Save the Mermaids Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Creeptober: All about Oarfish
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creeptober is brought to you by Shark Fin Swim Co! In this scientific episode Chelsea tells us all about the Oarfish. Make sure to stay to the end t...
Creeptober: Phobias
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creeptober is brought to you by Shark Fin Swim Co! In this mythology minisode Chelsea tells us all about two phobias that can be triggered while div...
Creeptober: All about Viperfish
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creeptober is brought to you by Shark Fin Swim Co! In this scientific episode Blake teaches us all about Viperfish! Make sure to use the code "mer...
Creeptober: Ghost Ships
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creeptober is brought to you by Shark Fin Swim Co! In this mythology minisode Chelsea tells us all about a few famous ghost ships. Make sure to u...
All about Barnacles
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this scientific episode, Chelsea teaches us all about the barnacle. They are DEFINITELY more interesting than we first thought!
Sea Urchin Mythology
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's minisode Chelsea tells us lore from around the world about sea urchins, also known as fairy loaves!
All about the Australian Lungfish
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Blake teaches us all about the Australian lungfish, a unique species that can live in mud for up to five years!
Are Mermaids Fairies?
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mythology minisode Chelsea explores more lore from Scotland and teaches us about water sprites, selkies, and mermaids.
Mythology Minisode: Mermaid Wishes
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea tells us two stories of mermaids granting wishes.
Piranhas
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's scientific episode Chelsea debunks myths surrounding the Piranha!
Mythology Minisode: The warrior woman of Scotland
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea tells us the story of Scathach, Scotland's great warrior woman whose daughter discovered a magical beauty secret...
Sea Fireflies
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's scientific episode Blake tells us all about sea fireflies, a tiny crustacean with bioluminescent mucus!
Mythology Minisode: Botos Encantado
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mythology minisode Chelsea tells us the tale of the amazon river dolphin shapeshifter- botos encantado!
All about Moose
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's scientific episode, Chelsea tells us all about the best swimmer in the deer family- the Moose! They may not look like swimmers, but they ha...
Mythology Minisode: Maighdeann-mhara
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays mythology minisode Chelsea tells us the tale of Maighdeann-mhara, a mermaid of Scottish Lore!
All about Elephants
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the month of July, we are focusing on land animals that you wouldn't expect to be amazing swimmers! Today Blake teaches us all about elephants!
Ceasg of Scottish Mythology
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! In today's mythology minisode Chelsea tells us the tale of Ceasg, a mermaid with the lower body of a salmon who can be found in the sea, r...
Goliath Frog
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are learning all about frogs! In this episode Chelsea teaches us all about one of the largest frogs in the world- the Goliath frog!
Pretty Molly Bay
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea tells us the lore of Pretty Molly Bay in the Bahamas.
Golden Poison Frog
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are learning all about frogs! In this episode Blake teaches us all about the tiny golden poison frog of Colombia.
Jormungandr
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Minisode, Chelsea teaches us about a sea serpent from Norse mythology destined to battle Thor!
Poison Dart Frog
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are learning all about frogs! In this episode Chelsea teaches us all about the poison dart frog, an adorable little frog with a deadly p...
Cowrie shell mythology
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology monday Chelsea teaches us the mythology of the cowrie shell in many ancient cultures!
Paradoxical Frog
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are learning all about frogs! In this episode Chelsea teaches us all about the paradoxical frog, infamous for its insane shapeshifting a...
Li Ban Muirgen the Mermaid Saint
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology Monday Chelsea teaches us all about the Irish mermaid who attained sainthood!
Black Rain Frog
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are learning all about frogs! In this episode Blake teaches us all about the black rain frog. A little introvert known for his grumpy de...
Why is the sea salty? The giants' revenge
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's minisode Chelsea tells us the Danish tale of Fenja and Menja, giantesses who built a magical mill and desire erevenge on the king who ensla...
Animals that Migrate- Great White Sharks
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Chelsea teaches us all about the great...
Why is the sea salty? Greed
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's minisode Chelsea tells us a story from Visayan sea in the Phillippines about a greedy mom whose daughter Aliwan falls in love with the ...
Animals that migrate- Salmon
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Blake teaches us all about salmon,...
