Oceanology Podcast

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This week's episode features an interview with oceanology expert Jen Farn. Farn is a marine biologist and policy strategist who travels the world working to make oceans healthier. She talks about her favorite aspects of the ocean when she fell in love with it. Also, Burbye as my favorite way to exit conversations that have taken a bad turn.

Are plastic straws really that bad? What's the oldest message in a bottle? Any scuba vs. snorkel strategies? Does sunscreen kill coral? Can we reverse ocean warming in our lifetime? In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie struggles with finding a balance between the wonders and the bummers. For the first 15-20 minutes, learn weird ocean trivia, why we love the sea, and facts about the ocean's depths and beauty. Then, we get to the sad stuff: ocean health, climate change, acidification, pollution, policy and what we can all do.

If you've been feeling helpless, this episode gives you all the tools you need to understand and help our friend, the World Ocean.

Also: some great information about whale pee.

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