The Deep-Sea Podcast
A couple of deep-sea scientists talk everything deep sea! Interesting facts, recent news, myth-busting and interviews with the most interesting people we know.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Alan is stranded out in the Pacific and Thom is left to present a show on genetics, a topic so confusing to him it may as well be magic. Luckily, friends of the show are on hand. Dr Heather Ritchie is tricked into co-hosting and we talk to Dr Johanna Weston about the things we can learn about the deep sea from genetic analysis.
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or you own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Links
‘The Code’ - INTERNATIONAL CODE OF ZOOLOGICAL NOMENCLATURE
The genetic code database – GenBank
#deepsea #deepocean #podcast #science #marinebiology #sciencecommunication #scicomm #genetics #giantisopod #deepseacreatures #deepseapodcast #alanjamieson #heatherritchie #johannaweston #newspecies #discovery #pressurised
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 36. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
Read the show notes and find the full episode here:
https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/036-crustacean-congress
Our two favourite deep sea scientists reunite over in Wellington, New Zealand for the 10th Annual International Crustacean Conference. We speak with Kareen Schnabel and Rachael Peart about all things crabby, and the intricacies of organising and hosting a scientific conference. We also bumped into an old friend, Tammy Frank to talk about how she was finding the conference, and what she has been up to under the sea recently.
Alongside all of the conference fun, we also hear from fellow deep sea science communicator, Henry Knauber, about his scicomm efforts and experiences as an early career researcher of crustaceans.
Whilst less science-y this month, we thought it would be a great opportunity to give you an insider look into scientific conferences and their importance to research.
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us!
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Links
People mentioned
Tammy Frank - Professor Nova southeastern university
Henry Knauber - Early career researcher and science communicator
Keshet Shavit - Winning student talk at the conference for her research on the crystalline structures in the eyes of crustaceans.
Helene Tandberg - A notable talk at the conference for her visually stunning use of imagery of jellies.
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Logo image: PRESSURISED
#Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #crustacean #crab #discovery #tepapa #newzealand #conference #scientificconference #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures #research #submarine
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
With The Professor pacing around a small Mexican apartment, and Dr. Thom immigrating to the other side of the world, this episode is a little fast-and-loose. But, our two favourite deep sea scientists did get to reunite over in Wellington, New Zealand for the 10th Annual International Crustacean Conference. And that’s where our episode is based!
We speak with Kareen Schnabel and Rachael Peart about all things crabby, and the intricacies of organising and hosting a scientific conference. We also bumped into an old friend, Tammy Frank to talk about how she was finding the conference, and what she has been up to under the sea recently.
Alongside all of the conference fun, we also hear from fellow deep sea science communicator, Henry Knauber, about his scicomm efforts and experiences as an early career researcher of crustaceans.
Whilst less science-y this month, we thought it would be a great opportunity to give you an insider look into scientific conferences and their importance to research.
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us:
Rebecca Cloud
Jake Hewitt
Ken Stowe
Meghan Jones
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Links
People mentioned
Tammy Frank - Professor Nova southeastern university
Henry Knauber - Early career researcher and science communicator
Patron Meghan Jones - Scientific art and illustration
Keshet Shavit - Winning student talk at the conference for her research on the crystalline structures in the eyes of crustaceans.
Helene Tandberg - A notable talk at the conference for her visually stunning use of imagery of jellies.
Merel Dalebout - Submarine pilot
News
First full-sized 3D scan of the Titanic shipwreck captured
Why are cave-dwelling eels growing skin over their left eyes? It may be evolution in action.
Decades-old question surrounding the start of the tree of life could finally be solved
At long last, ocean drillers exhume a bounty of rocks from Earth’s mantle
A noodle bar in Taiwan has recently started serving a giant-isopod ramen.
