In this enlightening discussion, guests include Joe Roman, a conservation biologist researching whale nutrient cycles, and Toby Kiers, an evolutionary biologist studying underground fungal networks. Christine Dudgeon sheds light on groundbreaking shark sperm collection, while Elise Zipkin explores butterfly population decline and conservation strategies. Dori Blakely shares insights from the James Webb Space Telescope on planetary formation. Together, they unravel the intricate connections in ecosystems and the innovative solutions to protect them.