What are pollinators? What threats do they face and how might those threats impact our food supply? How can kids and families make a difference? 

In our fourth episode, our host, Samuel Morris talks with Dr. Stephen Morris, a horticultural scientist who has been a beekeeper for decades. They talk about pollinators, the threats they face, and why local honey is tastier! Samuel also introduces our next mystery animal sound.

Learn more about the varroa destructor:
https://beeaware.org.au/archive-pest/varroa-mites/

More about ocean pollinators: 
https://www.caribois.org/2022/03/unravelling-the-mysteries-of-seagrass-reproduction-what-happens-when-the-sun-goes-down

Theme music is Cheerful by Muza. Used with permission.

Conservation For Kids

A conservation podcast for kids and families

Episode 4 - Pollinators with Dr. Stephen Morris

OCT 5, 202219 MIN
Conservation For Kids

Episode 4 - Pollinators with Dr. Stephen Morris

OCT 5, 202219 MIN

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What are pollinators? What threats do they face and how might those threats impact our food supply? How can kids and families make a difference? In our fourth episode, our host, Samuel Morris talks with Dr. Stephen Morris, a horticultural scientist who has been a beekeeper for decades. They talk about pollinators, the threats they face, and why local honey is tastier! Samuel also introduces our next mystery animal sound. Learn more about the varroa destructor: https://beeaware.org.au/archive-pest/varroa-mites/ More about ocean pollinators: https://www.caribois.org/2022/03/unravelling-the-mysteries-of-seagrass-reproduction-what-happens-when-the-sun-goes-down Theme music is Cheerful by Muza. Used with permission.