Shows
Resilient Earth Radio & PodcastSaving Our Seas: Inside the World's Largest Marine Mammal Hospital with Adam RatnerSend us a textWhat do marine mammals tell us about the health of our oceans? The answer might surprise you—and it's more urgent than ever as climate change transforms our coastal environments.Adam Ratner, Director of Conservation Engagement at The Marine Mammal Center, takes us behind the scenes of the world's largest marine mammal hospital as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. From rescuing seven marine mammals in 1975 to today's operation saving up to 1,000 animals annually, the Center has become a global leader in understanding how these magnificent creatures serve as sentinels for ocean he...2025-06-0659 min
But Why: A Podcast for Curious KidsWhy do walruses look so weird?
Why do walrus look the way they do? Why do they have such long tusks? Do they have other teeth? Do walruses migrate? We learn all about these majestic giants with Adam Ratner of the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
2025-05-0910 min
But Why: A Podcast for Curious KidsWhat’s a seal? What’s a sea lion?
What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Do seals bark? Are they gray? Do harbor seals live in snowy regions? Why do sea lions eat fish? Why do sea lions fight each other? Seals and sea lions are pinnipeds, fin-footed marine mammals, and we’re learning all about them today with a visit to the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, where marine biologist Adam Ratner answers all your pinniped questions!Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | TranscriptYou can watch the sea lions at San Francisco’s Pier 39 no matter where you li...2025-05-0228 min