The pioneering marine biologist made it her calling to unravel the secrets of bioluminescence in world's deepest oceans. Bioluminescence is light produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism, and it’s more common in those dark depths than you may think.
In this episode Edith talks about how she fell in love with the ocean at a young age, her short bout with blindness, which inspired her fascination with light and the moment she spotted a giant squid.
This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Angela Heathcote (Senior Digital Producer at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com).
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The first woman to swim around Lord Howe Island: Lauren Tischendorf
Unraveling the secrets of the Echidna: Peggy Rismiller
Protecting our giant Earthworms: Beverley van Praagh
Exploring Outback Australia: Ron Moon
Crossing Australia solo on the camel trek: Sophie Matterson
Guardian of the Kimberley: Albert Wiggan (Rebroadcast)
The truth about bird feeding: Darryl Jones (Rebroadcast)
Growing up on a bike ride around the world: Jimmy Ashby (Rebroadcast)
How regenerative farming can heal the land: Charles Massy
Turning bird photography into fine art: Leila Jeffreys (Rebroadcast)
A man who believes in making it possible: Huw Kingston
Why light pollution is bad for us and the night skies: Fred Watson (Rebroadcast)
A deep diving legend: Ron Allum (Part 1) Rebroadcast
A deep diving legend: Ron Allum (Part 2) Rebroadcast
Conservation work starts in our own backyard: Andrew Gregory
Why museums are a keystone in fighting future pandemics: Kristofer Helgen
How a blind adventurer has seen more than most of us: Nick Gleeson (Rebroadcast)
A life dedicated to fighting climate change: Anna Rose
The plight of the wedge-tailed eagle: Simon Cherriman
Michael Smith – Circling the earth in a flying “bathtub” Pt. 1 (Rebroadcast)
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