Bio-DIVE-rsity

Bio-DIVE-rsity
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Welcome to Bio-DIVE-rsity! A new creature-feature podcast about the splendors of the ocean's creatures and the issues currently affecting them. Using science as a guide, we tackle both the common and the rare, the exotic and the ugly. Let's descend!

  1. Ep. 17: If Not Living Fossil, Why Fossil Shaped?

    3d ago

    Ep. 17: If Not Living Fossil, Why Fossil Shaped?

    Send us Fan Mail Through past and present, why, exactly, are horseshoe crabs shaped like a friend?  ----- Join my Patreon HERE! ----- Episode 17 - If Not Living Fossil, Why Fossil Shaped? -----  Supplementary Material and External Links Picture 1 – Geological and Morphological History of Horseshoe Crabs Across the Phanerozoic. Picture Credit: Bicknell and Pates, 2020 Full Paper: Pictorial Atlas of Fossil and Extant Horseshoe Crabs, With Focus on Xiphosurida Picture 2 – Horseshoe Crab Eggs. Picture credit: USFWS. Image is public domain. Video 1 – BABY HORSESHOE CRABS. Credit: USFWS Episode Cover – Euproops danae, one of many fossil species of horseshoe crab. Picture is public domain. ----- Bio-DIVE-rsity is on social media! Whaaaat? Check it Out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinfunfishfacts/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/flippinfunfishfact.bsky.social ----- Full Show Notes, Including all Video, Picture, Music, and Sound Attributions, as well as all informational citations: IfNotFossilWhyFossilShaped_ShowNotes.docx This episode of the Bio-DIVE-rsity podcast was written and performed by Dane Whicker. Special thank yous to Dr. Mark Botton, Dr. Jane Brockmann, and Dr. Russell Bicknell, who were all interviewed and consulted for this episode, and whose voices are used with permission!  The Bio-DIVE-rsity Logo was created by Dane Whicker, using art by Ernst Haeckel. The art utilized is public domain. Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    1h 6m
  2. Ep. 16: Cute, Weird Little Dudes

    Apr 7

    Ep. 16: Cute, Weird Little Dudes

    Send us Fan Mail Survival of the fittest? Nah. Survival of the weirdest? Oh heck yea. ----- Join my Patreon HERE! ----- Episode 16 - Cute, Weird Little Dudes -----  Supplementary Material and External Links [Please refer to the show notes for full attribution and licensing information.] Picture 1 – Anatomy of a Horseshoe Crab. Picture 2 – Diagram of a Horseshoe Crab’s eLdRiTcH eYeS.  Video 1 – A Horseshoe Crab Goes NOM.  Video 2 – Horseshoe Crab Swimming.  Episode Cover – Limulus polyphemus, the American Horseshoe Crab. Picture by Hans Hillewaert, text added and used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.  ----- Bio-DIVE-rsity is on social media! Whaaaat? Check it Out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinfunfishfacts/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/flippinfunfishfact.bsky.social ----- Full Show Notes, Including all Video, Picture, Music,  and Sound Attributions, as well as all informational citations: CuteWeirdLittleDudes_ShowNotes.docx This episode of the Bio-DIVE-rsity podcast was written and performed by Dane Whicker. Special thank yous to Dr. Mark Botton, Dr. Jane Brockmann, and Dr. Russell Bicknell, who were all interviewed and consulted for this episode, and whose voices are used with permission!  The Bio-DIVE-rsity Logo was created by Dane Whicker, using art by Ernst Haeckel. The art utilized is public domain. Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    1h 3m
  3. Ep. 15: Naughty Or Nice?

    12/22/2025

    Ep. 15: Naughty Or Nice?

