Oman 3165

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Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity Oman 3165 is a seventy day journey by kayak along the coastline of Oman in celebration of World Maritime Day, capturing stories of innovation and biodiversity, celebrating Oman’s rich maritime heritage and using communication technology to inspire the next generation of ocean caretakers for a sustainable future

  1. Bar al Hikman – the halfway point of Oman 3165

    3D AGO

    Bar al Hikman – the halfway point of Oman 3165

    From the beautiful, but isolated salt flats of Bar al Hikman, sheltered from the seas by Masirah Island, Mark has reached the midway point of the expedition. After an amazing couple of days back in the kayak and 40 days since he started paddling, Mark has reached the halfway point of his journey along the coastline of Oman. Tim, Marks land-based support, has headed inland to circumnavigate the salt flats leaving Mark alone for a few days. Always the avid birdwatcher, Mark saw a huge flamboyance of flamingos on the salt flats along with thousands of other birds and moved in closer for a look. But Flamingos wade in very shallow water and the falling tide caught Mark out. But always one for an adventure within an adventure, Mark took advantage of the water drying out around him and explored the mangroves. As well as some of the wildlife he came across old wrecks, ruined shelters, a crashed aircraft and a haunting sight, hundreds of turtle shells. Eating turtles is forbidden in Oman today, but this was clearly a site of turtle hunting in years gone by. After the tide came in Mark refloated his kayak and kept on paddling for a few hours into the darkness to find somewhere camp. After 38 kms paddling today he is elated and well rested at the halfway point of the expedition. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    17 min
  2. From the shores of the Sharqiya Sands with Nigel Winser

    6D AGO

    From the shores of the Sharqiya Sands with Nigel Winser

    The coastal waters Mark is paddling through are blooming into life. The upwelling cooler water is bringing with it nutrients from the deep, providing the fuel for the phytoplankton soup that plays such pivotal role in the food chain of the marine ecosystem. This phytoplankton bloom has given Mark a wonderful sight, bioluminescence has been lighting up the water as every waves crashes onto the shore of his night time campsite. He is camping on the edge of the Sharqiya Sands. Formerly known as the Wahiba Sands, it is one of only 3 fog deserts in the world and an incredibly rare, isolated sand sea ecosystem, making it an ideal living laboratory. In this podcast, join Mark in conversation with long-time friend of Oman, the inspirational Nigel Winser. In the mid-1980s, as deputy director of The Royal Geographical Society in London Nigel led The Wahiba Sands Project, a multiyear multidisciplinary study of this unique environment. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    32 min
  3. Andy Willson – Future Seas and the paddle ahead

    JAN 8

    Andy Willson – Future Seas and the paddle ahead

    As Mark launches into the next stage of the Oman 3165 Expedition he drops into see marine ecologist Andy Willson in Muscat. Andy set up Future seas, an Oman based marine research and conservation company and has been a huge supporter of the expedition. During the expedition pause, Andy has been servicing the hydrophone and setting up the analysis of the recordings Mark has been gathering each day. In this fascinating conversation, Andy gives Mark a preview of the marine habitats he will be passing through and an insight into the oceanography that makes this section of the Omani coastline so special. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    21 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    Ras Jibsh – Rounding off Leg 1 of Oman 3165

    Mark is finally back on the water after two days stormbound on land. Today’s leg starts near one of Oman’s stunning pink lakes, just south of Al Ashkharah and took Mark south along the coast to Ras Jibsh. Landing at Ras Jibsh Mark reflects at the joy of being back on the water again, especially as this was the final paddling day of Leg 1 of Oman 3165. So Mark takes a moment to reflect back on the last 36 days of the expedition. So far they have collected 6 eDNA samples, gathered over 120 hours of underwater acoustic recordings, captured hundreds of 360 images on land and on sea, while every couple of days Mark has been having online conversations with school children around the world and in Oman. Go and check out the expedition Story Arc on the website to see more of the Omani coastline and learn about the expedition. Leg 2 of Oman 3165 starts in early January when Mark takes to the water again to head south towards the border with Yemen. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    20 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Shipping and Sustainability - Essam Al Sheibany looks to the future

    With weather forcing a pause in Mark’s time on the water, he takes the opportunity to share a recent conversation with Essam Al Sheibany, Vice President of Sustainability at Asyad group, the Oman 3165 Expedition partner.  Operating one of the world’s largest and most diversified fleets, serving over 60 countries, Asyad Shipping takes its responsibility to develop a more sustainable way of shipping extremely seriously.  Essam Al Sheibany shares how the group are looking towards the future and the innovations which they hope will both contribute to net zero omissions while supporting Oman’s continued growth.   You can view the latest Asyad Sustainability Report here Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    26 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    From Scotland to Oman, and where ships go to die

    Jonathan Turner runs an Oman based commercial diving company, Masirah International. Originally from Scotland, Jonathan is as passionate about Oman and its maritime environment as Mark. Jonathan describes some of the marine wildlife highlights Mark should expect to see, but also how he has observed the amount of marine change in the years he has been under the water in Oman. Looking into the future of the shipping industry in Oman, Jonathan explains about a new green ship breaking facility that is being developed to reduce the impact of the global ship breaking industry. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    21 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    Sustainable Tourism in Oman; Stories from the Al Bustan Palace Hotel

    From the gardens of the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Al Bustan hotel in Muscat, Mark explores how Oman is not just creating a sustainable relationship with its seas but promoting a sustainable tourism industry that brings tourists to enjoy the coastal waters of Oman. It’s part of a fully circular approach to sustainability and the Oman Vision 2040. In the gardens, Talal Al Hashmi, Head of Operations and Acting General Manager of the Al Bustan Hotel introduces Mark to the hotel and its grounds. Ester Kamal, Marketing Director describes some of the traditional and emerging tourism markets and how they find the balance for sustainable tourism in the face of the global tourism industry. Director of Engineering, Shan Sirajudeen explains some of the reuse and recycling process they have built, for things like water conversation. While Sustainability Champion, Ella Jureczek describes how the hotel forms a community relationship with local foodbanks and encourages the hotel guests to join them in initiatives like gardening experiences and beach cleans. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    21 min

  8. 12/07/2025

    Educating an Ocean Generation - a tale of three inspiring educators

    Through the different educational partners of the Oman 3165 Expedition, Mark has already spoken online to thousands of school children around the world. He has visited several schools in Oman, giving talks, showing the expedition kit to children and inspiring them about the possibilities for a more sustainable relationship with their oceans. But getting the Oman 3165 message across to local school children is only possible because of the support and collaboration of the local teachers. So this podcast is all about some of the inspirational teachers in Oman who have embraced Mark and the expedition into their classrooms. The first teacher we hear from is Zoe Woolley, Executive Principal of Knowledge Gate International School, followed by Tamsin Murchie, a primary teacher at the British School Muscat and finally, Joe Fraser, Mr. Joe, a geography teacher at the Knowledge Gate International School also in Muscat. Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165 The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

    28 min
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Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity Oman 3165 is a seventy day journey by kayak along the coastline of Oman in celebration of World Maritime Day, capturing stories of innovation and biodiversity, celebrating Oman’s rich maritime heritage and using communication technology to inspire the next generation of ocean caretakers for a sustainable future

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  • Creator
    Adventurous Audio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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    © Copyright 2025 Oman 3165
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