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- 2022
- First episode
About Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast
Hello and welcome (back!) to Buccaneer for Wildlife: The Podcast! My name is Lucy Luck and I am an Ocean Science Communicator, Educator and Storyteller! During this podcast I will be talking to people from all across the UK Marine Conservation sector from, Citizen Scientists and Wildlife Guides to Academics and Scientific Researchers and so much more!! Keep an eye out for new guests on the show and revisit previous ones too! I’m excited to bring this passion project back to life and hope you all do too!
- Publisher
- Lucy Luck
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Oct 2022
- Latest episode
- 6 Apr 2024
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.

6 Apr 2024
The Spectacular Shoreline with Zeni Hayton
Hello listeners! Welcome to Series 2, Episode 3 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For today’s episode i spoke to the beautiful Zeni Hayton, who wears many hats in the marine conservation world - She volunteers her time at Cornwall Wildlife Trust as Shoresearch Project Coordinator, rescues live-stranded animals with Marine Mammal Medic for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), works with her local community as part of Newquay Marine Group and Ranger for Newquay Wild Adventures! We took a trip down Zeni’s personal conservation journey from growing up, university experiences and volunteering in the marine sector in Cornwall! Moving forward with Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast, as I venture into new chapters in my personal life I will be putting a pause on the show to focus on other projects. If you haven’t already, please do go back and explore other episodes i have done and i will return when the time is right to click that recording button again. Thank you so much to all those who have joined me on this journey and supported the show by listening in. I have had a lot of fun doing this passion project for the past year and a bit! Until we meet again, Listeners! Lucy x Follow Zeni on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeni.hayton/ (https://www.instagram.com/zeni.hayton/) Shoresearch Cornwall: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shoresearchcornwall/ (https://www.instagram.com/shoresearchcornwall/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ShoresearchCornwall (https://www.facebook.com/ShoresearchCornwall) Website:https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/shoresearch (https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/shoresearch) Find your local volunteer marine group (Your Shore Network) Website: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/your-shore-network-groups (https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/your-shore-network-groups) Follow me on social media! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/) If you would like to reach out to me to give feedback about the show or any recommendations on future guests, please email me over at buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com (mailto:buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com) Thank you for listening and speak to you real soon! Lucy x

27 Feb 2024
Series 2, Episode 2: The Guardians of the Coastline with Emily Stevenson
Hello! Welcome to Series 2, Episode 2 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! On today’s episode I spoke to Emily Stevenson from Beach Guardian. Emily is a marine biologist who is an advocate for the marine world and environment in many ways! Currently studying for her PhD, Emily is conducting a research project assessing the bacterial colonisation of various microplastics sourced from different environments to evaluate the potential spread of pathogenic species such as E.coli. Emily is also Co-Founder of Beach Guardian with her Dad, Rob Stevenson. The mission is to collect and remove rubbish from beaches by organising community beach cleans and lead educational workshops with schools and other groups to connect people with the environment to improve health and wellbeing of both people and planet. If you would like to learn more about Emily’s work over at Beach Guardian, head over to their social media channels and website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachguardian/ (https://www.instagram.com/beachguardian/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeachGuardian (https://www.facebook.com/BeachGuardian) Website: https://www.beachguardian.org/ (https://www.beachguardian.org/) Dr. Anne Leonard study, Exposure to and colonisation by antibiotic-resistant E. coli in UK coastal water users: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412017312345 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412017312345) Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife (https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife) Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife?_t=8atnd3ugzyn&_r=1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife?_t=8atnd3ugzyn&_r=1) Website:https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/?fbclid=PAAabNfCeV_wY8VKeeKCLZ2_3YNAI96Z6nt_OkEY4rt-MrzM0bgE8TEWDY_2w_aem_th_AZe0hjZ9T8oV9NPLqUbgUKQ_ONLi4zzGlblxs81CwCzCffKz79VB1aUcfwWHtf2y7gE (https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/?fbclid=PAAabNfCeV_wY8VKeeKCLZ2_3YNAI96Z6nt_OkEY4rt-MrzM0bgE8TEWDY_2w_aem_th_AZe0hjZ9T8oV9NPLqUbgUKQ_ONLi4zzGlblxs81CwCzCffKz79VB1aUcfwWHtf2y7gE) If you would like to reach out to me to give feedback about the show or any recommendations on future guests, please email me over at buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com (mailto:buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com) Thank you for listening and speak to you real soon! Lucy x

