The Unseen Ocean Collective

Episode Summary This month on the Deep-Sea Podcast we are joined by The Unseen Ocean Collective, this art and science collective comprised of Meghan Jones, Lara Beckmann, Nilanjana Das and Kierstin Keller are bringing the beauty and wonder of the deep-sea to the public through international art and science events.    Check out our lovely new website where you can find more detailed notes, images and links to the wider reading. In this episode… Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea!    This month Thom is freshly back from a 5 week expedition to  Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions, managed 4 ESCA deployments in 24 hours and watched in amazement while Kat fended off a large iceberg with her bare hands and a boat hook. Alan had a great time with old friends, may have played hookey on a podcast record, and spent 2 weeks in Antigua listening to ‘80’s hair metal. We get an update from Monty on Chimaera mating, and get to hear about the forever home for the “I am your tongue now” mug from @fibreandmud.    In the news, get ready for updates on: Redefining our understanding of sinking carbon Cancer-fighting sponges New branch of life discovered New film on bioluminescence Mystery whale revealed through skin fragment Discord update Tongue-eating louse asked for autograph, shyly declines The “I Am Your Tongue Now” mug finds new forever home Lost Alan- reward $100 Baby Paddlefish, deep-sea dreams, Alvin maintenance Squid hunts, deep-sea accessories, shark cartoons and more! Support the show The podcast is self-sustaining (just) thanks to our lovely listeners. Thom and Alan take no money for the show. All money is put back into running it. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us: Amrei - is only known from a single specimen caught by the challenger expedition Diana Noto - was considered lost for decades until they were found at the back of the sponge collection Pedro - has been found to flouress under the right wavelengths of light, no one knows why Check out our podcast merch here!   Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@deepseapod.com We’d love to actually play your voice, so feel free to record a short audio note on our brand new answerphone! https://www.speakpipe.com/deepseapodvoicemail Thanks again for tuning in; we’ll deep-see you next time!   Find out more Social media BlueSky: @deepseapod.com Twitter: @DeepSeaPod Instagram: @deepsea_podcast   Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley  https://twitter.com/ThomLinley Instagram:  Thom - @thom.linley  Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions BlueSky: Thom @thomaslinley.com    Alan @hadalbloke   Reference list News  Deep-Sea News Oceanography Podcast   Thom’s Episode Apple Podcasts: Oceanography Episode 27: What is the Deep-Sea Even Like?  Spotify Podcasts: Oceanography Episode 27: What is the Deep-Sea Even Like?   Alan’s Episode Spotify Podcasts: Oceanography Episide