Toothfish, Climate Genomics, and the Southern Ocean: South Pole Crossover with Dr. Jilda Caccavo

Antarctic fish with antifreeze blood are revealing critical clues about evolution and climate change. In this special crossover episode from South Pole, marine biologist Dr. Jilda Alicia Caccavo from the Institut Pierre Simon Laplace joins us to explore pelagic notothenioids — fish uniquely adapted to the icy waters of the Southern Ocean. Learn how their antifreeze proteins, colorless blood, and genomic traits help them survive extreme conditions, and why their future is under threat as ocean temperatures rise. Dr. Caccavo explains how genomics offers powerful insights into species vulnerability and resilience in a changing climate. If you're fascinated by cold-water biology, marine adaptation, or the impact of climate change on ocean life, this episode is for you.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: Dr. Jilda CaccavoLearn more about Dr. Jilda Caccavo on her website Find more of Dr. Jilda Caccavo’s work on Google ScholarListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsEpisode 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 Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple PodcastsCeiSt4WDIdvmC1xmWwmUyY6BQrpw3kt731yhHroD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.