The Florida Aquarium - Eric Hovland and Sharkapalooza (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)
From Marine Conservation Happy Hour by Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic
April 15, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 730
About this episode
Dr Smash and Dr Craken discuss sharks in Florida waters with Eric Hovland and the upcoming Sharkapalooza event with Jess Adanich.
Dr Smash and Dr Craken chat to Eric Hovland, the shark and ray expert at Florida Aquarium. They discuss the sharks that can be found in Florida waters and the research that the aquarium is involved with. They also have returning guest Jess Adanich, the organizer of the Sharkapalooza event (May 16, Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida; https://www.sharkapalooza.org/) chatting about what shark-realted events and goodies that you will be able to find at the upcoming festival. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash, Dr Craken MacCraic
Guests: Eric Hovland, Jess Adanich
Topics covered
- sharks
- marine conservation
- aquarium research
- Sharkapalooza
- Florida waters
Keywords
- Florida Aquarium
- shark research
- marine life
- shark events
- conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Florida Aquarium
Places: Florida, Clearwater
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