Why is the sea salty? The giant and the ants
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the ...
Animals that Migrate- Blue Marlin
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Chelsea teaches us about the blue ...
Why is the sea salty? The cockroach story
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the ...
Animals that Migrate: Blue Whales
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Blake teaches us about the blue wh...
Why is the sea salty? Old man and the mill
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the ...
Giant Clam
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode...
Bunzi of the Congo
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the water goddess Bunzi of the Congo!
Textile Cone Snail
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode...
Mythology Minisode: Scallops
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the significance of scallops to the Apostle James, as well as the birth of Venus!
Superstitions of the Sea
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about some common seashell superstitions as well as superstitions of sailors while at sea!
Opihis and Oysters
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode...
Mythology Minisode: Champ
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Minisode, Chelsea teaches us all about Champ, the monster of Lake Champlain!
All about the Sand Dollar
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode...
Mythology Minisode: Larimar
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us all about Larimar, a beautiful sea-blue stone only found in the Dominican Republic!
All about cowries
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode...
Mythology Minisode: Wearing Jewelry in the Ocean
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard the lore of not wearing jewelry in the ocean. But do you know why? Learn more in today's mythology minisode!
Animals that need love- pigeons
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to research people’s least favorite animals. Today Blake teaches us all a...
Mythology minisode: Anuket
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea tells us all about Anuket, Egyptian goddess of the Nile and Fertility.
Animals that Need Love- Mosquitos
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching people’s least favorite animals. Today C...
Mythology Minisode: Kanaloa
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology Monday episode Chelsea tells us about the Hawaiian God Kanaloa, god of the sea!
Animals that need love- Bees
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching people’s least favorite animals. Today C...
Mythology Monday: Sand Dollars
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode, Chelsea tells us all about sand dollars and their connectio to Atlantis!
Animals that need love: Cockroaches
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching each other’s least favorite animals. All...
Mythology Monday: Mishipeshu
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology Monday Chelsea tells us the tale of the Mishipeshu of the Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi tribes!
Picked by you: Sea Cucumbers
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! An...
Mythology Monday: Pearls
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology monday Chelsea tells us some mythological stories about pearls from around the world!
Atlantic Sailfin Blenny
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Carmel (@geckos_reef) mentioned the atlantic sailf...
Mythology Monday: Sequana
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us all about Sequana, a goddess known for her love of boats...and ducks!
Picked By You: Wobbegong
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Ho...
Mythology Minisode: Green Lady of Wahiawa
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea introduces us to the green lady of Wahiawa, a spirit who is commonly felt around the Wahiawa Botanical Garde...
Picked by You: Yellowtail Damselfish
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we asked you what your favorite little-known sea creatures were, and you sure delivered! Cy...
Mythology Minisode: Keto
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea introduces us to Keto, an ocean goddess of Greek mythology!
All about Angelfish
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we learn all about the angelfish. Commonly spotted on coral reefs throughout the world, these beautiful fish were named for a u...
Christmas Episode: All about the Port Jackson Shark with Gavin of Shark Allies
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's holiday special we have a chat with Gavin of Shark Allies. He teaches us all about the Port Jackson Shark, and gives us some ways that ...
The Sea Angel Sea Slug
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we learn all about the sea angel. this adorable yet viscious predator is locked in an evolutionary duel with another adorable sea c...
Mythology Monday: Jengu
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the Jengu of Sawa mythology in Cameroon!
All about the Snowflake Eel
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we learn all about the snowflake eel, an adorable little eel with a very small head that swims in our local Hawaiian waters!
Mythology Monday: Scylla and Charybdis
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea introduces us two creatures from Greek mythology: the scylla and the charybdis!
Christmas Tree Worm
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we learn all about the Christmas Tree worm, a unique species that delight divers with their dazzling colors!
Mythology Minisode: Asrai
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode, Chelsea introduces us to the Asrai, a water shapeshifting spirit!
Candy Cane Shrimp
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we talk all about the candy cane shrimp. This adorable pistol shrimp is best friends with a goby, and has a unique way of commu...
Aquamarine
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea dives into the lore of the stone aquamarine, and how sailors would use it for protection when crossin...
