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The Coastal Current
by Ieva Juska
The Coastal Current interviews scientists, researchers, and students doing work at the Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research (VCR LTER) site. We talk about local research on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, what it's like being a scientist, and about global implications for our coasts. If you are interested in research on the Eastern Shore or want to learn more about coastal ecosystems, this is the podcast for you! Tune in to hear the most current science on the coast.
Episodes
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Episode 5 - Long Term Data
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Rachel Smith about long term data: what it is, why it's important, and how we use it here at the Virginia Coast Reserve. Learn about the Long Term Ecological Research Network, ecological disturbance, and about geoducks! Rachel walks us through the value of long…
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Episode 4 - Salt Marsh Plants: Adapting to Changing Coastlines
In this episode, we interview Ezra Kottler, a PhD student at George Washington University who studies how plants in salt marshes are adapting to changing coastal conditions such as sea level rise. Learn about salt marshes and the benefits they provide to coastal communities, and about the…
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Episode 3 - Coastal Heatwaves
I'm sure you've experienced a heatwave at some point in your life - days and days of unusually hot weather that seems like it will never end. Well, it turns out coastal ecosystems experience heatwaves too! Tune in to this week's episode to learn about heatwaves from Spencer Tassone, a PhD student...
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Episode 2 - Ghost Forests: The Sentinels of Rising Water
In this episode, we learn about ghost forests. Now you might be thinking, what do haunted woods have to do with coastal science? Actually, ghost forests are not haunted woods at all, but coastal forests that have died due to rising sea levels. Find out more about these spectres of the coast in…
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Episode 1 - Oyster Reefs and Coastal Protection
In this episode, we learn about oyster reefs and their role in protecting coastlines from retreat. Have you ever wondered how oyster reef restoration works? Or how reefs interact with nearby salt marshes? We talked to Sara Hogan, a graduate student at the University of Virginia, who uses…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Coastal Current interviews scientists, researchers, and students doing work at the Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research (VCR LTER) site. We talk about local research on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, what it's like being a scientist, and about global implications for our coasts. If you are interested in research on the Eastern Shore or want to learn more about coastal ecosystems, this is the podcast for you! Tune in to hear the most current science on the coast.
HOSTED BY
Ieva Juska
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The Coastal Current interviews scientists, researchers, and students doing work at the Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research (VCR LTER) site. We talk about local research on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, what it's like being a scientist, and about global implications for our coasts....
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