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Written in the Ocean

Juan David Escorcia 5 Folgen Jul 30, 2026

Written in the Ocean is a science journalism podcast that examines the ocean's role in the climate emergency. Each episode features conversations with marine scientists, covering topics like the ocean's carbon cycle, sediment archives, glacier dynamics, and deep-sea research. The series aims to uncover what the ocean can tell us about climate change and whether we are listening. It was produced as part of the FRONTIERS Science Journalism Fellowship, with support from the European Research Council and a residency at MARUM.

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