    Send us Fan Mail O Tannenworm, O Tannenworm! How lovely are your tentacles!  ----- Join my Patreon HERE! You can join for FREE with a seven-day free trial now through January, 2026! ----- Episode 15 - Naughty Or Nice? -----  Supplementary Material and External Links [Please refer to the show notes for full attribution and licensing information.] Picture 1 – Assorted Christmas Tree Worms by Nick Hobgood. Picture 2 – Christmas Tree Worm Anatomy 1. Taken from Brandão, Ivison Cordeiro & Brasil, Ana Claudia dos Santos, 2020. Picture 3 – Christmas Tree Worm Anatomy 2. Taken from Brandão, Ivison Cordeiro & Brasil, Ana Claudia dos Santos, 2020. Video 1 – Christmas Tree Worms Fighting Against the Starfish Incursion by NOVA PBS. Episode Cover – Spirobranchus giganteus by Nick Hobgood. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 License, with logo added. ----- Bio-DIVE-rsity is on social media! Whaaaat? Check it Out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinfunfishfacts/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/flippinfunfishfact.bsky.social ----- Full Show Notes, Including all Video, Picture, Music, and Sound Attributions, as well as all informational citations: https://1drv.ms/w/c/12c61f1069f43c69/IQDjlmtGsct3T6twbI6iYSAhAS5DUogxz_UoeLbinQcuhhg?e=yu4QfX  This episode of the Bio-DIVE-rsity podcast was written and performed by Dane Whicker.  The Bio-DIVE-rsity Logo was created by Dane Whicker, using art by Ernst Haeckel. The art utilized is public domain. Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    34 min
  4. My Story Is Not Yet Over

    11/24/2025 ·  Bonus

    My Story Is Not Yet Over

    Send us Fan Mail It's time for a deeper dive.  ----- Please consider joining my Patreon, which you can find HERE!  You'll earn some really cool perks if you do, I promise! Thank you for any and all support you can give to support FREE ocean education for all.  Let's descend... together! ----- Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    12 min
  5. Ep. 14: That's Not a Fish, That's a Pokémon

    11/24/2025

    Ep. 14: That's Not a Fish, That's a Pokémon

    Send us Fan Mail I always was fond of water types.  ----- YOUNG EARS WARNING: There are Some censored expletives at the beginning of this episode. Please take care when listening.   Join my Patreon HERE! ----- Episode 14 - That's Not a Fish, That's a Pokémon -----  Supplementary Material and External Links [Please refer to the show notes for full attribution and licensing information.] Picture 1 – The Five Molid Species. Picture 2 – Bumphead Sunfish Larvae. Picture 3 – Pharyngeal Teeth. Picture 4 – Mola Skeleton.  Picture 5 – Sea Lion Burrows for the Good Stuff. Picture 6 – Mola Got Nommed. Episode Cover – Mola mola. ----- Bio-DIVE-rsity is on social media! Whaaaat? Check it Out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinfunfishfacts/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/flippinfunfishfact.bsky.social ----- Full Show Notes, Including all Video, Picture, Music,  and Sound Attributions, as well as all informational citations:  https://1drv.ms/w/c/12c61f1069f43c69/Ec2DXCn5YLpOg0THSfOY4TUBwSJeeJeB-OJlGu2GTdbxMg?e=VnAlmx  This episode of the Bio-DIVE-rsity podcast was written and performed by Dane Whicker. Special thank you to Dr. Marianne Nyegaard, who was interviewed and consulted for this episode, and whose voice is used with permission!  The Bio-DIVE-rsity Logo was created by Dane Whicker, using art by Ernst Haeckel. The art utilized is public domain. Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    1h 17m
  6. Ep. 13: Shell Yeah!

    10/14/2024

    Ep. 13: Shell Yeah!

    Send us Fan Mail A murder mollusk, a fabled pearl, and a potentially clam-shaped future. After a two-year hiatus, let's talk GIANT CLAMS. ----- Episode 13 - Shell Yeah! ----- Supplementary Material and External Links [Please refer to the show notes for full attribution and licensing information.] Picture 1 – The (Real) Pearl of Lao Tzu Picture 2 – The Stunning Species and Color Diversity of Giant Clams  Article 1 – Read the Full Story of the Pearl of Lao Tzu Article 2 – More on the History, Myth, and Future of the Giant Clam Episode Cover – Picture credit: Dane Whicker. Retrieved from: My Own Dang Camera.  ----- Bio-DIVE-rsity is on social media! Whaaaat? Check it Out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinfunfishfacts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flippinfunfish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flippinfunfishfacts ----- Full Show Notes, Including all Video, Picture, Music,  and Sound Attributions, as well as all informational citations:  https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amk89GkQH8YShZg4R4l3i2PU4zfdgg?e=D2pFkn This episode of the Bio-DIVE-rsity podcast was written and performed by Dane Whicker. The Bio-DIVE-rsity Logo was created by Dane Whicker, using art by Ernst Haeckel. The art utilized is public domain. Official Bio-Dive-rsity Website: https://flippinfunfishfacts.buzzsprout.com Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    44 min
  7. Life In Plastic, Not So Fantastic

