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EPISODE · Oct 25, 2022 · 24 MIN

Albatrosses and oysters fixing the world

from People Fixing the World · host BBC World Service

Giant seabirds and shellfish are being used to help protect our planet.On an tiny island in the remote Southern Ocean, a French researcher wanted to find out why so many birds were being killed by fishing boats.By attaching radar loggers to Albatrosses, he inadvertently invented a powerful method for tracking down illegal vessels.And in New Orleans in the US, a restaurant owner is recycling tonnes of old oyster shells.They’re being put back in the ocean to protect the shoreline and create new reefs so more oysters can grow.Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter: Anna Adams Producer: Zoe Gelber Series producer: Tom Colls Sound mix: Hal Haines Editor: Penny MurphyEmail: [email protected] Image: An albatross (Getty Images)

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