Buccaneer for Wildlife: The Podcast

Lucy Luck

Hello and welcome (back!) to Buccaneer for Wildlife: The Podcast! My name is Lucy Luck and I am an Ocean Science Communicator, Educator and Storyteller! During this podcast I will be talking to people from all across the UK Marine Conservation sector from, Citizen Scientists and Wildlife Guides to Academics and Scientific Researchers and so much more!! Keep an eye out for new guests on the show and revisit previous ones too! I’m excited to bring this passion project back to life and hope you all do too!

  1. Series 2, Episode 3: The Spectacular Shoreline with Zeni Hayton

    04/06/2024

    Series 2, Episode 3: The Spectacular Shoreline with Zeni Hayton

    Hello listeners!  Welcome to Series 2, Episode 3 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast!  For today’s episode i spoke to the beautiful Zeni Hayton, who wears many hats in the marine conservation world - She volunteers her time at Cornwall Wildlife Trust as Shoresearch Project Coordinator, rescues live-stranded animals with Marine Mammal Medic for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), works with her local community as part of Newquay Marine Group and Ranger for Newquay Wild Adventures! We took a trip down Zeni’s personal conservation journey from growing up, university experiences and volunteering in the marine sector in Cornwall! Moving forward with Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast, as I venture into new chapters in my personal life I will be putting a pause on the show to focus on other projects. If you haven’t already, please do go back and explore other episodes i have done and i will return when the time is right to click that recording button again. Thank you so much to all those who have joined me on this journey and supported the show by listening in. I have had a lot of fun doing this passion project for the past year and a bit!  Until we meet again, Listeners!  Lucy x  Follow Zeni on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeni.hayton/  Shoresearch Cornwall: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shoresearchcornwall/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ShoresearchCornwall  Website:https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/shoresearch  Find your local volunteer marine group (Your Shore Network) Website: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/your-shore-network-groups  Follow me on social media!  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  If you would like to reach out to me to give feedback about the show or any recommendations on future guests, please email me over at buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com  Thank you for listening and speak to you real soon!  Lucy x

    1h 6m
  2. Series 2, Episode 2: The Guardians of the Coastline with Emily Stevenson

    02/27/2024

    Series 2, Episode 2: The Guardians of the Coastline with Emily Stevenson

    Hello! Welcome to Series 2, Episode 2 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! On today’s episode I spoke to Emily Stevenson from Beach Guardian. Emily is a marine biologist who is an advocate for the marine world and environment in many ways! Currently studying for her PhD, Emily is conducting a research project assessing the bacterial colonisation of various microplastics sourced from different environments to evaluate the potential spread of pathogenic species such as E.coli. Emily is also Co-Founder of Beach Guardian with her Dad, Rob Stevenson. The mission is to collect and remove rubbish from beaches by organising community beach cleans and lead educational workshops with schools and other groups to connect people with the environment to improve health and wellbeing of both people and planet. If you would like to learn more about Emily’s work over at Beach Guardian, head over to their social media channels and website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachguardian/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeachGuardian  Website: https://www.beachguardian.org/  Dr. Anne Leonard study, Exposure to and colonisation by antibiotic-resistant E. coli in UK coastal water users: ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412017312345 Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife?_t=8atnd3ugzyn&_r=1  Website:https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/?fbclid=PAAabNfCeV_wY8VKeeKCLZ2_3YNAI96Z6nt_OkEY4rt-MrzM0bgE8TEWDY_2w_aem_th_AZe0hjZ9T8oV9NPLqUbgUKQ_ONLi4zzGlblxs81CwCzCffKz79VB1aUcfwWHtf2y7gE  If you would like to reach out to me to give feedback about the show or any recommendations on future guests, please email me over at buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Thank you for listening and speak to you real soon! Lucy x

    50 min
  3. Series 2, Episode 1: The Awakening of Ancient Woodlands with Lucy Grabe - Watson

    01/17/2024

    Series 2, Episode 1: The Awakening of Ancient Woodlands with Lucy Grabe - Watson

    Hello listeners!  Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the first episode of 2024 i talk to tree lover, campaigner, woodland trust 2023 Igniting Innovation Winner and founder of Ancient Woodland UK, Lucy Grabe - Watson! We talk about where Lucy’s journey began in activism for the natural world, her current campaign with Woodland Trust UK and an insight into what makes an ancient woodland ancient and why they are so irreplaceable!  If you would like to learn more about Lucy’s work with the Woodland Trust and ancient woodlands, head over to their social media channels and website:  Instagram (Ancient Woodland UK) :https://www.instagram.com/ancientwoodlandsuk/  Instagram (Lucy Grabe - Watson): https://www.instagram.com/luthienthegreen  Instagram (Woodland Trust): https://www.instagram.com/woodlandtrust/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewoodlandtrust  Woodland Trust UK petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/52f15922882581cf877173956a631de6294d17ab?source=direct_link  Ancient Woodland Inventory Project - Cornwall Wildlife Trust: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/ancient-woodland-inventory-awi-update-project  Ancient Woodland Inventory (Woodland Trust): https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/ancient-woodland/  Ancient Woodland Inventory Map: https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk/back-on-the-map/  Follow me on social media!  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  If you would like to reach out to me to give feedback about the show or any recommendations on future guests, please email me over at buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com  Thank you for listening and speak to you real soon!  Lucy x

    21 min
  4. Series 1, Episode 10: The Power of Plastic Free with Rachel Yates

    08/31/2023

    Series 1, Episode 10: The Power of Plastic Free with Rachel Yates

    Hello listeners! Welcome to episode 10 and the final of series 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the final episode of the series I spoke to writer, journalist and activist Rachel Yates. We talk about her background stories on when she first got involved in environmental activism, what she is doing currently both as a career but as a community rep for Plastic Free Penzance and talk all about the most recent campaign, 'Swimming in Plastic'. If you would like to find out more about Plastic Free Penzance, head over to their website and social media channels: Website: https://plasticfreepz.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreepenzance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plasticfreepenzance If you would like to find out more about Sustainable Penzance, head over to their website and social media channels: Website: https://sustainablepz.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablepz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainablePZ This will be the final episode of series 1 and after this, I will be taking a break for the next couple of months. A massive thank you to all who have tuned in over the past 10 months and stuck around to be part of this journey and to all the guests who have been on this series - Thank you all so much! This is not a goodbye as the podcast will return in the new year for series 2, where I talk to even more fascinating individuals doing incredible things for the environment, wildlife and conservation. I hope you all have a good rest of the year and I will speak in 2024! Bye! Lucy x

    1h 12m
  5. Series 1, Episode 9: The Tales of Lost Ghost Gear with Fred Nunn

    06/27/2023

    Series 1, Episode 9: The Tales of Lost Ghost Gear with Fred Nunn

    Hello there! For this episode we take a deep dive (pun intended) with Ghost Fishing UK's Operations Officer Fred Nunn, into the world of ghost gear! We talk about what Ghost Fishing UK's mission is, what issues ghost gear causes to the marine environment and wildlife, what is being done with retrieved gear and what you can do as members of the public to support or even join the crew at Ghost Fishing UK. Ghost Fishing UK Ghost Gear UK website: https://www.ghostfishing.co.uk/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GhostFishingUK  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostfishinguk/ Buccaneer for Wildlife Buccaneer for Wildlife Website: https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife  Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com

    39 min
  6. Series 1, Episode 8: The Stupendous Seal with Grace Jones

    05/21/2023

    Series 1, Episode 8: The Stupendous Seal with Grace Jones

    Hello listeners! It's been a while, hope all has been well - It's been full on my side with work and planning some exciting adventures, but today I'm here with another episode and we go back to discuss in more depth all about seals! Speaking with Conservation Coordinator Grace Jones from The Cornish Seal Sanctuary. We talk about: What the Sanctuaries mission is, what the Sanctuary do in regards to rehabilitation and rescue of grey seals in Cornwall, What threats do seals face and what can you do to support! The Cornish Seal Sanctuary Support The Corish Seal Sanctuaries Fund Our Future: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/FundOurFuture  The Seal Sanctuary Website: https://sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.org/en/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialcornishsealsanctuary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornishsealsanctuary/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cornishsealsanctuary  Buccaneer for Wildlife Buccaneer for Wildlife Website: https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife  Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Till next time! Lucy

    1h 1m
  7. Series 1, Episode 7: The Adventures of the Atlantic with Andy Cowie

    03/24/2023

    Series 1, Episode 7: The Adventures of the Atlantic with Andy Cowie

    Hello listeners, I hope you have had a great March! In today's episode I speak to skipper and fellow Mounts Bay Marine Group volunteer, Andy Cowie. We talk about what wildlife we can see around the coasts of Cornwall as we approach wildlife watching season out at sea. We talk to Andy about what wildlife we have on our door step here in Mounts Bay, what threats our wildlife face and why Cornwall is a haven for wildlife! Andy runs his own businesses called Atlantic Adventures, where he goes out at sea and explores the wildlife in and around the Mounts Bay area. Atlantic Adventures bookings are available now for late April voyages running into the summer! Check out Atlantic Adventures website for more information http://www.atlanticadventures.co.uk/ Follow Atlantic Adventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlanticadventures.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticadventures.uk/ Email: atlanticadventures@outlook.com Follow Wild Snorkeling Cornwall (Constance Morris) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornwallcoastphotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild_snorkeling_cornwall/ Email: constancemorris@hotmail.co.uk Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife Hotline numbers Marine Stranding's Network (MSN) - 0345 201 2626 Ghost Net Busters - +44 7980 352510 British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) - 01825 765546 (office hours), 07787 433412 (out of hours)

    54 min

  8. 02/10/2023

    Series 1, Episode 6: The Mysteries of Microplastics with Michelle Costello

    Hello listeners! This months episode is all about the little things, microplastics!  I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle Costello, also known as Smartie Lids on the Beach for the first time and we had a great chat. We discuss where it all started for Michelle, what she does to spread awareness of plastic pollution along the Cornish coast and how her passion for wildlife and conservation has driven her to where she is in life now.  Follow Michelle Costello: Smartie Lids on the Beach Website - https://www.smartielidsonthebeach.co.uk/about Smartie Lids on the Beach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smartie_lids_on_the_beach/ Smartie Lids on the Beach Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SmartieLids Email - michelle.costello70@gmail.com Love Your Beach events list:  Love Your Beach events lists - https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Cornish Plastic Pollution Coalition (CPPC) CPPC website - https://cppccornwall.org.uk/ Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife: Buccaneer for Wildlife Website - https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/ Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Buccaneer for Wildlife Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Email - buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com  See you in March! L x

    47 min
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Hello and welcome (back!) to Buccaneer for Wildlife: The Podcast! My name is Lucy Luck and I am an Ocean Science Communicator, Educator and Storyteller! During this podcast I will be talking to people from all across the UK Marine Conservation sector from, Citizen Scientists and Wildlife Guides to Academics and Scientific Researchers and so much more!! Keep an eye out for new guests on the show and revisit previous ones too! I’m excited to bring this passion project back to life and hope you all do too!

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