39 episodes

Why does it matter how many species are out there? Are corals upside down sea jellies? Who is causing the climate crisis? I am a professional marine ecologist and conservationist talking about biodiversity, sustainability, and the wonders of the ocean.

Kate Hildenbrand Podcast (Archived‪)‬ Kate Hildenbrand

    • Science

Why does it matter how many species are out there? Are corals upside down sea jellies? Who is causing the climate crisis? I am a professional marine ecologist and conservationist talking about biodiversity, sustainability, and the wonders of the ocean.

    Marine CRABS: Soldiers of the Ocean

    Marine CRABS: Soldiers of the Ocean

    Eating baby turtles got crabs a bad reputation, but there is much more to these ten-legged living armors—including some crabs abandoning turtle butt cracks along with monogamy So, let's take a deep breath and dive in.
    👀 Read the article (+ references): https://katehildenbrand.com/marine-crabs-the-soldiers-of-the-ocean/ 👀📺️ Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaaASAKDnI&list=PLiGfYF-FT3ahMhN_U90ijhvElQ5N2M-lg 📺️
    JOIN THE CREW:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katehildenbrandBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katehildenbrandWishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/19JZ2YTTE12B?ref_=wl_shareAmazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3dcNMDj (if you click this before buying what you would usually buy anyway, I get a small percentage out of Amazon's pocket)
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    • 9 min
    FISHING Methods: How Large-Scale Fishery Destroys the Planet

    FISHING Methods: How Large-Scale Fishery Destroys the Planet

    Fishing is more than taking fish out of the ocean. Depending on the fishing method, there are issues with bycatch, waste, and plain inefficiency to deal with. And one fishing method releases more CO2 than the entire airline industry. Yes, really. Let's dive in.
    👀 Read the article (+ references): https://katehildenbrand.com/review-of-fishing-methods-large-scale/ 👀📺️ Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaaASAKDnI&list=PLiGfYF-FT3ahMhN_U90ijhvElQ5N2M-lg 📺️
    JOIN THE CREW:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katehildenbrandBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katehildenbrandWishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/19JZ2YTTE12B?ref_=wl_shareAmazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3dcNMDj (if you click this before buying what you would usually buy anyway, I get a small percentage out of Amazon's pocket)
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    CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:20 Blast Fishing03:44 Traps and Pots04:22 Line Fishing05:55 Gill Nets07:04 Purse Seines08:15 Bottom Trawling09:31 High-Sea Fishing09:58 Small Scale12:27 Solutions

    • 13 min
    The Life of a LOBSTER: True Lobsters, Crayfish, and Lobster Imposters

    The Life of a LOBSTER: True Lobsters, Crayfish, and Lobster Imposters

    Between lobsters the color of cotton candy, depressed lobster men, and misinformation spread by the wonderful Phoebe from Friends, there is a lot to learn about lobsters. Today, we talk about true or clawed lobsters, crayfish, and spiny lobsters and other lobster imposters. Let’s dive in.
    👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbrand.com/the-life-of-a-lobster-clawed-lobsters-crayfish-and-lobster-imposters/ 👀📺️ Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaaASAKDnI&list=PLiGfYF-FT3ahMhN_U90ijhvElQ5N2M-lg 📺️
    JOIN THE CREW:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katehildenbrandBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katehildenbrandWishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/19JZ2YTTE12B?ref_=wl_shareAmazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3dcNMDj (if you click this before buying what you would usually buy anyway, I get a small percentage out of Amazon's pocket)
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    FOOTAGE:Cotton-Candy Lobster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8uM4zAYdWUSlipper Lobster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmShYp0umes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acnTS1Z3O-0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPuIl8J95F4“She’s Your Lobster”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyvRjF0NBeMLobster Female Migration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6nhOChpMckLobster Life Stages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2UBdsWR18ILarval Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1jfTBdEyBIMaine Lobsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e7zEYgaFhoEuropean Lobster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx07jmkBBJoTwo-Colored Lobster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjGlaQFLt2o&feature=emb_logoLobsters vs Trigger Fish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGXHJvEttpELobster Molting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjGV-UIrXTIFighting Spiny Lobsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-nTk11UoVYFighting True Lobsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOZBUCWx9C0Spiny Lobster Babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3nkJMaWaB4Spiny Lobster Sound File: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HnwBaYQU38
    CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:12 What are Lobsters?00:51 Lobster, Crayfish, or Imposter?01:20 Lobster Anatomy02:14 Claw or No Claw?02:58 Mating and Life Cycle05:24 Lobster Immortality06:49 True Lobster07:34 Claws, Claws, Claws08:00 Spiny Lobsters09:25 Slipper Lobsters10:11 Furry Lobsters11:03 What's Next?

