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Underwater science podcast which dives into the latest aquatic themed research, hosted by biologists Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker. For anyone who's interested in science and nature!

13/03/2022

Episode 13: The skin I swim in

Top o' the ocean to ya! Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Helm (2021). The mysterious ecosystem at the ocean's surface. Plos Biology Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Fluid" by Wataboi. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

32 min
21/12/2021

Episode 12: Farewell to 2021 + 1 year anniversary!

Ben and Laura chat about the first year of podcasting, their scientific backgrounds, and Wham!. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Fluid" by Wataboi. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

38 min
06/12/2021

Episode 11: Sex, drugs, rock & roll and... eels?

Ever wonder about the birds and the eels? Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Aberg et al. (2022) The environmental release and ecosystem risks of illicit drugs during Glastonbury Festival. Environmental Research Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Fluid" by Wataboi. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

33 min
29/10/2021

Halloween Spooktacular 2021

Goblins and zombies run riot in this Halloween edition of 71% Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Nakaya et al. (2016). Slingshot feeding of the goblin shark Mitsukurina owstoni (Pisces: Lamniformes: Mitsukurinidae). Scientific Reports. Thawing of permafrost may disturb historic cattle burial grounds in East Siberia. Global Health Action Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The introduction theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Background music is "Phantom in the Organ" and "Ghost Stories" both by Steve Oxen. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

37 min
02/09/2021

Interview 3: Seagrass! with Benjamin Jones

Welcome to Season 2 of 71%! We're excited to be back with more aquatic science and fun times, so much that we brought a guest! We had a very nice chat with Benjamin Jones, he's a seagrass specialist and he's going to make you wanna get out and go snorkelling, so be prepared! Guest: Benjamin Jones Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

43 min
09/06/2021

Episode 10: Controversea

Ben and Laura review the documentary "Seaspiracy". No shell left unturned! Index: Introduction: 00:00:17; Theme 1 (Sustainability) - 00:05:30; Theme 2 (Responsibility) - 00:31:10; Theme 3 (Humanity) - 00:57:00; Theme 4: (Morality) - 01:48:55 Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Fisheries scientist's review of the documentary; Hilborn et al., (2020) Effective fisheries management instrumental in improving fish stock status, PNAS; Oceana (NGO) statement; Sustainability label (MSC); Guardian article about misonformation; Impakter article about misinformation; Podcast Speak Up for The Ocean Blue; Bottom-trawling debate; NGO’s Back to the Source Action Plan Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

2h 13m
07/04/2021

Interview 2: Mixotrophs! Dr. Suzana Leles

Our second guest talks about her super interesting research with plankton, mixotrophs, oceanography and much more! Guest: Dr Suzana Leles Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

35 min
25/03/2021

Episode 9: Rottin' in the river

What is the connection between rocks and decomposition? We look at a study on restoration of river habitats and its role in ecosystem functioning. Hosts: Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker References: Frainer et al (2018) Enhanced ecosystem functioning following stream restoration: The roles of habitat heterogeneity and invertebrate species traits. J Appl Ecol Credits: This episode was edited in Audacity and is hosted by Anchor. The main theme is "Big Gay Waterfight" by Plushgoolash and the soundscape is "Stream, Water" by InspectorJ. Contact: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or contact us by email (71percent.pod at gmail.com).

35 min

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Underwater science podcast which dives into the latest aquatic themed research, hosted by biologists Dr Laura Cappelatti and Dr Ben Whittaker. For anyone who's interested in science and nature!

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Years Active

2020 - 2022
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
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Episode 13: The skin I swim in

Episode 12: Farewell to 2021 + 1 year anniversary!

Episode 11: Sex, drugs, rock & roll and... eels?

Halloween Spooktacular 2021

Interview 3: Seagrass! with Benjamin Jones

Episode 10: Controversea

Interview 2: Mixotrophs! Dr. Suzana Leles

Episode 9: Rottin' in the river

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