Deep sea nodules, ideas in ecology, and three brilliant scientists not always on the money
Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science and podcast hosted by Robyn Williams and Belinda Smith
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The Science Show examines mineral nodules formed around fossil shark teeth on the deep-sea floor and the ecological risks of exploiting them. The programme also considers plant responses to climate change, debates over introduced species, and the contributions and limitations of three influential scientists.
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mineral nodulesfossil shark teethdeep-sea floorecological risksplant responsesclimate changeintroduced speciesinfluential scientists
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