In the first episode Joe interviews Serena Rasconi and they discuss her research into aquatic fungal parasites and her experience as Chair of the ParAqua Action group.The ParAqua podcast was funded by COST, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology and is a product of the ParAqua Action. If you are interested in joining the Action or just want to know more please go to www.paraqua- cost.eu The podcast is produced by Joe Money and Serena Rasconi and the Science Communication Coordinator is Ana Gavrilović. If you have any questions or want to get in touch to discuss your research in aquatic or marine ecology please email joe.money@amu.edu.pl