Ecology Podcast

Climate Change

Ecology

Animal Ecology

Biodiversity

Leadership

Natural England

Spider Behavior

Fireflies

British Ecological Society

Nature Access

Behavioral Ecology

Disability

Bioluminescence

Delegation

Trust

Collaboration

Nature Recovery

Team Development

Management Strategies

Nocturnal Ecological Interactions

Podcasts from the British Ecological Society

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	272	Founded	13 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Science

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Honey-hunter and honeyguide communication | The Story Behind the Paper

In this podcast, People and Nature author Dr Jessica van der Wal talks to Publishing Assistant Anna Nisbett about her article “Cooperative human signals to honeyguides form local dialects”. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1002/pan3.702... more

24 Apr 2026 • 19 min

Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Settle in and hear how two very different ecologists navigated their careers to become BES Fellows, and who both share a passion for turning science into action and conservation. In this episode, we sit with Dr Caroline Howe, an Associate Professor i... more

15 Apr 2026 • 38 min

Michaela Guo Ying Lo talks about gender representation in ecology

In this special International Women’s day edition of the BES podcast, Senior Assistant Editor Ivy talks with Michaela Guo Ying Lo, Chair of the Equity and Diversity for all Genders in Ecology (EDGE) network at the BES, which looks at addressing chall... more

9 Mar 2026 • 29 min

Mental health and urban green | The Story Behind the Paper

In this podcast, People and Nature author Marilisa Herchet talks to Publishing Assistant Anna Nisbett about her article “Mental health benefits of urban green—A systematic review and meta-analysis of 56 pre-post control experiments”. Read the full ar... more

6 Mar 2026 • 24 min

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Recent Guests

Niru Dorrian

Ambassador to the UN Ocean Decade; Senior Marine Ecology Consultant

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; Supporting EirGrid

Episode: Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Caroline Howe

Leading ecologist focusing on biodiversity, climate and people-nature relationships

Viacool Society

Episode: Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Michaela Lo

Chair of Equity and Diversity for all Genders in Ecology Network

University of Kent / Bell Institute of Conservation and Ecology

Episode: Michaela Guo Ying Lo talks about gender representation in ecology

Marilisa Herchet

Master of Science student at Dresden University of Technology, expert on environmental psychology and the paper Mental Health Benefits of Urban Green

Dresden University of Technology

Episode: Mental health and urban green | The Story Behind the Paper

Fritha West

PhD student at the University of St. Andrews

University of St. Andrews

Episode: The fall and rise of elm | The Story Behind the Paper

Margot Belot

Researcher at the Museum of Natural History in Berlin and author of a paper on automated information extraction from museum specimen labels

Museum of Natural History, Berlin

Episode: Automatic information extraction from museum specimen labels | the story behind the paper

Ignacio Juárez

Researcher on phenological responses in penguins

University of Oxford

Episode: Los Pingüinos y sus Respuestas Fenológicas al Cambio Climático | La Historia Detrás del Artículo

Valentin Moser

A PhD student focusing on the impact of beavers on ecosystems and bat biodiversity.

Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

Episode: Beavers Boost Bat Biodiversity | The Story Behind the Paper

Angela Moles

Professor of ecology at the University of New South Wales and recipient of the Eminent Ecologist award.

University of New South Wales

Episode: Eminent Ecologist 2025: Angela Moles | Lessons in starting out as an ecologist

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Anna

Publishing Assistant at the British Ecological Society.

Rob Brooker

Host of the BES ELM Network podcast.

Clare Rishbeth

Professor in landscape architecture from the University of Sheffield.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings

Sound Quality
Good content, but I would recommend not recording audio with a ti84 calculator.
Apple Podcasts
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Timcognito
United States10 years ago
Interesting but needs some post-production
What could & should be a great podcast is heavily let down by poor audio quality.
During otherwise very interesting interviews, there is often a huge discrepancy in audio volume between the interviewer and interviewee. This makes it difficult to focus on the actual content of the podcast.
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3
geigercounter120
United Kingdom11 years ago
Easy TOC update
This makes it easy to keep up with some recent BES papers during the morning commute.
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5
Mike from aust
Australia12 years ago
afklyso
I would love to see more frequent updates. These are well done and sorely needed. Ecology as a science is poorly represented among podcasts.
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5
lysosome
United States13 years ago
Good range, but variable sound quality
Good to have a range with interesting questions. The quality jumps a bit between files (presumably because different people are doing different podcasts).
Apple Podcasts
4
jamfortea
United Kingdom13 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging themes covered in episodes, often remarking on how the content is relevant to contemporary ecological issues.

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Many have noted the importance of the personal stories and journeys shared, indicating a strong human connection to the scientific discussions.

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Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Q: How can BES Fellows help others scale the impact of their work?

The Fellows describe the program as a supportive community that facilitates knowledge exchange, mentorship, and breaking down silos, enabling researchers to access opportunities and share resources across disciplines and sectors.

Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Q: What advice would you give to a younger ecologist just starting out?

Caroline advises exploring diverse experiences, seeking mentors, building resilience, and actively promoting oneself while leveraging BES networks; practical suggestions include developing project management, communications, and networking skills to broaden career options.

Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Q: How has your work adapted to the current socio-political context, and what changes have you seen in conservation practice?

Caroline and Niru discuss a shift toward inclusive, co-designed science, greater emphasis on equity and justice, and the need to involve Indigenous and local knowledge in assessments, while recognizing political pushback and the urgency of climate and biodiversity challenges.

Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Q: Niru, would you call yourself an ecologist?

Niru frames himself as a marine biologist by background who also works as a marine ecologist and emphasizes the fluidity of titles in the field, underlining that the core identity is a passion for ecology and the marine environment.

Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Q: First question, could you share your background and how you got into ecology?

Caroline outlines a multidisciplinary path from natural sciences through environmental technology and conservation science, highlighting that people are fundamental to ecology and that being flexible across disciplines helped her shape a broader definition of what an ecologist can be. Niru emphasizes a long-standing, hands-on trajectory in marine biology and ecology, with work spanning from field surveys to industry-facing environmental advisory roles.

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Focusing on a wide range of topics within ecology, this series engages listeners with discussions around ecological research, conservation strategies, and the interplay between nature and society. Featuring experts from various fields, episodes cover significant issues such as tree restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and the impact of climate change on wildlife. Notable for its emphasis on integrating scientific insights with cultural perspectives, the content often draws on real-world applications of ecological principles and innovative research methods. Unique in addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of ecology, it also highlights the personal narratives that shape the practices within this vital field.

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1. Niru Dorrian
2. Caroline Howe
3. Michaela Lo
4. Marilisa Herchet
5. Fritha West
6. Margot Belot
7. Ignacio Juárez
8. Valentin Moser

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