the science and celebration of Moreton Bay
This week's episode features Craig Wilson, who is the Environment Manager for Port of Brisbane. Have a listen: Corporate Social Responsibility For this blog, I thought it might be good to discuss a term we used in the episode: Corporate social responsibility (CSR). Undertaking voluntary environmental monitoring programs- ie, monitoring programs that aren't legally required… Continue reading Podcast episode: Craig Wilson
This week's episode features Dr Kylie Pitt, from Griffith University, who told me about her passion for science, for sea jellies, and the new Sea Jellies Illuminated exhibit at Sea World Gold Coast. Take a listen to the episode: Jellyfish really are under-sung heroes of the ocean! When we think jellyfish, we usually think of… Continue reading Podcast episode: Dr Kylie Pitt
This week's podcast was with Penny and Kylie from Tangalooma EcoMarines. Penny and Kylie have boundless enthusiasm for Moreton Bay, and their vision for a local community motivated to celebrate and protect Moreton Bay is being adopted by young people all across Southeast Queensland. Listen to the episode: Kylie (left) and Penny, with part of… Continue reading Podcast episode: Penny and Kylie – Tangalooma EcoMarines
Jenn is a rare and wonderful person - she has the critical skills of a scientist, and the communication skills to inspire people and encourage collaboration. This makes her a perfect leader in citizen science, because she knows how to work between worlds. She understands the priorities of both science and people who simply love… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Jenn Loder
Academic and author Daryl McPhee kindly answered a bunch of my questions in the latest episode of the podcast! Daryl's has a wide range of interests and spends a LOT of contact time with Moreton Bay, so his book, Environmental History and Ecology of Moreton Bay is a goldmine for the rest of us! Here's… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Dr Daryl McPhee
I followed Dr Sue Pillans on Twitter long before we had the chance to speak in person. I'm a huge sucker for marine art, and hers drew me in instantly She's also got the biggest repertoire of ocean puns of anyone I've ever known, which I DEEPly appreciate! Writing in the mangroves - a good… Continue reading Podcast episode: Sue Pillans
Chris Walker has a lot of followers on social media, for a pretty great reason - simply, his images are wonderful. He takes photos of the wildlife of the Redlands, and his accounts could be said to hold a single message "are we prepared to lose this?"
Sheridan works as the station assistant at Moreton Bay Research Station, looking after school groups - she gets to watch the eyes of young people light up as they see the Bay and learn about what's under the water! In this episode, we talked about her work at the station, but also about Sheridan's own… Continue reading Podcast episode: Sheridan Rabbitt
