Mariana Snailfish: Trench Fish Extraordinaire

06/20/23 • 33 min

Buckle up for a trip down into the Mariana Trench to discover an amazing fish living miles beneath the surface! Learn the brilliant ways these fish survive, how scientists study these depths, and get to know the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument and the people who call it their backyard. Deep sea scientist Alan Jamieson and park ranger Jihan Younis are guests.

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