DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

DOC Sounds of Science Podcast


Latest Episodes

#24 Kiwi as
May 30, 2023

Ranger Chris Dodd (Doddy) on what its like to track and monitor rare kiwi birds in Aotearoa New Zealand.

#23 Deals with seals
March 08, 2023

Marine biologist Laura Boren dives into her favourite topic, seals, and shares some on-the-job stories about this mischievous species.Laura has developed shelters for seals on Campbell Island, advoca

#22 Kaitiaki kauri, protecting the mighty kauri
December 13, 2022

Our mighty and iconic kauri is under threat from a notorious fungus-type pathogen. In our newest episode, ranger Hana Harris shares her passion for kauri and how you can help.For the full shownotes a

#21 Banding banter
November 07, 2022

Ecologist Michelle Bradshaw discusses what we can learn from the data we get from banded birds and shares some cautionary tales about on the fly identification. Michelle is in charge of the National B

DOC Sounds of Science bonus episode, the trailer
August 31, 2022

The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their greatest achievements and most interesting

#20 Conservation and culture
August 29, 2022

Aroha Gilling is an academic specialising in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an experienced Treaty Ranger. Shes passionate about education, and this episode contains a wealth of expertise about nature and b

#19: Wildlife warrior
July 31, 2022

Avi has worked with big cats, endangered turtles, and renegade scamps like skunks and racoons. Now hes here in Aotearoa New Zealand making sure wildlife goods dont illegally cross the borders.The m

#18 Cryptic critters
June 27, 2022

Stories about velvet worms, tiny frogs, crooning bats and more from ecologist Jess Scrimgeour. Jess knows that The Fab Fivein this case we mean kkp, kiwi, whio, takah, and kererare easy to love

#17 Shark talk
March 09, 2022

Renowned shark expert Clinton Duffy shares niche knowledge and on-the-job stories.Sharks have a little bit of a PR problem. Theyre fascinating, intelligent creatures, and most of them mind their own

#16 Learning on the Job
November 29, 2021

There arent many jobs with us that Jack hasnt turned his hand to. Remote island ranger, species monitor, trapper, hunter, ranger trainer, systems designer, operations manageryou name it, Jack has p