Friday, November 21st, 2008

From Atlantis to Antarctica

Researchers surveyed the microflora population at hydrothermal vent Marker 52 in the Pacific Ocean. NOAA Vents Program, NEMO Seafloor Observatory

In this segment, we'll listen in on a phone call from Atlantis to Antarctica, to check in with researchers studying organisms that live in extreme environments: one group of scientists is working with the submersible Alvin, studying organisms living in hot, wet environments; the other group is in Antarctica checking out what lives in cold, dry places. We'll talk with both groups about the research they have in common.

Guests

Craig Cary
Chief Scientist and Principal Investigator: "Extreme 2008: A Deep-Sea Adventure."
Professor of Marine Biosciences
College of Marine and Earth Studies
University of Delaware
Lewes, Delaware

Ian McDonald
Microbiologist
University of Waikato
New Zealand

Related Links

• Research Vessel Atlantis

Segment produced by:Annette Heist

Image: Antarctic dry valleys
David Marchant / National Science Foundation

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