Searching for seadragons

Ocean Pod by Nina Wootton and Bronwyn Gillanders

Episode notes

In this episode of Ocean Pod, Bronwyn and Nina dive into the world of seadragons. From their intricate camouflage to their unique reproductive strategies, we explore what makes these animals so special and why they are so closely tied to the health of our coastal ecosystems.

Joining us is Professor Greg Rouse, from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Greg shares insights from his global career in marine biology, including his work on deep-sea ecosystems and his journey from studying in Australia to leading research in the United States. We also explore his work on seadragons, including the innovative SeadragonSearch project, which uses citizen science and photo identification to track individual animals and suppor ... 

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Keywords
Marine scienceMarineOceanScienceClimate changeInnovationWildlifeSeadragonCitizen science