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PRESSURISED: 043 - Offshore Stories: Tales of typhoons and science in submarines

27m · The Deep-Sea Podcast · 09 Feb 12:00

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 43. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!

Read the show notes and find the full episode here:

https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/043-offshore-stories

From being repeatedly thrown off your bed in a storm, to seeing blue whales out of your porthole, working at sea doesn't leave you short of stories. And with Dr Thom and the Professor both heading offshore soon, they thought what better time to share some of their sea stories. From tips on how to hold your pee for 12+ hours, to tales of typhoons, this episode is jam-packed with real-life tales from decades of working offshore.

We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us:

Antony Raymont | Courtney Johnston | Davina Gifford | Sophie Schindler

Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!

DID YOU KNOW WE SELL MERCH?

Check it out here!! And please do send in any pics of you wearing the merch!

Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own comments on:

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We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!

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Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel

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Edited by - Georgia Wells

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www.armatusoceanic.com

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The famous hagfish vs shark slime video

Moku Art Studio virtual exhibition

People mentioned

More info on Professor Douglas Fudge

Fudge’s research lab

Follow Doug on twitter

More info about Andrew Stewart

Dr Vincent Zintzen

Credits

Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel

Logo image - PRESSURISED

Edited by - Georgia Wells

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Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!

DID YOU KNOW WE SELL MERCH?

Check it out here!! And please do send in any pics of you wearing the merch!

Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own comments on:

[email protected]

We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!

Follow us on social media!

Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO

Facebook:DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic

Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic

Keep up with the team on social media:

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Read the show notes and find out more about us at:

www.armatusoceanic.com

Further resources

The famous hagfish vs shark slime video

Moku Art Studio virtual exhibition

Nazca ridge SOI cruise discovers 100 new species

NewYonder (Sign up here) or explore their catalogue

Don’t forget to use our discount code DEEPSEA20 and get 20% off your first three months of a UK monthly subscription

People mentioned

More info on Professor Douglas Fudge

Fudge’s research lab

Follow Doug on twitter

Follow Jeff on twitter

More info about Andrew Stewart

Dr Vincent Zintzen

Credits

Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel

Logo image - AMNH

Edited by - Georgia Wells

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