Episode 25: Protecting the Secrets of the Origins of Life with Dr. Hector Arocha, Director of Genesis 4C in Cuatro Ciénegas

On this episode of Mission Qualfon, we celebrate Earth Week with a very special guest, Dr. Hector Arocha, the Director of Genesis. Dr. Hector Arocha joins Marisol and Jeremy to discuss the efforts Qualfon has put forth to help preserve and bring awareness to one of the most important wetlands in the world, Cuatro Ciénegas. Dr. Arocha discusses the mystery that is Cuatro Cienegas and why it been declared a natural protected area since 1994. With over 200 ponds containing more than 77 endemic species and millions of microorganisms, it makes sense why scientists from all over the world, and even members of NASA, have made the trip to investigate one of the hottest biodiversity spots in the world.