Unchatted Waters

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science. In this episode we’ll be donning our lifejackets, putting on our wellies and exploring our scientific surveys. We’ll discuss how we sample across the entire food web from the smallest phytoplankton to the largest fin whales. During our voyage we will talk about the people and technology that help us understand the ocean’s ecosystem … so welcome onboard. Hosted by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Jeroen Van Der Kooij and Sam Barnett

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we will be talking about the microscopic world of pathogens, bacteria and viruses, but most importantly how to keep our seafood safe to eat, considering human health now and in the future. So, make sure you pop the cork on that champagne, get your oysters ready, as we peel back the shell into this fascinating topic.   Hosted by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Craig Baker-Austin and Andy Powell

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we talk about preventing disease outbreaks to ensure we can farm our seafood successfully. We learn about the Fish Health Inspectors travelling across England and Wales as well laboratory testing to uncover where disease came from and how to stop its spread. If you love a jigsaw puzzle, then this is the episode for you.   Hosted by Kirsty Bradley with guests: David Verner-Jeffreys and Chris Evans

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we’ll serve up a twist on the British classic. Exploring how fish and the electronic microchips found in our tags can tell us where fish go and give an insight into population movements and migration. So, grab your salt and vinegar and let’s take a bite into this fascinating topic about fish and chips. Hosted by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Jim Ellis and Serena Wright

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we explore how our ocean moves, from waves crashing on the seashore to the ocean conveyor belt moving across the globe. If you find yourself looking out at the sea and want to understand more of its secrets, join this episode and you may just uncover a treasure trove of information, hidden in a message in a bottle. Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Piyali Chowdhury and Stephen Dye.

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we talk about one of the greatest challenges of our generation, climate change. More specifically we learn about how temperature changes impact the ocean, and how we can come together to adapt to the changes we’re seeing now, to protect our future. If you’d like to learn more and hear interesting stories on how we can tackle this challenge, then this is the episode for you. Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests: John Pinnegar and Susana Lincoln.

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we dip our ears into the ocean and listen to the magical soundscape beneath the waves. We discuss what we can hear underwater, from earth, animals and humans that contribute to the instruments, players and composition of a symphony. So submerge yourself in this episode as we open your ears to the magic of the ocean's orchestra, and a 1, 2, 3, 4 ...  Hosted by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Nathan Merchant and Rosalyn Putland HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EPISODE 

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.    In this episode we talk about marine litter. So, if you’re at your bathroom sink daydreaming about your day ahead, this episode talks about where that toothbrush might end up when you’ve finished using it. We talk about marine litter monitoring and how changing our behaviour and attitude can bring about positive change, making sure humans only leave footprints for future generations.   Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Briony Silburn and Holly Nel 

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.  In this episode we talk about “the colour of pollution”,  we discuss the sources of marine pollution, from the chemicals found to some of the impacts on systems such as food webs. We explore detection, monitoring, indicators and global objectives that contribute to prioritising where we can take action to reduce harm to our ocean. Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests: Michelle Devlin and Andy Smith.

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.    In this episode we explore Marine Protected Areas, from mapping uncharted areas of the seafloor, to understanding how plants and animals use habitats across the globe. So if  you’re interested in exploring the many threads of information behind that patchwork quilt of MPAs, then join us, as we get in the zone!                       Hosted by Kirsty Bradley with guests Alison Pettafor and Oliver Hogg. 

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science.   In this episode we discuss blue carbon, a key tool in  the climate change toolbox. We explore how marine habitats can lock away atmospheric carbon, from our coasts to the distant seafloor, both locally and globally. Most importantly though , we discuss the importance of partnering up with nature, to “top up” how we tackle climate change   Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests Lisa Bensen and Ruth Parker. 

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science. NEW SERIES COMING SOON! A new year means a new set of episodes… but this time with a twist. I’ll still be chatting to two guests but now it’s time to set sail on a different journey, one of discovery. This new series will celebrate journeys across technological boundaries, ancient mystery as well as traveling to new destinations across the globe. We dive deep into interesting stories and even discover treasures we may find along the way. So Keep an eye out for new episodes coming soon, and make sure the ship to explore unchatted  waters doesn’t leave without you! Let’s set sail into this new series.  FIRST THREE EPISODES LIVE 23 SEPTEMBER

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science. This new series takes us on new "journeys of discovery" across time, technology, the globe and beyond.  In this episode we explore an ancient mystery.  While the eel features in tales and folklore across Europe, this secretive shapeshifter has puzzled scientists for thousands of years, So, if you share our curiosity, join us on a journey to unravel parts of the European eel’s complex life history. Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests David Righton (Cefas) and Pieterjan Verhelst (Nature and Forest Research Institute, Belgium)

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science. This new series takes us on new "journeys of discovery" across time, technology, the globe and beyond.  In this episode we use a tropical fish tank as a looking glass, exploring a coral reef ecosystem. We journey across the globe to really find nemo and understand where aquarium species come from and, the global importance of the marine aquarium trade. So join us as we take a look through the marine fish tank, as window to another world.  Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests Joanna Murray (Cefas) and Gayatri Reksodihardjo (Lini, Indonesia). 

Welcome to Unchatted Waters, the podcast that talks to the people behind the science. This new series takes us on new "journeys of discovery" across time, technology, the globe and beyond.    In this episode we take a journey across technology and learn how videos can give us insight into life below the surface. From understanding  species in an area/ecosystem to details on what fishing vessels catch. So if you are a fan of surprising discoveries, this episode reveals what we can learn from Nature’s TV…   Hosted & produced by Kirsty Bradley with guests Rebecca Lamb (Cefas) and Paul Whomersley (Howell Marine Consulting Ltd).