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Welcome to Episode 39 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Oceanic Horror Producer & Creator of The Mirror Without Image, Rapport Erebus, for a comprehensive interview. Rapport Erebus is an analog horror producer best known for his series Rapport Erebus, & The Mirror Without Image, each of which follow mysterious oceans, clandestine government projects, & creatures best left unknown to science. In today’s interview, we sit down with Erebus to discuss his passion for the sea, his creative process, Rapport Erebus, The Mirror Without Image, & his advice for aspiring analog horror producers.

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Rapport Erebus’s YouTube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@rapporterebus?si=o5UspXYdAHi2TOfH

Resource 1:

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-true-story-behind-underwater-rescue-film-last-breath

Resource 2:

https://www.deep.com/article/what-is-saturation-diving

Resource 3:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-a-saturation-diver

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Welcome to Episode 38 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Oceanic Horror Producer & Creator of Santa Rosa Aquarium Lewis Gibson (SquakProductions) for a comprehensive interview. Lewis Gibson (SquakProductions) is an analog horror producer best known for his web series Santa Rosa Aquarium, which focuses on a mysterious fictional aquarium where people go missing, the animals act strange, & the staff acts stranger. In today’s interview, we sit down with Lewis to discuss his passion for aquariums & the sea, his analog horror journey, his short film Country Lanes, his web series Santa Rosa Aquarium, his creative process, & his advice to aspiring analog horror producers.

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SquakProduction’s YouTube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@squakproductions?si=QZQ0IYqlaP_7UJ3f

Resource 1:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/resources/facts/freshwater-dolphin-species-and-facts/

Resource 2:

https://factanimal.com/colossal-squid/

Resource 3:

https://www.marinebio.org/species/colossal-squid/mesonychoteuthis-hamiltoni/

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Welcome to Episode 37 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Marine Scientist & Accessibility Advocate Freya Longden for a comprehensive interview. Freya Longden is a British marine scientist & accessibility advocate hailing from Bristol, UK. She is best known for her work with the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, UK, & her advocacy for accessibility in marine science. In today’s interview, we sit down with Freya to discuss her infectious passion for the ocean, her work in marine science, what ocean literacy looks like, her accessibility journey, what it means to be accessible, how we can learn to be more accessible in ocean spaces, & her advice for young, passionate people looking to make their way in an ocean profession.

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Freya Longden’s LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/freya-longden-77053325a

Resource 1:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-025-08390-4.pdf

Resource 2:

https://www.kaimanaconservation.com/blog/breaking-barriers-overcoming-accessibility-gaps-in-marine-science-careers

Resource 3:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0380133025001601

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Welcome to Episode 36 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny discuss the basics of having a Saltwater Aquarium! This episode discusses what saltwater aquariums are, what equipment you need for your first saltwater aquarium, what marine critters you can keep, what some big no-nos are, & what some of the major public saltwater aquariums around the world are.

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Resource 1:

https://aquariumstoredepot.com/blogs/news/how-to-setup-a-saltwater-aquarium

Resource 2:

https://aqua-dreams.com/pages/saltwater-101

Resource 3:

https://www.fishtankworld.com/starting-a-saltwater-aquarium-for-beginners/

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Welcome to Episode 35 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Science Communicator, Youth Services Librarian, & Children’s Book Author Elaine M. Alexander! Elaine M. Alexander is a librarian & author known for her books Giant Cuttlefish: Chameleon of the Sea, & Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep. In today’s episode, we sit down with Elaine M. Alexander to discuss her career, the background, books, what its like doing science communication to children, her advice to young marine authors, & the duality of the sea.

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Elaine M. Alexander’s Website:

https://www.elainemalexander.com

Resource 1:

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/giant-cuttlefish/

Resource 2:

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/marine-animals/giant-cuttlefish-point-lowly

Resources 3:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/anglerfish

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Welcome to Episode 34 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Invasive Species Ecologist, Marine Parasitologist, & Marine Invertebrate Zoologist Dr. Jeb Byers! Jeb Byers is a professor, marine ecologist, marine parasitologist, & invasive species researcher known for his work with the University of Georgia. In today’s interview, we sit down with Dr. Jeb Byers to discuss his career, background, the ongoing screw-worm infestation in the United States, parasites, his advice to early-career ocean professionals, & how, sometimes, when the world hands you invasive species, the only thing you can do is make lemonade.

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Dr. Jeb Byers’s Laboratory Website:

https://jebyers.ecology.uga.edu

Resource 1:

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/invasive/what-are-invasive-species.htm

Resource 2:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/invasive-species

Resources 3:

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/species-profiles-list

RadioLab Episode on Screw-Worm:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZZugDL2Pk1CP6evBu56yr?si=fQsJsxwOSICPRVWgCdKYJA

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Welcome to Episode 33 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny discuss the wondrous uses of Marine Technology! Marine Technology is used in a variety of ways to measure, monitor, & assess the health of the sea. From Sonar to ROV’s, marine technology is used across the spectrum to research the sea. This episode discusses everything from Turtle Exclusion Devices, to Satellite Telemetry, to the Great Bubble Barrier.

