{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67fd1ac310b3098e4a3b2e25/68e70f81f513ad2b81577c59?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What is the Ocean Twilight Zone (and How to Protect It) with Chris Dorsett","description":"<p><strong>What is the Ocean Twilight Zone?</strong> Explore the mesopelagic (200–1000 m) and why it’s central to climate, fisheries, and biodiversity. Ocean Conservancy’s <strong>Chris Dorsett</strong> explains daily vertical migrations, lanternfish and vampire squid, and the biological carbon pump that shuttles carbon to the deep. We unpack emerging pressures—industrial harvest for fishmeal/fish oil, deep-sea mining plumes, and marine carbon-removal trials—and how science-based policy can safeguard this ecosystem before impacts stack up. Clear, accessible ocean science plus practical context on precautionary management make this a go-to primer for anyone curious about how mid-water life supports whales, tunas, and the health of our seas.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support</strong> our science communication by joining us on <a href=\"https://patreon.com/PineForestMedia?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> or sending us a gift on <a href=\"https://www.paypal.biz/pineforestmedia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PayPal</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Guest</strong>: Chris Dorsett</p><p>Learn more about <a href=\"https://oceanconservancy.org/people/chris-dorsett/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Dorsett </a>and <a href=\"https://oceanconservancy.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ocean Conservency</a> here</p><p>Read <a href=\"https://iucncongress2025.org/assembly/motions/motion/035\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Motion 035</a></p><p>Follow the<a href=\"https://iucncongress2025.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> IUCN World Conference </a>and find the<a href=\"https://iucncongress2025.org/assembly/motions/list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> full list of motions </a>here&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Ocean Conservancy on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/oceanconservancy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> , <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/oceanconservancy.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Sky,</a> <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-conservancy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href=\"http://pineforestpods.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Forest Media </a>website</p><p>Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pineforestmedia</a></p><p>Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese&nbsp;</p><p>Cover art by<a href=\"https://jomiro.webflow.io/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Jomiro Eming</a></p><p>Theme music by <a href=\"http://nelaruizcomposer.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nela Ruiz</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:</p><p>Listen to South Pole on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/292f9HcD3eCI2V6hLQG2Hi?si=j0TSZkmgQNWy4WCPfNHMXQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> or <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/south-pole/id1748730442\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>Listen to Plastic Podcast on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/4Iv20PynWeNKEZtq5O5UOj?si=MW-ZYI8zS0mUroec9T_lfA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> or <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plastic-podcast/id1737963995\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>Listen to Something in the Water on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5HGQytPxV6FfcX03OUBXYf?si=YszhS8C4ToafplCEsEErAQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> or <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-in-the-water/id1740586381\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Pine Forest Media"}