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Topic: unusual adaptations

Podcast episode
2 podcast episodes

In Biology and Aquatic Ecology

Podcast episode · Marine Biology

Not all heroes have spines (with Drew Harvell)

Big Biology

Jun 12, 2025

Drew Harvell explores the unusual adaptations of marine invertebrates, including sponges, corals and sea stars. The discussion connects these biological capabilities with disease outbreaks, environmental change and ocean conservation, considering how resilience may help—or fail to protect—organisms under human-driven pressures.