Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner

About this episode

Alie Ward explores the fascinating world of nudibranchs with experts Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner, discussing their unique characteristics and cultural significance.

Discovery. Drama. Diversity. Design inspo. Let’s squirm into the sea grass and the tidal crevices with California Academy of Sciences legend Dr. Terry Gosliner and the American Museum of Natural History’s Dr. Jessica Goodheart to discover bunny horns, finger backs, stolen weaponry, “buttflowers,” doomed first dates, high fashion, tiny eyes, gender fluidity, “Finding Nemo” cameos, the boardgame you need, and how your phone can warm a scientists heart just by slipping on a windbreaker and looking for beautiful things.

People in this episode

Guests: Jessica Goodheart, Terry Gosliner

Topics covered

• nudibranchs
• marine biology
• gender fluidity
• fashion
• natural history

Keywords

• sea slugs
• California Academy of Sciences
• American Museum of Natural History
• bunny horns
• buttflowers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Finding Nemo

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