Living Fossils: crinoids
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Living Fossils month is sadly coming to an end, but Chelse cheers us up with one last interesting living fossil! This beautiful animal looks like a fe...
Mythology Monday: Trident
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea dives deep into the lore surrounding the trident.
Living Fossils: Crocodiles
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Living Fossils episode, Blake teaches us all about crocodiles, with an emphasis on the salt water croc!
Backahasten of Scandanavia
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode, Chelsea introduces us to Backahasten, a kelpie of Scandanavian lore!
Living Fossils: Horseshoe crabs
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month were learning all about living fossils, animals that have not changed much in millions of years! Today Chelsea introduces us to the horsesh...
Dragon Kings of China
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode, Chelsea tells us the tale of the Dragon Kings of china who rule the seas and weather while dining on precious gems!...
Living Fossils: Coelacanths
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's November, and that means a new theme! This month were learning all about living fossils, animals that have not changed much in millions of ye...
Tahoratakarar
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Monday Minisode Chelsea tells us the story of the Tahoratakarar, a ghost ship from Polynesian Mythology!
All about the Plasticus and the Stalked Ascidian
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode for Creeptober we decided to cover two little-known creeps of the deep, the Plasticus (an animal who has become one with it's ...
Creature Feature: Skeleton Panda Sea Squirt
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special minisode Blake introduces us to a weird little sea squirt in the ascidian family- the Skeleton Panda Sea Squirt!
Chessie the Water Monster
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Minisode Chelsea tells us a tale of modern american folklore- Chessie the water monster of the Chesapeake bay!
All about the Hydra
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Creeptober episode, Chelsea teaches us about the Hydra, an extremely difficult to kill animal that can replicate any part of it's b...
Adaro of the Solomon Islands
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode, Chelsea tells us about the Adaro of the mythology of Makira in the Solomon Islands. This malevolent merman has a horn i...
All about the Ghost Nudibranch and the Glass Sponge
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Creeptober and you know what that means...more creeps of the deep! In today's episode we learn all about the ghost nudibranch, a Nudi th...
Lusca Mythology
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Monday episode, Chelsea tells us the tale of the Lusca of the Caribbean. This malevolent shark octopus combo lives in blue ho...
Creeptober: Flying Spaghetti Monster
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Its Creeptober! Our first episode of the month is all about the Flying Spaghetti Monster, an extremely odd deep sea species that spends most of it'...
Knucker Mythology
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Monday episode, Chelsea tells us about the lore of the knucker, a sea monster of England!
All about the Leopard Shark
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our last friends' favorite fins episode, we cover the Leopard Shark in honor of Save Sea Life with Lidd'y birthday!
Cirein-Croin
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology Monday minisode Chelsea tells us about the Cirein-croin, a shapeshifting ocean monster from North Western European mythology!...
All about the Leatherback Sea Turtle
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's friends' favorite fins episode, we cover the leatherback sea turtle in honor of Scuba Steve and Felicia with Fins! This far migrati...
Coventina
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chelsea tells us about Coventina, a Celtic water goddess who is associated with springs and wells who was recently discovered due to a...
All about the Platypus
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Blake teaches us all about the Platypus- an egg-laying mammal with the bill and feet of a duck, and the fur of an otter!
Mythology Monday: Nehalennia
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology Monday episode Chelsea tells us the story of Nehalennia, a goddess of dutch and Celtic origin! This is one of our favorite oc...
Friends' Favorite Fins: Alien Sharks
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friends’ Favorite Fins month! Today we wanted to highlight one of our favorite friends of the ocean and his work- Wildlife Biologist Forres...
Mythology Monday: Nelly Long Arms
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Mythology Monday episode Chelsea shares the tale of Nelly Long Arms of England. A vengeful water spirit who lures unsuspecting children...
Friends' Favorite Fins: Green Spotted Pufferfish
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a whole new month here at Save the Mermaids Podcast! This month we wanted to highlight some of our friends of the podcast's favorite ocea...
Peg Powler
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea tells us the tale of Peg Powler, a water hag from the river Tees.
Pistol Shrimp and Gobies
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this besties episode we have what has become one of our FAVORITE symbiotic relationships in the ocean- pistol shrimps and gobies! These extremely u...