Behind the Seas

Behind the Seas

A podcast about news, history, and experiences in the marine biology, aquarium, and conservation world!

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July 2, 2025 40 mins

Happy 4th of July! Today, we discuss the effects of fireworks on not only aquatic life, but also the birds who rely on the ocean. We also have our very first guest! Today we welcome Amanda Douglas, the Stewardship Coordinator for the Coastal Stewardship Program in Mississippi! Amanda is joining us to discuss the impact fireworks have on beach nesting birds and how you can help!


Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch


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We’re back!


Sorry for the week off (and late upload) but we are officially back on track! This weeks episode is more yapping than science, but it was so much fun! Rachel takes over and talks about larvae…who ride on jellies?? Wild!! Hope you enjoy!


https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098114003104


Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Rachel Lynch

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June 13, 2025 58 mins

Hey y’all!! Today we talk about some of our favorite animals from Finding Nemo! Listen to us talk about Marlin & Nemo, Gill, Jaques, barracudas, Mr. Ray, Crush & Squirt, and anglerfish!! Hope you enjoy!


Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

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June 6, 2025 34 mins

Us? Again?? Yep! Welcome to what may be our favorite episode so far!! Today we discuss three weird topics in the marine biology world. Join us and learn about the weird animals in the ocean.


Have a weird story? Send it to us!!

behindtheseaspod@gmail.com


Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

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May 30, 2025 36 mins

Today we’re leaping into the ballerinas of the Florida Keys: Smalltooth Sawfish!!


Updates on the case: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/health/spinningevent/updates/



What to do if you see a spinning sawfish:

Report the sighting to FWC

Call: (844) 472-9347

Email: Sawfish@MyFWC.com


Provide the time, date, location, water depth, and estimated length of the sawfish.


Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

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May 23, 2025 29 mins

Welcome back! This week, we dive into one of the most interesting events in marine biology, orcas sinking boats! Join us while we talk about the story, the theories, and (most importantly) the orcas!


Hosts: Novalee Booth & Rachel Lynch

Sound & Editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode Written By: Novalee Booth

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May 16, 2025 42 mins

Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Seas! This week, we talk about Charlotte the Stingray. Charlotte captured (and broke) hearts all over the world in 2024.


Hosts: Rachel Lynch and Novalee Booth

Sound and editing: Rachel Lynch

Episode written by: Novalee Booth

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