Summary
In this special bonus episode, join Zach on a journey to the Arctic with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions, exploring Norway, Greenland, and Iceland. Aboard the National Geographic Resolution, Zach meets marine biologists Taylor Simpkins and Eva Prendergast to discuss their essential research on seaweed, ocean plastics, climate change, and marine mammal conservation.
Taylor and Eva are two National Geographic scientists working to raise awareness about the environmental challenges facing the Arctic, and the role we all play in reducing the impact of plastic pollution and climate change in the region. While underscoring the importance of marine conservation and the critical role science communication plays in improving our stewardship of the natural world, Taylor and Eva also share innovative solutions and cutting edge technological advancements with Zach.
From the vital role kelp forests play in capturing carbon, to the effects of climate change on polar habitats, this episode underscores how one of the planet's most remote areas is experiencing changes that resonate much closer to home.
Enjoy, and join We the Children at sea next time for part two of this series.
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Highlights:
- All aboard the National Geographic Resolution (00:00)
- The Plastic Nurdle Problem (03:48)
- Importance of Kelp Forests in Carbon Sequestration (05:17)
- Innovative Solutions: Bioplastics from Seaweed (07:46)
- Impact of Climate Change on Polar Habitats (19:12)
- How to Classify Whales (13:45)
- The Unicorn of the Sea, Narwhals (18:18)
- Role of Scientific Communication in Environmental Protection (24:03)
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