Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Finspan's first expansion, Sharks & Reefs release this month and the Designer Michael O'Connell is on the show talking to Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Kraken. Finspan Expansion: Players can now nurture colorful coral reefs in each of their ocean's three dive sites. Healthy reefs enable you to play powerful reef fish, unlock fish abilities, and score bonuses at the end of the game. Meanwhile, sharks scatter schools of young (to form even more schools elsewhere) and leave behind food scraps that any fish in your ocean can consume. Designer Michael O'Connell and artists Ana María...

In this episode, Craken chats to Peter Simek the Chief Executive Officer of EarthX. EarthX is a global meeting where investors, innovators, policymakers, and advocates can cut through polarization, find common ground, and advance pragmatic, market-based environmental solutions. Craken and Peter talk about this year's EarthX meeting (https://earthx.org/earthx2026/) and ways to get polarized sides to come to the table to talk about sustainability. For more information on Earth X you can visit www.earthx.org. For Peter Simek's contact details please visit  www.earthx.org/team-member/peter-simek Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.co...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat with Dr Naomi Rose, who gives us the latest information on the boat-ramming orcas off the coast of Spain and Gibraltar.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dr. David Gruber is the Founder & President of Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), a nonprofit, interdisciplinary scientific and conservation initiative on a mission to listen to and translate the communication of sperm whales, talks to Dr Smash and Dr Kraken about his breakthrough research on whale communication using cutting-edge AI, bioacoustics, and deep-field marine research. Dr David Gruber - https://www.davidgruber.com CETI - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/our-programs/ceti/ Recent winner of the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize -https://tallberg-snf-eliasson-prize.org Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information abo...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat with Vincent Doumeizel, author of The Power of Plankton: How Plankton Made Life On Earth Possible and Why It's Key To Our Future. His book is a remarkable examination of one of the least known, yet most important, ecosystems on our planet; a timely exploration of the smallest life forms with the largest impact – and why the future of our planet may depend on them. Vincent Doumeizel, Senior Adviser on the oceans to the United Nations Global Compact, former director of the Food Programme at the Lloyd's Register Foundation, and bestselling au...

A year or so ago there was a sighting of orcas in Florida off the coast. On this episode Dr Smasha dn Dr Kraken tell the truth about orcas and if they can be found around the coast of Florida.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Who was THE most sucessful pirate ever? Blackbeard? Captain Kidd? Jack Sparrow? No, it's Ching Shih - a pirate queen who held the whole of China to ransom. Dr Smash and Dr Craken talk about this famous historical figure who was the terror of the South China Sea. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dr Smash and Dr Craken chat to Eric Hovland, the shark and ray expert at Florida Aquarium. They discuss the sharks that can be found in Florida waters and the research that the aquarium is involved with. They also have returning guest Jess Adanich, the organizer of the Sharkapalooza event (May 16, Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida; https://www.sharkapalooza.org/) chatting about what shark-realted events and goodies that you will be able to find at the upcoming festival. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By Ne...

Dr Smash and Dr Craken chat today with Alex Fogg, the Natural Resources Chief, Destin-Fort Walton Beach - otherwise known at "The Lionfish King". They talk about his innovative initiative to tackle the problem of invasive lionfish and about making artificial reef - including one of the largest in the world.  For more details see: Alex Fogg, Natural Resources Chief, Destin-Fort Walton Beach https://www.destinfwb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PK_NaturalResources25.pdf 2026 LIONFISH CHALLENGE https://reefrangers.myfwc.com/lionfish-challenge/ Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat to Amanda Leland, the Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund (www.edf.org). They talk about the vital work of EDF, and how Amanda became their Director. they also chat about Amanda's new book  "Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions" (available from: https://www.edf.org/sea-change) Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat about Kraken's childhood, and what was it that inspired him to become a marine biologist. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and Dr Smash and Dr Kraken talk about the history of two of the most famous pirates: Mary Read and Anne Bonney. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. The recent cold weather has been chilly for humans, but it has been even worse for some of our marine life. Find out why cold winters are a problem for Florida's manatees and what we can do to help conserve them Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr...

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and among the parade you will find the Famous Knights of Santiago. But who are they and what is their history? And what is the carnival float that looks suspiciously like a giant squid? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr...

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, Florida as drunken pirates invade the city. But what is the history behind this event? Who was the infamous pirate Captain Gaspar? Find out on this episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dr Scarlett Smash quizzes Dr Craken on shark facts to see if she can stump him. Tune in to est your shark trivia knowledge. Can you beat Craken? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat to Jess Adanich about the upcoming event SHARKAPALOOZA! Sharkapalooza brings together local artists and environmental groups to highlight marine life, and aquatic ecosystems and conservation. This year's Sharkapalooza is on May 16, 2026 at Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida (for more details see: https://www.sharkapalooza.org/). Look out for the MCHH crew at the event! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Har...

Dr Craken chats to arctic scientist Allison Fong, about the new National Geographic documentary "Pole to Pole". They talk about the importance of research in the Arctic, and what it was like to brave freezing icy waters with movie superstar Will Smith. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Ins...

Dr Craken chats to Olly Scholey, wildlife filmmaker and producer, about the upcoming PBS documentary "Parenthood".  This five-part natural history series (narrated by David Attenborough) explores the extraordinary strategies and adaptability that animal parents employ to give their young a head start in life. The Documentary airs in the US on Wednesdays from February 4 – March 4, 2026. Visit https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/collections/parenthood/ for details. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musica...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about Star Trek 4 (the one with the whales!). How many humpback whales can you fit in a Klingon spaceship? Just how many environmental laws did Captain Kirk break kidnapping whales and tyransporting them to the future?! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Sc...