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Antarctica Unfrozen

Harry Seagar

The Antarctic podcast series based on the passionate people that have dedicated their lives to understanding, working, and living in Antarctica. Unfreezing some of the critical science, contemporary culture, and adventure the icy continent is notorious for. Season 2 will focus on multi-perspective discussions about both micro and macro topics from the hidden but ever-connected continent, serving as a 'crash course' on the environment. Produced by BLAKE Antarctic Ambassador Harry Seagar and Marine Ecology PhD candidate Shinae Montie, proudly brought to you by Pride Conservation.

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07/13/21 • 38 min

Welcome back to another episode of Antarctica Unfrozen season two! Today we are taking a break from Antarctic science and inviting you to experience Antarctica for yourself through virtual reality! We are joined by Associate Professor Barbara Bollard and Antarctic Heritage Trust’s General Manager Operations and Communications, Francesca Eathorne. Together we invite you to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut through a new, ground-breaking virtual reality experience developed by Antarctic Heritage Trust in partnership with Auckland University of Technology.
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07/13/21 • 38 min

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07/05/21 • 31 min

In this episode Host, Shinae talks to Sarah and Simon about their endeavors on the ice working hands-on with Weddell Seals. Don't miss this unique perspective which demonstrates how understanding one (cute) creature in Antarctica can help to answer critical questions that concern the entire ecosystem!

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07/05/21 • 31 min

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Marine Food Webs 101

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04/15/21 • 62 min

Iconic, charismatic megafauna that call the Southern Ocean home are pretty special! We’re talking about the killer whales, seals and smaller, but still iconic, penguins! But what about their food? Microscopic phytoplankton and krill warrant just as much attention, if not more because they are the foundation of the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem! Today Shinae is joined by Marine Ecologist, Dr. Matt Pinkerton from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NZ), to have a chat about the Southern Ocean food web, from microscopic organisms to top predators!

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04/15/21 • 62 min

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Ice 101

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03/08/21 • 29 min

Shinae discusses all things ice-related with fascinating insights from two experts and adventurers in their respective fields! Dr. Dan Price (University of Canterbury) and Prof. Pat Langhorne (University of Otago) give clear explanations on a critical aspect of the Antarctic environment - ice. From Sea ice to Ice Sheets and everything in-between!

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03/08/21 • 29 min

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01/28/21 • 28 min

Harry chats with Ben King, Co-Founder of Boxfish Research - a cutting edge underwater ROV technology company with some of the highest photography and film capabilities at depth on Earth. Ben is a driven mechanical engineer with a back story that will leave you stunned. As well as hearing about how Boxfish was founded, we discuss how science and technology interact, how tech can serve conservation and about his expedition to Antarctica in 2019! Recorded at Boxfish HQ in Orakei Auckland, Aotearoa NZ.
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01/28/21 • 28 min

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Guardianship in Antarctica

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01/20/21 • 24 min

Today we are joined by two very special guests, Antarctica New Zealand's Chief Science Advisor, Professor John Cottle, and Data Curator, Rebecca McNeil. Together we delve into the conversation about guardianship of the Antarctic continent. Antarctica New Zealand is the government agency responsible for carrying out New Zealand activities in Antarctica, all whilst supporting world class science and environmental protection. Their vision is: Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - valued, protected, understood.
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01/20/21 • 24 min

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01/13/21 • 54 min

Let’s take a break from some of the incredible Antarctic Science covered this season, and shine some light on the equally important implementation of policy in Antarctica! Today I am joined by Dr. Neil Gilbert and PhD student, Natasha Gardiner to have a chat about Antarctic Policy.
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01/13/21 • 54 min

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12/22/20 • 44 min

Ever thought about how scientists measure sea ice thickness without a giant drill and metre ruler or how to spy on Antarctic seals from space? Then you’ll particularly love this one because we are joined by two remote sensing specialists, Prof. Wolfgang Rack and Masters Student, Shanelle Dyer!

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12/22/20 • 44 min

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Science Under the Ice

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11/30/20 • 36 min

Have you ever wondered what it must feel like to jump into the near-freezing Antarctica waters through an ice hole and spend the next 30 minutes to an hour surrounded by sea spiders, giant sponges and seals?! Well, tune in for an epic chat with Marine Ecologists, Dr. Drew Lohrer and Dr. Leigh Tait from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, otherwise known as NIWA.

Drew is a principal scientist at NIWA who has made a massive contribution to the advancement of marine ecology. His main area of research focuses on the organisms that live on the seafloor and their contribution to ecosystem function in estuaries and along coastlines. His work in Antarctica has shown that these communities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and ocean acidification as they respond to change more rapidly than initially thought.

Leigh travelled down to the ice in 2019 with Drew for his first Antarctic expedition where he operated a BOXFish ROV, taking our knowledge of the under-ice environment to new depths, literally! Leigh is also a marine ecologist at NIWA, he specialises in ecophysiology ecological structure in the marine environment.

Sit back and tune in as we discuss all things benthic ecology, kinds of communities exist under the ice in Antarctica, how sea ice influences them and how resilient they are to climate-related changes! We also touch on Science Under the Ice, an epic outreach project which takes you on real and virtual research expeditions to Antarctica where scientists like Drew and Leigh explore how climate change will affect the marine biodiversity in Antarctica.

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11/30/20 • 36 min

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Oceanography 101

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08/12/21 • 33 min

Kia ora everyone and welcome back to another episode of Antarctica Unfrozen Season 2! Today’s knowledge-rich guest is Dr. Natalie Robinson of NIWA. Natalie (@PolarGirlNZ on Twitter) is a marine physicist, specialising in polar oceanography, but she’s also an amazing voice for the future generation of environmental scientists with some priceless advice. There is much to digest in this episode and we touch on various subjects throughout, but by the end of it, your understanding of Antarctic (and by default, global) Oceanography and Sea Ice will be much closer to crystal clear... Enjoy!

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08/12/21 • 33 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Antarctica Unfrozen have?

Antarctica Unfrozen currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Antarctica Unfrozen cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Antarctica Unfrozen?

The episode title 'Antarctic Tech - Virtual Reality' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Antarctica Unfrozen?

The average episode length on Antarctica Unfrozen is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Antarctica Unfrozen released?

Episodes of Antarctica Unfrozen are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Antarctica Unfrozen?

The first episode of Antarctica Unfrozen was released on Mar 23, 2019.

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