From starfish and sea slugs to jellyfish and sponges, the ocean's invertebrates are some of the most ancient and diverse critters on Earth. And so are their superpowers, as marine biologist <a href="https://ecologyandevolution.cornell.edu/catherine-drew-harvell">Drew Harvell</a> calls their unique abilities. In her new book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723673/the-oceans-menagerie-by-drew-harvell/">The Ocean's Menagerie</a>, she chronicles the amazing abilities of some of these spineless creatures and showcases how they've inspired our science and medicine. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/08/31/1032864371/nudibranchs-do-it-better">Listen to our past episode on nudibranchs — the potent slugs of the sea — HERE.</a> Want to hear more stories about underwater marvels? Email us and let us know at <a href="mailto:shortwave@npr.org">shortwave@npr.org</a>. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at<a href="http://plus.npr.org/shortwave"> plus.npr.org/shortwave</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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