Our youngest reporter, 13-year-old Nina Vennis met Petersfield whale biologist Leigh Hickmott, who recalls a close encounter with a blue whale among other creatures.

Leigh studied zoology and marine biology at Aberdeen and St Andrew's universities, beginning his career in 1998 studying bottle-nose dolphins in the Murray Firth, Scotland.

His research focuses on foraging ecology (studying how feeding behaviour is influenced by the environment) and the effects of man-made noise on marine mammals. His work takes him to all four corners of the planet and from pole to pole; collaborating on conservation-based projects studying beaked whales, blue whales and the world's apex predator: the killer whale.  

 

Our youngest reporter, 13-year-old Nina Vennis met Petersfield whale biologist Leigh Hickmott, who recalls a close encounter with a blue whale among other creatures.
Leigh studied zoology and marine biology at Aberdeen and St Andrew's universities, beginning his career in 1998 studying bottle-nose dolphins in the Murray Firth, Scotland.
His research focuses on foraging ecology (studying how feeding behaviour is influenced by the environment) and the effects of man-made noise on marine mammals. His work takes him to all four corners of the planet and from pole to pole; collaborating on conservation-based projects studying beaked whales, blue whales and the world's apex predator: the killer whale. &nbsp;
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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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