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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Interview with Blair Stafford from 5 Gyres Institute	4 Jun 2017	Listen Download
Aquaculture in Victoria	28 May 2017	Listen Download
Book reviews and chats with a marine nomad	21 May 2017	Listen Download
Mothers of the Sea	14 May 2017	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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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.

Radiothon is NOW - Monday 5 June

5th June 2017

This week we launch Radio for Change Radiothon 2017! At 6.30pm Aziza Hussein (pictured) takes to the airwaves with this year's first Radiothon program - Nile Show. Tune in for a rousing start to our 2-week Radiothon fundraiser - and most importantly call the station and make your pledge 03 9419 8377. In 2017 3CR is Radio for Change and we ask all our supporters to donate so that we can stay radical and independent.

Radiothon is coming - 5-18 June

11th May 2017

The corporate media is in crisis. We've always known that corporate media owners prioritise profit over the service of independent journalism, and that this has dire consequences for democracy and social justice. 3CR was formed 41 years ago to counter capitalist media, and we are delivering radio for the people, by the people. In 2017 3CR is Radio for Change. Radio for Change aims to capture the global mood of resistance, and during our annual Radiothon fundraiser we ask all our supporters to donate so that we can stay radical and independent. (Artwork by Aysha Tufa).

Out of the Blue Quiz Night

2nd May 2017

Love a bit of healthy competition? Enjoy catching up with friends? Want to meet the Out of the Blue team? Or just want the glory of being the Out of the Blue trivia champions for the year? Come along to Highlander Bar on Wednesday 10 May for Out of the Blue's 3rd Annual Fundraising Trivia Night. You've listened to us on Sunday mornings, now come along and meet the team in person, have a drink or two, and test your knowledge. Get a team together and show off your trivia skills, with all funds raised supporting our Radiothon efforts for 2017. Trivia starts at 6:30pm sharp, so make sure you get there early to take advantage of Highlander's delicious menu and to get a prime table position. For more information and bookings head to the Facebook page.