About this episode
The episode explores the significance of plankton and oceanic processes with experts Vincent Doumeizel and Helen Czerski.
From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans, with plankton specialist Vincent Doumeizel and physicist turned oceanographer Helen Czerski. Vincent is author of the Power of Plankton, which describes the crucial history and future of plankton and planktonic life on our planet. Helen's book The Blue Machine looks at the physical oceanic processes that shape the world. Presented by Tom Whipple Produced by Alex Mansfield
People in this episode
Host: Tom Whipple
Guests: Vincent Doumeizel, Helen Czerski
Topics covered
- plankton
- oceanography
- marine life
- environmental science
- oceanic processes
Keywords
- plankton
- ocean
- marine biology
- environment
- Hay Festival
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Power of Plankton, The Blue Machine
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