In this first episode of Polar Diaries, we are joined by Professor Lloyd Peck who is a Science Leader with the British Antarctic Survey. Lloyd- who is chatting to us all the from Antarctica, tells us about his research on animal adaptations in cold environments, how he prepares to scuba dive in the Southern Ocean, and what it's like living and working on an Antarctic research base. You'll also learn about enormous sea spiders, Antarctic starfish that might have anti-cancer properties, and how sequencing the DNA of polar species could be critical for future conservation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your travels to the frozen regions of the world!

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https://www.bas.ac.uk/profile/lspe/

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