This poem is inspired by research, which has found that sponges leave trails on the sea floor in the Arctic deep sea.

Spongy Trails

This poem is inspired by a recent study, which re-considers what is happening to plastic waste in marine and sedimentary environments.

Deep Sea Plastics

What do punk snails, turning 40 and Titipo the Little Train have in common? Thats right! The latest episode of the deep-sea podcast.

We might be a little late this month but we’ve packed in as much as we can with this one. We’re covering all the latest deep sea news, including new deep sea habitats, octopus gardens and brand new amphipod species. Plus, we hear from Becca Nicholls about her experiences of working as a woman offshore, and how old superstitions are still very much a thing.

Our very special guest this month is the fantatsic Kerry Walton from the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. Kerry talks us through the weird and wonderful world of marine molluscs, from the deep to the not so deep, and what makes them fascinating to study. 

We learn about the very interesting Chainmail snail (Chrysomallon squamiferum), or as some call it ‘the scaly-foot snail’ (but we all agree that ‘chainmail snail’ is way cooler). Plus we hear all about the unbelievable species of limpets that survive on baleen from whalefalls, and those that live on human hair in estuaries (?!?!).

Friend of the show, Susan Casey has also just released her new book The Underworld in which Dr Thom and the Professor make an appearance! In her newest novel, Susan takes us on a journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the scientists who are just beginning to understand the mind-blowing complexity and ecological importance of the quadrillions of creatures who live in realms long thought to be devoid of life. It’s so great to see this book finally out there after years of hard work. Get yourself a copy here:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612438/the-underworld-by-susan-casey/. Want to hear Susan’s episode of the podcast? Check it out on episode 5.

We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us:

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Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!

Mollusc Special With Kerry Walton

Join Dr Alan Jamieson (world expert on the deepest parts of the ocean) and Dr Thomas Linley (deep-sea fish expert/advocate) and their guest for a monthly podcast that shows the deep sea as it really is, without removing any of the wonder.

Mollusc Special With Kerry Walton

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