Dive into the mesmerizing world beneath the waves with Molly Timmers, a marine ecologist whose lifelong passion for the ocean has taken her on an extraordinary journey all around the globe.
Growing up with a deep appreciation for nature, Molly's fascination with the ocean led her to pursue a career dedicated to marine research and conservation. From her formative experiences as a marine debris removal technician scuba diving in the pristine waters of Hawaii to her current role as a marine ecologist for the National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas program, Molly's commitment to protecting our oceans is evident in every aspect of her work.
In this episode, Molly refelcts on the beauty and fragility of marine life. Drawing from her extensive fieldwork and research, she offers insights into the challenges facing coral reefs, the profound impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, and the pressing need for innovative conservation strategies to safeguard our oceans for generations to come.
Listen along with your friends, parents, and teachers as Molly delves into the intricacies of marine ecology, illuminating the wonders of the underwater world while underscoring the critical importance of collective action in preserving our planet's most precious resource – the ocean.
Highlights:
- An underwater world (03:41)
- How Molly’s work with coral reefs began (05:50)
- What are coral reefs exactly? (07:21)
- Understanding organisms through eDNA (08:55)
- The role do coral reefs play in our global ecosystem (13:52)
- What happens as the ocean's temperature warms? (17:35)
- How no-take zones protect coral reefs (23:37)
- Wrap Up & Quiz! (28:59)
Links:
Website: Nat Geo Pristine Sea's Program
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