World Ocean Radio 7/15/26: Ecotone, A Word for Where Ecosystems Meet

Host: Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger ABOUT THIS EPISODE When we come across words describing situations in Nature that have metaphorical meaning beyond their specific definition, we like to share them. Here’s one: ecotone, described “as the transition zone where two ecosystems meet, for example, the marshland between a river and dry land, the mangroves between sea and shore, or the tree-line between forest and alpine meadow. Ecotones are famously rich in species, holding life from both adjacent ecosystems plus a few specialists found nowhere else — a phenomenon known as the edge effect.” WORLD OCEAN RADIO 5-minute weekly insights dive into ocean science, advocacy and education hosted by Peter Neill, lifelong ocean advocate and maritime expert. A catalog of more than 730 episodes offering perspectives on global ocean issues and solutions, and celebrating exemplary projects. Available for RSS feed and broadcast by college and community radio stations worldwide via Exchange.prx.org and Audioport.org. Visit WorldOceanObservatory.org for the full catalog, searchable by theme. The post World Ocean Radio 7/15/26: Ecotone, A Word for Where Ecosystems Meet first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.