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Logo image: NHM
#Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #crustacean #crab #discovery #tepapa #newzealand #conference #scientificconference #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures #research #submarine
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 10. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
Read the show notes and find the full episode here:
https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/010-here-be-monsters-with-tyler-greenfield
Tales of monsters persist to this day and there’s no better place to hide them than in the deep sea. We are joined by paleontology student and cryptozoology blogger Tyler Greenfield to look at some of the most famous sea monsters and see if there is any truth to the stories. We discuss megalodon, globsters, plesiosaurs/Nessie and all manner of strange carcasses that wash up from time to time.
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or you own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Links
Tyler’s fantastic blog
Tyler’s cryptozoology paper archive
A link to Beebe’s book, Half A Mile Down
You can find Tyler on Twitter @TylerGreenfieId
Papers on Helicoprion
Jaws for a spiral-tooth whorl: CT images reveal novel adaptation and phylogeny in fossil Helicoprion
Eating with a saw for a jaw: Functional morphology of the jaws and tooth-whorl in Helicoprion davisii
On the Giant Octopus (Octopus giganteus) and the Bermuda Blob: Homage to A. E. Verrill
How to tell a sea monster: molecular discrimination of large marine animals of the North Atlantic
NOAA’s response to the Mermaids: A body found
Fish tales: Combating fake science in popular media
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel (http://marvel.nu/)
#deepseamonsters #deepseacreatures #cryptozoology #thebloop #bloop #megalodon #paleoart #mermaids #globsters
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 35. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
Read the show notes and find the full episode here:
https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/035-shipwrecks
To finish up our run of episodes on deep-sea habitats, we’re really excited to bring you this month’s episode on… shipwrecks! But we’re not going to talk about what you expect. We all know what shipwrecks are but do you know how to find them? We talk with Leighton Rolley, an expert in researching, discovering and documenting shipwrecks. And we don’t stop there. Our second guest, Lori Johnston is a microbiologist whose research has focused on the fascinating structures of rusticles: the rusty icicles that hang from shipwrecks like the Titanic.
We’re also very happy to hear from Don in this month’s episode with his tale of sailing on the infamous ghost ship, Glub Glub Orlova.
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us!
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Acoustic mapping - A method of mapping the seabed by sending out sound waves and measuring the strength of the sound bouncing back.
Autonomous vehicles - (AUV) Are untethered, unmanned robotic vehicles that are able to collect data in the deep oceans.
Base theory - A method of using simulations to find the most probable outcome.
Hull - The body of a boat or ship
Multibeam - A type of sonar used to map the seabed. It emits acoustic waves in a fan shape to get a wider area of data.
Rusticles - Icicle shaped rust formations on sunken steel ships
Sonar - A technique of using sound waves to measure distances.
Links
A great article about Lori’s work
Lori and Dr Roy Cullimore’s paper on rusticles
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
#Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #shipwreck #shipwrecks #discovery #LoriJohnston #LeightonRolley #titanic #britannic #bismarck #microbes #microbialecology #hydrothermalvents #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
To finish up our run of episodes on deep-sea habitats, we’re really excited to bring you this month’s episode on… shipwrecks! But we’re not going to talk about what you expect. We all know what shipwrecks are but do you know how to find them? We talk with Leighton Rolley, an expert in researching, discovering and documenting shipwrecks. And we don’t stop there. Our second guest, Lori Johnston is a microbiologist whose research has focused on the fascinating structures of rusticles: the rusty icicles that hang from shipwrecks like the Titanic.
We’re also very happy to hear from Don in this month’s episode with his tale of sailing on the infamous ghost ship, Glub Glub Orlova. Plus, we learn why Alan shares Darwin's opinion in hating Goose barnacles, or more accurately, one barnacle individually.
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us:
Arlene Ogston
Philip John Pearson
Rosa Potter
Lexi Harding
William Benn
Dylan Wesley Taylor
Kat bolstad
Laura M Smith
Scott Carle
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Acoustic mapping - A method of mapping the seabed by sending out sound waves and measuring the strength of the sound bouncing back.
Autonomous vehicles - (AUV) Are untethered, unmanned robotic vehicles that are able to collect data in the deep oceans.
