205 - Vampire (Squid) from Hell

Listen in as we discuss a creepy misunderstood creature of the deep, the Abyssus Theory, Teuthologists, and what pineappling is (not like living in one under the sea). BIG TAKEAWAY: Even deep sea creatures are affected by pollution such as microplastics and runoff. Even if there is so much about the deep sea that we don’t know, we know it’s being threatened by the decisions being made today about our environment, and science itself. In times like these, we must speak up for the people, creatures, and places that are often overlooked - channel your inner Lorax; use these cool critters to start a conversation with others, highlight their neat adaptations to live in the habitat they do, and what’s at stake for new discoveries like our 10-limbed friend when we limit scientific exploration. Resources: 💡Researcher Spotlight: Bruce Robison @ Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) (@mbari_news) 🔎Deeper Dive Read: “Vampyroteuthis Infernalis: A Treatise” by Louis Bec and Vilém Flusser 🌊Conservation in Action: Monterey Bay Aquarium (@montereybayaquarium) 🤙Episode Shoutouts: American Museum of Natural History (@amnh) 💰Plastic-free Brand We Love: check out Me Mother Earth for plastic-free kitchen, bathroom, and travel sets! @me.motherearth Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc