
 Serious Inquiries Only
 Serious Inquiries Only SIO375: Why Are Whales Attacking Rich People Boats?
 Aug 8, 2023 
 Dr. Heidi Pearson, marine biologist, discusses whale attacks on rich people boats and her paper on whales and the carbon cycle. The podcast covers animal intelligence, evolution, climate change, and more. They explore preventive measures for boat attacks, whale populations and recovery, the role of whales in carbon sequestration, and the risks of bringing back extinct animals. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Whales Attacking Sailboats: Understanding Behavior and Preventive Measures 
 02:24 • 19min 
 Whale Populations and Recovery 
 20:56 • 18min 
 Size Differences of Whales and Blobfish, and the Effect of Extreme Depths 
 39:22 • 2min 
 The Role of Whales in Carbon Sequestration 
 40:56 • 11min 
 Understanding the Carbon Capture Potential and Ecosystem Benefits of Whales 
 51:58 • 3min 
 Restoring the Woolly Mammoth and Risks of Bringing Back Extinct Animals 
 55:05 • 6min 
 Discussion on Sustainable Seafood and Saving Whales 
 01:01:11 • 3min 
