Behind the Seas

Novalee and Rachel
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A podcast about news, history, and experiences in the marine biology, aquarium, and conservation world!

  1. JAN 30

    Episode 22: Ear Log

    We’re back! Did you miss us? On today’s episode, Rachel talks about baleen whales! They’re unbaleevable! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Baleen whale - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Baleen_whale#:~:text=Baleen%20whales%20(/b%C9%99%CB%88,16%20species%20of%20baleen%20whales.) Whale Earwax: What You Can Learn From Strange Collections | Smithsonian Ocean (https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/marine-mammals/whale-earwax-what-you-can-learn-strange-collections#:~:text=Why%20would%20a%20museum%20keep,represents%20one%20year%20of%20life.) Audubon Delta Job: https://audubon.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/job/Seasonal-Coastal-Steward_JR930?locationRegionStateProvince=7c552cab901d4a1aa359a9cfc62850a7 Audubon Delta Volunteer: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/fb88f60d-ae22-4234-a99a-51c2607450d9/1

    45 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    Episode 21: From Drab to Fab

    Hi friends! So sorry for the (very) late update. Christmas sort of created chaos for us (specifically for Novalee who does the uploading). We hope you enjoy this episode anyway! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sources: Royal Starfish: Sea Gallery on Sea and Sky (http://www.seasky.org/sea-gallery/sea-gallery-05-05.html)Astropecten articulatus - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astropecten_articulatus#:~:text=The%20Royal%20Starfish%20is%20characterized,to%20the%20Red%20Comb%20Starfish.)Types Of Starfish: 12 Incredible Sea Star Species – Citrus Reef (https://www.citrusreef.com/blogs/news/different-types-of-starfish#:~:text=Royal%20Starfish&text=Its%20bold%20and%20captivating%20colors,a%20masterpiece%20of%20natural%20artistry.) Bat Star | Online Learning Center | Aquarium of the Pacific (https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/bat_star#:~:text=CONSERVATION%20STATUS:%20Not%20evaluated,sponges%2C%20and%20other%20small%20invertebrates.)Bat star | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (https://mote.org/animal-encyclopedia/bat-star/)Bat Star - Georgia Aquarium (https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/bat-star/#:~:text=Range%20/%20Habitat%20*%20Occurs%20primarily%20along,a%20depth%20of%20957%20feet%20(290%20m).)Bat Star | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - San Pedro, California (https://cma.recreation.parks.lacity.gov/marine-life/southern-california-species/invertebrate/bat-star)

    48 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    Episode 20: Nativity Sea-ne

    Welcome back! Rachel has another Christmas episode for you! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Sheepshead Fish: Facts About The Fish With Human Teeth » ScienceABC (https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/animals/sheepshead-fish-facts-fish-human-teeth.html) Boops boops - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boops_boops) Greater amberjack opens for harvest off Sarasota, Manatee shores (https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2021/04/29/greater-amberjack-opens-harvest-off-sarasota-manatee-shores/7390527002/) Tetrosomus gibbosus - Monaco Nature Encyclopedia (https://www.monaconatureencyclopedia.com/tetrosomus-gibbosus/?lang=en)

    23 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    Episode 19: Here Comes Santa Claws

    Thanksgiving is over sooooo…Merry Christmas!! This week, Novalee talks about some Christmas themed animals!! ‘Tis the SEAson! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Novalee Wise

    40 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    Episode 18: The Changing of the Leaves

    Happy fall! Join us while Rachel talks about animals that, like the leaves, are changing colors!! Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources: Photo sources: The Frogfish: Weird-Looking and Wonderful - Ocean Conservancy (https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/08/05/frogfish/) https://gulfspecimen.org/product/f-2440-hogfish-lachnolaimus-maximus-2/ Chameleon shrimp can camouflage themselves even in invasive species of algae, study shows (https://agencia.fapesp.br/chameleon-shrimp-can-camouflage-themselves-even-in-invasive-species-of-algae-study-shows/53816) Mimic Octopus - OctoNation - The Largest Octopus Fan Club! (https://octonation.com/octopedia/mimic-octopus/)

    29 min

  6. 11/15/2025

    Episode 17: Problematic Pilgrims

    Hey y’all!! We’re back with a Thanksgiving episode! Well, kind of. Come hang out with us while Novalee talks about lionfish and why they’re such a big problem for Floridas waters! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Novalee Wise Sources: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/ecosystems/impacts-invasive-lionfish https://lionfishcentral.org/lionfish-recipes/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482204/

    51 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Episode 16: Spoopy Delay

    Hi friends! We’re back! Thank you all so much for your patience while we figured out our technical issues as well as while we dealt with personal matters. Today, Rachel talks about some spooky animals that are real life Halloween creatures! We hope you enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch Sources for this episode: Creature Feature: Japanese Spider Crab (https://theethogram.com/2015/06/15/featured-creature-japanese-spider-crab/) Vampire squid • MBARI (https://www.mbari.org/animal/vampire-squid/) Is the Vampire Squid Real? - Ocean Conservancy (https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2020/03/11/vampire-squid-real/) How Does The Antarctic Icefish Live Without Red Blood Cells? (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/this-antarctic-fish-has-blood-as-white-as-snow/)

    34 min

  8. 10/12/2025

    Episode 15: That Ain’t Right

    Hey y’all! This episode, Novalee talks about what the movies got wrong about sharks! They’re her favorite and she was so excited about this one. Enjoy! Hosts: Novalee Wise & Rachel Lynch Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch Episode Written By: Novalee Wise

    1h 14m
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A podcast about news, history, and experiences in the marine biology, aquarium, and conservation world!

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  • Creator
    Novalee and Rachel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Novalee and Rachel
  • Show Website
    Behind the Seas