Synopsis
How about: The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by Andrew Lewin, @Craken_McCraic, @DrScarlettSmash and @MarineBrit. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.
Episodes
-
MCHH 470: Ocean acidification
19/01/2023 Duration: 19minIn this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are at Mote Marine Lab and chat with Emily Hall, Mote's Senior Scientist and Program Director for ocean acidification. What is ocean acidification and what threats does it pose to marine life, both globally and in the waters around Florida? If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 469: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
17/01/2023 Duration: 18minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are on tour again! In this episode they go to Mote Marine Lab and chat with Stephannie Kettle, Mote's Director of Marketing and Public Relations, about some of the projects done at the Lab and its history. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH: 468: Let's make the perfect zoo
12/01/2023 Duration: 14minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on discussing the topic of zoos and aquariums in the 21st century and they invent their perfect zoo - from the species on display, to the conservation projects the zoo undertakes, to the obligatory bar for visitors... This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 467: Disney's Animal Kingdom
12/01/2023 Duration: 19minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are on tour again. This time they are visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida and discuss the exhibits, the conservation messaging and ask the question "is this a good zoo?" This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 466: Plankton wiped out in the Atlantic? Is that right?
05/01/2023 Duration: 08minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show to chat with us about the status of plankton and how the news is reporting it. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 465: Quiz - Ocean Science
03/01/2023 Duration: 09minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show for a ocean science quiz. Dr Scarlett Smash tests Craken MacCraic's and Abigail's ocean science knowledge with a quiz, made more difficult by the fact that they've been drinking solidly for the last 6 hours ... This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken M
-
MCHH 464: Marine Conservation New Year resolutions
29/12/2022 Duration: 10minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show. On this episode the MCHH team chat about New Year's traditions around the world and their resolutions for 2023. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 463: Quiz- Saucy scientific names
27/12/2022 Duration: 11minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show. Abigail tests Dr Smash and Craken's scientific knowledge by seeing if they can guess what type of organism something is by it's scientific name - but all the scientific names are somewhat saucy and naughty! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacC
-
MCHH 462: Winter holiday Traditions
22/12/2022 Duration: 17minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have reoccuring guest Dr Abigal McQuatters-Gollop, from Plymouth University, back on the show. To celebrate the holiday season they chat about some of the holiday traditions they've picked up around the world. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 461: Shore buddies - cute marine animals made from recycled plastic
20/12/2022 Duration: 21minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Malte Niebelschuetz the CEO of Shore Buddies. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. They talk about how the shore buddies are more than a toy - each has an environmental story and they are intended to help recruit the next generation of ocean conservationists. For more information abut Shore Buddies and their environmental outreach projects go to: https://shore-buddies.com/. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 460: What to look for in a zoo or aquarium
15/12/2022 Duration: 20minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on talking about conservation in zoos and aquariums, and in this episode they talk about what sort of enclosures, education and animal welfare practices to look for in a good zoo or aquarium. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 459: Conservation guidelines for zoos and aquariums in the 21st century
13/12/2022 Duration: 14minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on talking about conservation in zoos and aquariums, and in this episode they talk about Gerald Durrell and his guidelines for zoos of the future. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 458: Conservation - the difference between in situ and ex situ conservation
08/12/2022 Duration: 16minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the difference between in situ (in the wild) and ex situ (in zoos and aquariums) conservation. They talk about examples where ex situ conservation has been sucessful for saving several species from extinction, but they also about its limitations and some of the failures. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Cr
-
MCHH 457: The Secret Life of Corals: Sex, War and Rocks that Don’t Roll
06/12/2022 Duration: 25minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Dr David Vaughan. David takes us on an incredible journey through the secret life of corals - he tells us about their sex lives, and also about the important conservation work that is being done to help bring them back from the brink of extinction. David's fabulous new book "The Secret Life of Corals: Sex, War and Rocks that Don’t Roll" is now available in all good book stores. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 456: Environmental education - know your audience!
01/12/2022 Duration: 15minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Cynde McGinnis about the importance of knowing your audience when doing environmental education, whether it is for a whale-watching trip or a museum or zoo visit. They talk about some of the latest research on who does environmental tourism activities and why. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic I
-
MCHH 455: The educational value of whaling-watching trips
29/11/2022 Duration: 17minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Cynde McGinnis about whale-watching trips as a vehicle for environmental and conservation education and engagement. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 454: Quick, to the Whalemobile !
24/11/2022 Duration: 16minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Cynde McGinnis about her innovative marine conservation outreach and education project - the Whalemobile! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 453: Marine biologists with disabilities
22/11/2022 Duration: 17minDr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat talk to Andre Brebion, a student studying coastal biology and GIS at the University of North Florida. After a tragic accident, Andre was made a quadraplegic. However, he has continued his career in marine biology and conservation. He tells the MCHH crew about some of the challenges that he has faced working in this field and how he has overcome them. If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 452: Poo in the pools and starving dolphins - damning new reports about the Miami Seaquarium
17/11/2022 Duration: 19minDr Smash and Dr Craken talk about recently released Government inspection reports by US Department of Agriculture describing many violations of the Animal Welfare Act by the infamous Miami Seaquarium - including shocking reports of the aquarium starving their dolphins! This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram
-
MCHH 451: Marine conservation news round up
15/11/2022 Duration: 13minThere has been a lot of new science and discoveries in the fields of both marine conservation and climate change recently. On this week's episode, Dr Craken MacCraic and Dr Scarlett Smash give brief highlights about some of the hottest marine conservation news items. This episode is made possible by the support of Shore Buddies: https://shore-buddies.com/. Shore buddies are cute stuffed animals made from 6 recycled, cleaned and shredded plastic bottles. When pressed, each animals plays their authentic animal sound. Give the ocean a hug ! If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content, $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram