Life Below The Surface- A Georgia Aquarium Podcast

Life Below The Surface- A Georgia Aquarium Podcast

Life Below The Surface- A Georgia Aquarium Podcast. The podcast where we take you on a deeper dive into the lives of the animals at Georgia Aquarium and the people who care for them. Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that contains more than 11 million gallons of water. Georgia Aquarium is a scientific institution that entertains and educates, features exhibits and programs of the highest standards and offers engaging and exciting guest experiences that promote the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. As a leader in aquatic research and exceptional animal care, we are dedicated to fostering a deeper appreciation for our ocean and the animals that call it home. https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/about-us/ This podcast is produced by BG Podcast Network https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/

Episodes

May 12, 2023 52 mins

On the season's final episode, we are taking a (literal) deep-dive into the world below the surface of our exhibits.  I am joined by our diving experts to talk about their jobs that take them and their teams, underwater in some of the world's largest exhibits.

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Have you ever wondered how a penguin gets a checkup? Or how do you give a beluga whale an ultrasound? And HOW do you do surgery on a fish? Today we will take you on a deeper dive into the health care of the animals at Georgia Aquarium and learn more from the people who care for them.

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On this episode, we are diving into our most frequently asked questions - how do you train your dolphins and how do I become a dolphin trainer?  Here to answer those questions are Lisa Bodechon, senior director fo animal training for dolphins and Chris Frymier, associate curator of dolphins.  

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February 24, 2023 33 mins

Do penguins really mate for life? Today we are answering that question by taking you on a trip to our African penguin habitat to hear tales of penguin love stories, heartbreak and even some dating drama!

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February 10, 2023 38 mins

Today we celebrate International Women in Science Day by speaking with a panel of dedicated and inspirational women who work at Georgia Aquarium. Their stories and careers will hopefully encourage the next generation of female aquarists, researchers, and scientists to make waves in the fields of STEM/STEAM.

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On this episode we're joined by arguably, the most important person at Georgia Aquarium (and everyone's boss) our president and CEO Dr. Brian.  We will learn just what it takes to run the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, while diving into the journey that led him here.

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On this episode, we're joined by curator of fish and invertebrates , Nathan Farnau, who works with some very unique species on a daily basis.  We will discuss how our teams feed piranhas, train alligators, get in the water with puffers and so much more. 

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December 16, 2022 59 mins

On this episode, we are joined by research experts to discuss the importance of our planet's ocean and how the continued decline of endangered species could effect the balance of our world's ecosystem.  

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November 18, 2022 40 mins

On this episode, we are joined by senior director of mammal and birds, Dennis Christen, to talk more about our fuzzy friends the southern sea otter and learn about their unique adventure that brought them to Georgia Aquarium. 

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Today we are joined by associate curator of sharks, Kelly Link, to talk about what it’s like working with the ocean’s top predator and why these animals, who dominated the food chain for centuries, are now facing extinction.  

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September 23, 2022 42 mins

On this episode, we head to the California coast to learn more about our flippered friends – the California sea lion. Joined by Andy Madigan, director of pinnipeds and sea lion training, we will discuss our sea lion’s unique, and inspiring, rescue stories.


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August 30, 2022 47 mins

Join us on our very first episode, as we take a deeper dive into the lives of whale sharks. Dr. Alistair Dove joins us to discuss everything there is to know (and everything we know don’t know) about these elusive gentle giants.

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