Happy 4th of July! Today, we discuss the effects of fireworks on not only aquatic life, but also the birds who rely on the ocean. We also have our very first guest! Today we welcome Amanda Douglas, the Stewardship Coordinator for the Coastal Stewardship Program in Mississippi! Amanda is joining us to discuss the impact fireworks have on beach nesting birds and how you can help!

Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Special Guest: Amanda Douglas

We’re back!

Sorry for the week off (and late upload) but we are officially back on track! This weeks episode is more yapping than science, but it was so much fun! Rachel takes over and talks about larvae…who ride on jellies?? Wild!! Hope you enjoy!

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098114003104

Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch

Hey y’all!! Today we talk about some of our favorite animals from Finding Nemo! Listen to us talk about Marlin & Nemo, Gill, Jaques, barracudas, Mr. Ray, Crush & Squirt, and anglerfish!! Hope you enjoy!

Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Us? Again?? Yep! Welcome to what may be our favorite episode so far!! Today we discuss three weird topics in the marine biology world. Join us and learn about the weird animals in the ocean.

Have a weird story? Send it to us!!

behindtheseaspod@gmail.com

Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Today we’re leaping into the ballerinas of the Florida Keys: Smalltooth Sawfish!!

Updates on the case: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/health/spinningevent/updates/

What to do if you see a spinning sawfish:

Report the sighting to FWC

Call: (844) 472-9347

Email: Sawfish@MyFWC.com

Provide the time, date, location, water depth, and estimated length of the sawfish.

Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Welcome back! This week, we dive into one of the most interesting events in marine biology, orcas sinking boats! Join us while we talk about the story, the theories, and (most importantly) the orcas!

Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth

Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Seas! This week, we talk about Charlotte the Stingray. Charlotte captured (and broke) hearts all over the world in 2024.

Hosts: Rachel Lynch and Novalee Booth

Sound and editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode written by: Novalee Booth