Base theory - A method of using simulations to find the most probable outcome.
Hull - The body of a boat or ship
Multibeam - A type of sonar used to map the seabed. It emits acoustic waves in a fan shape to get a wider area of data.
Rusticles - Icicle shaped rust formations on sunken steel ships
Sonar - A technique of using sound waves to measure distances.
Links
A great article about Lori’s work
Lori and Dr Roy Cullimore’s paper on rusticles
An ancient ocean floor surrounds the Earth's core
New deep sea coral reef found
Radar satellite data reveals 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes
Drake Passage is found to be important for the deep sea
Hadal Zone by Žibuoklė Martinaitytė
Youtube
Bandcamp
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Logo image: Richie Kohler
#Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #shipwreck #shipwrecks #discovery #LoriJohnston #LeightonRolley #titanic #britannic #bismarck #microbes #microbialecology #hydrothermalvents #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 9. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
We are both biologists and a little biased toward the deep-sea critters, but the deep ocean contains a wealth of geological discoveries, after all, it is the geology which creates the deep sea.
We have a chat with geologist and explorer (and friend of the show) Heather Stewart about the geology of the deep sea and how we produce maps of the ocean floor. Why do people talk about how little of the ocean has been mapped when we can clearly see it is all mapped on google earth?
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or you own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Links
A proposal for modesty
Here is a great tool where you can see the direct and satellite global data
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 34. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
On this month’s episode, we wanted to go deeper and darker than we’ve ever gone before… prepare the enter: the deep biosphere!
We talk with Professor Mandy Joye about the vast microbial wonderland which is the deep biosphere. This ecosystem, which exists deep under the seabed, has only recently been discovered and research is just starting to reach some interesting conclusions. We lean about the importance of deep sea microbes and how they cycle through our planet.
Professor Alan has been very busy this month with another world record to add to the collection. Not only did Thom and Alan break the world record for the world deepest fish back in 2014 (with a Mariana snailfish (Pseudoliparis swierei) being observed at 8143m in the Mariana trench). But, Alan beat his own record with this new snailfish seen at 8336m in the Izu-Ogasawara trench near Japan!
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show.
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Archaea - Microorganisms similar to bacteria in size and simplicity, but are very different molecularly. They’re thought to be the ancient intermediate group between bacteria and eukaryotes.
Asgardarchaeota (Asgards)- a type of archaea in which eukaryotes are thought to have first emerged.
Astrophysics - Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe.
Deep biosphere - The expansive ecosystem of microbes which exist deep under the seabed.
Niche - A species' niche encompasses both the physical and environmental conditions it requires (e.g. temperature) and the interactions it has with other species (like predation or competition).
Deepwater Horizon - An offshore drilling rig owned by Transocean and operated by BP which exploded in 2010, causing the worst oil spill in American history.
Eukaryotes - A organism which is made of cells where the DNA is contained in a nucleus. (All living organisms other than archaea and eubacteria).
Flagellated - Having flagella (a slender threadlike structure which allows microorganisms to swim (e.g. bacteria or sperm).
Genome - The genome is the entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell.
Geochemistry - The study of the chemistry of geological materials such as rock, sediment, soil and water.
Intraterrestrials - species living within the earth
Metabolism - The conversion of the energy in food to the energy available to run cellular processes.
Methanogens - a methane-producing bacterium, especially an archaean which reduces carbon dioxide to methane.
NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.
Turnover rate - How quickly bacteria reproduce and die.
Links
Mandy’s lab group website
https://joyelab.org/
Mandy collaborated with Jim Toomey on a series of "deep ocean" educational cartoons.
Watch a summary of the deep biosphere
Watch this cartoon explaining the microbes at hydrothermal vents
Alan’s new record for the world's deepest fish
After 10 years of discussions, The High Seas Treaty has been agreed upon.
