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Coastal Catch Ups

Coastal Catch Ups

Written by: Sam Purdon
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My name is Sam and I have been a user of our coasts for almost all of my life, mostly through sailing, paddleboarding and swimming at Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.

I started this podcast to share how amazing our ocean is and people's connection through their hobbies and work.

I am particularly interested in ensuring the sustainable use of coasts, through protecting the environment, whilst balancing income for people and communities, and connecting people with nature through recreation.

Stay up-to-date with episodes via our email newsletter (subscribe at www.coastalcatchups.com).

You can contact me at sam@coastalcatchups.com for any queries or collaboration ideas, would love to hear from you.

Coastal Catch Ups 2023 Biological Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Avocets and looking after coastal birds

    Avocets and looking after coastal birds
    Jan 31 2025

    Learn more about why ringing birds is important. I always thought some of the methods of capturing birds looked a bit heavy handed, but the birds were always released unharmed and it is for a good cause.

    Read more about avocets in Chichester Harbour

    Meet the avocet family in Chichester Harbour.

    A website dedicated to birds in the Solent

    Read more about the Bird Aware Solent here.

    STEM Education through Offshore Wind Projects

    “Through our windfarm projects, and working with charities like SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science), we can drive forward a focus not only on environmental and educational impact, but also help coastal and rural communities thrive.”

    - David Robertson, Portfolio Director at the BlueFloat Energy and Nadara partnership

    Get out of my swamp

    It seems skates like the taste of boats now. Read about the interesting encounter between a fisher and a skate in Scotland.
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    16 mins
  • 4 Career Lessons from a Marine Scientist Consultant

    4 Career Lessons from a Marine Scientist Consultant
    Oct 23 2024

    I work as a consultant, supporting organisations and companies working in the marine environment.

    The purpose is to ensure any development identifies and mitigates the environmental impact on marine life. I enjoy the work because I get to work with a variety of experts and projects.

    Anyway, I hope this episode gives you a flavour of my career lessons so far and helps you navigate yours.

    Please excuse the noise interference at the start, it disappears quickly.
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    19 mins
  • Grab your oars with Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club

    Grab your oars with Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club
    Mar 24 2024

    In this episode I speak with Joy and David who are both key members of Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club. They kindly let me interrupt them during an evening of boat prep in the club shed (also David's shed!).

    I was not familiar with the sport, but coming away from the chat I soon realised how important the sport is for coastal communities, bringing people of all ages closer together and also to the coastline - not forgetting the physical and mental health benefits.

    As the episode is recorded alongside other members working on the boat, there is some background noise so I do apologise for that, but please don't let it take away from the valuable conversation.

    Please let me know if this episode inspires you to grab your oars with a local club!
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    38 mins
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