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Listen Again: A Love Letter To The Ocean

TED Radio Hour

CHAPTER

Marine Marvels: Venom, Conservation, and Health

This chapter explores the remarkable behaviors of parrotfish and cone snails, focusing on their defense mechanisms and predatory nature respectively. It highlights the threats these creatures face from environmental degradation and overfishing, alongside the promising medicinal potentials of animal venom in cancer treatment. The narrative underscores the vital connection between human health and ocean conservation, urging for greater commitment in protecting these ecosystems for future breakthroughs.

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