From an episode of Radio MarinaraPresented by Bron Burton and Dr Beach

Interview

Radio Marinara: Josh 'Bones' Murphy on Saving the Maugean skate

Director and Producer Josh 'Bones' Murphy calls in from California to discuss his brand new, 45-minute documentary Love Letter to the Unseen. The film surrounds the endangered state of Tasmania's ancient species of fish the Maugean skate, which has been critically impacted by enviromental impacts of nearby intensive salmon farming near the Macquarie Harbour, leaving them at great risk of extiniction. The film also brings to light the voice of Spencer Hitchien, a powerful new advocate for enviromental conservation and saving the Maugean skate.

Josh joins the team to share why he was drawn to tell this story and explore the work of Spencer Hitchien.

More infomation and upcoming screenings of the film can be found here.

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Listen to Radio Marinara: Josh 'Bones' Murphy on Saving the Maugean skate14:219 November 2025