Exploring the Scientific Potential of An Ancient Underwater Forest
Today Dan Distel comes on to discuss the Underwater Cypress Forest, an impressive new discovery that could lead to new medicines and scientific discoveries. Distel is a researcher and scientist that works with Shipworms, another topic we discuss heavily. Listen in to see what Dan has to say!
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You can find Dan's current project, the Ocean Genome Legacy, at https://www.northeastern.edu/ogl.
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Sculpture Reefs: Underwater Art That Help to Save Our Coral
This week we interview Jolyon Collier, an artist and co-founder of Counting Coral, a non-profit that works hard in an attempt to preserve and spread awareness about Coral Bleaching and the destruction of an important aquatic resource. His team creates beautiful sculptures that act as artificial reefs and can be used to boost the environment, economy, and welfare of these areas.
To learn more or donate visit https://www.countingcoral.com.
You can find us on Twitter @BlueEarthPod.
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Sandra Clopp Talks Extreme Diving, Shark Tooth Hunting, and Adventuring in the Modern Era
Today's episode introduces Sandra Clopp to the Blue Earth podcast! She talks about her wide range of skills, from her amazing diving stories to her fascination with Megalodon Teeth and the business of discovering them. Sandra is a fun conversationalist and a great diver and we're incredibly lucky to have her on.
You can find her on Twitter @ScubaDiverNYC or on her website.
You can find us on Twitter @blueearthpod or on the Connecticut Scuba Academy website.
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Underwater Robots and the Impact of Biological Intelligence
Today we sit down with Mark Patterson to discuss his autonomous underwater robots and how they're benefiting the world of science. We get into the interconnection of Engineering and Science, the concept of Biological Intelligence, and more!
Check out the Marine Science Center here.
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Living in the Deep: Fabien Cousteau Discusses His Underwater Research Station
In this episode we're joined with Fabien Cousteau, a researcher and explorer who has explored the ocean for his entire life. Fabien has been working hard to get funding for Proteus, which he claims will be the "ISS of the Ocean". He is working on a long-term living facility that would put scientists and divers under the waves for months at a time. We discuss the project as well as his other explorations under the sea.
Fabien's website: https://www.fabiencousteauolc.org
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The Blue Earth podcast is a show focused on ocean awareness and conservation. Season One's host is Future Frogmen's Founder, Richard E. Hyman, former Cousteau diver, ocean lover and conservation activist. Guest speakers include explorers, scientists. ocean farmers and more. They discuss their work and issues facing our ocean.
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