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Ocean Pod

Hosted by Nina Wootton and Bronwyn Gillanders · science · EN

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About this Podcast:

Ocean Pod is a marine science podcast hosted by Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders—two Australian marine scientists with a passion for all things to do with ocean. Whether you're an ocean lover, student, or part of a coastal community, this podcast invites you into engaging conversations that explore marine life, uncover ocean mysteries, and spotlight the people working to protect our blue planet. Ocean Pod is your meeting place for stories from the sea—one episode at a time.

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31%

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Selective

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Questions about Ocean Pod

What is Ocean Pod about?

Ocean Pod is a marine science podcast hosted by Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders, two Australian marine scientists with a passion for all things to do with ocean.

Who hosts Ocean Pod?

Ocean Pod is hosted by Nina Wootton and Bronwyn Gillanders. The show has published 26 episodes to date.

What has Ocean Pod covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Recreational fishing" (9 September 2026, 37 minutes), "Scuba diving" (4 August 2026, 40 minutes), and "Life as a Marine Research Assistant" (24 July 2026, 30 minutes).

How often does Ocean Pod publish?

Ocean Pod publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 26 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Ocean Pod?

Booking probability for Ocean Pod is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ocean Pod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ocean Pod's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Ocean Pod?

The strongest fits for Ocean Pod are Scientific Research & Development. Ocean Pod has a science audience.

About the host

Nina Wootton and Bronwyn Gillanders hosts Ocean Pod, a science podcast with 26 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Sep 9, 202637 min

    In this episode of Ocean Pod , we take a look at the world of recreational fishing with Tom Tyczenko, Director at RecFish South Australia, passionate recreational fisher, content creator, and emerging fisheries...

  • Episode #25

    Scuba diving

    Aug 4, 202640 min

    In this episode of Ocean Pod, join Nina and Bronwyn for a relaxed chat all about scuba diving! We share our first experiences underwater, how we got our dive licences, how you can get your own dive licence, and why we...

  • Jul 24, 202630 min

    Have you ever wondered who helps make marine science happen behind the scenes? In this episode of Ocean Pod, we’re joined by marine research assistant Rhiannon Van Eck to explore what it's really like to work behind the...

  • Episode #23

    Cephalopods

    Jul 7, 202644 min

    In this episode of Ocean Pod, we’re diving into the fascinating world of cephalopods – the incredible group of marine animals that includes octopus, squid, nautilus and cuttlefish. Known for their remarkable...

  • Jun 4, 202641 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, we take a journey to one of the most remote and extreme environments on Earth - Antarctica.</p><p>We’re joined by Dr Tess Cole, who shares her firsthand experiences working in this...

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  • May 19, 202639 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, we are talking about oyster reefs - one of Australia’s most important, yet often overlooked, marine ecosystems. Once widespread along our coastlines, oyster reefs supported incredible...

  • Mar 26, 202640 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Bronwyn and Nina dive into the world of seadragons. From their intricate camouflage to their unique reproductive strategies, we explore what makes these animals so special and why they...

  • Episode #19

    Whale sharks

    Mar 11, 202633 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Bronwyn and Nina dive into the world of whale sharks - the largest fish in the ocean. </p><p>Joining us to explore the science behind whale shark behaviour and migration is Dr Ben...

  • Episode #18

    Ocean comedy

    Feb 24, 202637 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders are joined by stand-up comedian and former marine biologist Forrest Shaw to explore what happens when ocean science meets...

  • Episode #17

    Sea snakes

    Dec 23, 202547 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders learn about some of the ocean’s most specialised and least understood reptiles - sea snakes.</p><p>They are joined by Dr Jenna...

  • Dec 15, 202536 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders dive into a fun and science-backed ocean myth-busting session, unpacking some of the most common “facts” we’ve all heard growing up by...

  • Nov 25, 202530 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders are joined by Dr Brianna le Busque, an Environmental Psychology Scientist whose research looks into how humans perceive and interact with...

  • Episode #14

    Live coral trade

    Nov 5, 202534 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders are joined by Jasmin Broadbridge, a PhD candidate in the Wildlife Crime Hub at the University of Adelaide, whose research focuses on the...

  • Episode #13

    Bowhead whales

    Oct 21, 202535 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders are joined by Nick Freymueller, a paleoecologist and biogeographer whose research explores how species respond to a changing climate...

  • Oct 8, 202528 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders are joined by Dr Sophie Russell, an ecologist from the University of Adelaide’s Future Coasts Lab. Sophie’s research explores how...

  • Sep 12, 202528 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders take listeners on a journey to one of the most iconic places in marine science - the Galápagos Islands.</p><p>Bronwyn has just returned...

  • Aug 25, 202532 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders are joined by Professor Sean Connell, a world-leading marine ecologist from the University of Adelaide. From the resilience of kelp...

  • Aug 5, 202544 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders sit down with Professor Charlie Huveneers, one of Australia’s leading shark scientists, to explore the fascinating world of shark...

  • Jul 22, 202538 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders shift focus to a question they get asked all the time—how do you become a marine scientist?</p><p>If you've ever wondered what marine...

  • Episode #7

    Sea Country

    Jul 8, 202535 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders explore the concept of Sea Country—First Nations peoples’ deep, enduring connections to ocean and coast that have guided sustainable...

Recent guests

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Sean Connell

Wells Maine Fire Department

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Tom Tyczenko

RecFish South Australia

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Dr Zoe Doubleday

Adelaide University

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Dr Dominic McAfee

Adelaide University

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