Samantha Howlett studies climate change’s impact on coral reefs. She began by volunteering in the Caribbean, where she learned to dive. Diving sparked her passion for coral reefs. Samantha has traveled worldwide for reef projects. Now, she works on her PhD in French Polynesia.
Vicky Vásquez, a shark scientist, reports from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. She shares insights about a well-preserved ancient shark exhibit. Francis Farabaugh also discusses SharkCon, an annual Florida event focused on sharks. At SharkCon, she shared her research and experiences in shark science.
Leigh Bishop is a famous technical diver known for his extensive diving experiences. He is working on a book about his 30 years of wreck diving adventures. In this part of the conversation, they discuss interesting underwater artifacts, including dishwasher-proof dishes from 1880. Other topics include Truc Lagoon, the North Atlantic Wrecks, and diving the…
Leigh Bishop is a renowned technical diver with over 30 years of experience. He shares stories about underwater artifacts and discusses diving locations like Truc Lagoon and the Britannic. Leigh is writing a book about his diving adventures. The podcast also highlights an upcoming dive event in the Maldives.
Leigh Bishop is a famous technical diver. He talks about underwater artifacts and their preservation. He has a new book about his 30 years of diving. Topics include Truc Lagoon and North Atlantic wrecks. Diving deep can be fun; Leigh even ate chocolate at 80 meters!
The Sandtiger Shark, also called the Raggedtooth or Grey Nurse Shark, is known for its slow swimming and docile nature. These sharks can often be seen in groups and are found in warm, coastal waters. They have a unique way of maintaining neutral buoyancy by gulping water and can also display complex mating behaviors. Sandtiger…
The Smallspotted Catshark is a small, slender fish found in British waters. Its unique appearance includes small dark spots, and it often curls up when threatened, earning it the nickname ‘shyshark.’ Divers frequently encounter these sharks, either resting on the seabed or swimming alone or in small groups. They feed on small creatures like crabs…
Sawfishes are unique rays with a long, flat snout called a rostrum, which resembles a saw. There are five species of sawfishes, and they can grow up to 7 meters long. These impressive animals are critically endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss. Sawfishes primarily inhabit shallow coastal waters in tropical regions, relying on their…
Leigh Bishop is a highly respected technical diver known for his work in exploring shipwrecks. He began diving in the late 1980s in the English Channel, which is home to over 5000 shipwrecks. He was one of the first divers in England to use mixed gas for deep explorations. Notably, he led an expedition to…
Leigh Bishop is a famous technical diver known for exploring shipwrecks. He started diving in the late 1980s in the English Channel. He was one of the first to use mixed gas for deeper dives. Bishop has discovered many unknown shipwrecks and led an important expedition. His underwater photography has inspired others to dive and…