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55. Chris Figgnener, PhD: Sea Turtles, Plastics, and Serendipitous Moments

55. Chris Figgnener, PhD: Sea Turtles, Plastics, and Serendipitous Moments

FromSo You Want to Be a Marine Biologist


55. Chris Figgnener, PhD: Sea Turtles, Plastics, and Serendipitous Moments

FromSo You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

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Length:
83 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Christine Figgener is the director of science and education at the Footprint Foundation and Costa Rican Alliance for Sea Turtle Conservation & Science (COASTS), founder of Nāmaka Conservation Science, and the researcher that filmed the sea turtle straw video. In today’s episode we chat about what brought Chris from Germany to study sea turtles in Costa Rica, why she prefers sea turtle research over whale research, and how one seemingly small action can create an entire movement. Show Notes: marinebio.life/55Support the show
Released:
Jun 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is your go-to resource if you've ever dreamed of exploring the ocean's depths, considered becoming a marine biologist, or want to learn more how to protect the world's oceans. This podcast dives into ocean science, conservation, sea stories, and explores ocean careers. Bring out your inner Jacques Cousteau, and discover the world beneath the waves.