About this episode

This episode explores the fascinating life of the oarfish with scientist Misty Paig-Tran.

Scientist Misty Paig-Tran is fascinated by oarfish, one of the ocean's longest and most mysterious creatures. In this episode, we dive into the deep sea to discover how these shimmering giants live, why they're so rarely seen, and what makes them such an exciting animal to study. Guest: Misty Paig-Tran, professor of biology at California State University, Fullerton Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7

People in this episode

Guest: Misty Paig-Tran

Topics covered

• oarfish
• deep sea
• marine biology
• ocean creatures
• scientific research

Keywords

• oarfish
• deep sea
• marine biology
• California State University
• Misty Paig-Tran

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California State University, Fullerton

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