Running on Regs

Celebrating national threatened species day

Today we’re celebrating national threatened species day by taking a look at all the wonderful aussie organisations that are quite literally doing the lord’s work. And who knows? It might restore some hope for humanity in our cold, cynical hearts! Yay!!! Floating wetlands boost water quality, slash greenhouse emissions https://www.science.org/content/article/floating-wetlands-boost-water-quality-slash-greenhouse-emissions Friends of Sceale Bay https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-22/friends-of-sceale-bay-conservation-group-celebrate-20-years-sa/105313544 Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu Rangers https://www.kj.org.au/threatened-species-management Lord Howe Island Board https://www.lhib.nsw.gov.au/environment/rodent-eradication-project/ecological-benefits Rainforest Rescue https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/

Scuba diving icks

Quick disclaimer: today’s catch of the day pertains to global warming overshooting 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. It’s a heavy topic, so if you’re not in the headspace for that discussion, feel free to skip to 24:18 for a more lighthearted discussion. Can we be mean for a sec? We looooove being part of the diving community. However, just like with everything in life, it’s not without its flaws. Join us to discuss some of the communities biggest scuba diving icks, courtesy of the Girls that Scuba page. UN finally admits global warming will shoot past 1.5 ºC climate limit: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02753-5 Girls that scuba post: https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatscuba/p/DcYZSaqSkUB/

Pretty privilege in conservation

As we’re sure all our beautiful listeners know, life isn’t always fair. So join us to hear about yet another inequality as we discuss biases in the conservation world. The good, the bad, the pretty and the privileged. Cleoabram’s video about the Antarctic insect that lives in moss: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DceSlKlouFw/?igsi=MXMzcnViZTJxbmJtbg== The creator who reacts to food brought to the function: @shaiie_foeva

Down undah dish sesh

Did ya miss us? Apologies for not uploading last week, please refer to that saying about abstinence and heart fondness. Grab a piece or vegemite toast or fairy bread, and join us for a lighthearted chat about the comings and goings of our nation. From career opportunities, to aquatic real estate ventures, this week’s all about the local scene. For the Illawarra youth guide to clean energy careers article: https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/green-means-go-illawarra-youth-guide-to-clean-energy-careers/ To shop for real estate in the octo-city in Jervis bay: https://octonation.com/does-octlantis-exist/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23724023252&gbraid=0AAAAABsemFDizGagyd7CEvaFNgBwIheeu&gclid=CjwKCAjwpqHTBhAcEiwAj2AfuvnIzP1FNiqJxbPCT91kCaX1nYLhG2r3wHAtEnrKEwu5BGkVFIdLJxoCUfUQAvD_BwE To see our very own huntsman come first in the spider olympics: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-07-10/huntsman-speed-study-science-fastest/106900894 To read about the sex lives of treefrogs: https://theconversation.com/the-sex-life-of-treefrogs-how-females-build-better-nests-by-mating-with-multiple-partners-285487#:~:text=While%20some%20females%20mate%20with,mating%20system%20%E2%80%9Csimultaneous%20polyandry%E2%80%9D

In hot water

Here on Running on Regs, we’re all bonded by one thing: our love of the great outdoors. But sometimes, it doesn’t seem all that great… Join us as we discuss the bad, the ugly and the terrifying of when we find ourselves in. hot. water! To read more about the ballista spider: https://theconversation.com/this-tiny-australian-spider-uses-a-high-powered-web-catapult-to-trap-and-eat-aggressive-ants-285700

The Conservation Conversation: Part 2

*Yet again another Disclaimer: contains jump scares, we don’t recommend you listen while driving or at night if you scare easily (like Soraya). It’s been a while since we’ve had a chat about good conservation news from around the world. Join us for a lighthearted chat, from new discoveries to rainforest recoveries. And keep an eye out for our special guest! For the video we referenced about the scientists metaphorically roasting an octopus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEhYJEQmExE Links to the articles in this episode: https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/costa-rica-has-doubled-its-tropical-rainforests-in-just-a-few-decades-here-s-how/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/01/mexico-jaguar-numbers-rise-conservation-drive https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/26/marine-expedition-uncovers-31-new-species-two-weeks-brazil https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-discover-a-new-species-of-walking-shark-in-papua-new-guinea-they-suspect-its-at-risk-of-going-extinct-180988977/ https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/06/french-polynesia-expands-ocean-protections-to-30-of-its-waters/

Scuba horror stories

**Disclaimer**: if you are feeling nervous about diving, we do not recommend listening to this episode. If you ever have a serious dive incident, contact your regional DAN hotline for advice. Bad dive stories? Shock horror! Every seasoned diver has one or two. Sit back and relax from the safety and comfort of the surface while we make light of these adrenalin-inducing experiences. If you have any stories to contribute, or know anyone who does, drop them in the google form below or get in touch with us to be a guest x https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefHzLFRWe6fkhHlpgJt-NAyakqBwYUKuT4eXZDYyTRDzXl9Q/viewform?usp=header

Scuba diver: explorer or god complex?

