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Dr Greg Sherley
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Dr Greg Sherley covers diverse range of subjects describing how science can inform the management of our planet. Find out about invasive species – what they are and how we can eliminate them; climate change - are we winning or losing this battle and find out about conservation initiatives. Dr Sherley is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation and has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Zoology/Animal behavioural ecology. He has worked in the general environment sector for all his career in New Zealand and the Pacific. If you have any science questions you want to put to Dr Greg Sherley, you can send them to admin@coastaccessradio.org.nz

  1. 12/21/2025

    Let's Talk Science - Kotukutuku Ecological Restoration Project - KERP with Jim O'Malley

    The Kotukutuku Ecological Restoration Project is named after the Fuschia which is found in the remnant coastal forest near Paraparaumu. This conservation of biodiversity project revolves around pest management including the introduced mammals and to a lesser extent weeds so creating an island refuge for the native species which used to occur before humans did on the Kapiti Coast. The restoration project models voluntary conservation work in New Zealand by demonstrating the use of best practices in terms of habitat protection from threats such as predators and demonstrating the benefits from this long term strategy and action plan to preserve an example of what native biodiversity could be for future generations. Listen to the story of the KERP programme in an interview with one of the principle volunteers Mr Jim O’Malley on “Talking Science with Dr Greg Sherley”.

    30 min

  2. 11/29/2025

    Let's Talk Science - with Ian Stringer

    In this episode, Dr Greg Shirley talks with Ian Stringer

    27 min

  3. 10/28/2025

    Let's Talk Science - Ocean Noise Pollution

    Ocean noise pollution is a form of environmental pollution caused by human activities, like commercial shipping, oil exploration, seismic surveys, offshore wind turbine installation, and military sonar. What impact does this have on our marine mammals? Find out here in this episode with Dr Greg Sherley.

    28 min

  4. 09/03/2025

    Let's Talk Science - Harmful Algal Blooms

    In this episode Dr Greg Sherley discusses algal bloom, what is it, what causes it and touches on how we can avoid it.

    30 min

  5. 07/09/2025

    Let's Talk Science- Underwater mountains - we learn about seamounts and how important they are.

    Seamounts are underwater mountains that serve as hotspots for marine biodiversity. They are home to many endemic species and provide unique habitats that support a wide variety of life. Seamounts influence ocean currents, which helps distribute nutrients and larvae, fostering high biodiversity. However, these ecosystems face threats from deep-sea fishing and mining, making conservation efforts crucial.

    29 min

  6. 06/11/2025

    Let's Talk Science - Deep Sea Mining part 2

    We continue our "deep dive" into the secrets that the deep sea is starting to reveal to science and what damage is caused by mining on the ocean floor. New science is revealed and discussed in this episode. Listen in to find out about Manganese nodules, sea marine communities we would be destroying, and we introduce the listener to bizarre, strange and thriving eco systems surviving thousands of meters deep.

    29 min

  7. 04/16/2025

    Let's Talk Science - Deep Sea-Mining

    In this episode we hear how carbon energy and digital technology demands are increasing which in turn means we need more green energy storage/batteries our green energy. However, it means an increase demand for rare earth elements - these elements are mined on land but with increasing demand attention has become focussed on sea floor deposits. This has implications that we may not be aware of such as causing more harm to the environment with the way these minerals are sourced, and release the co2 that are being stored in these nodules. The nodules have taken millions of years to be produced and they have the potential to be mined while other alternative to battery storage components are on the way. This episode exposes some of the results of our deep sea mining of these minerals. A very sobering episode.

    32 min

  8. 03/18/2025

    Let's Talk Science-Nuclear Testing fallout in the Pacific Part 2

    This episode reminds us of the fallout of nuclear testing in the Pacific since the 1940's and subsequent problems experienced and what problems could occur in the future. It is a sobering discussion. Warning, some information contained in this interview may be distressing.

    28 min
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Dr Greg Sherley covers diverse range of subjects describing how science can inform the management of our planet. Find out about invasive species – what they are and how we can eliminate them; climate change - are we winning or losing this battle and find out about conservation initiatives. Dr Sherley is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation and has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Zoology/Animal behavioural ecology. He has worked in the general environment sector for all his career in New Zealand and the Pacific. If you have any science questions you want to put to Dr Greg Sherley, you can send them to admin@coastaccessradio.org.nz

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  • Creator
    Dr Greg Sherley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Coast Access Radio
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk Science