Posted On: September 16th 2026, 10:00 am
A science challenge, a bottle of gin, and a new way to study the open ocean.
Midwater BRUVS are now one of the most important tools for studying life in the “big blue”, but the idea started with a challenge: could reef survey technology be adapted to film animals in the vast open ocean?
Professor Jessica Meeuwig AM and her team helped turn that idea into a powerful, non-invasive way to see sharks, tuna and other pelagic wildlife that are usually hidden from view.
Host:
@kurtkrispynGuest: Professor Jessica Meeuwig AM
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@nick.thake.photo.videoPodcast: Paramount Importance
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