Ever thought about plankton? Likely not, but you should! From multi-thousand pound fish, to single-celled organisms, you’ll learn what plankton is and why they’re the unsung heroes of our ocean. Also featured: Kait geeking out.

BIG TAKEAWAY: While most species are microscopic, plankton is essential to life on Earth. Pharmaceutical industries and climate change are threatening their way of life, and ours in turn. By being mindful of where our supplements and food come from, and shopping locally when possible, we can protect these keystone creatures.

Resources:

💡Researcher Spotlight: Scientist and Educator @elizabethbeston of ‘The Plankton Project’

🔎Deeper Dive Read: “Tiny Titans: The Big Story of Plankton” by Mary Cerullo

🌊Conservation in Action: Submersible Pilot & Scientist, Shaylyn Potter @save.our.plankton

🤙Episode Shoutouts: The Billfish Foundation @thebillfishfoundation & sustainable krill oil company @nordicnaturals (not a sponsor)

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