Word on the Reef
Diving into marine science and conservation on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond!
Word on the Reef
Latest Episodes
S3 E29: Farming for a Healthier Reef with Frank & Dianne Sciacca
What do bananas have to do with protecting the Great Barrier Reef? More than you might think!In this episode of Word on the Reef, we meet Frank and Dianne Sciacca from Pacific Coast Eco B...
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S3 E28: Two-Headed Fish And The Hidden Cost Of Farm Chemicals with Professor Matt Landos
In this episode we sit down with fish vet Matt Landos to unpack the case that pushed him into becoming a vocal advocate for stronger pesticide regulation in Australia. What starts as an investigation into mysterious fish health problems quickly...
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S3 E27: Saving Wildlife from Deadly Shark Nets with Brenton Owens, Kaelan Lockhart and Pierick Martin
The whale was bellowing out for help - so Brenton Owens weighed up the risks, and acted. A few days later, he received an infringement notice.In 2024, diver and environmental scientist Brenton Owens and a group of neighbours paddl...
S3 E26: The Human-Nature Connection with Tyá Dynevor
Tyá Dynevor has always felt a special connection with animals, which has led her to becoming an ethnozoologist - someone who studies the relationship between humans and animals. It's something Traditional Owners have known about for millen...
Meet Legendary 90-Year-Old Shipwreck-Hunter Ben Cropp
Now available in video format on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! In this episode we sit down with Australian diving legend Ben Cropp AM to trace a life that swings from shark hunting fame to conservation, shipwreck discovery, and hard-won lessons f...
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