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Tales from my PhD: Saving manta rays – with Jessica Savage

Ri Science Podcast

English - August 02, 2023 05:30 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
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There are an estimated 5 trillion plastic particles in the oceans, spelling trouble for marine ecosystems. Manta rays are one group of species at risk – how can we protect these animals? In this episode of 'Tales from my PhD', Charlotte Collingwood talks to Jessica Savage about her work analysing the species distribution of manta rays and global plastic pollution maps to aid marine science and conservation.

Follow Jessica on Twitter: @Jessicasavage29
Follow Charlotte on Twitter: @NeuroCharlotte

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Produced by: Charlotte Collingwood


Music by: Joseph Sandy

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