Claire Concannon

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts The lights of the remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, scan the cliff-like reef of Doubtful Sound, illuminating coloured blobs, cup-shaped sponges and branched corals hidden in the gloom. Aboard DOC's research vessel Southern Winds, Professor James Bell of Victoria University of Wellington is hunkered over the controls, in full concentration mode.

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts The lights of the remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, scan the cliff-like reef of Doubtful Sound, illuminating coloured blobs, cup-shaped sponges and branched corals hidden in the gloom. Aboard DOC's research vessel Southern Winds, Professor James Bell of Victoria University of Wellington is hunkered over the controls, in full concentration mode.

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Wild Sounds: Voice of the Sea Ice on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts In 2015, scientist Dr Daniel Price cycled from New Zealand to Paris to raise awareness of the climate crisis, and the impacts it was already having - and would have in future - on people around the world. The trip was timed to coincide with an important global climate summit: the 21st conference of parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

1 month ago | evoke.ie | Claire Concannon

Rain or sunshine, there's something magical about the Irish coast. But with everyone heading to the usual spots to blow out the cobwebs, why not get in the car to explore some of the hidden gems that don't get as much footfall? The more popular beaches can be crowded, meaning if you're not there by 11am, you're not getting a parking space, not to mention that they can be somewhat commercialised - 99 and a bucket and spade anyone?

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Wild Sounds: Voice of the Sea Ice on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts Things are not looking good for global sea ice. In February 2025, Antarctic and Arctic sea ice both hit [new lows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/06/global-sea-ice-hit-all-time-minimum-in-february-scientists-say], scientists reported. Arctic sea ice, in its winter phase, has just hit its maximum extent. It is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record.