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Logo image: The Deep-Sea Podcast PRESSURISED
#Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #discovery #mandyjoye #samanthajoye #biosphere #microbes #microbialecology #coldseeps #archaea #bacteria #fungi #hydrothermalvents #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
On this month’s episode, we wanted to go deeper and darker than we’ve ever gone before… prepare the enter: the deep biosphere!
We talk with Professor Mandy Joye about the vast microbial wonderland which is the deep biosphere. This ecosystem, which exists deep under the seabed, has only recently been discovered and research is just starting to reach some interesting conclusions. We lean about the importance of deep sea microbes and how they cycle through our planet. We also discuss the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as Mandy was a key researcher in understanding it’s widespread effects on the microbial community in the Gulf of Mexico.
Professor Alan has been very busy this month with another world record to add to the collection. Not only did Thom and Alan break the world record for the world deepest fish back in 2014 (with a Mariana snailfish (Pseudoliparis swierei) being observed at 8143m in the Mariana trench). But, Alan beat his own record with this new snailfish seen at 8336m in the Izu-Ogasawara trench near Japan!
We’ve also got newly discovered whalefalls, interesting uses for polymetallic nodules and historic oceanic treaty’s being agreed upon in this month in the news! Talk about a busy month, ey!
We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show.
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Archaea - Microorganisms similar to bacteria in size and simplicity, but are very different molecularly. They’re thought to be the ancient intermediate group between bacteria and eukaryotes.
Asgardarchaeota (Asgards)- a type of archaea in which eukaryotes are thought to have first emerged.
Astrophysics - Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe.
Deep biosphere - The expansive ecosystem of microbes which exist deep under the seabed.
Niche - A species' niche encompasses both the physical and environmental conditions it requires (e.g. temperature) and the interactions it has with other species (like predation or competition).
Deepwater Horizon - An offshore drilling rig owned by Transocean and operated by BP which exploded in 2010, causing the worst oil spill in American history.
Eukaryotes - A organism which is made of cells where the DNA is contained in a nucleus. (All living organisms other than archaea and eubacteria).
Flagellated - Having flagella (a slender threadlike structure which allows microorganisms to swim (e.g. bacteria or sperm).
Genome - The genome is the entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell.
Geochemistry - The study of the chemistry of geological materials such as rock, sediment, soil and water.
Intraterrestrials - species living within the earth
Metabolism - The conversion of the energy in food to the energy available to run cellular processes.
Methanogens - a methane-producing bacterium, especially an archaean which reduces carbon dioxide to methane.
NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.
Turnover rate - How quickly bacteria reproduce and die.
Links
Mandy’s lab group website
https://joyelab.org/
Mandy collaborated with Jim Toomey on a series of "deep ocean" educational cartoons.
Watch a summary of the deep biosphere
Watch this cartoon explaining the microbes at hydrothermal vents
Goblin shark embryo or toy?
Alan’s new record for the world's deepest fish
Forgotten subsea cables
A polymetallic nodule has been used to estimate historic climate records. Here’s a news article explaining it, and the scientific paper.
Circulation slowdown
A whalefall has been found by a friend of the show, Kat Bolstad.
After 10 years of discussions, The High Seas Treaty has been agreed upon.
Metalocalypse: Dethklok - Go Into the Water
Youtube
Spotify
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Logo image: Viola Krukenberg
#Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #discovery #mandyjoye #samanthajoye #biosphere #microbes #microbialecology #coldseeps #archaea #bacteria #fungi #hydrothermalvents #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 7. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
We impact the deep sea in many ways we don’t realise. Some are deliberate, some are accidental, some we didn’t even notice at the time. We talk about ways we have impacted the deep sea and touch on the huge problem that is marine plastic, a particular problem in the isolated Mediterranean Sea. His serene highness Prince Albert II of Monaco tells us about his experience diving to the deepest point in the Mediterranean, the Calypso Deep and his Beyond Plastic Med initiative.
