Tiny ocean drifters are shaping Earth’s climate. Microzooplankton, some no larger than a grain of sand, are crucial players in the biological carbon pump — the system that moves carbon from the atmosphere into the deep sea for long-term storage. In this episode, PhD candidate Erin Jones explains how these single-celled organisms regulate climate, why their diversity matters, and what NASA’s EXORTS program is uncovering using satellites and DNA sequencing. From the invisible communities floating in seawater to the global carbon cycle, we explore how the ocean’s smallest creatures are connected to the planet’s biggest challenges. Discover why unlocking their secrets could reshape climate predictions — and why the future of carbon sequestration depends on them.Support our science communication by joining us on <a href="https://patreon.com/PineForestMedia?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or sending us a gift on <a href="https://www.paypal.biz/pineforestmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal</a>Episode Guest: Erin JonesConnect with Erin on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-jones-a81946101?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABnyLoEBiJ1ONc-r0KCLZ7n5ixTzhKRj7fM&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B0DGsSKUSQLKD9x%2FSxUd%2Frg%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Learn more about the <a href="https://oceanexports.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA EXPORTS Program</a>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pine Forest Media </a>websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pineforestmedia</a>Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese&nbsp;Cover art by<a href="https://jomiro.webflow.io/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jomiro Eming</a>Theme music by <a href="http://nelaruizcomposer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nela Ruiz</a>Listen to Plastic Podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Iv20PynWeNKEZtq5O5UOj?si=MW-ZYI8zS0mUroec9T_lfA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plastic-podcast/id1737963995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>Listen to South Pole on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/292f9HcD3eCI2V6hLQG2Hi?si=j0TSZkmgQNWy4WCPfNHMXQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/south-pole/id1748730442" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>Listen to Something in the Water on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5HGQytPxV6FfcX03OUBXYf?si=YszhS8C4ToafplCEsEErAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-in-the-water/id1740586381" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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