Episode 126 - Slater’s Tonga report

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Episode 126 - Slater’s Tonga report

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Oct 7, 2022

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Slater is back from his trip to Tonga and we couldn't wait to talk about it! Hear about his experience swimming with humpbacks in a Southern Hemisphere breeding ground.

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Oct 7, 2022

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The Whalenerd‘s Podcast is a science communication podcast about whales and other ocean related topics.

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Episode 126 - Slater’s Tonga report

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