    05/13/2024

    Life In Plastic, Not So Fantastic

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 5 – Life In Plastic, Not So Fantastic Plastic can brush your hair, today it’s everywhere Without cessation, we’re hurt by our creation In our final episode of Peak & Plunge, we talk to special guest Dianna Cohen, a visual artist and co-founder/CEO of Plastic Pollution Coalition. A fierce advocate for “shutting off the tap” of plastic pollution,  her personal journey actually began with an immense appreciation for plastic as a material. Though plastic started off as a wonderful thing, today Dianna explains how a modern life in plastic may just be more costly than it’s worth. Is plastic an enemy to to rioted against with torches and pitchforks? Is there really a Texas-sized trash island floating in the Pacific? And like, what the heck is carrying around a reusable straw even gonna do, anyways? Listen now to our final episode!   ----- Peak & Plunge Episode 5: Life In Plastic, Not So Fantastic -----  External Links Plastic Pollution Coalition Website Dianna’s Art Portfolio How to Be an Urban Packer  Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act  Information About the UN Plastics Treaty Artwork Attributions Podcast Cover Artwork by Mercedes Schultz. Music And Sound Attributions Out of the Skies, Under the Earth by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/  I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/  All other sound effects and music tracks are under the YouTube Audio license, are Public Domain, or are otherwise free to use without attribution. Special Thanks Special thank you to Dianna Cohen  for her time, expertise, and passion as well as lending her voice to this episode! All voices are used with permission. Special thank you to YOU! Our listeners. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to learn alongside us about these invisible connections. Peak and Plunge is hosted, written, and produced by Dane Whicker, and produced in proud partnership with the Inland Ocean Coalition. ----- Full Show Notes available here. Episode Transcript available here. -----  Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    1h 11m
  8. Ancient Oceans, Modern Consequences

    04/29/2024

    Ancient Oceans, Modern Consequences

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 4 – Ancient Oceans, Modern Consequences Every time we make our morning coffee, jump in a car, or turn on a light, we have prehistoric oceans to thank.  In episode 4 of Peak & Plunge, we talk to special guest Joanie Kleypas, a senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research based in Boulder, Colorado. As an inlander climate AND coral scientist, she’s the perfect person to help illuminate how fossil fuels, climate change, inland choices, and ocean health are all interconnected.  Why aren’t most fossil fuels actually dead dinosaurs? What the HECK even is coral? And what does our dependence on fossil fuels, inland or otherwise, mean for the future of the sparkling blue? Listen and find out!  ----- Peak & Plunge Episode 4: Ancient Oceans, Modern Consequences -----  External Links National Center for Atmospheric Research - https://ncar.ucar.edu/ Artwork Attributions Podcast Cover Artwork by Mercedes Schultz. Music And Sound Attributions Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393 Artist: http://incompetech.com/  All other sound effects and music tracks are under the YouTube Audio license, are Public Domain, or are otherwise free to use without attribution. Special Thanks Special thank you to Joanie Kleypas for her time, expertise, and passion as well as lending her voice to this episode! All voices are used with permission. Peak and Plunge is hosted, written, and produced by Dane Whicker, and produced in proud partnership with the Inland Ocean Coalition. ----- Full Show Notes available here. Episode Transcript available here. ----- Join my Patreon by clicking HERE! Questions, Comments, or Feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Find me on social media or email me directly  at biodiversitypodcast@gmail.com  Official Statement on AI: Bio-DIVE-rsity does not use generative AI for the generation of any of its productions. While I acknowledge that some music and artwork was used in some promotional content when generative AI was new to the market, I believe strongly in the importance of artistic integrity and credit to human artists who make our experiences on this blue planet so much richer.

    1h 13m
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Welcome to Bio-DIVE-rsity! A new creature-feature podcast about the splendors of the ocean's creatures and the issues currently affecting them. Using science as a guide, we tackle both the common and the rare, the exotic and the ugly. Let's descend!

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  • Creator
    Bio-DIVE-rsity
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bio-DIVE-rsity
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