Ocean Pod

About Ocean Pod

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.

Publisher

Nina Wootton and Bronwyn Gillanders

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 May 2025

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Recreational fishing

   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 scientist. We explore why recreational fishing is such an important part of Australian culture, what species people are targeting, and how science helps ensure our fisheries remain sustainable for future generations. Tom also shares insights from his honours research on mulloway, one of South Australia’s most iconic recreational fishing species, and discusses how understanding the biology and life history of fish can support better management and conservation. This episode offers a fascinating look at the connection between people, fish, and the marine environment. In Tide Talk this week Bronwyn speaks about a paper that uses recreational fishing photos to get more information on fish - https://doi.org/10.1111/faf.70097 (https://doi.org/10.1111/faf.70097)

2. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Scuba diving

   Ocean Pod hosts Nina and Bronwyn share their scuba diving journeys and offer insights into getting certified and exploring underwater life.

3. 

   24 Jul 2026

   Life as a Marine Research Assistant

   Host Bronwyn Holloway-Smith interviews marine research assistant Rhiannon Van Eck about her diverse behind-the-scenes work in marine science, highlighting the value of creativity and communication.

Who has been a guest on Ocean Pod

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rhiannon Van Eck
• Zoe Doubleday
• Tess Cole
• Dominic McAfee
• Greg Rouse

Podcast Authority Score: 4 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

8

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0