Episodes 89
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Saltwater Stories brings the ocean’s mysteries to life, taking curious listeners on journeys through marine biology, coastal and marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation. From coral reefs to coastal habitats, we explore fascinating creatures, vital ecosystems, and efforts to protect them. With real science, conservation news, and amazing ocean tales, each episode invites you to discover the magic beneath the waves. Dive in—adventure awaits just below the surface!

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S3E16 🏹 The Archer of the Mangroves

Apr 20, 2026 48m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we journey into the tangled, shadowed world of the mangrove forest to meet a hunter unlike any other...the archerfish.Beneath still, murky waters, this…

S3E15 🐦‍⬛ The Acrobat of the Galápagos

Apr 13, 2026 51m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we follow the breathtaking life of the ocean’s true aerial performer: the blue-footed booby, the Acrobat of the Galápagos.High above the Pacific, this remarkable…

S3E14 🐌 The Ocean’s Slowest Assassin

Apr 06, 2026 56m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we descend into the quiet, shadowy world of the coral reef after dark, where one of the ocean’s most unlikely predators begins its hunt.It does not chase. It…

S3E13 🕸️ The Ocean’s Invisible Trap

Mar 30, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we slip beneath the surface and into a world where the ocean itself seems to close in.Through the eyes of a sea turtle, we experience a moment that unfolds every…

S3E12 🦭 The Ocean’s Most Extreme Mammal

Mar 23, 2026 51m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we journey to the coldest ocean on Earth to meet a creature that pushes the limits of what a mammal can be.The Weddell seal lives beneath a ceiling of solid…

S3E11 🏥 The Tiny Fish That Run the Ocean’s Hospitals

Mar 16, 2026 46m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we explore one of the ocean’s most remarkable partnerships hidden within the bustling cities of coral reefs.Across the reef, giant predators, sea turtles, and…

S3E10 ⛵ The Voyage That Discovered the Deep Ocean

Mar 09, 2026 58m

For most of human history, the deep ocean was a mystery. Many scientists believed that beyond a certain depth, the sea was a dark and lifeless desert.In 1872, the expedition aboard HMS Challenger set…

S3E9 🐻‍❄️ The Sea Bear

Mar 02, 2026 33m

Far to the north, where the ocean turns to ice, a powerful hunter walks across frozen water. The polar bear is not just a creature of the land but a true animal of the sea, living its life on…

S3E8 🦀 Farmer of the Frozen Fire

Feb 23, 2026 30m

In the deepest darkness of the ocean, where sunlight never reaches and the Earth’s crust breathes heat into the sea, a remarkable creature lives on the edge of survival. The yeti crab thrives among…

S3E7 🌊 Blue Superhighways

Feb 16, 2026 36m

Beneath the surface of the ocean lies a network of ancient highways, invisible to us but as clear as neon lights to the whales that travel them. Every year, giants of the sea journey thousands of…

S3E6 👑 The Queen of the Reef

Feb 09, 2026 32m

In the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean, a powerful ruler patrols the coral city. She hovers like a helicopter, locks herself into rock with a built in defense system, solves physics problems…

S3E5 🕳️ The Ultimate Ocean Hideout

Feb 02, 2026 33m

This week on Saltwater Stories, we search for one of the ocean’s most elusive inhabitants. Almost invisible and rarely seen, the pearlfish has evolved a way of life so unusual it sounds impossible.…

S3E4 🐟 The Swimming Head

Jan 26, 2026 24m

This week on Saltwater Stories, we meet one of the strangest giants in the ocean. The ocean sunfish, also known as the mola mola, is a creature that looks like a mistake but turns out to be a…

S3E3 🛰️ Watching from Space

Jan 19, 2026 28m

This week on Saltwater Stories, we leave the ocean surface behind and look back at it from hundreds of miles above Earth. From the launch of the first ocean watching satellite to today’s fleets of…

S3E2 🐯 The Tiger of the Sea

Jan 12, 2026 24m

This week on Saltwater Stories we journey into the warm blue waters of the tropics to meet one of the ocean’s most misunderstood predators the barracuda. From its legendary partnership with ancient…

S3E1 🌋 The Ocean’s Origin Story

Jan 05, 2026 24m

This week on Saltwater Stories, we trace the epic origin story of Earth’s water, from a molten world of fire and chaos to the shimmering blue planet we call home. The journey begins not in the ocean,…

S2E53 🌊 Waves of Change

Dec 29, 2025 36m

This week on Saltwater Stories, we gather at the close of an extraordinary year to reflect on two powerful ocean victories that reshaped the future of our planet. From the remarkable global comeback…

S2E52 🦐 The Snap That Hid Submarines

Dec 22, 2025 25m

During World War Two, naval sonar operators were overwhelmed by a strange crackling sound that seemed to come from everywhere at once. It was loud enough to hide submarines and impossible to explain.…

S2E51 🦅 Built to Fish

Dec 15, 2025 36m

This week on Saltwater Stories, we journey to the edge of the ocean and along the coast to meet a bird shaped by water, wind, and time. The osprey is not just a hunter. It is a master specialist,…

S2E50 🐚 The Shell Seekers

Dec 08, 2025 41m

In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we explore the hidden world of hermit crabs and the high stakes search for the perfect home. These small, resourceful creatures rely on empty shells for…

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