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In this episode Matt chats to Sea Urchin Taxonomist Ashley Miskelly about his passion and love for our sometimes spiky friend the Sea Urchin. Ashley is the curator of his own personal Sea Urchin museum and has published multiple books including one rather amazing Sea Urchin coffee table book that showcases how beautiful these often misunderstood animals can be. We also get to hear some fantastic and rare facts about their body symmetry.

Get in contact with Ashley by visiting his Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ashleymiskelly/
or via his website where you can also order his book, Sea Urchins of the World
https://www.seaurchins.net.au/

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Learn more about the large and strange-looking fish, the Mola Mola with Matt and Fam Charko (Marine Biologist). Mola Mola (also known as Sun Fish) are found in tropical as well as temperate waters  all over the globe.  In this episode we explore a few interesting facts about these huge fish and discover what it's like to meet one face to face.

Get in contact with Fam Charko by her instagram
https://www.instagram.com/famcharko/
or by contacting her at the Port Phillip Eco Centre
https://ecocentre.com/
or by tuning into
https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinara

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Today, Matt and Jack Breedon (Marine Biologist and Photographer) talk about the much-loved and often colourful type of Sea Slugs, the Nudibranch. Relatives of the Sacoglossen, Nudibranchs are a favourite for snorkellers, divers and beach combers to find amongst seaweed, reef and rockpools.

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https://www.instagram.com/meet_me_underwater/
or Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/meetmeunderwater/

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Learn more about Spider Crabs in this episode of the Seacreatures podcast! Matt is joined by photographer and wildlife campaigner PT to discuss these large crustaceans as well as the fascinating migration behaviors these crabs engage in each year. PT highlights the importance of the Spider Crab Migration and tells us how we can all get involved in the 'Save Our Spider Crabs' campaign.

Put your submission in to VFA about Spider Crabs
https://vfa.vic.gov.au/science-in-fisheries/spidercrabs/proposed-new-spider-crab-catch-limit

Sign the Spider Crab petition
https://www.change.org/p/support-no-take-of-australia-s-iconic-spider-crabs-during-their-moulting-season

Follow the Save our Spider Crabs campaign on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/saveourspidercrabs/
Or visit Spider Crab Alliance on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/spidercraballiance/

Check out PT Hirschfields work on her website
https://pinktankscuba.com/
or Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/pinktankscuba/

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In episode 9, Matt chats about Orcas with Brett Lobwein (Wildlife Photographer). Brett shares some incredible stories of snorkelling with these amazing animals, putting them to the top of Matt's list of animals to see in the wild.

Check out Brett Lobwein's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/brett.lobwein/
or on Brett's website
https://www.brettlobwein.com/
and visit his great underwater photography online store
https://uwimages.com.au/

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Matt and dive instructor Mel Hansen recall their experiences with the Mantis Shrimp, an often fabulously colourful ninja of the sea. Mantis Shrimp are known as one of the most formidable hunters and they have highly developed eyesight that is beyond anything a human could wish for!

Visit Mel and her awesome dive shop by going to
https://www.snorkeldivemelbourne.com.au/
or email
[email protected]

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Matt and Nigel Marsh (Marine Photographer and Author) swap stories of commonly seen creatures all over the world - Rays. Nigel explains the wonderful and diverse animals that are the Rays (which is inclusive of Skates, Guitarfish and Mantas).

Check out Nigel Marsh's books and photos at
https://www.nigelmarshphotography.com/

And the Ray Photography Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2372401179742264

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On this episode, Matt is joined by Kade Mills, a Marine Biologist and researcher of the Weedy Seadragon. One of Matt's all-time favourite animals, Weedy Seadragons are only found in the Southern Oceans of Australia and are one of the big blue seas most bizarre and spectacular seacreatures.

Check out the Victorian National Parks Association at
https://vnpa.org.au/
and their marine work at 
https://vnpa.org.au/programs/reefwatch/
and Dragon Quest at
https://vnpa.org.au/programs/dragon-quest/

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or at
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Get a good idea of exactly what a Weedy Seadragon looks like in
my Weedy Seadragon Gallery Page
https://www.mtunderwatermedia.com/gallery-1

View the amazing Weedy Seadragon egg transfer by Pang Quong here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8-3mln3q8I

Looks into more research by visiting
https://www.seadragonresearch.com/

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In episode 5, Matt and Shannon Hurley (Marine Biologist) chat about Hammerhead Sharks! Shannon discusses how her experiences diving with Hammerhead Sharks helped her to overcome her fears and we learn some unusual facts about a Hammerheads diet.

Check out Shannon Hurley's website to see more about her and her motivational speaking
https://www.howtogiveafish.com/

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Today, Matt and Steve Kuiter (Wildlife Photographer) discuss the ocean animal with the most amazing camouflage. Tasseled Anglerfish are a relative of the well known deep sea Anglerfish, but we will learn that this species can be found in shallow water (if you can spot them!). Steve also shares some fascinating and rare insights into the reproduction and courtship of these hard to find seacreatures.

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https://www.instagram.com/stevenkuiter/

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Other Readings
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/tasselled-anglerfish-rhycherus-filamentosus/

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