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116. Saving Whales to Save Ourselves: Shared Survival through Whale Research with Dr. Iain Kerr
116. Saving Whales to Save Ourselves: Shared Survival through Whale Research with Dr. Iain Kerr
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Length:
87 minutes
Released:
Jan 17, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
A constant source of wonder in the world is learning about innovators who use technology in wildly novel ways to do tasks that used to be chores or next to impossible. Our guest, Dr. Iain Kerr, is at the center of that kind of wonder with the way he combines drone technology, the science of snot, and the study of whales. (Yes, you read that right.) Even if you are not a science enthusiast, Iain’s take on progress, finding purpose, perseverance, and innovative thinking will simply put a spring in your step. Sylvia Earle Ocean conservation 71% of this planet is covered with water Phytoplanktons Two out of three breathes come from the phytoplanktons Whales are the earthworm of the sea Ocean productivity has declined for over thirty years Whales face threats than they ever faced The whale pump The bell weather of ocean health Our oceans are downhill from everything Ocean research The endangered species paradox The Snot-bot Smelly means productive The drones Technology will not save the world Do what you can do Adopt a whale If you don’t fit in, that’s an asset not a liability Arc of time Singing whales/ whale songs National Geographic Money equals data Patagonia Do something and it will change the world Thinking outside of the box is crucial Dr. Roger Payne Old building Tagging whales 400 meters away from the whale Jane Goodall Ocean X Whale is worth of billion of dollars in its lifetime alive compared to dead It is your self-interest to protect the whales Hawaii We got to come together
Released:
Jan 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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