Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast

Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast

Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast - an authentic Coastal experience. Join us in developing caring and responsible protection of Coastal Georgia’s natural resources. Together through education and conservation, we can make a difference.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 36 mins
In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos speaks with Damon Mullis, Executive Director of the Ogeechee Riverkeeper.   The discussion covers the extensive geographic scope of the Ogeechee River basin, the challenges of industrial pollution, and the environmental advocacy work carried out by the organization. Key topics include the infamous fish kill caused by King America finishing p...

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In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos interviews Liddy Clever, a fifth grader and influential conservationist whose organization, Save Sea Life with Liddy, has gained global attention. Liddy shares her deep passion for marine life conservation, her adventures in finding shark teeth, and her impressive achievements, including raising funds to track a rehabilitated sea turtle.   She also...

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In this episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos is joined by marine campaigner Greg Reilly from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). They discuss the various efforts to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right whale, focusing on the implementation of AIS (Automatic Identification System) transceivers along the coast to alert vessels to slow down in whale habi...

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Join Jessica Leigh Lebos, the host of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, as she delves into a groundbreaking collaboration with Alexa Frame, founder of Low Country Grit, and Macey Rewis, founder of Salted Souls Gallery and a talented low country artist.

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Learn how Low Country Grit is connecting artists and causes through an e-commerce platform, supporting nonprofits with a portion of proceeds. Discover...

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In this episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos welcomes Tammy Smith, the founder of the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project. Tammy discusses her 24-year journey in turtle rescuing, aided by her husband, and the evolution of the project.

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The conversation covers the logistics of patrolling for sea turtle nests, the impact of beach nourishment, and the challenges posed by coyo...

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In this episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos welcomes back marine biologist Cathy Sakas for an enthralling continuation of their previous discussion.

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Cathy, a seasoned marine biologist and Emmy-winning documentarian, shares captivating stories of her experiences in coastal Georgia, from her childhood fascination with the ocean to her groundbreaking work with NOAA and ...

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In this captivating episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos introduces Cathy Sakas—an accomplished marine scientist and naturalist with a deep connection to the Okefenokee Swamp.

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Listen as Cathy shares her profound expertise on the Okefenokee, one of North America's largest and most unique wetlands located on the Georgia-Florida line. The discussion delves into the swamp's uniq...

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In this engaging episode of the Award-Winning 'Tybee Island Marine Science Center' podcast, communications and marketing director Jessica Leigh Lebos chats with Tim Arnold from 'Fight Dirty Tybee.'

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They discuss the history, efforts, and strategies employed to combat litter on Tybee Island's beautiful shores. From organizing beach cleanups to educational initiatives on proper waste disposal, this episode sheds light on the ongoi...

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Welcome to the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, SEASON 3!

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New host Jessica Leigh Lebos chats with Allie Hayser, a shorebird biologist from Manomet Conservation Services. Celebrate the launch of the first annual Spring Shorebird Festival and discover the fascinating journeys and behaviors of migratory shorebirds on the Georgia coast.

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From the federally protected red knot to the local black skimmers, ...

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In the season two finale of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, producer Dee Daniels welcomes new Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Leigh Lebos. Please rate and review this podcast!

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They discuss the highlights of season two, focusing on educating listeners about various marine animals and emphasizing the importance of accessible education. Jessica shares her excitement about hosting the podcast in season...

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January 23, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

 

Join Dee Daniels and Meredith Northcott at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center as they dive into an exciting and fact-filled conversation about the fascinating world of shrimp and shrimp eels. Discover the differences between white and brown shrimp, their...

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January 9, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

In this fact-filled episode, host Dee Daniels is joined by Jess Boyle, an educator at the center, to talk all about corn snakes. They discuss the origins of the corn snake's name, their diet, habitat, and common misconceptions. Jess shares experiences with Noodle, a two-yea...

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December 26, 2024 27 mins

Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, we are joined by marine educators Meredith Northcott and Jess Boyle to dive into the fascinating world of diamondback terrapins, box turtles, and the gopher tortoise. We meet Zelda, an 18-year-old Eastern bo...

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Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia.    In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, producer Dee Daniels chats with Beth Palmer, coordinator of the annual Whale Week. Beth explains the origins of Whale Week, founded by Paulita Bennett to raise awareness about the endangered North Atlantic...

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Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

 

In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, producer Dee Daniels and educator Tyler Hood dive into an in-depth discussion about various crab species found in the region, including fiddler crabs, blue crabs, and spider crabs. They highlight the uniqu...

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November 14, 2024 15 mins
Come with me ... and you'll be ... in the world of SNAILS!    Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia.    In this enlightening episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Dee Daniels chats with educator Hannah Longaberger about the fascinating world of snails. Hannah, who started at the center t...

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The American alligator, a sizable crocodilian, boasts an armored body, stout legs, a robust tail, and an elongated, rounded snout. This reptile, once on the brink of extinction, is now hailed as a conservation success story.

Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

The American alligator is native to the United St...

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October 17, 2024 51 mins

Did you know that sharks have some famous relatives? Yes - they do! The skates and rays are often left with little recognition while sharks get a lot of the spotlight. But today, we are shining a light on all three. 

Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

On this episode, Environmental Educator Meredith Northcot...

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Welcome to the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at Tybee Island Marine Science Center at 37 Meddin Drive on Tybee Island. 

On today's episode, Environmental Educator Alex Jones is taking us on a fascinating learning journey that focuses on Hermit Crabs and Sea Anemones. 

Starting with Hermit Crabs - fun fact - they are not hermits or true crabs! These crabs utilize empty s...

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Welcome to a world of music, science, imagination, wonder, and discovery. We are on location at Tybee Island Marine Science Center experiencing an AMAZING project called "Whales in Motion" with an organization called Sound Explorations. "Whales in Motion" is a musical and sculptural experience for the blind and low vision community. 

Today, we have the pleasure of learning from our guest - Sound Explorations' Education Director Ter...

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