S2 E2: Magnificent Magnetic Island: The Great Barrier Reef's Best Kept Secret episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 42 MIN

S2 E2: Magnificent Magnetic Island: The Great Barrier Reef's Best Kept Secret

from Word on the Reef · host Tanya Murphy

This week, marine biologist and underwater photographer Lawrence Scheele takes us beneath the surface at Magnetic Island for a wild and wonderful tour of its marine life.Discover how jellyfish can detect and dodge humans (despite having no brains), why attempting sign language with a cuttlefish is a big mistake, and how to spot the telltale signs that an octopus might be living in your neighbourhood (spoiler: they are messy!)Check out Lawrence's Book here!It's our second week broadcasting the show live on CairnsFM 89.1 and it's a cracker! Catch us live every Friday at cairnsfm891.org.au for your weekly deep dive into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 14, 2025

This week, marine biologist and underwater photographer Lawrence Scheele takes us beneath the surface at Magnetic Island for a wild and wonderful tour of its marine life. Discover how jellyfish can detect and dodge humans (despite having no brains), why attempting sign language with a cuttlefish is a big mistake, and how to spot the telltale signs that an octopus might be living in your neighbourhood (spoiler: they are messy!) Check out Lawrence's Book here! It's our second week broadcasting ...

PodParley-generated summary based on available episode metadata and transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

S2 E2: Magnificent Magnetic Island: The Great Barrier Reef's Best Kept Secret

0:00 42:49

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Word on the Reef?

This episode is 42 minutes long.

When was this Word on the Reef episode published?

This episode was published on March 14, 2025.

What is this episode about?

This week, marine biologist and underwater photographer Lawrence Scheele takes us beneath the surface at Magnetic Island for a wild and wonderful tour of its marine life.Discover how jellyfish can detect and dodge humans (despite having no brains),...

Can I download this Word on the Reef episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!