Shana Goffredi

Biologist Shana Goffredi, a professor at Occidental College, dives into the intriguing world of deep-sea spiders adapted to thrive on methane. She reveals the discovery of a unique sea spider with unusual features, such as a giant nose and leg cannons. The podcast explores their symbiotic relationship with methane-oxidizing bacteria and the spiders' grooming habits. Goffredi emphasizes the importance of deep-sea biodiversity and highlights that much of the ocean remains unexplored, promising more surprises in these mysterious depths.