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The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.

Podcast Owners, Creators, Producers, & Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic.

You can support the show at: www.patreon.com/marineconservation

(c) ECM Parsons and Ashley Scarlett

Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic

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    • 4.5 • 26 Ratings

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.

Podcast Owners, Creators, Producers, & Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic.

You can support the show at: www.patreon.com/marineconservation

(c) ECM Parsons and Ashley Scarlett

    The environmental impacts of Brexit

    The environmental impacts of Brexit

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Constance Schéré about the impacts that BREXIT has had on environmental regulations and marine protected areas in the UK.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
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    • 19 min
    Oyster catchers, mudflats and marine protected areas

    Oyster catchers, mudflats and marine protected areas

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to this week's guest Constance Schéré (constanceschere.com) about the ecological importance of mudflats as well as marine protected area designation and enforcement in the UK and Ireland. They also talk about the biology of the oyster catcher and their link to Dr Smash.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
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    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
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    • 19 min
    The 2024 conservation job outlook

    The 2024 conservation job outlook

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about what the current and upcoming job market looks like for those in the wildlife science, environmental and conservation fields.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
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    • 22 min
    Wind farms and whale strandings - Who is really behind the wind farm protests?

    Wind farms and whale strandings - Who is really behind the wind farm protests?

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the science behind claims that wind farm construction is causing whale strandings? Is it true? Who is really behind the protests about wind farms? A special investigative journalism episode of MCHH.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
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    • 10 min
    Halloween Special part 3: Atlantis!

    Halloween Special part 3: Atlantis!

    For Halloween Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have three episodes on spooky ocean mysteries and legends. In this episode they talk about tthe legend of Atlantis. Could it once have been a real place? Dr Craken talks about some of the ocean science about lands lost under the oceans.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Thank you toTabletop Audio (https://tabletopaudio.com/) for the spooky backing track on this episode.
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
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    • 12 min
    The Bermuda Triangle

    The Bermuda Triangle

    For Halloween Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic have three episodes on spooky ocean mysteries and legends. In this episode they talk about the infamous Bermuda Triangle. It is really as dangerous as the legends say? Dr Craken talks about some of the scientific explanations for the mysterious disappearances in this area.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Thank you toTabletop Audio (https://tabletopaudio.com/) for the spooky backing track on this episode.
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
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    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

Science Nerd👩🏽‍🔬 ,

Omg so good

Ok I love this! I recommend it for people who like the ocean and also people who like to listen to other people being hilarious! But when I listened to the episode about if you made a movie about ocean problems I kinda wish there were sea turtles. Such a good podcast! Keep up the good work! 😃😃😃😃🐋🐋🐋🐋

Sydni Reinhold ,

5 Star! Future Episode Idea??

LOVE this podcast! This really helps me stay in tune with my passion of marine biology despite being a few hours from the ocean.

Wondering if it would be possible to shed some light on sustainable, eco friendly ideas for people who want to travel/scuba/explore marine biology while doing so with a conservation cautious mind?

I want to plan a few trips next year, but don’t want to be that ignorant tourist who says she loves marine biology but is harming it in the process of connecting with her passion. Any suggestions or tips for traveling would be greatly appreciated!

Savethisplanet ,

YAS!

Very entertaining and fun. I am not a scientist but I love the environment and I want to know what is going on, what I can do to help, and Andrew, Smash and Cracken bring so much information to the table. Keep it up guys!

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