Coral Loss in the Caribbean: Dominica's Fight to Save Their Reefs with Dr Jenny Mallon
A broken engine, a desperate docking — and an unforgettable dive. In this episode of Voyage to the Wild, Charlie arrives in Dominica and explores its coral reefs, learning how climate change is reshaping the Caribbean - and how one local dive team is fighting to turn the tide. Coral scientists Dr Jenny Mallon joins us virtually on the voyage.⛵️ Follow so you never miss an episode!🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🪸 Download the Coral Observer AppThe series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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What Makes Octopuses So Extraordinary? with Dr. Helen Scales | Cabin of Curiosities
Welcome back to the Cabin of Curiosities! In this episode, Charlie dives beneath the surface of Tobago’s waters and discovers one of the ocean’s most remarkable creatures - the Caribbean reef octopus. She’s joined by Dr. Helen Scales: marine biologist, writer, and one of the most captivating ocean storytellers around. Helen explains how octopuses camouflage with stunning precision, how they think with their skin, and why these shape-shifting animals might be some of the cleverest creatures in the oceans.⛵️ Follow so you never miss an episode!🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐙 Read Helen's newest book What The Wild Sea Can BeThe series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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Trinidad Night Safari - Part Two: Incredible Encounters, Illegal Hunting & The People Who Protect It with Zak Ali
Charlie rejoins wildlife guides Kyma and Zak Ali for another unforgettable night in the forest. From encountering rainbow snakes, baby caiman and the alien-like Suriname toad, it's another incredible night in the forest — but not is all as it seems. Under the surface a dark story is playing out. In an eye-opening interview, Zak explains the growing problem of illegal hunting, and the very real threat it poses to wildlife, and him as a voluntary wildlife ranger. 🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐸 Find out more about the work of West Indian Herping.The series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.And thanks to our Captains Circle Patreon: Raymond Young!
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Introducing our Explorers Club: Come Join the Community!
Want to dive deeper into the journey? Join our brand new Patreon community — the Explorers Club — for behind-the-scenes updates, video diaries, field photos, and more. Whether you're cheering us on from shore or ready to become part of the crew, there’s a tier for you. Your support helps us keep telling stories from the wild, for the wild. 🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild⛵️ Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming nextThis series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross-Ramsey Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace. This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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Night Safari in Trinidad - Part One: Frogs, Snakes & Creatures of the Dark with Kyma Ali
In this episode, Charlie leaves the coastline behind and ventures into the dark heart of Trinidad’s rainforest. Guided by local herpetologists Kyma and Zak Ali, she heads deep into the lowlands for a night-time safari like no other. Along the way, they encounter frogs, snakes and other strange and secretive creatures that only come out after dark...🌙 Part two of our night safari is coming soon — hit follow so you don’t miss it.🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐸 Follow Kyma on Instagram: @the_animalgirlThe series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
Following in the footsteps of early naturalists, marine scientist and storyteller Charlie Young takes listeners on a journey to wild waters aboard her boat ‘Feral’ as she embarks on a purpose-driven voyage around the planet to uncover the greatest challenges facing the natural world, and tell its story. Part travelog, part natural history docuseries, Charlie shares live accounts in gripping detail of her adventures as she joins local experts, scientists and rangers in the field to meet weird and wonderful wildlife, and shares untold stories of wildlife crime, conflict and conservation.
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