera
 • Arianna Ardit — safety diver
 • Ollie Loffelman — top-side camera
 • Captain Trini Reynolds — skipper

Special thanks to Professor Jennifer Verduin for helping bring the vision to life, and Dr. Geoff Reynolds for lending his boat and stepping in when it mattered most.

And this is only the beginning. Ryan Chatfield has documented the entire journey, alongside Nick Thake and Jacob Horan, capturing what will become a documentary of this special moment.

With the generous support of our major sponsors — Murdoch University and Western Australian Marine Science Institution — we’ve shown what’s possible when passion, science, and community come together.

From the seafloor to the world — and we’re just getting started.