17 Jan 2024
Series 2, Episode 1: The Awakening of Ancient Woodlands with Lucy Grabe - Watson
Hello listeners! Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the first episode of 2024 i talk to tree lover, campaigner, woodland trust 2023 Igniting Innovation Winner and founder of Ancient Woodland UK, Lucy Grabe - Watson! We talk about where Lucy’s journey began in activism for the natural world, her current campaign with Woodland Trust UK and an insight into what makes an ancient woodland ancient and why they are so irreplaceable! If you would like to learn more about Lucy’s work with the Woodland Trust and ancient woodlands, head over to their social media channels and website: Instagram (Ancient Woodland UK) :https://www.instagram.com/ancientwoodlandsuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/ancientwoodlandsuk/) Instagram (Lucy Grabe - Watson): https://www.instagram.com/luthienthegreen (https://www.instagram.com/luthienthegreen) Instagram (Woodland Trust): https://www.instagram.com/woodlandtrust/ (https://www.instagram.com/woodlandtrust/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewoodlandtrust (https://www.facebook.com/thewoodlandtrust) Woodland Trust UK petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/52f15922882581cf877173956a631de6294d17ab?source=direct_link (https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/52f15922882581cf877173956a631de6294d17ab?source=direct_link) Ancient Woodland Inventory Project - Cornwall Wildlife Trust: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/ancient-woodland-inventory-awi-update-project (https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/ancient-woodland-inventory-awi-update-project) Ancient Woodland Inventory (Woodland Trust): https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/ancient-woodland/ (https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/ancient-woodland/) Ancient Woodland Inventory Map: https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk/back-on-the-map/ (https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk/back-on-the-map/) Follow me on social media! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/) If you would like to reach out to me to give feedback about the show or any recommendations on future guests, please email me over at buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com (mailto:buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com) Thank you for listening and speak to you real soon! Lucy x

31 Aug 2023
Episode #10: The Power of Plastic Free with Rachel Yates
Hello listeners! Welcome to episode 10 and the final of series 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the final episode of the series I spoke to writer, journalist and activist Rachel Yates. We talk about her background stories on when she first got involved in environmental activism, what she is doing currently both as a career but as a community rep for Plastic Free Penzance and talk all about the most recent campaign, 'Swimming in Plastic'. If you would like to find out more about Plastic Free Penzance, head over to their website and social media channels: Website: https://plasticfreepz.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreepenzance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plasticfreepenzance If you would like to find out more about Sustainable Penzance, head over to their website and social media channels: Website: https://sustainablepz.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablepz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainablePZ This will be the final episode of series 1 and after this, I will be taking a break for the next couple of months. A massive thank you to all who have tuned in over the past 10 months and stuck around to be part of this journey and to all the guests who have been on this series - Thank you all so much! This is not a goodbye as the podcast will return in the new year for series 2, where I talk to even more fascinating individuals doing incredible things for the environment, wildlife and conservation. I hope you all have a good rest of the year and I will speak in 2024! Bye! Lucy x

27 Jun 2023
Episode #9: The Tales of Lost Ghost Gear with Fred Nunn
Hello there! For this episode we take a deep dive (pun intended) with Ghost Fishing UK's Operations Officer Fred Nunn, into the world of ghost gear! We talk about what Ghost Fishing UK's mission is, what issues ghost gear causes to the marine environment and wildlife, what is being done with retrieved gear and what you can do as members of the public to support or even join the crew at Ghost Fishing UK. Ghost Fishing UK Ghost Gear UK website: https://www.ghostfishing.co.uk/ (https://www.ghostfishing.co.uk/ ) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GhostFishingUK (https://www.facebook.com/GhostFishingUK ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostfishinguk/ (https://www.instagram.com/ghostfishinguk/ ) Buccaneer for Wildlife Buccaneer for Wildlife Website: https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/ (https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/ ) Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://m.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ (https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ ) Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife (https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife ) Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com

