In the second episode of our 6-part mini series exploring science and policy questions in deep oceans, space, and the Antarctic, we're exploring the risks and policy questions posed by ways in which human interactions with and exploit these environments. 

Throughout this episode, Dr Rob Doubleday and expert guests explore the risks and policy questions involved in deep sea mining; how scientists are managing the delicate balance between protecting fragile Antarctic environments and the environmental impact of conducting research within them; and the growing problem of space debris. 

This week, we are joined by political geographer Dr John Childs from the University of Lancaster, the British Antarctic Survey's Environmental Research and Monitoring Manager Dr Kevin Hughes, technology governance expert Dr Nikita Chiu, and CSaP Policy Intern Anthony Lindley

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CSaP: The Science & Policy Podcast is hosted by CSaP Executive Director Dr Rob Doubleday, and is edited and produced by CSaP Communications Coordinator Kate McNeil. Research for this series is also supported by CSaP Policy Interns Alice Millington and Anthony Lindley.

Music and sound effects used in this season of CSaP: The Science & Policy Podcast are courtesy of FreeSound.org. This episode features sound effects from PannChie and smacks999.