Science Quickly

Widening the Suez Canal Ushers In Underwater Invaders

Jan 31, 2017
Christopher Intagliata, an environmental reporter, dives deep into the alarming rise of non-native species in the Mediterranean. He highlights the dangerous influx of nomadic jellyfish and poisonous puffer fish, which pose ecological threats and public health risks. Intagliata emphasizes the urgent need for collaboration between biologists and authorities to tackle this invasion. The discussion showcases the potential environmental and economic fallout stemming from these underwater invaders.
Ask episode
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes