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Bird Flu Strikes Marine Mammals on the California Coast
This week, host Frankie Gerraty reports on the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (a severe form of "bird flu") affecting marine mammals on the central California coast.
Death Valley in Full Bloom
On this episode, host Niki Sridhar discusses the current superbloom in Death Valley, exploring the conditions that lead to these events and their ecological impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
Small Antelope, Big Impact: Duikers and the Future of Tropical Forests- part.2
In this two-part conversation, ecologist Bastien Dehaudt shares his PhD research in Cameroon, where he studied duikers, small forest antelopes that play a large role as seed dispersers. He explains…
Small Antelope, Big Impact: Duikers and the Future of Tropical Forests- part.1
In this two-part conversation, ecologist Bastien Dehaudt shares his PhD research in Cameroon, where he studied duikers, small forest antelopes that play a large role as seed dispersers. He explains…
Lunar Cycles
On this week's episode, host Frankie Gerraty interviews Marina Luccioni—a PhD student at Stanford—about the diverse ways that lunar cycles influence wildlife.
New Year, New Seals
On this week's episode, host Emma Yockman interviews Garrett Shipway, a PhD student studying elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park. We learn together about what the elephant seals are up to for the…
Lichens & Bryophytes
In this week's episode, host Emma Yockman interviews Santa Cruz local lichen & bryophyte expert Ken Kellman, and learns about their tiny lives.
Skunks
In this week's episode, host Frankie Gerraty discusses the two skunk species that live along the Central California coast.
Oak Natural History
In this week's episode, host Emma Yockman interviews Santa Cruz local oak expert Al Keuter about how the wonderful world of oak trees (genus: Quercus).
Tarantulas
Happy spooky season! This week, host Frankie Gerraty talks to spider aficionado Ciara Wanket about tarantulas.
Mountain Lions (Part 2)
This week, host Frankie Gerraty continues his conversation with mountain lion biologist John Morgan. They discuss recreation, roads, and the ways that humans and mountain lions interact.
Mountain Lions (Part 1)
This week, host Frankie Gerraty and mountain lion biologist John Morgan discuss the ecology of mountain lions in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Owl Limpets
In this week's episode, host Frankie Gerraty discusses a fascinating and under-appreciated marine snail that lives in rocky intertidal zones: owl limpets!
Cormorants
In this week's episode, host Frankie Gerraty and seabird biologist Aspen Ellis discuss breeding colonies of cormorants that are visible in springtime along the Santa Cruz coastline.
Salamanders! (Part 2)
In this week's episode—part two of a two-parter—host Frankie Gerraty continues his discussion with Anjana Parandhaman about Santa Cruz long-toed salamander conservation and the best ways to explore…
Salamanders! (Part 1)
In this week's episode—part one of a two-parter—host Frankie Gerraty talks with Anjana Parandhaman about Santa Cruz long-toed salamanders and amphibian conservation.
In Otter News...
Host Niki Sridhar talks to PhD student Madeline McNelis about the current status of otter populations along the Central Coast and a snippet into her life as an otter biologist.
Fungus Flair with Chloe Rickards
Join us for an interview with Chloe Rickards (M.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) on how she combines science and art to illuminate the beauty and diversity of mushrooms! Chloe will be…
Wildlife at Fort Ord Reserve (Part 1)
In this episode, Nikka chats with Joe Miller, Director of Fort Ord Natural Reserve, about the incredible wildlife that inhabits the unique landscape of the reserve. To learn more about ways to get…
King Tides
In this weeks episode, host Frankie Gerraty explores the biophysical phenomenon of king tides.
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Central Coast Naturalist has published 120 episodes since February 2019, covering topics in Nature, Science.
Central Coast Naturalist is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 3m.
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