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The Sea Lab Sidebar podcast is your quick dive into the science, people and discovery shaping our gulf. Join us as we explore the research and stories happening every day at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
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- 2 days ago11 min
What is a jellyfish?
Every year on November 3, jellyfish take center stage. We chatted with Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs educator Greg Graeber about what jellyfish are and how to avoid their sting.
- Sep 24, 20269 min
Sawfish Return? Searching Gulf Waters with eDNA
Sawfish may be returning to Alabama waters, and new DISL Senior Marine Scientist Dr. Nicole Phillips is using eDNA to find out. Phillips, who joined DISL in August, explains what a sawfish really is, why the U.S. is the last stronghold for the smalltooth sawfish, and how a water sample can reveal an animal no one has seen.
- Sep 2, 202611 min
Celebrate our Estuaries
Where saltwater and freshwater meet, estuaries create a rich, biodiverse habitat. In this podcast, we chat with JoAnn Moody, an educator in DISL's Discovery Hall Programs, about the importance of estuaries.
- Aug 19, 202616 min
Mighty Diatoms
Diatoms are tiny organisms that produce oxygen, form the foundation of ocean food webs, and play a surprisingly big role in our everyday lives. In this Sea Lab Sidebar, Dr. Jeffrey Krause, DISL Senior Marine Scientist and University of South Alabama Professor, helps us zoom in on the fascinating world beneath the surface of the ocean.
- Aug 5, 202613 min
Scaring Oysters Strong
In honor of National Oyster Day on August 5, we're chatting with Dr. Lee Smee about how his lab is helping oysters build a stronger shell to protect themselves from predators.
- Jun 20, 202633 min
Celebrating International Horseshoe Crab Day - June 20
Horseshoe crabs are living fossils and are important to modern medicine. You may not have ever seen these 'humble monsters', but you may still have a connection. Joining us to chat and celebrate horseshoe crabs are Dr. Ruth Carmichael, Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and Lusita Meilana, Researcher at IPB University International Research Institute for Maritime, Ocean and Fisheries in Indonesia.
- Jun 16, 20266 min
Tagging Sea Turtles
Tagging sea turtles helps in understanding their migration patterns and where they live. Dr. Katrina Phillips explains what types of tags they use and how they attach them to the turtle's carapace. It's not all super sciency.
- Jun 6, 202610 min
Oyster Restoration
Oysters are called ecosystem engineers because they build their habitat, but sometimes they need a helping hand. In this episode, we chat with researcher Christa Russell about oyster restoration. Along with sharing how they build an oyster reef, she discusses the oyster life cycle and how oysters decide where to settle.
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The Sea Lab Sidebar podcast is your quick dive into the science, people and discovery shaping our gulf. Join us as we explore the research and stories happening every day at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
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