The ocean is calling... Welcome to Shellphone, the podcast that gives the ocean its very own hotline! Dive in with our host, Harmony Dawson, and a wide array of guests to learn about marine science, education, and conservation–and discover ways we can all answer the ocean’s call.
We’re so back! This episode features Cameron Shaw (@camshaw_ (https://www.instagram.com/camshaw_?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet)), your new favorite marine conservation educator, PhD candidate, and Florida summer inspiration. We talk about everything from ethical shelling and shark tooth hunting, to being a first-generation student and creating meaningful experiences for youth, to Robert Irwin on DWTS and Winter the Dolphin. Note: This episode was recorded in November 2025.
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14 Nov 2025
EP 21: The Coral Code with John Parkinson
Welcome back to Shellphone! This episode, we are diving into a topic that has been at the top of our list for a long time...CORALS! We are joined by University of South Florida professor and coral researcher, John Parkinson, to talk all about what corals are, their symbiotic friends, and their somewhat similar research models: anemones.
John's Website (https://www.thelifeaquatic.net/?page_id=446)
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4 Jul 2025
EP 20: Ocean Orchestras & Bioacoustics with Jessica Sportelli
Jessica Sportelli discusses marine bioacoustics, exploring dolphin and whale sounds and their relation to predator-prey interactions and health in this interview episode.
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Spotify
4.9 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
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91
YouTube
72
Engagement
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