All About Shipworms

Sunday, 30 March 2025 - 11:30am to 12:00pm
Illustration of shipworms by Archie McKenzie

Shipworms. 

Burrowing Clams. 

Termites of the Sea. 

Wait, what? 

On this week's show, host Tessa Campisi speaks with Cardiff-based illustrator Archie Mckenzie about these curious wood-eating molluscs. They talk about their anatomy, their lifeways, and how they have wormed their way into human history over the years.


More from Archie Mckenzie (they/them)

www.archillustrates.com

www.instagram.com/archillustrates

More on Shipworms 

Shipworms Devour Captain Cook's Endeavour

Shipworms in Japan

Archie's book "Weird or Wonderful? All About Shipworms"


Cover art by Archie McKenzie

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.

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Andrew, James & Tessa.

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