WHAT THE HAL?? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 7

Ocean Warning Signs — What Marine Mammals Are Telling Us

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Marine mammal strandings, toxic algae blooms, and ocean health are at the center of this conversation with experts from the Marine Mammal Care Center.

In this episode, Hal Eisner, Elsa Ramon, and Hunter Lowry discuss how environmental changes along the California coast are affecting marine life, and why marine mammals can serve as early warning signs for larger ecosystem problems.

From harmful algal blooms to warming waters and emerging diseases, this episode looks at what these changes mean for marine life, conservation, and public awareness.

KEY TOPICS

• The rise in marine mammal strandings linked to toxic algae blooms

• How climate change is intensifying ocean conditions

• Marine mammals as early indicators of ecosystem health

• Emerging disease threats including avian influenza

• The importance of public awareness and responsible observation

• Ways individuals can support marine conservation efforts

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Original Theme Music Composed by Stuart Pearson

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RESOURCES & LINKS

https://marinemammalcare.org

https://marinemammalcare.org/volunteer

https://marinemammalcare.org/donate

https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalcare/

https://www.nature.com/articles/nclimate3419

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Elsa Ramon

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Hunter Lowry

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