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Resource 1:

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ocean-fact/rov/

Resource 2:

https://scienceinsights.org/what-is-satellite-telemetry-and-how-does-it-work/

Resource 3:

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sonar.html

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Welcome to Episode 32 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Environmental Activist & Chair of Surf Rider-Chicago, Devin McAllester! Devin McAllester is a surfer, environmental activist, & the Chair of Surf Rider-Chicago. In today’s episode, we sit down to discuss the Surf Rider Foundation, his career in environmental activism, beach access around Chicago, the art of surfing, & his advice for young passionate environmentalists seeking to make a difference.

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Surf Rider-Chicago Website:

https://chicago.surfrider.org

Resource 1:

https://www.surfrider.org

Resource 2:

https://bwtf.surfrider.org

Resources 3:

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/facilities/beaches

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Welcome to Episode 31 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, & Skylar, discuss the visually spectacular & ecologically concerning phenomenon of Harmful Algal Blooms! Harmful Algal Blooms occur when there is an over proliferation of algae in body water, either freshwater or saltwater. They are most often caused by diatoms, dinoflagellates, or cyanobacteria. They are associated with an over abundance of nutrients, & typically occur during Spring, & Fall.

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Resource 1:

https://www.cdc.gov/harmful-algal-blooms/about/index.html

Resource 2:

https://www.epa.gov/habs

Resource 3

https://www.noaa.gov/what-is-harmful-algal-bloom

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Welcome to Episode 30 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Ocean Conservationist & Vice Chair of Surf Rider-Chicago Quentin Rodgers to discuss his passion for marine science, his passion for surfing, the wonder of Tasmanian devils, his work with Surf Rider-Chicago, & his advice for young passionate environmentalists. We thank Quentin for taking the time to sit down with us for this recording!

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Surf Rider-Chicago Website:

https://chicago.surfrider.org

Resource 1:

https://www.surfrider.org

Resource 2:

https://bwtf.surfrider.org

Resource 3:

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/facilities/beaches

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Welcome to Episode 29 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with renowned marine biologist Gerard Loisel to discuss his passion for marine life, his career in science communication, his marine biology camps, & his advice for young passionate people looking to make their way into an ocean profession. We thank Gerard for taking the time to sit down with us for this recording!

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Gerard Loisel’s Website:

https://marinebiologycamp.net

Resource 1:

https://pressbooks.pub/tropicalmarinebio/chapter/spotted-drum/

Resource 2:

https://animalia.bio/spotted-drum

Resource 3:

https://facts.net/nature/animals/15-spotted-drum-fish-facts/

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Welcome to Episode 28 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, Skylar, & Jenny discuss the fascinating phenomenon of Whale Falls! Whale Falls are a unique ecosystem formed when a whale passes away, & falls to the bottom of the sea. Due to their sheer size, they can take years, or even decades to decompose fully. During this time, they support entire ecosystems. Organisms of all sizes, shapes, & manner come to get nutrients, or food, almost akin to a somewhat grotesque buffet.

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Resource 1:

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/whale-fall.html

Resource 2:

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-happens-when-whales-die.html

Resource 3:

https://scienceinsights.org/what-is-a-whale-fall-and-why-does-it-matter/

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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are delighted to sit down with aquaculturist & ocean conservationist, Joe Moody! Joe Moody is an aquaculturist & ocean conservationist from Yorkshire who graciously donated his time to discuss the Whitby Lobster Hatchery, & his career thus far! In today’s episode, we discuss his passion for marine science, the incredible work of the Whitby Lobster Hatchery, & how he rose through the ranks to become Head Aquaculturist!

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Whitby Lobster Hatchery’s Website:

https://whitbylobsterhatchery.co.uk

Resource 1:

https://www.marinebio.org/species/atlantic-lobsters/homarus-americanus/

Resource 2:

https://asmfc.org/species/american-lobster/

Resource 3:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/american-lobster

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Welcome to Episode 26 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast, our whimsical Saint Patrick’s Day Special! In today’s episode, we discuss the fascinating existence of 6 different marine animals native to Ireland, & celebrate the beauty of Irish marine biodiversity! Our lineup includes:

- 1. Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

- 2. Green Leaf Worm

- 3. Solar Powered Sea Slug (Elysia viridis)

- 4. Greenland Shark (Somiosus microcephalus)

- 5. European Green Crab (Carcinus maenus)

- 6. Gem Anemone (Aulactinia verrucosa)

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Resource 1:

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/marine-mammals-and-sea-turtles/minke-whale

Resource 2:

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/worms/green-leaf-worm

Resource 3:

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/sea-snails-and-sea-slugs/solar-powered-sea-slug

