They're on a Boat Part 4: Plankton Sampling and Nighttime Research
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In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss wraps up the mini-series aboard a NOAA research vessel. This time, Allison Black interviews Amanda Jacobson, a plankton lab technician and biological science technician. Amanda shares what it's like working the night shift to collect zooplankton samples using a bongo net, revealing some of the fascinating marine life she’s encountered. From larval squid to jellyfish, Amanda’s work offers a glimpse into the hidden world of plankton and what it's like being the only scientist awake at night…
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