Last in our Arctic December series, we learn all about the North Pole! Shrouded in mystery, this part of the earth has countries fighting over it to this day- and it isn’t even land!

In this episode Chelsea shares the worldwide mythological connection to the conch. Used in spiritual ceremonies from India to Polynesia to the Caribbean, this magical animal is more than it seems!

In this episode Chelsea dives deep into the well known mythology of the Kraken!

Next in our Arctic December series, we learn all about the Walrus! This huge pinned is extremely unique, and there is a really fun way that you can help scientists learn more about them from the comfort of your own home!

https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/walrus-from-space

In this episode Chelsea tells us the tale of the Iyngbakr of Norse Mythology!

We’re kicking off Arctic December with an all about seals episode! We chat about the ringed seal and the harp seal- two very unique species found only in the coldest of waters!

In this episode Chelsea tells us about the three beautiful mermaid statues of Daydream Island!

In this episode we chat with Emily and Anabel from Hawaii Marine Animal Response. This amazing non profit responds to animals in distress, Hawaiian monk seal sightings, does education and outreach, and marine debris response! These ladies have done so much to protect our Hawaiian waters. We chat about how to get involved in HMAR, how they got into the conservation world, and some of their favorite stories from their days in the field!

Links:

www.h-mar.org/get-involved

@hawaiimarineanimalresponse

In this mythology Monday episode we learn about the Nure-Onna of Japan, a terrifying snake mermaid!