Discover the Ocean

Coastal Natives

Get excited about discovering Southeast Asia’s marine environment and taking a deep dive into all that it has to offer! These podcasts and audio journeys are a collaboration between Artwave Studio and Coastal Natives. Join us on our mission to develop wonder, inspire love and take action for the ocean.

Episodes

  1. 09/18/2023

    Seas Today Ep. 7: Exposing Fish Fraud in the Food Chain

    Ever wondered if that 'wild-caught' salmon on your plate is really what it claims to be? In our Season Finale of Seas Today, we'll be fishing for the truth! Join us as we cast our investigative net wide and uncover the slippery world of fish fraud, with some jaw-dropping tales that will leave you hooked. Our special guest for this episode is Sean Neo (Yale NUS ‘22), a Life Sciences graduate with an interest in wildlife forensics. As part of his academic journey, he worked on several investigations involving DNA barcoding, one of which was an independent project looking into the extent of seafood mislabeling in Singapore. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode that will leave you questioning what's really on your plate.

  2. 04/22/2023

    Blind Diving: Barracuda Point

    Explore Barracuda Point in Sipadan — Malaysia’s only oceanic island, and dive with thousands of barracudas. Inspired by the true account of a diver. This series is created by Artwave Studio, in collaboration with the Coastal Natives community.

    Blind Diving: Barracuda Point

  3. 01/31/2023

    Seas Today Ep. 6: Life on Our Seawalls

    Ever walked along some of Singapore’s coastlines and noticed tiles on our seawalls? With most of Singapore’s natural shorelines transformed into man-made structures, many of us remain unaware of the creatures that make these shores their home. In this episode of Seas Today, we’ll talk about the mostly hidden, but ecologically important biodiversity-enhancing tiles, as well as what they can do for our native flora and fauna! We’re privileged to have associate professor Dr Peter Todd to chat with us about the intersection of marine science and innovation, as well as the process of designing novel experiments to assist an environment in its recovery.

  4. 01/10/2023

    Seas Today Ep. 5: Saving the Iconic Thresher Sharks

    To celebrate shark week, in this episode of Seas Today, we’re expanding into the Southeast Asian region and speaking to Rafid Shidqi, co-founder of Thresher Shark Indonesia. With strong interests in shark and ray conservation, Rafid began his journey with the Indonesian Manta Project, before dedicating his work to protecting thresher sharks. Collaborating with local communities, Rafid and his team develop long-term solutions that respect the rights of local livelihoods, while protecting the endangered shark species. During this casual evening chat, we’ll learn more about these fascinating creatures who have roamed (or swam) our planet longer than the dinosaurs have, as well as what Thresher Shark Indonesia and the rest of us can do to protect them.

  5. 11/10/2022

    Blind Diving: Pulau Hantu Night Dive

    Originally created for individuals with vision loss in mind, Blind Diving is a celebration of the ocean and aims to immerse listeners of all ages in thrilling ocean adventures. Inspired by true accounts, explore dive sites around the region and join us in encountering wonderful marine life. Each episode ends with a conservation message that we hope educates our audience about the plight of the ocean. This series is created by Artwave Studio, in collaboration with the Coastal Natives community.

    Blind Diving: Pulau Hantu Night Dive

  6. 07/26/2022

    Seas Today Ep. 4: Otters of Asia - Extinction or Hope?

    In this episode of Seas Today, we’ll be having a chat about the cheeky little creatures that are said to be taking over Singapore - none other than, the otters! With their adorable outlook, it’s no wonder they have attracted the attention of children and adults alike. Often found around our waterways, their proximity to urban environments inevitably brings about clashes with the people living there. What does this mean for the otters of Singapore and Asia? Is their trajectory towards extinction or survival? We’ll have a chat with N. Sivasothi, also know as “the Otterman”, to learn more about these fascinating creatures, the rivers and catchment areas they live in, and the interconnectedness of it all.

  7. 05/23/2022

    Seas Today Ep. 3: Blue Carbon Ecosystems - Mangroves, Seagrasses and Mudflats

    In this episode of Seas Today, let's chat about a topic that's been getting a lot of attention lately: blue carbon! A theme rising in popularity amongst marine conservationists and sustainable finance folk - what exactly is blue carbon and how does this relate to climate change? Join Yasmine Gatt from the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions to demystify why blue carbon ecosystems are important, some of the amazing marine life that live there, and what excites her in this area of work!

  8. 04/29/2022

    Seas Today Ep. 2: The Secret World of Singapore Corals (Part 2)

    What? Did you say there’re corals in Singapore? Absolutely! In fact, our little red dot has more than 250 species of corals living in our waters. In celebration of the upcoming local coral spawning season, we’ve invited Sam Shu Qin, a marine biologist and co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs, to have a spawn-taneous chat with us about all things coral, the critters that call it their home, and what individuals can do to help them flourish.

  9. 04/29/2022

    Seas Today Ep. 2: The Secret World of Singapore Corals (Part 1)

    What? Did you say there’re corals in Singapore? Absolutely! In fact, our little red dot has more than 250 species of corals living in our waters. In celebration of the upcoming local coral spawning season, we’ve invited Sam Shu Qin, a marine biologist and co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs, to have a spawn-taneous chat with us about all things coral, the critters that call it their home, and what individuals can do to help them flourish.

  10. 03/22/2022

    Seas Today Ep. 1: The Singapore Whale Uncovered

    Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a natural history museum? For our first episode, we’re whaley excited to have LKCNHM share with us the account behind the Singapore museum’s sperm whale exhibit! From its discovery in local waters; to the lab analyses; to finally being presented on display… we’ll get to uncover its demise, take a closer look at the action behind the scenes, and how we can work towards preventing tragedies like these in the future.

  11. 09/17/2021

    Manta Point

    Explore Karang Makassar in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, and dive with majestic manta rays. Inspired by the true account of a diver.

    Manta Point

  12. 06/08/2021

    The Igara Wreck

    Explore one of the top wreck diving sites in Southeast Asia in this immersive audio adventure.

    The Igara Wreck
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About

Get excited about discovering Southeast Asia’s marine environment and taking a deep dive into all that it has to offer! These podcasts and audio journeys are a collaboration between Artwave Studio and Coastal Natives. Join us on our mission to develop wonder, inspire love and take action for the ocean.

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  • Creator
    Coastal Natives
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Discover the Ocean