21 May 2023
Episode #8: The Stupendous Seal with Grace Jones
Hello listeners! It's been a while, hope all has been well - It's been full on my side with work and planning some exciting adventures, but today I'm here with another episode and we go back to discuss in more depth all about seals! Speaking with Conservation Coordinator Grace Jones from The Cornish Seal Sanctuary. We talk about: What the Sanctuaries mission is, what the Sanctuary do in regards to rehabilitation and rescue of grey seals in Cornwall, What threats do seals face and what can you do to support! The Cornish Seal Sanctuary Support The Corish Seal Sanctuaries Fund Our Future: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/FundOurFuture The Seal Sanctuary Website: https://sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.org/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialcornishsealsanctuary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornishsealsanctuary/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cornishsealsanctuary Buccaneer for Wildlife Buccaneer for Wildlife Website: https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Till next time! Lucy

24 Mar 2023
Episode #7: The Adventures of the Atlantic with Andy Cowie
Hello listeners, I hope you have had a great March! In today's episode I speak to skipper and fellow Mounts Bay Marine Group volunteer, Andy Cowie. We talk about what wildlife we can see around the coasts of Cornwall as we approach wildlife watching season out at sea. We talk to Andy about what wildlife we have on our door step here in Mounts Bay, what threats our wildlife face and why Cornwall is a haven for wildlife! Andy runs his own businesses called Atlantic Adventures, where he goes out at sea and explores the wildlife in and around the Mounts Bay area. Atlantic Adventures bookings are available now for late April voyages running into the summer! Check out Atlantic Adventures website for more information http://www.atlanticadventures.co.uk/ Follow Atlantic Adventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlanticadventures.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticadventures.uk/ Email: atlanticadventures@outlook.com Follow Wild Snorkeling Cornwall (Constance Morris) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornwallcoastphotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild_snorkeling_cornwall/ Email: constancemorris@hotmail.co.uk Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife Hotline numbers Marine Stranding's Network (MSN) - 0345 201 2626 Ghost Net Busters - +44 7980 352510 British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) - 01825 765546 (office hours), 07787 433412 (out of hours)

10 Feb 2023
Episode #6: The Mysteries of Microplastics with Michelle Costello
Hello listeners! This months episode is all about the little things, microplastics! I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle Costello, also known as Smartie Lids on the Beach for the first time and we had a great chat. We discuss where it all started for Michelle, what she does to spread awareness of plastic pollution along the Cornish coast and how her passion for wildlife and conservation has driven her to where she is in life now. Follow Michelle Costello: Smartie Lids on the Beach Website - https://www.smartielidsonthebeach.co.uk/about Smartie Lids on the Beach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smartie_lids_on_the_beach/ Smartie Lids on the Beach Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SmartieLids Email - michelle.costello70@gmail.com Love Your Beach events list: Love Your Beach events lists - https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Cornish Plastic Pollution Coalition (CPPC) CPPC website - https://cppccornwall.org.uk/ Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife: Buccaneer for Wildlife Website - https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/ Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Buccaneer for Wildlife Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Email - buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com See you in March! L x

2 Jan 2023
Episode #5: The Curiosities of Connies Creatures with Constance Morris
Hello listeners and happy 2023! For this episode I spoke to Constance Morris all about her nature alter ego Connies Creatures. We talk about what Connies Creatures is? Where she goes with it and how she became so knowledgeable about the natural world in the Mounts Bay Area. Follow Connies Creatures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076502555107 Email: constancemorris@hotmail.co.uk Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife Email: Buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Thank you and hope you enjoy! L x

