Episodes of DOC Sounds of Science Podcast
Our mighty and iconic kauri is under threat from a notorious fungus-type pathogen. In our newest episode, ranger Hana Harris shares her passion for kauri and how you can help.
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Ecologist Michelle Bradshaw discusses what we can learn from the data we get from banded birds and shares some cautionary tales about on the fly identification. Michelle is in charge of the National Banding Scheme in Aotearoa and brings hands-o
The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their greatest achievements and most interesting days on the job.
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Aroha Gilling is an academic specialising in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an experienced Treaty Ranger. Sheâs passionate about education, and this episode contains a wealth of expertise about nature and being a good Treaty Partner. Aroha is also a
Avi has worked with big cats, endangered turtles, and renegade scamps like skunks and racoons. Now heâs here in Aotearoa New Zealand making sure wildlife goods donât illegally cross the borders.
The most important thing he wants you to know is
Stories about velvet worms, tiny frogs, crooning bats and more from ecologist Jess Scrimgeour. Jess knows that The Fab Fiveâin this case we mean kÄkÄpĆ, kiwi, whio, takahÄ, and kererĆ«âare easy to love, but she wants to light your spark for the
Renowned shark expert Clinton Duffy shares niche knowledge and on-the-job stories. Sharks have a little bit of a PR problem. Theyâre fascinating, intelligent creatures, and most of them mind their own business. But they are predators, and their
There arenât many jobs with us that Jack hasnât turned his hand to. Remote island ranger, species monitor, trapper, hunter, ranger trainer, systems designer, operations managerâyou name it, Jack has probably done it. Heâs deeply passionate abou
Did you know that Aotearoaâs rarest parakeet is a small, forest-dwelling bird, and there are only about 360 estimated to be left in the wild? The kÄkÄriki karaka, or orange-fronted parakeet are in serious trouble. Listen and learn about the wor
This is the much awaited second part of Brent Beavenâs Predator Free interview. In this episode, weâre talking about upcoming innovations as well as current predator control tools, and yes that includes 1080. This episode is a big swing and we
Brent Beaven tells us everything we need to know about New Zealand's goal to be Predator Free by 2050. How will we? What is this? Is it even possible? Brent has the answers. In fact he has so many, weâve split his interview in two.
Brent is an
Anton van Helden is a marine scientist by day moonlighting as a magician by night (although one could make the point that magic never sleeps). In this episode youâll hear talk of strandings, toxoplasmosis, pub magic and climate; as well as work
This is a supercut of all our favourite moments from the past ten episodes, as guided by Erica Wilkinson. Lichens, bats, kÄkÄpĆ sperm helmets (we couldnât make this up) GPS, poo patches and more.Â
Jenny Christie is used to seeing eyebrows go up when she tells people what her job is. Perhaps a few years ago, this could be chalked up as scepticism, but nowadays itâs more likely to mean, âwow, big jobâ. Jennyâs job is climate change. She ap
Kelly Frogley is an expert when it comes to non-vascular plants. In this episode, Kelly explains what exactly they are, and shares some stories about unexpected discoveries and making the most of non-optimum spaces for optimum plant identificat
Colin OâDonnell knows everything there is to know about pekapeka/bats, and heâs accumulated some wild stories along the way. In the name of science, Colin has encountered popping bats, game-changing technology, tiger prints (!) and gelatinous e
Conservation enthusiast and DOC legend Herb talks to Nic about his experience as a science communicator, navigating the bush before sat nav, being trolled by kea, and species protection on offshore islands. Plus he treats us to some of his famo
Insect expert Eric Edwards talks to us about ecosystems, climate change and cataloguing critters. He also shares his adventures catching true bugs in Micronesia and navigating poo patches (!) in the Subantarctic Islands.
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Emma Williams knows a LOT about bittern. This is impressive because theyâre very difficult to find. She calls them the âninjas of the wetlandsâ. In this episode, Nic and Emma talk about tracking bittern and embarrassing yourself in Mitre 10.
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DOC's Technical Advisor Stuart Cockburn talks to us about his scientific innovations, which are world-firsts, and have been critical in protecting native species.
Stuâs responsible for kÄkÄpĆ snarks, track counters, sea bird soundscapes, grassh
Lizard expert Lynn Adams shares tales from the world of reptile conservation â including two near misses for the âcurly wurlyâ tailed Chesterfield skink.
Lynn and Nic also discuss the main threats to lizards - mice, hedgehogs, habitat loss and
From kÄkÄpĆ to kiwi, Kate McInnes is vet to New Zealandâs native species. Itâs a one-of-a-kind job!
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Marine species expert Hannah Hendriks talks whale strandings, post-mortems and crucial data.Â
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