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Gettin" Fishy With It

Three friends school you on all things fish.

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01:05:54

Fish Myths

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2025/01/24

In this episode, the Gettin’ Fishy With It crew dispels some popular fish myths! From tank size to fish memory to a whole lot about the concept of pain, we leave no stone unturned except we actually do…which is why you’ll see another episode about myths next month! Next up: shark and ray myths!This podcast is brought to you by the glass catfish, more specifically the ghost catfish or Kryptopterus vitreolus. The latin word “kryptos” means “hidden” and the latin word “vitreus” means glass. And with

01:12:23

Year in Review 2024

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2025/01/10

In this episode, the crew looks back on 2024 and talks about their favorite episodes. When you summarize it all, we had quite an adventure! We attended and participated in a gaming convention, we appeared on a few science shows and we shared our knowledge at conferences. We had a ton of great guests as well! Conservation biologists, principal investigators, PhD students, science communicators and experts in their fields all made up a long list of great episodes. Thank you SO much for listening and

00:59:11

Australia New Zealand Association of Aquarium...

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2024/12/13

In this episode, "Australia New Zealand Association of Aquarium Professionals," the crew is joined by Lauren Pandolfo and Cameron Mackey, two board members of the Australia New Zealand Association of Aquarium Professionals (ANZAAP). Lauren is the Zebrafish Genetics Core Director at Baylor University and Cameron is the Aquarium Facility Manager at the University of Melbourne. Although they both serve on the ANZAAP board, these are voluntary positions! We learn how they got interested in fish, a bit

01:05:02

Fish in Space! (with Dr. Moiya McTier)

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2024/11/28

In today's episode, "Fish in Space!", the Gettin' Fishy Crew travel into the great beyond with Dr. Moiya McTier, astrophysicist, folklorist and host of the podcast Pale Blue Pod! We chat about different “fish-stronauts” who have traveled to space for scientific purposes and we get to learn about some very interesting fish related folklore about the stars. Did you know that the mummichog was the first fish into space? Do you not know what a Mummichog is? Did you know that in some cultures, a

01:24:22

Fish Health for the Hobbyist (Part 2) with Dr. Nora...

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2024/11/15

In this week’s episode, "Fish Health for the Hobbyist (Part 2) with Dr. Nora Hickey and Jen Reynolds," we continue the conversation with the lovely ladies of Fishkeep and Chill! This time we dive even deeper into the topic of fish health, and lots of things that a hobbyist should know about to keep their fish happy and healthy!Please note that this episode miniseries is not a replacement for a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to ensure your fish health and treatment needs are

01:24:51

Fish Health for the Hobbyist (Part 1) with Dr. Nora...

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2024/11/01

In this week’s episode we get to know the lovely ladies of Fishkeep and Chill, an amazing website where you can go to learn more about our fishy friends! We learn about their education and careers and nerd out about all things fish! The focus of the episode is on fish health and on how we can give our fish the best chance to have great lives. We discuss some important do’s and don’ts for fish keepers and why a fish veterinarian is a great resource for you! *Spoiler alert* this won't be the last

01:01:45

Species Spotlight: Siamese Fighting Fish

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2024/10/18

In this episode, "Species Spotlight: Siamese Fighting Fish", the crew breaks down the wild world of bettafish. The Siamese Fighting fish have a myriad of evolutionary adaptations and behaviors which help them survive in tough environments. We learn about how bettas became introduced into the hobby and that they have been cared by humans for over 1000 years! Lastly, we learn about the research implications of using bettas as a model organism and some of the recent studies using them.This podcast is

01:10:32

Laboratory Fish Nutrition

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2024/10/04

On today’s menu, "Laboratory Fish Nutrition," the crew discusses the intricacies of fish nutrition. They explain the benefits of standardizing feeding and why we use animal models in research. Amber breaks down the nutrient classifications of fish feeds followed by the benefits and downsides of live feeds. We discuss both macro- and micronutrients, and why both are important to fish. Lastly, the crew talk about the future hopes for fish feed which will help further standardize our research

01:21:50

Fish and the Agricultural Research Service (with Dr....

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2024/09/20

In this week’s episode, "Fish and the Agricultural Research Service," the crew interviews two fish biologists from the Agricultural Research Service, Dr. Bart Green and Dr. Brian Ott. Their jobs are to optimize the culturing of fish for human use for food fish and for raising bait. They conduct many research studies to accomplish this, which we chat about! They primarily focus on certain fish species including hybrid striped bass, tilapia and channel catfish. They also discuss their career

01:11:14

History of Fishkeeping

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2024/09/06

In this episode, "History of Fishkeeping," the crew learns about how some folks were keeping fish in glass tanks since the Victorian era (say wha?) and that women were some of the first aquarists!This podcast is brought to you by the bluestreak cleaner wrasse, the janitor/dentist/parasitologist of the sea. These pretty little specimens spend their days removing parasites from the gills, teeth and skin of many types of large fish. And this task can be daunting! The brave little wrasse will

01:15:28

Gettin' Squiddy with It! (with Dr. Diana Li)

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2024/08/23

In this episode, "Gettin' Squiddy With It!", we invite squid scientist and sci-comm extraordinaire, Dr. Diana Li, to talk about her initial forays into science, her love of squid and her job as the Associate Director of Education and Training Initiatives at Columbia University. Join us as she regales us with tales of squiddy adventures in science. She has been a guest on Science Friday, Facts Machine Podcast & Live show, Nerd Nite, Secret Science Club and Story Collider. Follow

00:52:22

Fish of the Week! (with Katrina Liebich & Guy Eroh)

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2024/08/09

In this episode, "Fish of the Week!", the crew joins powers with Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh to talk about their podcast, Fish of the Week. They break down their interest in fish growing up, how their fishy careers developed and what they are doing now. Lastly, they discuss how their podcast came to fruition and why it benefits society (hint: it does!). They also share the importance of the role of indigenous people in fish and their podcast.This podcast is brought to you by the

00:53:19

Weird Things Fish Eat!

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2024/07/25

In this episode, "Weird Things Fish Eat," the crew gets weird with fish and the things fish eat! Fish don't just eat other fish. Sometimes they eat birds, insects and even license plates! Some sharks eat each other inside their mom. There's even a shark that eats vegetation! It's an action packed buffet of info for you as they break down the odd tasting menu of the aquatic world. This podcast is brought to you by the white margin stargazer. It earned the name stargazer from

00:59:42

Zebrafish as a Model for Muscle Development (with Dr....

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2024/07/12

In this episode, "Zebrafish as a Model for Muscle Development," the gang welcomes Dr. Caitlin Ford to talk about zebrafish as a model for muscle development. She shares how she became interested in science, how she ended up going the PhD route and dives into the focus of her PhD work. She then covers some of the tasks of her new job at a non-profit science company which helps explain their work to the layperson.This podcast is brought to you by the porcupine puffer. Porcupine puffers are

01:00:58

Aquatics Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

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2024/06/28

In this episode, "Aquatics Training and Continuing Education Opportunities," the crew breaks down important approaches to training technicians in the aquatic space. They highlight the usefulness of in-person training and workshops, live online courses, online training modules and organizations that help equip you with what you need to care for your aquatic animals in the lab and elsewhere. Conferences are a great way not only to learn and attend courses but also to network so that you can

01:11:08

Science Communication (with Dr. Robert Frawley/BioBus)

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2024/06/14

In this episode, “Science Communication”, the crew is joined by Dr. Robert Frawley of the BioBus and the Facts Machine Podcast. We discuss why science communication is so important, and we play a round of trivia! Thanks so much to Rob for joining us this week.This podcast is brought to you by the wolf eel, the grumpy looking grandfathers of the sea. Despite their appearance, wolf eels are quite friendly, and engage in activities such as underwater shuffleboard, golf and occasionally swimming in a

01:00:17

Zebrafish as a Model for Developmental Neuroscience...

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2024/05/31

In this episode, “Zebrafish as a Model for Developmental Neuroscience”, the crew discusses why zebrafish are an important model for developmental neuroscience!This podcast is brought to you by the pilot fish. Despite its name, you will never hear these striped fish on the intercom during a flight. They'd never say something like, please keep your fins inside the aisle and your seats in their upright and locked position. Thank you for choosing fishy airlines. We know you have options when it

00:53:27

Zebrafish as a Model for Infectious Disease (with Dr....

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2024/05/17

In this episode, “Zebrafish as a Model for Infectious Disease”, the crew discusses why zebrafish are an important model for infectious diseases!This podcast is brought to you by the blobfish, an inhabitant of the deep sea of the coast of Australia and New Zealand. They live at depth of up to 12 hundred meters under pressure 120 times that of sea level. One would think that the blobfish being under such immense pressure would lead to self sabotaging addictions such as overeating, chain smoking and

01:16:20

New England Aquarium

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2024/05/03

In this episode, “New England Aquarium”, the crew talks about their visit to the New England Aquarium in Boston!This podcast is brought to you by the Jewel Cichlid, the singer-songwriter of the fish world. The Jewel Cichlid can be found playing its guitar and singing to crowds of people with hits such as Grouper Meant for Me, Who will Save your SOLE and Pool Fish Games. The Jewel Cichlid has earned a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame. Thank you, Jewel Cichlid! Thanks for listening to Gettin’

01:13:30

Natural History of the Great Salt Lake (with Jaimi...

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2024/04/22

In this episode, “Natural History of the Great Salt Lake”, the crew is joined by conservation biologist, Jaimi Butler, as they discuss the history of the Great Salt Lake where the amazing Artemia are found! This podcast is brought to you by the krill. Krill are known to be one of the most important and abundant prey species on earth. They provide nutrients to whales, fish and birds alike. There are so many, that some of them suffer from feeling like they lack individualism, leading to them acting

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