Word on the Reef

By Tanya Murphy

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September 14, 2024S1 E15: Top 8 Animals to See At the Great Barrier Reef: Part II
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Today we're continuing our countdown of the Top 8 Fantastic Beasts of the Great Barrier Reef and Where to Find Them, with Master Reef Guide Tahn Miller. You won't believe some of the encounters he's had with today's animals!

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Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
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28min
August 12, 2024S1 E14: Is the Great Barrier Reef in Danger?
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The Great Barrier Reef has just experienced its worst summer on record, with cyclones, severe rainfall, flooding, and its most extreme coral bleaching event ever. The World Heritage Committee has expressed concerns that the Australian Government isn't doing enough to protect the Reef, particularly regarding its climate policies, and advised the Reef may face a possible 'In Danger' listing. To explain what that means and what we need to do about it, our guest this week is Reef and World Heritage Expert Dr Jon Day.
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Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
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33min
July 25, 2024S1 E13: Top 8 Animals to See at the Great Barrier Reef (and Where to Find Them)
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Tahn Miller is a Master Reef Guide who has spent 14 years observing and teaching people about magical creatures on the Great Barrier Reef. Join us as we swap crazy stories about close encounters with these incredible animals, while counting down the Top 8 Fantastic Beasts of the Great Barrier Reef and Where to Find Them! (JK Rowling reference, for the Muggles out there).
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SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics!
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
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33min
June 24, 2024S1 E12: Whale Season on the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Olaf Meynecke
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Winter is an incredible time to see, hear, and even swim with whales on the Great Barrier Reef! But they also get up to some pretty weird things, and today we'll learn all about the secrets of whales from someone who has dedicated his life to studying them.
Sign the petition to stop whale entanglements in shark nets
Learn more about "Humpbacks and High Rises"
Help whales with the Australian Marine Conservation Society's whale protection campaign.
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
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48min
June 09, 2024S1 E11: Breaking: Global Coral Bleaching Event with Dr Derek Manzello
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It's official - we are in the midst of the world’s worst coral bleaching event on record, affecting two thirds of corals globally, spanning some 64 countries and territories. We've already explored some of the impacts on the Great Barrier Reef - this week we'll head overseas to find out about the impacts in other countries.

To see the map discussed in this episode: https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-confirms-4th-global-coral-bleaching-event
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
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31min
May 24, 2024S1 E10: Drills and Spills: How The Great Barrier Reef Was Saved from Big Oil
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In the 1960s, the future of the Great Barrier Reef was in jeopardy when a covert deal to drill for oil threatened its survival. A brave group of volunteers took on powerful forces and won, saving the Reef for future generations. Today we're talking with two of those heroes - Eddie Hegerl and Di Tarte. This episode reveals their inspiring fight and why their battle still matters today.
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
Rising Ti...
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36min
May 04, 2024S1 E9: Coral or Concrete: How the Great Barrier Reef was Saved from Coral Mining
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In the late 1960s, the Great Barrier Reef faced destruction from coral mining to supply materials for fertilizer and concrete. Few knew or cared about it, until a group of passionate volunteers stepped in to stop the devastation. In this episode, we meet Eddie Hegerl and Di Tarte, two of the original trailblazers who fought to protect the Reef. Hear their powerful story and explore the hidden history of how close we came to losing one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.

Episode Image: A young Eddie Hegerl.

References:
Daley, Ben, and Griggs, Peter (2006) Mining the reefs and cays: coral, guano and rock phosphate extraction in the Great Barrier Reef, 1844-1940. Environment and History, 12 (4). pp. 395-433.
Wright, J. (2014). The Coral Battleground (3rd ed.). Spinifex Press.
Bowen, J., & Bowen, M. (2002). The Great Barrier Reef: History, Science, Heritage. Cambridge University Press.
McCalman, I. (2015). The Reef: A Passionate History (Reprint ed.). Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

See also: www.ninneyrise.com
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SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics!
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
Rising Ti...
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19min
April 18, 2024S1 E8: Sea Turtles of the Great Barrier Reef with Richard Fitzpatrick
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🐢 Sea turtles can grow to the size of a table, navigate using magnets in their brain, and fight off gangs of sharks. 🦈 But after 100 million years in our oceans, their existence is now under threat. This week we visit Raine Island with Marine Biologist and Emmy-winning cinematographer Richard Fitzpatrick to find out why.
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SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics!
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
Rising Ti...
...more
35min
April 03, 2024S1 E7: Coral restoration on the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Lorna Howlett
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This week we visit a coral nursery near Port Douglas, to see how tourism operators are teaming up with scientists to care for their patches of reef. The Coral Nurture Program is showing promising results - but what are its limitations, and what role does it play in protecting our Reef? 🪸
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SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics!
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PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
Rising Ti...
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27min
March 20, 2024S1 E6: Coral Bleaching at Lizard Island with Dr Anne Hoggett
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The Marine Park Authority has confirmed the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its seventh mass coral bleaching event - the fifth in just eight years, driven by global warming 🫠 This week we head to stunning Lizard Island to find out what's causing this disaster and what we can all do to help 🏝️

Note: At the end of the episode I mentioned a petition you can sign to help protect the Reef; I've just been notified that the petition is still under construction and will hopefully be live some time next week (from 25 March).
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SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics!
Got questions? Email [email protected]
Follow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on Instagram
PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
WWF Australia: Protect Nature
Rising Ti...
...more
26min

FAQs about Word on the Reef:

How many episodes does Word on the Reef have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.