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Seacreatures

Matt Testoni
Marine Biology
Gloomy Octopus
Citizen Science
Sharks
Lump Sucker
Marine Conservation
Diving
Manta Rays
Maldives
White's Seahorse
Whale Sharks
Seals
Climate Change
Conservation
Horseshoe Crabs
Basking Sharks
Lionfish
Reproductive Biology
Nautilus
Photography

Welcome to the Seacreatures Podcast, a show all about the amazing animals that live beneath the waves. On each episode we chat about a specific seacreature with a guest who has spent time and interacted with this ocean animal. Our guests range from marine biologists to divers to underwater photographers, citizen scientists, and people that have an intense passion for marine life.

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Matt and guest Martina Zimmitti chat all about the world of dolphins. Martina has spent years as a dolphin training and thus shares some amazing insights on what it is like to work with these incredible animals. Learn about the worl... more

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Matt and Vanessa chat all about the wonderful world of whales! From the differences between toothed and baleen whales to how they all have belly buttons and that they are a relative of the hippo. Vanessa brings a wealth of amazing w... more

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Matt and Johanna chat about the mysterious Nautilus! A still very understudied but amazing animal closely related to Octopus and Cuttlefish. Johanna who worked as a veterinarian treating Nautilus has all kinds of cool and awesome in... more

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In this episode Matt talks to Mox all about Manta Rays. Mox has spent most of his life diving and snorkelling with these amazing animals and is able to share some very special insights. From cephalic lobes to theories on what Manta ... more

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Recent Guests

Martina Zimmitti
Dolphin trainer and ethologist
Dolphin training / Maldives liveaboard boats
Episode: Episode 63: Dolphins with Martina Zimmitti
Vanessa Pirotta
Whale scientist passionate about marine life
Episode: Episode 62: Whales with Vanessa Pirotta
Johanna Sherrill
Marine vet, dolphin trainer, and marine biologist
Episode: Episode 61: Nautilus with Johanna Sherrill
Kirsty Webeck
Australian comedian who loves the sea and has a new comedy show about it
Episode: Episode 59: Quirky Seacreatures with Kirsty Webeck
Ben Francischelli
Paleontologist, fossil hunter, and fossil curator
Episode: Episode 58: Livyatan the Ancient Sperm Whale with Ben Francischelli
Nerida Wilson
Marine molecular ecologist and co-founder of the Seadragon Search
Seadragon Search
Episode: Episode 57: Ruby Seadragons with Nerida Wilson
Ruben Vermeule
Scuba diver from the Netherlands and expert on lump suckers
Episode: Episode 56: Lumpsuckers with Ruben Vermeule
Madi Green
Forensic fisheries ecologist passionate about sharks
Episode: Episode 54: Sharks with Madi Green
Klaus Stiefel
Marine biologist and author
Episode: Episode 52: Lionfish with Klaus Stiefel

Host

Matt Testoni
Host of Seacreatures Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 503 ratings
  • Loving this podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sar
    6 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I have always wanted to know more about sea creatures and this podcast saves me money from buying books about it. But really I love the people that come onto the show and how much I can learn about different creatures in the sea and now I really want to try diving!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K¡k¡13
    United States9 months ago
  • Very good podcast

    Very good podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlotteeeé
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Thank you for this podcast

    Thank you Matt for shining a light on our wonder-filled ocean. You are EPIC, well spoken and passionate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bridgetdelange
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!!

    This podcast is so so incredible! The guests are so interesting and knowledgable and passionate about the underwater world. I’m so grateful to be able to learn more about sea life from experts in this laidback engaging way - thank you for making this, can’t wait for more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KerryLeighC
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Accessible science storytelling that invites curiosity without sacrificing accuracy.
Great for divers and ocean fans who want both learning and entertainment.
Engaging host with deep enthusiasm for the ocean and clear respect for guests.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#216
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#9
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#20
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Episode 63: Dolphins with Martina Zimmitti
Q: What's the day-to-day life of a bottlenose dolphin like, and how do social structures and feeding play into that?
She describes their social complexity, territoriality, feeding patterns that vary by season, and how dolphins use socialization for hunting and reproduction, as well as the presence of alpha and beta males in pods.
Episode 63: Dolphins with Martina Zimmitti
Q: No worries. So start us off with how did you get to study dolphins and then become a dolphin trainer?
Martina explains her long-standing passion for marine life, education in dolphins, and progression into dolphin training and managing liveaboard boats in the Maldives.
Episode 61: Nautilus with Johanna Sherrill
Q: How do Nautilus reproduce?
The male Nautilus uses an appendage to insert sperm into the female, allowing reproduction to occur in the ocean without rearing the young together.
Episode 60: Manta Rays with Mox Ismail
Q: How do Manta Rays reproduce?
Mox described the mating behaviors of Manta Rays, emphasizing that females attract a train of males and that copulation involves a bite on the female's pectoral fin to hold her during the process.
Episode 60: Manta Rays with Mox Ismail
Q: What do Manta Ray lobes do and are they needed?
Mox explained that cephalic lobes help Manta Rays feed by guiding water and plankton into their gills, and they also use these lobes for communication between each other.

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A breezy, conversation-driven show about ocean life, featuring scientists, divers, and enthusiasts who bring deep knowledge and firsthand experience with sea creatures. Episodes span from cetaceans like whales to ancient giants, nautilus, manta rays, and quirky marine life, with a focus on behavior, conservation, and human-ocean relationships. The host keeps the tone accessible and enthusiastic, often weaving in practical insights for divers and wildlife watchers, while highlighting conservation challenges and research efforts. A standout trait is the approachable, curiosity-forward format that makes complex science engaging and relatable for curious general audiences and industry pros alike.

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Recent guests on Seacreatures include:

1. Martina Zimmitti
2. Vanessa Pirotta
3. Johanna Sherrill
4. Kirsty Webeck
5. Ben Francischelli
6. Nerida Wilson
7. Ruben Vermeule
8. Madi Green

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