National Science Week Special: Dr. Olly Dove on Seabirds, Science & Storytelling

This episodes is guest is Dr. Olly Dove — zoologist, science communicator, podcast host, festival organiser, and someone who has spent weeks at a time living alongside seabirds on remote coastlines. Her PhD in marine ecology explored the diving behaviour of short-tailed shearwaters and little penguins, combining behavioural research with rugged fieldwork in Australia’s wild coastal environments.Beyond research, Olly has built a career making science accessible and engaging through radio, podcasts, public events, workshops, and storytelling. She hosts and produces the science radio show and podcast That’s What I Call Science, manages the Roving Scientist program for Beaker Street Festival, and is currently developing a new podcast launching in October.Her experiences span everything from studying shorebirds in Madagascar to tagging seabirds in Australia — and she brings a mix of scientific insight, humour, and honest fieldwork reality to every conversation.This month’s interviews with Australian marine scientists are being conducted to celebrate National Science Week. National Science Week is one of the world’s oldest and largest science festivals, with around 3 million people participating in more than 2,500 events across Australia each year. This year it runs from 15–23 August. If you live in Australia, check out scienceweek.net.au to find an event near you. There are also a range of online events that can be accessed internationally, including this podcast. https://www.scienceweek.net.au