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The world of PLANKTON is uncovered in episode 36 of the Seacreatures Podcast. Our guest Erich Hoyt, whale researcher and plankton enthusiast talks all about the world of plankton, from what they are to where they live and why they are so amazing. Erich's passion for plankton has led to the release of his spectacular new book Planktonia. The book delves into even more detail and is punctuated by a series of incredible plankton images!

Check out Erich's new book Planktonia on his website
https://erichhoyt.com/books/planktonia/
Grab a copy in Australia by visiting
https://www.booktopia.com.au/planktonia-erich-hoyt/book/9780228103837.html
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https://www.bookdepository.com/Planktonia-Erich-Hoyt/9780228103837?ref=grid-view&qid=1669014651355&sr=1-7

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Learn all about the world of Little Penguins with wildlife and penguin guide Natalia Lucano. Learn about how these ocean based birds live their lives and how interesting and amazing they are.  From burrowing in the wrong places to how their love life can be anything but simple.

To visit or learn more about the Little Penguin
check out
https://bichenopenguintours.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/BurniePenguinObservationCentre/
https://www.penguins.org.au/
https://www.penguintourstasmania.com.au/

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Join Matt as he chats all about octopus to the founder of Octonation Warren Carlyle. Warren shares a myriad of facts about Octopus and why the octopus is so special to him. He is passionate not only about sharing Octopus research but also about sharing Octopus stories and interactions.
If you have ever wanted to know as much as you can about Octopus in a chilled out and accessible manner then this is the episode for you.

Visit Octonation and learn ever more about Octopus with the following links
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https://www.instagram.com/octonation
https://www.facebook.com/TheOctoNation

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In this episode of the podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and restoration ecologist Simon Branigan all about Shellfish. Simon and Matt discuss how shellfish reefs have largely disappeared in temperate Australia and how Simon along with the nature conservancy is working to restore these incredibly important habitats.

Learn more about Shellfish Restoration and the Nature Conservancy
on their webpage
https://www.natureaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/our-priorities/oceans/ocean-stories/restoring-shellfish-reefs/
and learn about Reef Builder and new Shellfish Reefs
by visiting
https://nrmsouth.org.au/reef-builder/

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In this episode of the podcast Matt chats to marine biologist and Lady Elliot Island guide Liam Turner all about sea turtles. Liam shares handy tips for identifying different turtle species along with more detailed information on the life of a Green Sea Turtle.

To learn more about Lady Elliot Island check out their website
https://ladyelliot.com.au/
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https://www.instagram.com/ladyelliotislandecoresort/

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In this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast Matt chats to Polar Bear guide Drew Hamilton all about, you guessed it, Polar Bears. Drew talks about what its like seeing these animals along with some of their amazing behaviours, plus a whole bunch more.

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In episode 30 Matt chats to Scott Portelli all about one of his his favourites animals, the Leafy Seadragon. Scott who recently won the Australian Wildlife Photographer of the Year award with a photo of a Leafy tells us what its like diving with these animals and what the best way to go about finding them is.

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http://www.scottportelli.com
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In this episode Matt chats to marine biologist Jodie Rummer all about the amazing and largely unknown Epaulette Shark. Jodie tells us all about the amazing research being carried out regarding these sharks and their incredible physiology. Learn all about how they survive conditions where there is almost no oxygen!!

Learn more about Epaulette Sharks by visiting
https://www.physioshark.org/

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Join us for this episode of the Seacreatures Podcast where we talk to underwater photographer and marine biologist Klaus Stiefel all about the amazing fish that are the Gobies.  Hear all about how they climb waterfalls and have shrimp friends!

Klaus's book The Lives of Gobies is available here
https://shop.asiangeo.com/product/the-lives-of-gobies/ 
Check out his blog here
https://pacificklaus.com/
And Klaus's great photography at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pacificklaus/

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In this episode Matt chats to two underwater photographers all about their favourite animal the famous and beautiful Manta Ray.  Charlie and Duncan talk about some of the best places to find them and what it's like encountering them in the wild.

See more of Charlie's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/charlieunderwater
See more of Duncan's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/aussie_bubbles
or Duncan's website
https://www.aussiebubbles.com.au/

Learn more about Manta Rays by visiting
https://www.instagram.com/projectmanta/

Check out Dan Musil (our theme composer)
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