As the people of Southeast Asia struggle to recover from last month's tsunami, we'll take a look at the environmental and ecological impacts of all that sea water. From coral reefs, to fish populations, to coastal habitat, how was the environment affected? And how might that affect the recovery of the people in the region? Plus, anectdotal reports suggest that most large mammals in the area escaped harm. We'll talk with a scientist about whether animals can sense an oncoming tsunami.

We'll also talk with writer Michael Crichton. His new book blends fact with fiction in a critical look at the science of global warming.

Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern). Teachers can find more information about teaching using Science Friday as a classroom tool in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Michael Crichton
Author, "State of Fear" (HarperCollins, 2004)
Los Angeles, California

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Don Melnick
Executive Director
Center for Environmental Research and Conservation
Thomas Hunt Morgan Professor of Conservation Biology
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
Columbia University
New York, New York

Ellen Pikitch
Professor, Marine Biology and Fisheries, University of Miami Rosenstiel School
Executive Director, Pew Institute for Ocean Science
New York, New York

Eric Falt
Director, Division of Communications and Public Information
United Nations Environment Programme
Director, United Nations Information Centre
Nairobi, Kenya

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