Contaminated Coasts: Submarine Groundwater Discharge

Pollution can reach the sea from underground. Marine geochemist Dr. Tristan McKenzie explains how submarine groundwater discharge carries nutrients, heavy metals, and pharmaceuticals into coastal waters. Drawing on research in Hawaii and Sweden, the episode explores geochemical tracers, groundwater pollution, and the hidden pathways connecting activity on land with ocean contamination and coastal ecosystem health.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: Dr. Tristan McKenzieLearn more about Dr. Tristan McKenzie on his website here and the University of GothenbergFollow Dr. Tristan McKenzie on Blue SkyFind more of Dr. Tristan McKenzie’s work on Google ScholarHow Gutting the EPA's Research Team Could Impact Clean Air and Water Rules by the Scientific AmericanEPA likely to move to further limit federal protections for wetlands by AP NewsFish off the coast of Florida test positive for pharmaceutical drugs, says study by CNNEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.