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Oceanography

Data release: 2026-03-10
© Clark Marchese
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30 episodi
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30 episodi
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Data release: 2026-03-10
© Clark Marchese
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What is the Deep Sea Even Like? with Dr. Thomas Linley

What is the Deep Sea Even Like? with Dr. Thomas Linley

What is the deep sea — really? Deep-sea researcher Dr. Thom Linley (Curator of Fishes at Te Papa Tongarewa, National Museum of New Zealand) breaks down the deep ocean as a connected world with distinct zones, ecosystems, and rules — not one mysterio
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What is the deep sea — really? Deep-sea researcher Dr. Thom Linley (Curator of Fishes at Te Papa Tongarewa, National Museum of New Zealand) breaks down the deep ocean as a connected world with distinct zones, ecosystems, and rules — not one mysterious “blob.” From the bathyal and abyssal to the hadal trenches, this conversation maps what’s down there, how life survives crushing pressure and perpetual darkness, and why the deep sea functions as the engine under the hood of the entire planet.
This episode explores:
What counts as “deep sea” (and why the definition is changing)The major deep-sea zones and how they blend into each otherWhale falls — the deep ocean’s sudden “feast events” and the strange life they powerWhy trenches can be food-rich funnels (and why that matters)How deep-sea animals adapt at the molecular level (cells, fats, enzymes)The technology that makes deep-sea science possible: landers, traps, cameras, and autonomous systemsThe reality of deep-sea pollution: plastic and “forever chemicals” showing up even at extreme depthsWhy museum collections are time capsules for future ocean scienceAnd this is part one of a deep dive: next episode continues into ocean trenches and the hadal zone with Prof. Alan Jamieson, co-host of The Deep Sea Podcast.
If you’re into thoughtful mythbusting, weird deep-ocean ecology, and the real logistics of studying a place humans can barely access — you’re in the right place.
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Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.
Episode Guests: Dr. Thomas Linley
Listen to the Deep Sea Podcast!
Browse Dr. Linley’s publications on Google Scholar
Episode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media website
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Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese 
Cover art by Jomiro Eming
Theme music by Nela Ruiz
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Data di pubblicazione: 10/3/2026, 07:00:00

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Oceanography is a weekly marine science podcast exploring the latest ocean research, climate science, and environmental discoveries. From whale communication and underwater soundscapes to sustainable fishing gear and microplastic pollution, we dive deep into the science shaping our understanding of the world’s oceans. Each episode features conversations with marine biologists, oceanographers, and climate scientists working on the frontlines of ocean conservation and climate change. You'll learn about deep sea ecosystems, endangered species protection, and the powerful connections between ocean health and life on land. If you're passionate about the ocean, climate change, or environmental science—and want to hear directly from the researchers uncovering new insights—you’re in the right place.
Oceanography is produced by Pine Forest Media, an independent podcast network focused on environmental research, science communication, and why it all matters.
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