The podcast episode with Dr. Joe Roman, featured on the WeWhale Pod, explores his journey as a conservation biologist, focusing especially on marine ecology, whales, and their ecological importance.
The discussion covers his unique research on whale feces—how it recycles nutrients in the ocean through the “whale pump”—and shares anecdotes from his global search for whale poop.
The conversation also touches on his books Eat, Poop, Die and Whale, highlighting both the ecological roles of animals and the cultural history of whaling. The episode concludes with his vision for ocean conservation and how listeners can learn more about his work.
Take a listen to the episode below:
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