Just in time to celebrate World Oceans Day, let’s dive into this fan favorite: Are plastic straws really that bad? Why is the sea salty? How do currents work? Do you have to be a marine biologist to help save the ocean? (Spoiler: No!) In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie finds a balance between the wonders and the bummers. F ... Show More
Jun 12
THE HEART with Herman Taylor
It beats. It throws blood. It breaks – but not if Dr. Herman Taylor can help it. Cardiology is a vast field but Dr. Taylor joined for a 101 on how the heart works, and how to take care of it. Get pumped for valves, tubes, electrical shocks, heavy metal hearts, what to do in an em ... Show More
25m 56s
Jun 5
DRAGONFLIES with Jessica Ware
They’re acrobatic fliers with long bodies and veined wings and their babies breathe through their butts: dragonflies. Let’s get into the difference between a damselfly and dragonfly, how fast they dart around, how big they were in the age of the dinosaurs, and lots more with scho ... Show More
26m 52s
Oct 2019
13. Mercury in the Ocean, Santa in the North Pole with Dr. Carl Lamborg
You hear about mercury in seafood, and that you should be careful not to eat too much. But have you ever wondered where the mercury that’s in the ocean even comes from? On the show today is Dr. Carl Lamborg, a marine chemist, specializing in studying mercury in the ocean. Carl’s ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2021
49. Elissama Menezes: Shipping, Climate, and Anchor Chain Huts
Elisama Menesez specializes in marine shipping for WWF Canada. In today’s episode, Eli shares how, growing up in Brazil, the ocean played an integral part of her life, and how she created a program that helps more people to connect with the sea. We also chat about the importance ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2025
Ocean: David Attenborough's new film will transform how you see Earth
<p dir="ltr">"Once you've truly seen the sea, you'll never look at Earth the same way again."</p> <p dir="ltr">David Attenborough has spent nearly a century on Earth, bringing the mysteries of nature to viewers around the world. In his latest film, Ocean, he shows how humans stil ... Show More
45m 58s