Sounds Amazing from the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

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Sounds Amazing from the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Sounds Amazing is the podcast brought to you by Plymouth Sound Marine Park. Hosted by Elaine Hayes, CEO of the National Marine Park, bringing you everything you need to know about what happens in, on and around Plymouth Sound. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the UK Government, as part of the Community Renewal Fund.

Episodes

  1. 29/04/2024

    Dr Pamela Buchan and Brigadier Mike Tanner

    Elaine is joined by Dr Pamela Buchan, Marine Social Scientist at Exeter University and Brigadier Mike Tanner, Naval Base Commander at Devonport Dockyard. Together they look at the historic role the Dockyard has played in Plymouth and its effect on the environment in and around Plymouth Sound. We also discover our guests' passion for water and why the Brigadier's physique prevented him from having a different career in the RAF...!

    44 min

  2. 01/04/2024

    Hannah Harris and Kerry Bidwell

    Elaine talks to Hannah Harris from Plymouth Culture and Kerry Bidwell from Promoting Children in Plymouth and the Plymouth Drake Foundation. They discuss how culture fits within the context of a National Marine Park and ways of encouraging and helping poorer families to enjoy and engage with the sea. We also find out why Kerry believes every child should read a copy of the book, Stop Dropping Litter...!

    43 min

  3. 04/03/2024

    Underwater fascination - with Paul Naylor

    Elaine meets Paul Naylor, marine biologist and underwater photographer. Paul came to Plymouth in his teens and takes us through his story, his enthusiasm for all things aquatic and discusses the huge importance of the Marine Park and all the fascinating creatures you can spot there. You'll never think of slugs in the same way again!

    33 min

  4. 05/02/2024

    Welcome to the Marine Park! Featuring Councillor Tudor Evans

    Elaine and Tudor discuss how Plymouth Sound became designated the UK's first - and so far only - Marine Park. But first Tudor tells us about his childhood experiences with the sea, visiting Plymouth as a child, then returning as a student. Tudor also talks about his hopes for the future of Plymouth Sound Marine Park.

    43 min
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Sounds Amazing is the podcast brought to you by Plymouth Sound Marine Park. Hosted by Elaine Hayes, CEO of the National Marine Park, bringing you everything you need to know about what happens in, on and around Plymouth Sound. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the UK Government, as part of the Community Renewal Fund.

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