Shellphone: A Breach the Surface Podcast

Shellphone: A Breach the Surface Podcast

Breach the Surface, Inc.

Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

The ocean is calling...Welcome to Shellphone, the podcast that gives the ocean its very own hotline! Dive in with our host, Harmony Dawson, and a wide array of guests to learn about marine science, education, and conservation–and discover ways we can all answer the ocean’s call.

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Recent Episodes

EP 21: The Coral Code with John Parkinson

Nov 14, 2025 1h 13m

Welcome back to Shellphone! This episode, we are diving into a topic that has been at the top of our list for a long time...CORALS! We are joined by University of South Florida professor and coral…

EP 20: Ocean Orchestras & Bioacoustics with Jessica Sportelli

Jul 04, 2025 48m

Welcome to Shellphone! This episode, we are hearing from Jessica Sportelli about her work as a marine bioacoustic scientist. You'll learn all about the types of sounds that dolphins and whales make,…

EP 19: Microbes in Extreme Environments with Melody Lindsay

Jun 07, 2025 48m

This episode, we're hearing from Melody Lindsay about teeny tiny microbes, extreme environments...and space! She is a research scientist and our second Shellphone guest from Bigelow Laboratory for…

EP 18: Manta Ray Mysteries with Jessica Pate

May 02, 2025 36m

This episode, we're hearing from Jessica Pate from the Florida Manta Project! Jessica shares what she's learned about manta rays after piloting research on them in Florida, and what manta mysteries…

EP 17: Sharks, Corals, and Octopi with Dr. Erin Spencer

Apr 04, 2025 51m

This episode, we're hearing from Dr. Erin Spencer about her amazing world of marine science and communication. She talks about her hammerhead shark research, working with NatGeo, and writing…

EP 16: Shifting Tides with Alanna Kieffer

Mar 08, 2025 46m Transcript

This episode, we're hearing from Alanna Kieffer about Oregon's coastal ecosystem, the intertidal zone, and sustainable food systems. She hosts workshops focused on coastal exploration and foraging,…

EP 15: Climate Fiction and Futures with Prof. Jo Huxster

Feb 07, 2025 59m

This episode, we’re hearing from Jo Huxster who you may also know as the Climate Convo Prof. She will share some key points about climate change and its impacts, some advice on how to have…

EP 14: A Shark's Best Friend with Madison Stewart

Jan 10, 2025 49m Transcript

This episode, we're hearing from Madison Stewart, founder of Project HIU, about her lifelong connection to sharks and her work with shark fishermen in Lombok, Indonesia. Project HIU's mission is to…

EP 13: On the Right (Turtle) Track with Liberty Boyd

Dec 06, 2024 1h 5m

This episode, we’re hearing from Liberty Boyd who was working on her PhD as a marine science graduate student at the time of recording. She shares about her experiences in and advice for grad school…

EP 12: All About Algae with Jenny Gil

Sep 13, 2024 47m

This episode, we're hearing from Jenny Gil who will be telling us all about algae and the different ways that it is learned about, researched, and repurposed. She has worked with organizations such…

EP 11: Making WAVES with Dr. Maria Cartolano

Aug 02, 2024 43m

This episode, we’re hearing from Dr. Maria Cartolano who is an educator and mentor at the University of Miami. She tells us about some of her experiences in research and education. Maria is the…

EP 10: Echoes of River Restoration with Julia & Justin

Jul 05, 2024 46m

This episode, we're hearing from Julia Sunnarborg and Justin Stevens about the changing ecosystem of the Penobscot River following dam removals. They are studying the river's response to restoration…

EP 9: A Little Kelp with Mat Bate

Jun 07, 2024 52m

This episode, we're hearing from Mat Bate, author of "With A Little Kelp From Our Friends." He shares his insights on the role of storytelling in marine education, the process of creating his…

EP 8: Art and Revolution with Emy Daniels

May 03, 2024 51m

This episode, we're hearing from Emy Daniels about how she is bringing together art, science, community, and activism through her artist residency at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in…

EP 7: How to Save the Manatees with Tiare Fridrich

Apr 12, 2024 42m

This episode, we're hearing from Tiare Fridrich who works as a manatee biologist with the Save the Manatee Club here in Florida. She sheds light on the status of manatee populations, the threats that…

EP 6: When Good Algae Go Bad with Rachel Sipler

Mar 01, 2024 52m

This episode, we're hearing from Rachel Sipler about harmful algal blooms and their impacts on the environment and humans. Not all algae is bad, but it is a complex and often unpredictable issue when…

EP 5: Communicating Data Through Art with Jill Pelto

Nov 17, 2023 57m

This episode, we're hearing from Jill Pelto about how she incorporates scientific data into her paintings to communicate changes in the environment. Jill creates art relating to a variety of topics…

EP 4: Discovering Your Conservation Niche with Leah Biery

Jun 27, 2023 39m

This episode, we're hearing from Leah Biery about finding your place in conservation through a variety of careers or in your everyday life. Leah is Director of the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center,…

S2E3 EP 3: Connecting with the Earth, Community, and Self with Jillian Simons

Jan 18, 2023 33m

This episode, we're hearing from Jillian Simons about the importance of living intentionally for yourself and the planet. Jillian has spent her time traveling in her renovated eco-bus, organizing…

EP 2: Lights, Cameras, Ocean! with Dr. Stephen Kajiura

Aug 16, 2022 32m

This episode we're hearing from Dr. Stephen Kajiura, an FAU professor with an interest in Hollywood, to unpack fact versus fiction in some blockbuster films. Dr. Kajiura is an ocean activist,…

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Shellphone: A Breach the Surface Podcast has published 21 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Business, Earth Sciences.

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Shellphone: A Breach the Surface Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 46m.

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