Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute

Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute

As we kick off our Plastic Free July Challenge, this week we welcome Dr. Lisa Erdle from the 5 Gyres Instiute. Dr. Erdle is the Director of Science & Innovation at the 5 Gyres Institute. She is a microplastics researcher, lifelong sailor, and is passionate about keeping waterways clean for wildlife and people. Lisa completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on the sources, fate, and effects of microfibers in the environment. Currently, Lisa lives in California and is continuing research on microfibers and plastic pollution. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lisa grew up swimming and sailing on the Great Lakes and holds a deep love of the water.. You can learn more about 5 Gyres and their work in reducing plastics in our lives by visiting them HERE You can also lean more about 5 Gyres own Plastic Free Parks Trashblitz by going HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 261: Conservation Scientist & Advocate  Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

Episode 261: Conservation Scientist & Advocate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

We are excited to chat with scientist and all around conservation rock star Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Outside of her scientific career and advocacy for wildlife, Dr. Grant is also the host to PBS's latest p...

22 Joulu 202154min

Episode 260: An Avalanche of Snow Geese

Episode 260: An Avalanche of Snow Geese

As we continue to celebrate our holiday animals, this week we cover the elegant Snow Goose. A group of Snow Geese are actually known as an "avalanche" or "blizzard." In the early and mid-20th century,...

15 Joulu 202157min

Episode 259: The Way of the Rabbit w/Mark Hawthorne

Episode 259: The Way of the Rabbit w/Mark Hawthorne

We welcome author Mark Hawthorne on the podcast to discuss everything about rabbits. We often do not realize just how much rabbits influence our daily lives. They are woven into so many of our own cul...

10 Joulu 202151min

Episode 258: Survivalist, The Snowshoe Hare

Episode 258: Survivalist, The Snowshoe Hare

One of nature's most crafty survivalist, the Snowshoe Hare, has evolved to change its coat to match its environment. White in the winter, and brown in the summer, Snowshoe Hairs blend in to avoid beco...

9 Joulu 20211h 8min

Episode 257: The Elegant Eurasian Lynx

Episode 257: The Elegant Eurasian Lynx

A species often forgotten about but captures the imagination of many is the Lynx. There are actually four species of Lynx, and this week we focus on the Eurasian Lynx. However, we do pay some attentio...

1 Joulu 20211h 5min

Episode 256: In the Sea, Horses Swim Wild

Episode 256: In the Sea, Horses Swim Wild

The Cape Seahorse, also called the Knysna Seahorse, is located off the southern African coast. Sadly, the Cape Seahorse is one of the most endangered species of seahorse found in the world. Off the co...

24 Marras 20211h 10min

Episode 255: Wisdom of Wombats

Episode 255: Wisdom of Wombats

This week we travel back to Australia to cover one of their most beloved species and highly endangered Wombat. First, the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is actually one of the most endangered mammals in ...

17 Marras 20211h 14min

Episode 254: Cute but Stinky Skunks

Episode 254: Cute but Stinky Skunks

Skunks invoke fear in many animals, to include many people. This is not due to their obviously adorable looks, but all because of their deadly stink. Skunks have evolved a biological weapon that scare...

10 Marras 20211h 7min

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