170: EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 with Frank Vassen

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vVoOt5TWDkQUxz4nHVrZ2 Currently, a lot is going on in the European Union concerning regulations that can impact nature and nature restoration. To get a better understanding of the current state of nature in the European Union and the future of nature conservation and restoration I talk with Frank Vassen. Frank works in the Nature Unit in … Continue reading 170: EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 with Frank Vassen

Episode 87: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group with Pádraig Whooley

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jJ6wdvEk2gqVwLFxPGCJF?si=P3KugP5lTHuMD5KRxztmbA&dl_branch=1 I have wanted to record an episode about the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and their work for quite a while now. Their excellent website, with a database where you can report sightings and strandings, was even mentioned in one of my vlogs. So today, it is my pleasure to bring you my … Continue reading Episode 87: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group with Pádraig Whooley

Episode 79: SeaMonitor and Ocean Tracking Network with Ross McGill and Fred Whoriskey

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PH9IthTwuQoReiV0t6KPr?si=c_nYFvFHROWRU7siMHTA0Q&dl_branch=1 On Tommy’s Outdoors, we spend a lot of time talking about fish tagging programs and various types of research supported by them. But our guests today are taking this concept to an entirely new level. They are Ross McGill, the Principal Project Officer for SeaMonitor at Loughs Agency and Dr Fred Whoriskey, the Executive … Continue reading Episode 79: SeaMonitor and Ocean Tracking Network with Ross McGill and Fred Whoriskey

Episode 27: Sailing with Damian Foxall

https://open.spotify.com/episode/33HKhOvPYgG4xBKpEGhizM?si=nbbxid5sShWeSx-hCxfcfA&dl_branch=1 Ever since I started the podcast I wanted to talk about sailing. So I was truly honoured when my invitation was accepted by Irish national hero, Damian Foxall. Damian is a veteran of ten round-the-world races, which include four 1st place finishes. He has sailed in no less than five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, … Continue reading Episode 27: Sailing with Damian Foxall