You can submit your own ‘tales from the high seas’ about an experience you have had offshore or pose us a question/comment on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel (http://marvel.nu/)
Links
Mercury paper
Deep Mediterranean paper
Beyond Plastic Med
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Here’s our second episode of The Deco-Stop; a deeper look into the humans behind deep-sea science and technology. We’ve done our science dive, and now it’s time to decompress, and discuss tales at sea, career paths and the social & political aspects of deep-sea science.
From Steven Hawking to Charles Darwin, neurodiversity and science have been intertwined throughout history. Neurodiversity is a term which refers to the variety in the cognition of the human brain and can include people who are on the autism spectrum, or who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, among others.
We wanted to talk on a very human level about the strengths and weaknesses of being neurodivergent in science and to also share with you some personal stories and assistive resources. Thom shares his own journey in the field, alongside many other pioneering colleagues. Living legend, Bob Ballard speaks with us about his perspective on being dyslexic and even attributes his career success (including the discovery of the titanic) to his gift.
Friends of the show, Tom Tangye, Sophie McLellan and Cat Morgan also share their experiences of working in the field alongside being neurodivergent. They share how the industry, and the world in general, is changing to be more inclusive and understanding of everyone who thinks differently.
We had such a great time making this episode, and we’re so grateful to everyone who spoke with us. Below you’ll find a whole host of resources that have been shared with us, and that we recommend ourselves!
Let’s carry on this conversation, with colleagues, friends, and with those outside our inner circles. Be patient with each other, and trust that the world is changing, for the better.
We are so excited about creating this space to talk more about the human aspects of deep-sea science, and would love to hear from you about your deep-sea journey!
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Links
Guests featured
Bob Ballard, Ocean Exploration Trust -nautiluslive.org
Tom Tangye, JNCC -jncc.gov.uk
Cat Morgan, Herriott Watt University - Cat's research and Cat's project - EnDISC
Resources
Dyslexic friendly font (free to download) - (opendyslexic.org)
The dyslexic advantage - Brock Eide Fernette Edie (book recommendation by Bob) (dyslexicadvantage.org/book)
Grammarly - spellchecking and grammar software (grammarly.com)
Otter.ai - Transcribing software (otter.ai)
Flux - blue-light reducing app (justgetflux.com)
Claro Read - A screen-reading software that uses real voices (texthelp.com)
Tips
Use pencils (the twisty ones) to help with writing and for emphasis.
Fonts that seem to be easier to read - Arial, Calibri, Verdana.
Credits
Theme – Hometime by Harvey Jones
Logo image - The Deco-Stop
#Podcast #SciComm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #thomlinley #bobballard #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #adhd #autism #dyslexia #catmorgan #tech #technology #exploration #discovery #offshore #marine
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Our short and to-the-point PRESSURISED version of episode 33. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
What if your deep-sea habitat was less rocky and more fleshy? That’s right, the time has come to talk all about deep-sea parasites and their fascinating life cycles.
We couldn’t think of anyone better to speak with than Dr Rod Bray, a pioneer in deep-sea parasitology research. Rod talks us through the captivating world of parasitic worms and his ongoing research into their ecology.
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
https://twitter.com/DeepSeaPod
https://twitter.com/ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
https://www.facebook.com/DeepSeaPodcast
https://www.facebook.com/ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_podcast/
https://www.instagram.com/armatusoceanic/
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Cercaria - Offspring of digenean parasites.
Chimaera - A group of cartilaginous fish mostly found in deep waters.
Competition - A type of symbiosis where both species are harmed.
Commensalism - A type of symbiosis where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.
Ctenophore - “Comb jelly” marine invertebrates found worldwide.
Digeneans - A class of trematodes consisting of parasitic flatworms with two suckers.
Ectoparasites - Parasites that live on the skin of the host.
Elasmobranch - The subclass of cartilaginous fishes consisting of sharks, skates and rays.
Emmensalism - A type of symbiosis where one species is harmed and one is unaffected.
Endoparasites - Parasites that live inside the tissues of the host.
Facultative symbiosis - A type of symbiosis which is optional; not necessary for survival.
