A running theme through #WACPodcast is the need to better understand the animals and environment around us. Only once we understand it can we work with it effectively, and this goes for renewable energy installations to! Listen as Andrea dives into this concept with us further!

It is everybody's favourite day...its #WildWednesday! That means there is a brand new episode of #WACPodcast for you to listen to! Subscribe & listen to learn about marine renewable energy #HaveAWildDay #WACPodcast #WomenInEngineering

Technology development of Blue Energy has benefits and some challenges too, so we thought we would take a look at some of them here. Did any surprise you? #RenewableEnergy #WomenInEngineering #HaveAWildDay #WACPodcast #WildWednesdays

As technologies rapidly develop there is excitement for where innovation can take us next - could it be self charging (with the help of marine power!) ROVs to help explore deep ocean or retrofitting old infrastructure to support a new renewables network? The sky is the limit!

We hope you enjoyed exploring the world of marine renewables this week. Want to learn more? Check out tethys-engineering.pnnl.gov! If you're based in the UK & want to get into renewables you can check out forums like bit.ly/3Fzo0SU or training programs with energy providers

This week we talk with Richard Lilley (@rjlilley) also known as RJ, who is passionate about education, particularly marine science communication and outdoor learning. He is interested in the role of seagrass meadows and is one of the founders of Project Seagrass 🌊

Seagrass, it's a plant not an algae and can be found (almost) worldwide! RJ @rjlilley describes it as an accessible ecosystem, they are found in shallow, low wave energy, coastal regions. Start of your week by checking out seagrass.org.uk to learn all about seagrasses!

We hope you are looking forward to tomorrows seagrass episode with Dr RJ Lilley. Check out this hot off the press video from the @seawildling community project!

How does your garden grow? Seagrass, like strawberries or spider plants, have rhizomes. These complex underground root systems are behind why seagrasses are ocean superheros, creating complex habitats, stabilising seabeds and enhancing water clarity! #seagrass #greenseas

It is everybody's favourite day...its #WildWednesday! That means there is a brand new episode of #WACPodcast for you to listen to! Subscribe & listen to learn about seagrass both in the UK and overseas with @rjlilley from Project Seagrass 🎧 #seagrass #greenseas #HaveAWildDay

We touched on skills for conservation, whether you're an artist, an accountant or an architect nature needs you! A great example was a project from 2017 by Amy Bruning where 'The wheels on the bus' was reimagined to 'The fishes in the seagrass'. Check it out on their YouTube!

Have you ever heard the phrase 'The Blue Mind'? Our connection to nature and water has been shown to benefit both our mental our physical health, that's why our charity of this season was Seaful Charity - We loved reflecting with RJ on his connection to the ocean.

Want to get involved? Whether it's from the comfort of your sofa or getting outside Project Seagrass has got something for you! Join @Seawilding in Scotland to collect seeds for their restoration project, download the Citizen Science app or offer up your own unique skill set!

As 2021 comes to an end so does season 2 of Wild About Conservation! Your guests this week are us your hosts - Hannah & Lexi. Listen as we reflect on the year WAC came to be, when we are going next and Hannah's time at #COP26! #HaveAWildDay #WACPodcast #WildWednesdays #wrapup

COP26 happened in Scotland. This was the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of Parties, world leaders met from around the world to discuss and reflect the ongoing climate crisis. Hannah will be reflecting on her time as a delegate.

This episode we try out some new quick-fire questions, we use these to settle our guests in and ask some lighthearted (and maybe somewhat introspective questions!). Do you wish there was a different game we played or something we would ask? Either comment or DM and let us know!

It is everybody's favourite day...its #WildWednesday! That means there is a brand new episode of #WACPodcast for you to listen to! Subscribe & listen to hear all about COP26 and some juicy details about season 3! 🎧 #HaveAWildDay #wrapup #COP26 #seasonfinale #podcast

What did you think of our wrap up and what are your thoughts on COP26? Where do you hope our nations will go from here, is there something you think could be done better or something we need to do more of? We would love to have an open discussion with you all about this!

Happy festive season or summer for our listeners and followers in the southern hemisphere, Wild About Conservation will return in 2022. We have had some really exciting season 3 guest suggestions so keep them coming! Have a Wild day and Happy new year 🎆🎉 #HaveAWildDay

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