Ever wondered what it’s like to do science underwater? In this episode, marine biologist and scientific diver Dr Jennie Smith joins co-host Hannah Moore and host Dr Olly Dove to talk all things scientific diving. Jennie is a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), where she recently completed her PhD on the role of lobsters in controlling pest sea urchins in Tasmania’s coastal waters. Jennie shares what it’s really like to collect data under the sea, the training and challenges involved in scientific diving, and how this kind of research helps protect Tasmania’s marine ecosystems. She also reflects on her journey from studying butterflies in the Amazon to managing lobsters in a “lobster hotel,” and her love of diving, outreach, and ocean life. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove) Co-Host: Dr Hannah Moore (insta: @hannahclaremoore) Production: Dr Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles) Media & Promotion: Zi Yi Kho.
