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The High Arctic is not a place you go looking for forests today. It is extremely harsh, cold, and nearly void of most forms of plant life. However, that has not always been the case. The Eocene Epoch was a period where Earth was much hotter than it is today and forests flourished at the poles. This …
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Oceana’s Dr. Kimberly Warner explains what you need to know about the tiny plastic particles. When we think about plastic pollution in the ocean, we might picture plastic bottles and bags strewn across beaches, floating atop waves, or endangering marine wildlife. But there is also a more insidious s…
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Imagine diving into clear blue water. Schools of fish dart past. Coral fans sway gently with the current. And then you see itβ€”a net, tattered and tangled, drifting like a shadow.Β  Silent. Suspended. Deadly. This is ghost gear. And it’s one of the most lethal forms of plastic pollution in the ocean. …
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Knowing what we don't know can be as important as knowing what we do. Even highly charismatic plants like orchids harbor many mysteries in need of investigation. Join me and Dr. Adam Karrenmans as we discuss his new book "Demystifying Orchid Pollination" and learn why paying attention to nature at a…
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Sometimes the differences between species are vast (e.g., a maple and an oak) but other times they are subtle to the point of requiring a trained eye and essentially learning a new language. So-called cryptic species are extremely challenging to understand, but that is why spending time in the field…
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Restoring healthy wetlands isn't an easy task. Often times, altered hydrologic cycles means wetlands no long act like they once did. Nevertheless, the many ecological and cultural benefits of functioning wetlands means that wetland restoration is certainly worth the time, money, and effort. Join me …
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Plants ARE habitat and that doesn't stop when they die. Countless species of microbes, fungi, arthropods, and more not only take up residence in dead plant material but also require it to complete their lifecycle. My guest today is Dr. Amy Zanne and she spends a lot of time thinking about the things…