Radio Marinara

Bron Burton and Fam Charko are joined by Platform Arts CEO Ilana Russell, two members of Earthcare St Kilda (Glen Adams and Richard Pensak), and Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy. Ilana talks to the team about a new exhibition called CURRENTS, now showing at Platform Arts to bring together works that explore our relationship to water. Adams and Pensak reflect on their success in removing more than one tonne of Northern Pacific seastars from Port Phillip Bay. Breschkin provies detail into the efforts made by The Nature Conservancy to restore Port Phillip Bay’s golden kelp forests.

This week hosts Anthony Boxshall and Dr. Beach welcome guest Jessica Spencer from Florida to discuss the challenges of Burmese pythons, non-native species impacting Florida's wildlife. Also, stay tuned for insights on summer vibes and Victoria's weather.

Bron, Rex Hunter, Neil Blake and Cabin Boy take their final Radio Marinara voyage of 2023! Crossing to Sydney, they chat to Dr Rip aka Rob Brander about his top 5 safety tips for hanging out on the beach and swimming in the ocean this summer. Jumping down to Davis Station in Antarctica, the team speaks with Cliff Davis to find out what Christmas is like close to the southern pole. The team also discuss what they'll be up to over summer and touch on some events that might be popular with listeners who are spending time on the coast.

In this episode Dr. Beach and Kade Mills chat with Helen Privett, Museums Victoria's Manager of Touring Exhibitions, unraveling the mysteries of 'Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition. Later, we're joined by Prof John Lewis to explore the fascinating world of Lessepsian migration through the Suez Canal. Tune in for a riveting exploration of history and science!

Dr Beach is joined by Dr Surf, who gives us some surfing tips for newbies ahead of summer: everything from classes, to surf shops, boards and wetsuits.

Then, author Phil Jarratt talks about his new book, The Immortals of Australian Surfing: who are the 12 Aussie greats who made the cut?

Finally, Surfin’ USA: Anthony Boxhall joins the team from California, with good news about elephant seals and bad news about sea stars.

Bron and Fam chat to Scottish Author Sandy Winterbottom, about the journey to Antarctica that inspired her new book, ‘The Two-Headed Whale: Life, Loss and the Tangled Legacy of Whaling in the Antarctic’.

From the Rye Pier, dive reporter Myra Kelly brings welcome news of warmer water!

Kate Parker joins the team in-studio to discuss Daughters of the Deep, a charity with the goal to address gender inequality in marine industries.

Plus, Soundwaves presenter Jeff Maynard has made a discovery: a film from 50 years ago seems to predict the Titan sub disaster!

Join Bron and Kade as they speak with five special guests in this episode: coastal paleontologist Ben Francschelli guides us through recreating ancient bayside animals; Myra Kelly delivers this week's dive report; Dave Houston from Dave and the Daves performs All the World's Your Prawn; Rob Brander OAM (aka Dr Rip) talks about Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book, and discover the culinary wonders of seaweed with Zoe Brittain. Don't miss the excitement on this week's episode!

The team are joined by Patagonia Surf Ambassador, Dave Rastovich, to discuss Patagonia's 'Protect Australia's Ocean For Good' event that will be taking place at The Capitol Theatre on the 8th of November. Dave also shares his thoughts on the conversation regarding the ocean's health and things that we could be doing to save the planet. Cara calls in to give us the dive report and tells us about Manta Rays and their cleaning stations! Dick Williams and Don Riddington talk with the team about open water swimming and how to swim in a rip safely, in addition to Don being the oldest person to swim across the English Channel! And lastly, Professor Jan McDonald has a chat with the team about climate law and how it affects desicion making in terms of protecting our coastlines.

The team catch up with Myra Kelly who joins the show over the phone from Sorrento Back Beach where she and the team celebrate World Jellyfish Day! Myra also gives an extended dive report. Australian Marine Science Asssociation members Morgin Ellis and Lucy Coals come into the studio to discuss sea grass restoration and the importance of failures when working in the field of science. And Dr Surf calls in from the Vintage Surf Day at Point Leo to learn more about how to fundraise for the Disabled Surfer's Association.

Unfortunately, Professor Maria Burn was unable to make the show due to an issue with phone numbers, but she will join the show at a later date!

The team are joined in the studio by Dr Rex who tells us all about what it was like to be a cook on a ship back in the 1800's. David Donolly from Killer Whales Australia chats with Bron and Dr Beech about Old Tom, who was a Killer Whale that assisted whalers with catching other species of whales! David also talks about a White Shark who was potentially murdered by some Killer Whales and how they are working to unravel the mystery.