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Found only in a small stretch of ocean the Sydney Pygmy Pipehorse is a small but spectacularly beautiful seacreature that our guest Andrew Trevor Jones simply adores. In this episode Andrew who is a talented nature photographer shares his knowledge about what these amazing little animals are, how to find them and what the experience of spotting one is like for the first and 50th time.

Check out Andrew Trevor Jones Photography by visiting his website
http://andrewtrevor-jones.com/
or Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/andrewtrevorjones/

Also check out the amazing video mentioned by Andrew in the podcast of the two Sydney Pygmy Pipehorse and their unusual mating strategy here
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sydneys-pygmy-pipehorse-idiotropiscis-lumnitzeri-kuiter-2004/

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Whales are a highlight for all ocean-lovers, and in this episode Matt is joined (again!) by Sacha Guggenheimer and Tom Hiney (who are Marine Biology and Conservation Ecology professionals as well as being the founders of Reef-Safe sunscreen, Sunbutter) to chat all about HUMPBACK WHALES. Sacha tells us about the Whale Songs and how these tunes make their way across the globe!
This episode is the second part of our interview with Sacha and Tom and features Sacha's seacreature of choice whilst Tom joins in to add some extra interesting  whale facts.

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Check out the marine environment saving SunButter at
https://sunbutteroceans.com.au/
and the SunButter Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sunbutterskincare/

Sacha and Tom can also be contacted on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sachaguggenheimer/
https://www.instagram.com/tom.wildlife.travel/

Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
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https://www.mtunderwatermedia.com

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In this episode Matt chats to conservation ecologist Tom Hiney and marine biologist Sacha Guggenheimer all about the amazing world of Lesser Noddies and White Terns. Tom recounts his time spent working with these amazing seacreatures on a island nature reserve and we learn about some rather interesting nesting strategies.
This episode is the first part of our interview with Tom and Sacha and features Toms' seacreature of choice, the next episode coming soon features Sachas' choice of ocean animal but you will have to listen till the end to find out what she has chosen to chat about on the next episode.

Check out the marine environment saving SunButter at
https://sunbutteroceans.com.au/
and the SunButter Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sunbutterskincare/

Sacha and Tom can also be contacted on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sachaguggenheimer/
https://www.instagram.com/tom.wildlife.travel/

Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
or at
https://www.mtunderwatermedia.com

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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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https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
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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.

Check out Jack's photography and marine biology facts on Instagram
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/

Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
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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/

Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
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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]

Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
or at
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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

Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/
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