Ocean Pod

• Reading the bones of the sea

  In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders uncover the secrets hidden in the bones of the sea. From fish ear bones to shells and other hard structures, they explore how these natural time capsules reveal where marine animals have been, how old they are, and the stories of their lives. With insights from Bronwyn’s decades of work in the field, this episode dives deep into the science of life history reconstruction in the ocean.In this episode Nina's tide talk was about how the ocean is getting darker, you can read the paper here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.70227. Bronwyn spoke about the avian flu approaching SA and how our government is preparing, more can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-31/concerns-for-sa-sealions-and-birds-as-bird-flu-approaches/105102764. Follow us on Instagram: @oceanpodGet in touch: [email protected]

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• South Australia's harmful algal bloom

  In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders chat with Sam Gaylard, Principal Marine Scientist at the South Australian Environment Protection Authority. Sam shares insights from his fascinating career at the EPA and breaks down the science behind one of the state's most talked-about marine events: the recent harmful algal bloom. From monitoring water quality to responding to environmental change, Sam offers a unique perspective on how we protect our coastal and marine environments.During the episode we talk about how the public can play a role in monitoring marine health during the algal bloom. If you spot any dead marine animals along South Australia's coast, you can upload photos and details to iNaturalist to help track marine mortality events. Contribute here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/sa-marine-mortality-events-2025Any large scale fish kills contact the PIRSA fishwatch hotline - https://pir.sa.gov.au/recreational_fishing/reportingFollow us on Instagram: @oceanpodGet in touch: [email protected]

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• Climate change in our oceans

  In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders speak with marine scientist Dr Chloe Hayes about one of the biggest challenges facing our blue planet: climate change. From warming waters and rising seas to shifting species and vanishing habitats, Chloe unpacks the science behind what’s happening in our oceans—and what it means for the future of marine life and coastal communities.Follow us on Instagram: @oceanpodGet in touch: [email protected]

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• Giant Australian cuttlefish

  In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders dive into the fascinating world of the giant Australian cuttlefish. From their dazzling colour changes to their epic mass breeding event in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf, this episode explores what makes these cephalopods so unique—and why scientists and snorkellers alike are captivated by them.Follow us on Instagram: @oceanpodGet in touch: [email protected]

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• Welcome to the Ocean Pod

  In this debut episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders introduce themselves and share the story behind launching the podcast. They chat about their passion for marine science, what inspired them to start Ocean Pod, and what listeners can look forward to in future episodes. Follow us on instagram @oceanpodContact us via email: [email protected]

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