
The secret life of dams: small waters shape changing climate
Ultramarine: the science of our oceans and waterwaysShow Notes
Australia has more than 1.7 million farm dams, and together they play a far greater role in climate and environmental health than most people realise. In this episode of the ConnectSci Podcast, host David Boldeman speaks with Dr Martino Malerba, freshwater ecologist and Senior Lecturer at RMIT University, about the surprising science behind these small but significant water bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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