Today we’re celebrating national threatened species day by taking a look at all the wonderful aussie organisations that are quite literally doing the lord’s work.

And who knows? It might restore some hope for humanity in our cold, cynical hearts! Yay!!!

Floating wetlands boost water quality, slash greenhouse emissions https://www.science.org/content/article/floating-wetlands-boost-water-quality-slash-greenhouse-emissions 

Friends of Sceale Bay https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-22/friends-of-sceale-bay-conservation-group-celebrate-20-years-sa/105313544 

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu Rangers 

https://www.kj.org.au/threatened-species-management 

Lord Howe Island Board https://www.lhib.nsw.gov.au/environment/rodent-eradication-project/ecological-benefits 

Rainforest Rescue

https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/ 

Quick disclaimer: today’s catch of the day pertains to global warming overshooting 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. It’s a heavy topic, so if you’re not in the headspace for that discussion, feel free to skip to 24:18 for a more lighthearted discussion. 

Can we be mean for a sec? 

We looooove being part of the diving community. However, just like with everything in life, it’s not without its flaws. Join us to discuss some of the communities biggest scuba diving icks, courtesy of the Girls that Scuba page. 

UN finally admits global warming will shoot past 1.5 ºC climate limit: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02753-5

Girls that scuba post: 

https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatscuba/p/DcYZSaqSkUB/

As we’re sure all our beautiful listeners know, life isn’t always fair. 

So join us to hear about yet another inequality as we discuss biases in the conservation world.  The good, the bad, the pretty and the privileged. 

Cleoabram’s video about the Antarctic insect that lives in moss: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DceSlKlouFw/?igsi=MXMzcnViZTJxbmJtbg== 

The creator who reacts to food brought to the function: @shaiie_foeva

Did ya miss us? Apologies for not uploading last week, please refer to that saying about abstinence and heart fondness.

Grab a piece or vegemite toast or fairy bread, and join us for a lighthearted chat about the comings and goings of our nation.

From career opportunities, to aquatic real estate ventures, this week’s all about the local scene.

For the Illawarra youth guide to clean energy careers article: 

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/green-means-go-illawarra-youth-guide-to-clean-energy-careers/ 

To shop for real estate in the octo-city in Jervis bay: 

https://octonation.com/does-octlantis-exist/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23724023252&gbraid=0AAAAABsemFDizGagyd7CEvaFNgBwIheeu&gclid=CjwKCAjwpqHTBhAcEiwAj2AfuvnIzP1FNiqJxbPCT91kCaX1nYLhG2r3wHAtEnrKEwu5BGkVFIdLJxoCUfUQAvD_BwE 

To see our very own huntsman come first in the spider olympics: 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-07-10/huntsman-speed-study-science-fastest/106900894 

To read about the sex lives of treefrogs: 

https://theconversation.com/the-sex-life-of-treefrogs-how-females-build-better-nests-by-mating-with-multiple-partners-285487#:~:text=While%20some%20females%20mate%20with,mating%20system%20%E2%80%9Csimultaneous%20polyandry%E2%80%9D 

Here on Running on Regs, we’re all bonded by one thing: our love of the great outdoors. But sometimes, it doesn’t seem all that great…

Join us as we discuss the bad, the ugly and the terrifying of when we find ourselves in. hot. water!

To read more about the ballista spider: 

https://theconversation.com/this-tiny-australian-spider-uses-a-high-powered-web-catapult-to-trap-and-eat-aggressive-ants-285700

*Yet again another Disclaimer: contains jump scares, we don’t recommend you listen while driving or at night if you scare easily (like Soraya). 

It’s been a while since we’ve had a chat about good conservation news from around the world. Join us for a lighthearted chat, from new discoveries to rainforest recoveries. 

And keep an eye out for our special guest! 

For the video we referenced about the scientists metaphorically roasting an octopus: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEhYJEQmExE 

Links to the articles in this episode: 

https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/costa-rica-has-doubled-its-tropical-rainforests-in-just-a-few-decades-here-s-how/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/01/mexico-jaguar-numbers-rise-conservation-drive

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/26/marine-expedition-uncovers-31-new-species-two-weeks-brazil

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-discover-a-new-species-of-walking-shark-in-papua-new-guinea-they-suspect-its-at-risk-of-going-extinct-180988977/

https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/06/french-polynesia-expands-ocean-protections-to-30-of-its-waters/

**Disclaimer**: if you are feeling nervous about diving, we do not recommend listening to this episode. If you ever have a serious dive incident, contact your regional DAN hotline for advice. 

Bad dive stories? Shock horror! Every seasoned diver has one or two. Sit back and relax from the safety and comfort of the surface while we make light of these adrenalin-inducing experiences. 

If you have any stories to contribute, or know anyone who does, drop them in the google form below or get in touch with us to be a guest x

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefHzLFRWe6fkhHlpgJt-NAyakqBwYUKuT4eXZDYyTRDzXl9Q/viewform?usp=header

A scuba diver with a god complex???

We’re all picturing someone as soon as we hear that phrase. Today, we’re jumping into the cost of putting humans underwater as reported by a recent study from the University of Sydney.

Say it with us: don’t touch the darn reef!

For more info on Neil the seal: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-24/neil-the-elephant-seal-returns-to-land-in-tasmania/106837812

To read more about the scuba study:https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/05/27/hidden-impacts-scuba-diving-tourism-on-coral-reefs-bing-lin.html

Today we’re diving into the complicated concept of friendships in the natural world. From their ecological advantages to their (sometimes) disastrous endings, join us to hear about honeyguides, orcas and chimps. 

As half of our numbers embark on an expedition, join us as we delve into the realities of dive agencies as seen on TripAdvisor. Here, we discuss the good, the bad, the ugly and the baffling.