DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their most interesting days on the job.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 11: Best bits so far

Posted August 20, 2020 • 00:29:42

In honour of Conservation Week, we’ve put together a supercut of all our favourite moments from the past ten episodes. Lichens, bats, kākāpō sperm...

Episode 10: Time to talk climate

Posted July 23, 2020 • 00:29:50

Jenny Christie is used to seeing eyebrows go up when she tells people what her job is. Perhaps a few years ago, this could be chalked up to scepticism,...

Episode 9: Non-vascular plants

Posted May 21, 2020 • 00:30:51

Kelly Frogley knows her stuff when it comes to non-vascular plants – and then some. In this episode, Kelly explains what a non-vascular plant is,...

Episode 8: The Batman

Posted March 11, 2020 • 00:37:36

Colin O’Donnell knows everything there is to know about pekapeka/bats. He’s accumulated some wild stories along the way. In the name of science,...

Episode 7: History with Herb

Posted January 30, 2020 • 00:29:32

Conservation enthusiast and DOC legend Herb talks to Nic about his experience as a science communicator, navigating the bush before sat nav, being trolled...