Out of the Blue

Sunday 11:30am to 12:00pm

Information about marine and coastal environments. News and interviews with marine scientists, campaigners and conservation workers. Presented by volunteer broadcasters who are passionate about marine environments, both local and across the world.

Presenter

Andrew, Donna, Erin, Fam, Heather, Matt and Morgan

Topic

Environment

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Episodes

		Podcast
It's a wrap! Humpbacks and Highrises expedition highlights	23 Sep 2018	Listen Download
Spring Clean the City!	2 Sep 2018	Listen Download
Do jelly fish sleep?	19 Aug 2018	Listen Download
Marine Shellfish Reef Restoration	12 Aug 2018	Listen Download

About Out of the Blue

Dedicated to the dissemination of news and information regarding marine and coastal environments, Out of the Blue keeps listeners up-to-date by sharing news, information, research, campaigns and new discoveries relating to our oceans.

We cover issues both local and global, and endeavour to speak with the experts - be they scientists, industry representatives, organisations, students or otherwise.

Dive in with us every Sunday from 11:30am – 12pm.

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Subscribe to our podcast, follow us on Facebook Out of the Blue on 3CR 855AM or email us

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Presenters:

Andrew Christie is a lecturer in aquaculture, aquatic environmental management, and marine biology at Melbourne Polytechnic. He is also President of Marine Care Point Cooke, an avid snorkeler, diver and underwater photographer.

Donna Shiel is an environmental scientist, who is passionate about preventing and managing marine debris and litter. She also loves open water swimming and snorkelling.

Erin Sanders is an animal lover and marine enthusiast. He translates this through his work as a presenter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and at La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary.

Fam Charko is a marine biologist, environmental educator and SCUBA instructor. She is also a self-professed marine invertebrate nerd.

Heather Maginn is an environmental education officer at Gould League, Melbourne Water and SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

Matt Reardon has a research background in shark and ray reproduction and fisheries. He’s a keen snorkeler and SCUBA diver.

Morgan Pumpa is a marine biologist and journalist with a background in broadcasting. She has a passion for diving and using any excuse to be by, or in, the ocean.

Pick My Project!

5th September 2018

Vote here! 3CR is in the running to receive nearly $100,000 to help us retrofit our station for greater accessibility. That means better hand rails, doors, taps, ramps and more to provide better access for everyone. But we need your support! Do you live within 5 kilometres of the station at 21 Smith Street Fitzroy? If you do, you’re eligible to vote for us. Our project is part of the Victorian State Government’s Pick My Project scheme, and you can jump online and vote for 3CR’s Community Radio Accessibility Project now. It’s only with your vote, that we can receive this important funding to make our station more accessible. Vote now and tell your friends!

Lost in Science Trivia Night

30th July 2018

Q: What time is it?
A: Time for the annual Lost in Science trivia night!
Test your knowledge at Melbourne’s best science quiz and help keep community radio on the air or in your pod. This amazing, entertaining, intellectually stimulating night is a station fundraiser, so entry is $20 per person. You can bring cash on the night, or message us via Facebook or on lostinsci@gmail.com for online payment details. Teams are a maximum of six people, so let us know if you want to reserve a table, and we'll make it so! Monday 13 August, Birmingham Hotel, 333 Smith Street, Fitzroy, 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. Part of National Science Week.

Open House Melbourne

16th July 2018

Would you like to come on a tour of the station at 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy? 3CR is part of this year's Open House Melbourne on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July. We're throwing open our doors to the public, so make sure you secure a ticket online now. Come and see programming in action, jump behind the mic and meet some of our volunteers.