Shellphone: An Ocean HQ Podcast

Hosted by Ocean HQ

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The ocean is calling... Welcome to Shellphone, the podcast that gives the ocean its very own hotline! Dive in with our host, Harmony Dawson, and a wide array of guests to learn about marine science, education, and conservation–and discover ways we can all answer the ocean’s call.

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1 hr 2 min

EP 22: First Gen Ocean Gem with Cam Shaw

We’re so back! This episode features Cameron Shaw (@camshaw_), your new favorite marine conservation educator, PhD candidate, and Florida summer inspiration. We talk about everything from ethical shelling and shark tooth hunting, to being a first-generation student and creating meaningful experiences for youth, to Robert Irwin on DWTS and Winter the Dolphin. Note: This episode was recorded in November 2025.@camshaw_@shellphonepodcast@theoceanhq

1 hr 13 min

EP 21: The Coral Code with John Parkinson

Welcome back to Shellphone! This episode, we are diving into a topic that has been at the top of our list for a long time...CORALS! We are joined by University of South Florida professor and coral researcher, John Parkinson, to talk all about what corals are, their symbiotic friends, and their somewhat similar research models: anemones.John's Website@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv@choppingblocksoapco

48 min

EP 20: Ocean Orchestras & Bioacoustics with Jessica Sportelli

Welcome to Shellphone! This episode, we are hearing from Jessica Sportelli about her work as a marine bioacoustic scientist. You'll learn all about the types of sounds that dolphins and whales make, and how bioacoustics relates to predator-prey interactions and dolphin health. We also talk about the importance of education, accessibility in science, and collaborating with local and indigenous communities.@nmmfoundation@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv@choppingblocksoapco

48 min

EP 19: Microbes in Extreme Environments with Melody Lindsay

This episode, we're hearing from Melody Lindsay about teeny tiny microbes, extreme environments...and space! She is a research scientist and our second Shellphone guest from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Whether you were interested in microbes before or not, Melody shares some really awesome things that will reel you in.@bigelow_laboratory@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv@choppingblocksoapcoThank you to Chopping Block Soap for sponsoring this episode of Shellphone! Try out some of our favorite soaps at choppingblocksoap.com for 20% off with the discount code mentioned in the episode!

36 min

EP 18: Manta Ray Mysteries with Jessica Pate

This episode, we're hearing from Jessica Pate from the Florida Manta Project! Jessica shares what she's learned about manta rays after piloting research on them in Florida, and what manta mysteries are still being solved. She also talks about her favorite part of this research...the field work!@floridamantagirl@marinemegafauna@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv

51 min

EP 17: Sharks, Corals, and Octopi with Dr. Erin Spencer

This episode, we're hearing from Dr. Erin Spencer about her amazing world of marine science and communication. She talks about her hammerhead shark research, working with NatGeo, and writing children's books about topics like coral reefs and octopuses.@erintspencerErin's Website@shellphonepodcastBreach's Website@coastalcreative.tvNote: Lionfish spines are sheathed, not serrated.

46 min

EP 16: Shifting Tides with Alanna Kieffer

This episode, we're hearing from Alanna Kieffer about Oregon's coastal ecosystem, the intertidal zone, and sustainable food systems. She hosts workshops focused on coastal exploration and foraging, through her business Shifting Tides.@shifting_tides_nw@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv

59 min

EP 15: Climate Fiction and Futures with Prof. Jo Huxster

This episode, we’re hearing from Jo Huxster who you may also know as the Climate Convo Prof. She will share some key points about climate change and its impacts, some advice on how to have conversations about climate change, and how this topic has worked its way into fiction through movies and books. We take a look at two examples of climate fiction: The Day After Tomorrow (film) and Migrations (novel).@theclimateconvoprof@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv

49 min

EP 14: A Shark's Best Friend with Madison Stewart

This episode, we're hearing from Madison Stewart, founder of Project HIU, about her lifelong connection to sharks and her work with shark fishermen in Lombok, Indonesia. Project HIU's mission is to protect sharks by hiring fishing vessels to go on eco-tourism trips instead. Get ready to dive into and explore this innovative, community-driven project with us!@projecthiu@sharkgirlmadison@breachthesurface@shellphonepodcast@coastalcreative.tv

1 hr 5 min

EP 13: On the Right (Turtle) Track with Liberty Boyd

This episode, we’re hearing from Liberty Boyd who was working on her PhD as a marine science graduate student at the time of recording. She shares about her experiences in and advice for grad school and then we dive into the ecology, habitat, movement, and foraging decisions of green sea turtles and the pressures that they are facing from human impacts and climate change.@libertyology@breachthesurface@shellphonepodcast@coastalcreative.tv@manggear To receive 10% off of your purchase at manggear.com enter code "LIBERTY10" at checkout.