15 episodes

The go-to show for everything aquatic, hosted by real ocean scientists. OrcaPod is a monthly podcast for everyone ocean-loving, covering the topics that you want to hear about; from raw sewage dumping to marine mammal migration patterns, the use of AI in underwater technology to deep-sea mining. Expect a friendly blend of oceanographic exploration alongside a more lighthearted view of our underwater world. Dive in today for unmissable conversations with OrcaPod, the official podcast of RS Aqua.

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The go-to show for everything aquatic, hosted by real ocean scientists. OrcaPod is a monthly podcast for everyone ocean-loving, covering the topics that you want to hear about; from raw sewage dumping to marine mammal migration patterns, the use of AI in underwater technology to deep-sea mining. Expect a friendly blend of oceanographic exploration alongside a more lighthearted view of our underwater world. Dive in today for unmissable conversations with OrcaPod, the official podcast of RS Aqua.

    Women who Row 💪

    Women who Row 💪

    As we're celebrating inspirational women throughout March, we've lined up a special episode of OrcaPod featuring Maggie Hodge, one of the rowers from GB Row's all-women Team Ithaca, and Laura Fantuzzi, a data analyst and 2024 competitor.



    In 'Women who Row', RS Aqua's Phoebe Chadwick hosts a fascinating conversation with these incredible women about the mental and physical strength required to propel yourself round the entirety of Great Britain, as well as the scientific and charitable endeavours that underpin the race.

    • 26 min
    Communication Breakdown 🎙️

    Communication Breakdown 🎙️

    On this episode of OrcaPod, Dr. Ryan Mowat chats to the Society of Maritime Industries' (SMI's) Emma Johnson about the hurdles in underwater technology communications, uniting the marine industry with organisations like the SMI, and the value of bringing ocean science appeal to the general public via initiatives like the Marine Autonomy Challenge and through marketing buzz.

    • 30 min
    The Best of 2023 📅

    The Best of 2023 📅

    Join us as we take a dip down memory lake for OrcaPod's annual highlights episode. 2023's run of the podcast saw our hosts answering the biggest questions from the ocean science world, discussing the most wholesome news stories of the year, and chatting to incredible guests like acclaimed 'bathynaut' Professor Jon Copley and Sonardyne's ocean currents expert, Thomas Culverhouse.

    • 24 min
    Cracking News! 🎄

    Cracking News! 🎄

    On this month's special festive episode of OrcaPod we’ve got medicinal mollusks, dolphin races down the Californian coast and sweet, sweet octopus dreams! Join our ocean scientists as they pop open Christmas Crackers filled with some of the more positive ocean science stories of 2023.

    • 31 min
    Current Affairs 🌊

    Current Affairs 🌊

    Why are ocean currents so important? On this month's episode of OrcaPod, Ocean Scientist Eleanor chats to Sonardyne's ADCP (Acoustic Doppler current profiler) Manager Tom Culverhouse about some of the effects that currents can have on our marine environment, and it's inhabitants.

    • 35 min
    Creatures from the Deep 👻

    Creatures from the Deep 👻

    Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween special of OrcaPod! Marine biologist / 'bathynaut' Professor Jon Copley joins Nathan and Phoebe to chat about his amazing career in deep sea exploration, including consulting on popular shows such as Blue Planet II and The Swarm.

    • 42 min

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