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  • Sentinels of the Sea Podcast

Take a deep dive into what The Marine Mammal Center has learned studying marine mammals for the last fifty years.

The podcast that explores all things marine mammals is back! The Marine Mammal Center is excited to announce the relaunch of Sentinels of the Sea Podcast hosted and produced by Giancarlo Rulli, Associate Director of Public Relations. Check out this teaser clip highlighting the new six-part series that will run through next year and explore what the Center has learned over 50 years of studying seals, sea lions, whales and other marine mammals. 

Sentinels of the Sea | Episode 1: Cetacean Observation

How does The Marine Mammal Center study whales? Why are large whales increasingly entering San Francisco Bay? How can we keep them safe? These are among the many questions that our Cetacean Conservation Biology Team's research focuses on as we learn from these sentinel species. Tune in to the first episode of a new six-part Sentinels of the Sea Podcast series as we take a trip along the Bay Area coast with experts to learn more.

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Sentinels of the Sea | Episode 2: Wildlife Disturbance and Behavior Change

Creating behavior change to deal with the real issue of marine mammal disturbance along the California coast is a complex but important challenge. Tune in to the second episode of a new six-part Sentinels of the Sea Podcast series as we take a deep dive on how experts are looking to address the issue, and the impact human interaction has on marine life.

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Sentinels of the Sea | Episode 3: Emerging Disease

What do scientists mean when they say "emerging disease"? How complex, challenging and real is the issue in marine mammals? Tune into the third episode of a new six-part Sentinels of the Sea Podcast series as we take a deep dive on how experts are defining, documenting, responding and researching emerging diseases. We'll also take a closer look at how technology is helping make a difference, what this means for ocean health, and why WE should care.

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Sentinels of the Sea | Episode 4: Beyond the Scope

Tune into the fourth episode of a six-part Sentinels of the Sea Podcast series as we step behind the scenes into one of the most essential — yet often unseen — parts of The Marine Mammal Center: the laboratory. Guided by longtime Clinical Laboratory Senior Manager Carlos Rios, we explore how the team he oversees processes thousands of samples each year, delivering rapid diagnostics that help veterinarians make lifesaving decisions. With advanced tools that detect emerging diseases and ocean toxins, the lab also manages one of the world’s largest marine mammal sample banks, powering collaborations with researchers and agencies around the globe.

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