The Common Descent Podcast

Episode 171 - The Tethys Sea


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Throughout Earth history, tectonic forces have changed the shape of the continents – and the oceans! You might be familiar with the Tethys Sea as an ancient ocean nestled against Pangaea, home to marine reptiles and more, but there’s actually a whole series of ancient bodies of water that bear this name. In this episode, we explore the various iterations of the Tethys, discuss how geologists study them, and examine how these ancient oceans shaped the world as we know it today.

In the news: crocodile conservation, fighting fossils, whale evolution, and bird tracks.

Time markers:

Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:05:40
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:43:15
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:06:15
Patron question: 01:30:45

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