    • 11 min
    The Cleaners of the Ocean: Marine SHRIMP in Nature

    The Cleaners of the Ocean: Marine SHRIMP in Nature

    Shrimp are the cleaners of the ocean and can even influence the current of the ocean. I’m a marine ecologist, and today I’ll tell you all about shrimp. They are way more interesting than you think!
    👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbrand.com/the-cleaners-of-the-ocean-marine-shrimp-in-nature/ 👀📺️ Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaaASAKDnI&list=PLiGfYF-FT3ahMhN_U90ijhvElQ5N2M-lg 📺️
    JOIN THE CREW:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katehildenbrandBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katehildenbrandWishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/19JZ2YTTE12B?ref_=wl_shareAmazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3dcNMDj (if you click this before buying what you would usually buy anyway, I get a small percentage out of Amazon's pocket)
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    CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:25 Some Cool Examples01:08 From Egg to Adult01:53 Bubble Bullets02:28 The Crackle of the Reef03:32 Bees of the Ocean04:07 Sea Star Murderers06:05 The Cleaners of the Ocean06:55 An Unfortunate Truth07:36 What's Next?

    • 7 min
    Is Nature WORTH Saving?

    Is Nature WORTH Saving?

    With the news feeling like an exaggerated apocalypse novel, why don't we just let nature fall apart at the seams and do what's best for us, for humanity? And what do cute beavers have to do with it all?
    👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbrand.com/is-nature-worth-saving/ 👀📺️ Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaaASAKDnI&list=PLiGfYF-FT3ahMhN_U90ijhvElQ5N2M-lg 📺️
    JOIN THE CREW:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katehildenbrand Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katehildenbrand Wishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/19JZ2YTTE12B?ref_=wl_share Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3dcNMDj (if you click this before buying what you would usually buy anyway, I get a small percentage out of Amazon's pocket)
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    CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:26 The World is on Fire01:27 The State of Things01:52 Nature is Beautiful02:19 Nature Feeds Us03:22 Money, Money, Money04:43 Nature Saves Lives05:07 Pardon the Pandemic05:45 Making Up for Our Mess06:09 What's Working? #beavers 09:07 Education is Key

    • 9 min
    The Unbelievable Biology of CORALS: Corals are Many Animals?!

    The Unbelievable Biology of CORALS: Corals are Many Animals?!

    Corals are top-five favorite animals for me. And coral reefs definitely are one of my favorite ecosystems. But there is more to these colorful planty things than meets the eyes, so let’s dive in.
    👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbrand.com/biology-of-corals-many-animals/ 👀
    📺️ Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaaASAKDnI&list=PLiGfYF-FT3ahMhN_U90ijhvElQ5N2M-lg 📺️
    JOIN THE CREW:
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katehildenbrand Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katehildenbrand Wishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/19JZ2YTTE12B?ref_=wl_share Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3dcNMDj (if you click this before buying what you would usually buy anyway, I get a small percentage out of Amazon's pocket)
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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:38 What kind of animals are corals?
    01:18 Stinging cells!
    01:33 Weird life stages of corals
    02:13 A coral is many animals?!
    02:29 Polyp = gooey tube?
    03:04 How do corals eat?
    03:52 Octacorallia
    04:09 Underwater pens?
    04:47 Scaredy pants sea panties
    05:09 Blue corals aren’t blue?
    05:31 Soft corals aren’t soft?
    06:26 Hexacorallia
    07:23 Anemones can jump…
    07:42 …and hide!
    08:11 Are black corals black?
    08:30 The anemone-thing scientists argue about
    09:03 Coral or anemone? Both?
    09:29 Are hard corals hard?
    09:59 How reefs are created
    10:18 Bottons on stems
    10:40 Secret superpower: symbiosis
    12:04 Why do corals bleach?
    12:39 Our fish fed their house first?
    13:11 What’s next?

    • 13 min

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