10 Dec 2022
Episode #4: The Wonderful Wild Winter with Lucy Luck
For my last episode of 2022, it's just me and you listener! I talk about what Winter Wildlife you can expect to see over the colder months from Mega Fauna sightings to Lego on the beach! While wrapping up with some eco tips to have a sustainable festive period. Links Sea Quest South West: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/seaquest-southwest Upcoming Sea Quest Survey: https://fb.me/e/3I1sB8k9H Lego Lost at Sea Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adrift-Curious-Tale-Lego-Lost/dp/1913491196 Marine Stranding Network: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/marine-strandings-network Shark Trust - The Great Egg Case hunt: https://www.sharktrust.org/great-eggcase-hunt Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife Website: https://buccaneerforwildlife.wordpress.com/ Email: buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Thank you so much for joining me on this Podcast journey, I can not wait to see what 2023 will hold. Until then Happy Holidays and Happy New year Lucy x

24 Nov 2022
Episode #3: The Marvels of Mounts Bay with David Edmonds
This episode I spoke to chairman of local volunteer marine group, Mounts Bay Marine Group David Edmonds (and Monty the dog!) In this episode we cover who the group are, what do they do, how you can get involved and so much more! Follow Mounts Bay Marine Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountsbaymarinegroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountsBayMarineGroup Website: https://mountsbaymarinegroup.com/ Email Mounts Bay Marine Group: Mountsbaymarine@gmail.com Positive Step Towards a Green Future conference and Exhbition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-steps-towards-a-green-future-tickets-431614319047?fbclid=IwAR1yzWCOZkV6qPFIPfUKErEXTQ50OwDXqfJ5c4uREot6boZVu_WWDyltQHw If you'd like to learn more about Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Mounts Bay Marine Group project, you can read the full article here: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/new-project-connect-young-people-and-communities-nature-mounts-bay Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife Email me! buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Thank you! L x

12 Nov 2022
Episode #2: The Remarkable Ruen with Sue Sayer: Part 2
Hello and welcome to Buccaneer for Wildlife! A podcast where I talk to people across Cornish County and beyond, all about Wildlife wonders, nature news and Conservation in Cornwall. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part topic all about seals. Where I speak to Sue Sayer, Founder of Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust all about Atlantic Grey Seals in Cornwall. In this episode we continue to discuss seals and cover what seal disturbance is and how can we prevent it, what is the photo ID hub and what can we all do to help? If you would like to learn more about Sue Say's work at Cornwall Seal Group Research at https://www.cornwallsealgroup.co.uk/ If you'd like to email me, you can at Buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Follow Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornwallsealgroupresearchtrust/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornwallSealGroupResearchTrust Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife

25 Oct 2022
Episode #1: The Remarkable Ruen with Sue Sayer: Part 1
Hello and welcome to Buccaneer for Wildlife! A podcast where I talk to people across Cornish County and beyond, all about Wildlife wonders, nature news and Conservation in Cornwall. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part topic all about seals. Over the next two episodes I speak to Sue Sayer, Founder of Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust all about Atlantic Grey Seals in Cornwall. In this episode we cover what the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust mission is, typical seal behaviour, pupping season and more! If you would like to learn more about Sue Say's work at Cornwall Seal Group Research at https://www.cornwallsealgroup.co.uk/ If you'd like to email me, you can at Buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com If you would like to learn more about Sue Sayer's work at Cornwall Seal Group Research at https://www.cornwallsealgroup.co.uk/ If you'd like to email me, you can at Buccaneerforwildlife@gmail.com Follow Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornwallsealgroupresearchtrust/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornwallSealGroupResearchTrust YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzvSLkxvtdgbnccHqibILQ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/cornwallsealgrt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-sayer-917b3a2a/?trk=public_profile_publication_contributor-image&originalSubdomain=uk Follow Buccaneer for Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buccaneerforwildlife/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buccaneerforwildlife
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