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Our Ocean

The Magic Science Making the Invisible Visible: eDNA

February 20, 2026·1h 9m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Dr Kat Bruce is a scientist, adventurer and expedition leader, founder of NatureMetrics, and now working for the Protected Areas Foundation. In this episode, we're going on a journey from the depths of the Amazon to the Northwest Passage, via one and a half circumnavigations of the UK in a rowing boat!We're talking underwater magic with eDNA, or environmental DNA - the incredible scientific research technique being used around the world to monitor biodiversity, by making the invisible visible.Kat's recommendations:Book - Savages, by Joe KaneFilm - Ocean with David AttenboroughOther mentions:Ullapool Sea Savers - thanks to Hunter for his facts about Lumpsuckers!The Our Ocean podcast is brought to you by Seaful, the UK charity dedicated to connecting people to our ocean. To donate, please visit our website.For more information about Seaful, please visit our Website, Instagram or Facebook. For questions or suggestions, please email us - podcast@seaful.org.uk.You can connect with The Our Ocean Podcast's host Cal Major through her Website, Instagram or Facebook.

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