EPISODE · Jun 13, 2024 · 27 MIN
Plankton Worlds (Part 2)
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Nan Evans and Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens continue to explore the weird world of plankton. Did you know some plankton can make water go bad? Cyanobacteria can produce a wide range of toxins poisoning waters and threatening humans and other animals (part 2 of a two-part program). (Airdate: May 29, 2024) Watch Dr. Stephen Bollens' and Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens' lecture: The Mysterious World of Plankton: Cascading Migrations in a Fertile Fjord. Learn more:Aquatic Ecology Lab at WSU VancouverEutrophication: Causes, Consequences, and Controls in Aquatic EcosystemsThe Secret Life of Plankton from TED-EdWhy Are Plankton the Most Vital Organisms on Earth? from BBC Earth Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!
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Nan Evans and Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens continue to explore planktonic ecosystems. Did you know some plankton can make water go bad?
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Plankton Worlds (Part 2)
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