A scuba diver with a god complex??? We’re all picturing someone as soon as we hear that phrase. Today, we’re jumping into the cost of putting humans underwater as reported by a recent study from the University of Sydney. Say it with us: don’t touch the darn reef! For more info on Neil the seal: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-24/neil-the-elephant-seal-returns-to-land-in-tasmania/106837812 To read more about the scuba study:https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/05/27/hidden-impacts-scuba-diving-tourism-on-coral-reefs-bing-lin.html

Friends in nature

Today we’re diving into the complicated concept of friendships in the natural world. From their ecological advantages to their (sometimes) disastrous endings, join us to hear about honeyguides, orcas and chimps.

Dive shop reviews: the good, the bad and the ugly

As half of our numbers embark on an expedition, join us as we delve into the realities of dive agencies as seen on TripAdvisor. Here, we discuss the good, the bad, the ugly and the baffling.

Pride episode

Happy pride y’all! Here on Running on Regs, we’re ending pride month with a huge bang (and no, that wasn’t about the whales). Let us take you through a journey from Darwinian theory, to the highest lesbians alive (the albatrosses) as we discuss same-sex sexual behaviours recorded in the animal kingdom. For the humpback whale article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/28/humpback-whales-sex-photographed-homosexual-behavior Lifting the lid on gay natural history: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/gay-natural-history.html

Green nobel prize: Part 3

Last segment on the Green nobel prize (thanks god because we’re incapable of saying that right).

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Green nobel prize: Part 2

Back for more with part 2 of our Green nobel prize recap! Would you be shocked to hear there are more lawsuits involved? Tune in to find out. Great white in the med story: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/09/science/great-white-shark-mediterranean-diver-footage-scli-intl

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Green Nobel prize: Part 1

Today’s episode is all about the Green Nobel prize winners! From lawsuits against coal mines, to lawsuits against oil companies, join us as we cover a diverse range of topics.

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Sink or Swim? Part 2

Updates upon updates upon updates. Join us as we recount our hectic weeks, deliver a much needed apology to our previous cultural insensitivity, and decide whether random strangers on the internet sink or swim! For spooky hydrology, check out @geodesaurus.

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Catch of the day: news stories from across the conservation world

Networking, lawsuits, and mad scientists…oh my! Our net’s full and we’re ready to release this catch of the day. Feeling low? Tough week? Put your feet up and decompress with your favourite podcast hosts <3 Follow @wiseoceans on IG to find weekly jobs/internships/volunteer opportunities

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Ocean Film Festival 2026 Recap featuring Lola

We listen and we judge…this year’s Ocean Film Festival. Join us in welcoming our dear friend Lola to the pod as we experience joy, sadness and (mainly) stress while recapping the rollercoaster that was this 3h experience. For more info about the Ocean Film Festival: https://oceanfilmfestivalaustralia.com.au/ Watch “Stone Biter: Saving the Arctic Sea Forests”: https://www.myworldfilmgrant.com/filmBio/stonebiter Fight for the bight petition: https://surfersforclimate.org.au/pages/fight-for-the-bight

The Conservation Conversation: What’s going on in the gong?

Never a dull moment ‘round these parts. From worrying whale removals to the freshest urchin research, the Illawarra is the gift that keeps on giving. bek.bell’s IG reel about the sperm whale at Bellambi: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX3z5QIRR44/?igsh=MWl0dDl5Ym9sZW5oNg== Dr. Jeremy Day’s article on the urchins: https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/urchin-and-kelp-forest-dynamics-off-our-beaches-are-not-clear-cut/ Dr. Jeremy Day on the Citizen Science Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3iPYWHypz4avJF7fbdYDo4 Or follow his research on IG @urchin_ramsey

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Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough

He’s a whole century!Join us in honouring the life of Mr. Attenborough. From a curious kid to the voice of nature. Which animals is he describing? Play along with us as we try to guess

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Sink or Swim?

Join us on a meandering storytelling journey (we got them from reddit). We seamlessly transition through FMK, Justin Bieber, parenting advice… and more! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefHzLFRWe6fkhHlpgJt-NAyakqBwYUKuT4eXZDYyTRDzXl9Q/viewform?usp=header