Planet Visionaries – Ep 18: The Hidden Ocean with Andrew Thurber and Allison Fong
About this episode
The episode features discussions on how deep-sea microbes influence the planet's stability with insights from marine biologist Andrew Thurber and microbial oceanographer Allison Fong.
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold speaks with marine biologist Andrew Thurber and microbial oceanographer Allison Fong, who are National Geographic Explorers and key members of the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions. Thurber studies how deep-sea microbes regulate carbon and methane, while Fong explores how polar microbes underpin fragile ecosystems. Together they reveal how microscopic life quietly shapes the stability of our planet. For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth. Credits: Stills and footage courtesy: Andrew Thurber, Allison Fong and Lianna Nixon Photography: www.liannanixon.com To find out more about Feel Think Studios and the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music…
People in this episode
Host: Alex Honnold
Guests: Andrew Thurber, Allison Fong
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Organizations: National Geographic, Rolex, Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, Sony Music Entertainment, Feel Think Studios, Bleeding Fingers Music
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