Flukes - “Trematoda” is a class of flatworms. They are internal parasites with a complex life cycle requiring at least two hosts.
Hydrozoan - A class of cnidaria. They are small predatory animals, most are benthic and involve a polyp stage.
Monogeneans - A group of ectoparasitic flatworms commonly found on the skin, gills, or fins of fish.
Mutualism - A type of symbiosis where both species benefit.
Myxozoa - A group of aquatic parasites which contains some of the smallest animals known to exist.
Neutralism - A type of symbiosis where neither species benefit nor are negatively affected.
Parasitism - A type of symbiosis where one species benefits and one is harmed.
Parasite burden - A measure of the number and virulence of the parasites that a host harbours.
Symbiosis - “Living together” two different species living closely together.
Teleosts - “Bony fishes”.
Tunicate - These are marine invertebrates sometimes called “sea squirts”.
Links
Rod’s research
Rod’s article summarising the state of knowledge of deep-sea parasites in 2020
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
#Podcast #SciComm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #Rodbray #parasitology #parasites #parasite #fluke #worm #copepod #isopod #helminth #lifecycle #deepseaspecies #symbiotic #Donwalsh #ThomasLinley #newspecies #discovery #scicomm #submarine #biodiversity #deepseacreatures #symbiosis #news #mariana #geology
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
What if your deep-sea habitat was less rocky and more fleshy? That’s right, the time has come to talk all about deep-sea parasites and their fascinating life cycles.
We couldn’t think of anyone better to speak with than Dr Rod Bray, a pioneer in deep-sea parasitology research. Rod talks us through the captivating world of parasitic worms and his ongoing research into their ecology.
Continuing with the parasitic theme, Thom and Alan share their critiques (and also their love for) ‘The Last of Us’, an apocalyptic TV show involving fungal parasitology. The news is somewhat less parasite-y this month with Alan officially extending the depth records for several taxa and there’s a new species of cavefish described! Don also provides a highly unexpected story from his days as Captain of a submarine...
Are you now suddenly parasite-obsessed?! Satisfy your cravings with your very own parasitic deep-sea podcast merch featuring our favourite parasite - the tongue-eating isopod, Cymothoa exigua!
Check it out here!
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Cercaria - Offspring of digenean parasites.
Chimaera - A group of cartilaginous fish mostly found in deep waters.
Competition - A type of symbiosis where both species are harmed.
Commensalism - A type of symbiosis where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.
Ctenophore - “Comb jelly” marine invertebrates found worldwide.
Digeneans - A class of trematodes consisting of parasitic flatworms with two suckers.
Ectoparasites - Parasites that live on the skin of the host.
Elasmobranch - The subclass of cartilaginous fishes consisting of sharks, skates and rays.
Emmensalism - A type of symbiosis where one species is harmed and one is unaffected.
Endoparasites - Parasites that live inside the tissues of the host.
Facultative symbiosis - A type of symbiosis which is optional; not necessary for survival.
Flukes - “Trematoda” is a class of flatworms. They are internal parasites with a complex life cycle requiring at least two hosts.
Hydrozoan - A class of cnidaria. They are small predatory animals, most are benthic and involve a polyp stage.
Monogeneans - A group of ectoparasitic flatworms commonly found on the skin, gills, or fins of fish.
Mutualism - A type of symbiosis where both species benefit.
Myxozoa - A group of aquatic parasites which contains some of the smallest animals known to exist.
Neutralism - A type of symbiosis where neither species benefit nor are negatively affected.
Parasitism - A type of symbiosis where one species benefits and one is harmed.
Parasite burden - A measure of the number and virulence of the parasites that a host harbours.
Symbiosis - “Living together” two different species living closely together.
Teleosts - “Bony fishes”.
Tunicate - These are marine invertebrates sometimes called “sea squirts”.
