Show Notes
We know more about space than we do the deep depths of the ocean, so it's no surprise that there are unknown species down there. Obviously this intrigues scientists, but why are miners so interested?
Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Matthew Ward Agius to discuss the 5000 new species that have been discovered and what that has to do with mining. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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