Audiocraft has launched season three of the award winning podcast Nocturnal Worlds: journeys through nature for sleep and relaxation, created in collaboration with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS), DCCEEW, Taronga Conservation Society and NSW National Parks and Wildlife.

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This season takes listeners beneath the waves with a blend of wild soundscapes and narrative science. Audiences will be immersed in the secret lives of the New Zealand Fur Seal, Little Penguin, Crayweed, and Blue Groper—iconic species portrayed through meditative and poetic audio.

Capturing the audio required patience and a spirit of adventure. Audiocraft’s sound engineers ventured into Sydney Harbour, along its headlands and under the waves to secure field recordings. Scripts were developed in collaboration with marine
scientists at SIMS, Taronga Zoo and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) weaving research and field expertise into lyrical, dreamlike journeys that will enchant ocean lovers and meditators alike.

Kate Montague, Audiocraft CEO said:

“This season of Nocturnal Worlds invited us to listen to Sydney’s marine life with fresh ears. Audiocraft’s sound engineer Laura Brierley Newton ventured to Taronga Zoo to capture penguin calls, dropped hydrophones into hidden kelp forests, and crafted intricate underwater soundscapes to create a truly immersive experience. Writer and Producer Olivia O’Flynn worked closely with experts at SIMS and Taronga to craft stories that not only illuminate marine science, but also invite listeners to reconnect with the secrets and wonders beneath the waves. It’s projects like these—where science meets creativity—that remind us just how magical the world below the surface can be.”

Adriana Verges of SIMS and UNSW said:

“With these new episodes of Nocturnal Worlds, we’re excited to share the incredible science and restoration work happening underwater along Sydney’s coast as part of the Seabirds to Seascapes program. While centuries of urbanisation have put pressure on these ecosystems, we’re now seeing hopeful signs of recovery—from seagrass meadows being restored, to seawalls transformed into living habitats, while also gaining new insights into species like the Little Penguin and resident seals. By pairing this science with powerful storytelling and immersive sound, the podcasts bring the wonder of our marine world to audiences in a way that facts alone never could.”

All episodes of Nocturnal Worlds season three are available now.