Resource 4:

https://www.livescience.com/greenland-shark

Resource 5:

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/crustaceans/shore-crab

Resource 6:

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/anemones-and-corals/gem-or-wartlet-anemone

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Welcome to Episode 25 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are extraordinarily fortunate to sit down with Marine Biologist, Marine Ecologist, Author, Professor, Researcher, & Ocean Conservationist Dr. James Lindholm! Dr. James Lindholm is a marine biologist, marine ecologist, author, professor, ocean conservationist, & scuba diver from Southern California who graciously donated his time to join us on the Marine Enthusiasts. In today’s episode we discuss his illustrious career, his astounding experiences underwater, his research across the United States, his experiences in marine policy, his fascinating fiction series featuring character Chris Black, & his advice for young passionate marine enthusiasts looking to make their way in the field.

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James Lindholm’s Website:

https://www.jameslindholm.com

Resource 1:

https://youtu.be/B6zEtbSyvW4

Resource 2:

https://youtu.be/UBzSLt2v9zQ

Resource 3:

https://youtu.be/g8bveyvdnNE

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Welcome to Episode 24 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast, our whimsical Valentine’s Day Special of 2026! In today’s episode, we discuss the romantic lives of 5 different marine animals, & how they may pertain to you! Our lineup includes:

- 1. Hancock’s Flatworm

- 2. Beluga Whale

- 3. Leatherback Sea Turtles

- 4. Moon Jellyfish

- 5. Pacific Footballfish

We discuss everything from penis-fencing flatworms, to sexually-parasitic deep sea fish!

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Resource 1:

https://reeflings.com/species/pseudoceros-hancockanus

Resource 2:

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/the-beluga-whale-of-iqaluit-delphinapterus-leucas

Resource 3:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/leatherback-turtle

Resource 4:

https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/moon-jelly

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https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2021/12/27/touchdown-pacific-footballfish/

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Welcome to Episode 23 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we speak all about Bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is the production of light from a living organism, such as a radiant deep sea fish or lambent beetle. In today’s episode, we discuss what bioluminescence is, how exactly it works, why it works, & a few creatures that are prime examples of bioluminescence.

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Resource 1:

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/bioluminescence/

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Welcome to Episode 22 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we are extraordinarily pleased to sit down for an interview with Urchin Diver, Marine Biologist, & Sustainable Seafood Proprietor Stephanie Mutz. Stephanie Mutz is an extraordinary urchin diver, sustainable seafood proprietor, & marine researcher from California. She is well known for her sustainable seafood company, Sea Stephanie Fish, a clever play on words. She supplies premium, fresh urchin, black cod, snapper, scallops, California spiny lobster, mussels, & a variety of other Pacific seafood. In today’s interview, we sit down with Stephanie to discuss her work in sustainable seafood, her passion for marine life, her early career as a marine researcher, what drove her to enter sustainable fisheries, & her advice for young marine scientists, fishermen, & ocean professionals.

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Resource 1:

https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Strongylocentrotus_purpuratus/

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https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Invertebrates/Sea-Urchin

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Welcome to Episode 21 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast, our festive Christmas Special! Today’s episode is our long-waited Christmas Special, & the long-awaited reveal of this year’s Marine Christmas Tree! In today’s episode, we’re going to delve into the second iteration of the Marine Christmas Tree, what marine creatures adorn it, & how you can find a bit of the holiday spirit in the underwater realm! Our festive lineup includes:

* Dunkleosteus!

* Pteraspis!

* Pliosaurus!

* Diplomoceras!

* Hallucigenia!

* Opabinia!

* Trilobites!

* Anomlaocaris!

* Jaekelopterus!

* Crinoids!

* Protostega!

* & the extraordinary Megalodon!

For those who are unaware, the Marine Christmas Tree is a design concept created by hosts Gwenevere, & Skylar, as well as the other Marine Enthusiasts working behind the scenes, illustrated by artist & graphic designer @NauticalWaffle! Each year, we work with an artist to design & create a new Marine Christmas Tree design, created solely using underwater materials. The theme for this year’s Marine Christmas tree is Ancient Oceans.

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Welcome to Episode 20 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Gwenevere, & Skylar take you through the bewitching underwater formations known as Hydrothermal Vents! A hydrothermal vent is a geologic formation, located on the sea flood, at tectonic plate boundaries. These vents intake water, then pump it out at high temperatures of up to 752° Fahrenheit. They are fissures, meaning cracks in the Earth from which lava erupts without volcanic activity, where seawater is superheated by magma, then shot out, populating the surrounding water with important nutrients such as Phosphorus, Methane Clathrates, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Dioxide, & Nitrogen. These vents support rich, diverse life, from tube worms, to chemosynthetic bacteria, to clams.

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Resource 1:

https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/seafloor-below/hydrothermal-vents/

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https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/deep-sea-hydrothermal-vents/

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