UVic Researchers Seek Answers to Life on Earth
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Biodiversity loss has been called one of the top five threats confronting humanity. Three researchers from the University of Victoria are part of a global project, BIOSCAN, working to stem the tide against future mass extinction – and it just received $24 million in federal funding. To find out more about the project and what it means for Vancouver Island, we speak with UVic professor David Castle.
Today's episode is sponsored by Belfry Theatre and Tresah.