Life at the edge of the world with Louise K. Blight

About this episode

Louise K. Blight discusses her research on Adélie penguins in Antarctica and life at a remote research station.

The conservation scientist and seabird researcher shares her insights on studying Adélie penguins in Antarctica and what it’s like to live in one of Earth’s most remote research stations

People in this episode

Guest: Louise K. Blight

Topics covered

• conservation
• seabirds
• Antarctica
• research
• Adélie penguins

Keywords

• Adélie penguins
• Antarctica
• conservation scientist
• seabird researcher
• remote research station

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Antarctica, Earth, Canada

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