Links
Rod’s article summarising the state of knowledge of deep-sea parasites in 2020
Alans research centre (and jobs)
New depth records for ctenophores, hydrozoans and tunicates in the hadal zone
A latitudinal gradient of deep-sea invasions for marine fishes
A paper and news article describing a new fish species discovered in India living in an aquifer
New phantom jelly seen
The Last of us opening scene on fungal parasites
Guns N’ Roses - My Michelle
Youtube
Spotify
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
#Podcast #SciComm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #Rodbray #parasitology #parasites #parasite #fluke #worm #copepod #isopod #helminth #lifecycle #deepseaspecies #symbiotic #Donwalsh #ThomasLinley #newspecies #discovery #scicomm #submarine #biodiversity #deepseacreatures #symbiosis #news #mariana #geology
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 6. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
Our world is rapidly changing. As we move away from fossil fuels and our use of electronics increases, demand is climbing for a handful of metals key to the manufacture of modern technology. Mining the deep sea may meet these demands but is probably the most contentious issue the community is facing right now. Is there a net benefit for the deep sea, funding research and understanding, addressing climate change, and encouraging developing nations? Or is the deep sea too fragile and too unknown to be responsibly exploited?
We bite off far more than we can chew by taking on this issue in a deep-sea mining special episode. Luckily, we have some guests we can call on to help us understand the issue. Professor Jeffrey Drazen of University of Hawai`i at Manoa explains just what deep-sea mining is and its ecological impacts. We then speak with Michael Lodge, secretary-general of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The ISA, comprised of 167 member states and the European Union, regulates, and controls all mineral-related activities in the open ocean – that’s the majority of the planet!
Subscribe and find out more here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/006-deep-sea-mining-special
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel (http://marvel.nu/)
Image - Alan Jamieson
Links
ISA website: https://www.isa.org.jm/
DeepData: https://www.isa.org.jm/deepdata
UNESCO report: http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/1535/
#deepseacreatures #deepseamining #deepsea #deepocean #hydrothermalvents #isa #internationalseabedauthority #science #marinebiology #nodules #submarine #scicomm #podcast
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 32. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!
Read the show notes and find the full episode here:
https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/032-whale-falls
This month is a fun one (maybe not if you love cetaceans) as we’re covering whale falls! That’s right, dead whales and the ecosystems they create on the seafloor. Professor Craig smith joins us to talk all about the stages of decomposition, the key species that whale falls support, and some truly wild tales from the high seas.
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Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke)
Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com
Glossary
Blubber - The fat of sea mammals.
Cadaverine - A compound formed in the decay of animal proteins after death.
Cetacean - The scientific name for whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Chemoautotrophic - Obtains energy through chemical reactions rather than light.
Hagfish - Eel-shaped, slime-producing fish.
Hydroxyapatite - A mineral which makes up whale bones.
Osedax - A family of “bone-eating” worms which are found feasting on whale bones.
Putracene - A compound formed in the decay of animal proteins after death.
Purse seine netting - A vertical net ‘curtain’ which can be drawn together to enclose the whale.
Sleeper sharks - Family: Somniosidae. Slow-moving sharks which can be seen feeding on whale falls.
Stoneley waves - a boundary wave (or interface wave) that typically propagates along a solid-solid interface.
Links
Craig’s research group
Craig's article on whale fall ecology (2003)
We released a piece in The Conversation on the Moon Analogy
Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Join world-leading deep-sea scientists Professor Alan Jamieson and Dr Thom Linley, as they talk about everything deep sea!
Interesting facts, recent news, myth-busting and interviews with the most interesting people they know. Plus, legendary tales from the high seas, from the first person to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench: Don Walsh.
With new episodes released every month, they show you the deep sea as it really is, without removing any of the wonder.
Keep updated with our latest releases by subscribing to our newsletter here
Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...
Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:
podcast@armatusoceanic.com
We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!
We are also on
Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO
Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic
Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic
Keep up with the team on social media
Twitter:
Alan - @Hadalbloke
Thom - @ThomLinley
Georgia - @geeinthesea
Instagram:
Georgia - @geeinthesea
Read the show notes and find out more about us at:
www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast