Murky Waters

Michael Heldsinger
Murky Waters

A podcast series to uncover the fascinating research behind one of the most feared predators, the shark. Host Michael Heldsinger interviews guests from all over the world in a conversational and invigorating style to uncover the facts around these misunderstood predators. Covering a broad range of topics, from their adept adaptations to their environment to our relationship with sharks, you may learn something new from the passionate people who have dedicated their lives to understanding sharks. Come and join the conversation.

Episodes

  1. 03/10/2019

    Ep 08 - Make time for Makos | Riley Elliot

    I interview Riley Elliot, a shark scientist, and waterman, about the recent listing of MAKO sharks on CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). He talks about their conservation and why the fastest shark in the sea may not out-swim extinction. Being an avid freediver, Riley also talks about his experiences underwater with sharks, particularly the Mako, how he safely does it, plus his scariest encounter. Riley has written a book, given a TED talk, and is a large force for shark advocation and conservation, sharing his tested recipe for communicating science and sparking change.

    1h 3m

  2. 19/09/2019

    Ep 07 - Shark Antibodies to replace Antibiotics? | Gabriela Constanza Martinez

    With the current health problem of bacteria building resistances to antibiotics, scientists are now studying sharks and their antibodies as an alternative treatment. In this interview, I talk to Gabriela Constanza Martinez, who is a Ph.D. researcher specialising in the antibodies from wobbegong sharks to treat UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections). She breaks down her important research, the fundamentals of antibodies, why humans are in need of antibodies from animals like sharks and when we can expect to see treatments in the future, as well as any implications.

    34 min

  3. 05/09/2019

    Ep 06 – Do Shark Repellents Work? | Dr. Charlie Huveneers

    I interview Dr. Charlie Huveneers, an Associate Professor at Flinders University, to find out what shark deterrents he has researched, whether they work, his research about cage diving and habitation and whether sharks become conditioned to boats. We also dive into a recent study he was a part of which encompassed 150 shark scientists to assess the overlap of shark species with fisheries in places like the high seas. Plus a whole lot more... This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

    39 min

  4. 22/08/2019

    Ep 05 - Mysterious Mantas | Lauren Peel

    I interview Lauren Peel, who has just completed a Ph.D. and studied Manta ray movements, diet, and population off the Seychelles. I ask her basic questions from how they reproduce, who their main predators are, what senses do they use? How fast can they swim? And she also discusses the threats manta rays face, such as plastic pollution, plus a whole lot more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

    34 min

  5. 16/08/2019

    Ep 04 - We Need to Talk About Sharks | Melissa Cristina Márquez

    Meet Melissa Cristina Márquez, a powerhouse of science communication, endeavouring to provide a bridge between science and the public. She is a TEDx presenter, Forbes Science writer, podcast host, and Discovery Channels Shark Week's guest, who once shrugged off being bitten and dragged by a crocodile whilst filming. I talk with Melissa about these feats and more, focusing the conversation on the need to communicate the current plight of shark populations in the world and how she does it so effectively, as well as the challenges she faces both advocating for sharks and being a female scientist.

    37 min

  6. 25/07/2019

    Ep 03 - Shark Science | Dr Sammy Andrzejaczek

    Do sharks sleep? What is their strongest sense? How do they reproduce? What's their history? Do they have good eyesight? On today's episode, I interview a passionate shark scientist, Dr. Sammy Andrzejaczek, who is currently a post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University in California. We talk about how scientists study sharks and what they strive to learn. She gives answers to all the questions above, plus much more, and we delve into global warming and what may happen to sharks in the future... This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

    29 min

  7. 11/07/2019

    Ep 02 - Airships & Sharks | Kye Adams

    In this episode, I talk to Kye Adams, a beach lifeguard and marine ecologist who invented a shark blimp: a way of monitoring sharks as a preventative to increase beach safety. We talk about technologies such as his airship and drones for monitoring sharks, automation software to recognise sharks and beach hazards, as well as his Ph.D study of sharks and rays aborting pups when stressed. Plus a whole lot more.. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

    23 min

  8. 27/06/2019

    Ep 01 - Fear Less | Sam Fraser-Baxter

    Human and sharks. Why do we fear these predators so much? In this episode, I interview Sam Frazer-Baxter who completed a masters at the University of Otago studying our relationship and attitudes to sharks. We talk about the fear we have, its rationality, what he discovered in his studies with a focus on a case study of NSW, Australia when there was a spike in human/shark incidences. And of course a lot more... This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

    27 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

A podcast series to uncover the fascinating research behind one of the most feared predators, the shark. Host Michael Heldsinger interviews guests from all over the world in a conversational and invigorating style to uncover the facts around these misunderstood predators. Covering a broad range of topics, from their adept adaptations to their environment to our relationship with sharks, you may learn something new from the passionate people who have dedicated their lives to understanding sharks. Come and join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Michael Heldsinger
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Otago Access Radio
  • Show Website
    Murky Waters

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