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Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they

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13:58

Water, water everywhere - a water world quiz

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/05/21

Water, water everywhere, but what does Dr Craken know about it? Dr Scarlett Smash tests Dr Craken's knowledge about the our watery world. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett

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12:00

Game of thrones science - recreating the dire wolf

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/05/14

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the recent news that scientists have de-extincted dire wolves - or have they? What are the implications for the conservation of endangered species? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by

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14:33

Coffee shop science. Was some of the first marine...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/05/07

Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the story of a dolphin, Sir Issac Newton and a coffee shop. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr

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26:24

Who is Kristján Loftsson and why is he an ocean...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/04/30

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about the evil villain behind Iceland's whaling industry. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran

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20:46

The Latest Gossip on Whaling (with guest Rob Read)

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/04/23

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic discuss some of the behind the scence gossip on whaling with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/). If you thought that whaling was already scandalous, just wait until you hear what is going on behind the scenes! Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show

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22:40

How can we stop the Faroe Islands whale hunts? With...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/04/16

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about how we might be able to stop the pilot whale and dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)"

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21:09

What is the grindadráp ? With Rob Read from Neptune's...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/04/09

What is the grindadráp ? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about pilot whale and dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE

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20:24

What is the deadliest sea creature?

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/04/02

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about some of the deadliest creatures in the ocean. But which creature is the real John Wick of the Seven Seas? Find out on this episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment

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11:54

Who was the first Marine Biologist?

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/03/26

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic go back in history to talk about the first marine biologist and their ground breaking discoveries more than 2000 years ago! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash

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09:35

What is an Angel shark?

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/03/19

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about angel sharks and the threats faced by these endangered species in the Mediterranean Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash

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16:13

Operation deep blue legacy

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/03/12

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Isadora Abuter (from HealthySeas.org) about Operation Deep Blue Legacy - a fabulous conservation project protecting historic wrecks and marine species. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by

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20:48

Do you want to build a Manatee sanctuary?

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/03/05

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Gray Baker about a fun new game he designed called Manatee Sanctuary. You too can build your own tiny mantee sanctuary by visiting the game's kickstarter page at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warpedrealitygames/manatee-sanctuary Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted

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27:38

Cod wars part 2: The British Empire strikes back

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/02/26

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue to chat to Richard Napolitano from the Shipwrecks and Seadogs podcast (https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/) about the Cod Wars. In this episode things get heated in the waters around Iceland! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical

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23:14

Cod Wars: Episode 1 (The Phantom fish menace)

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/02/12

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Richard Napolitano from the Shipwrecks and Seadogs podcast (https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/) about the Cod Wars. What are the Cod Wars? Is it like the Phantom Menace but fishier? Find out how countries came to blows over fish quotas. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted

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18:43

Finspan with Jamey Stegmaier

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/02/05

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games about their new game Finspan. Similar to their hit game Wingspan, Finspan takes us to the oceans, where players take the role of a marine biologist. Which player can observe the coolest fish species? Who can build the best marine ecosystem? For more information about the game please visit: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/finspan/ Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH

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14:16

Ocean science in TV shows [feat. "The Rig" and...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/01/29

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the ocean science in some TV shows that are on at the moment - including the eerie sci-fi adventure "The Rig" and "Dune: Prophecy". Who gets a thumbs up and who gets a thumbs down for ocean science? (contains some spoilers) Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by

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14:12

Can short people save the world?

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/01/22

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about a scientific theory that short people are better for the environment. Can hobbits save the world? Find out on this episode. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr

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17:04

Ghost fish farms - with guest Isadora Abuter

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/01/15

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Isadora Abuter from the Healthy Seas foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-seas/) They chat about the increasing problem of "ghost farms" - fishfarms that have been abandoned, but keep harming the marine environment. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics

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17:15

Adventures in nature photography - with Nat Geo's...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/01/08

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue chating to National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards about some of his favorite filming locations, and about his new book: From Icebergs to Iguanas. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by

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16:41

Life as a wildlife photographer - with Nat Geo's...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/01/01

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards about how he became a famous photographer, and about his new book: From Icebergs to Iguanas. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious

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