<p>In this episode of <em>South Pole</em>, we explore the use of satellite imagery to track Weddell seals and Emperor penguins in Antarctica. Dr. Michelle LaRue, a leading researcher in the field, explains how high-resolution imagery from space provides crucial insights into these marine predators' populations, habitats, and behaviors. We dive into the challenges of studying wildlife remotely, the surprises in population estimates, and the innovative Satellites Over Seals (SOS) project. Tune in to discover how this technology is shaping our understanding of Antarctic ecosystems and its potential for future research and conservation efforts.</p><br><p><strong>Episode Guest</strong>: Dr. Michelle LaRue</p><p>Find more on Dr. LaRue at the <a href="https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Michelle-LaRue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University of Canterbury&nbsp;</a></p><p>Visit Dr. LaRue’s <a href="https://www.drmichellelarue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Find Dr. LaRue’s children’s book, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/emperor-penguin-michelle-larue/1140376271;jsessionid=278E6C727F62DBD425C333D581B0225D.prodny_store01-atgap18?ean=9781684492510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist)</a></p><br><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pine Forest Media </a>Website</p><p>Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pineforestmedia</a></p><p>Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese&nbsp;</p><p>Cover art and PFM logo by<a href="https://laurelawong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Laurel Wong</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Theme music by <a href="http://nelaruizcomposer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nela Ruiz</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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13. Exploring Antarctica's Wildlife from Space with Dr. Michelle LaRue

NOV 5, 202426 MIN
South Pole

13. Exploring Antarctica's Wildlife from Space with Dr. Michelle LaRue

NOV 5, 202426 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <em>South Pole</em>, we explore the use of satellite imagery to track Weddell seals and Emperor penguins in Antarctica. Dr. Michelle LaRue, a leading researcher in the field, explains how high-resolution imagery from space provides crucial insights into these marine predators' populations, habitats, and behaviors. We dive into the challenges of studying wildlife remotely, the surprises in population estimates, and the innovative Satellites Over Seals (SOS) project. Tune in to discover how this technology is shaping our understanding of Antarctic ecosystems and its potential for future research and conservation efforts.</p><br><p><strong>Episode Guest</strong>: Dr. Michelle LaRue</p><p>Find more on Dr. LaRue at the <a href="https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Michelle-LaRue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University of Canterbury&nbsp;</a></p><p>Visit Dr. LaRue’s <a href="https://www.drmichellelarue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Find Dr. LaRue’s children’s book, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/emperor-penguin-michelle-larue/1140376271;jsessionid=278E6C727F62DBD425C333D581B0225D.prodny_store01-atgap18?ean=9781684492510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist)</a></p><br><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pine Forest Media </a>Website</p><p>Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pineforestmedia</a></p><p>Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese&nbsp;</p><p>Cover art and PFM logo by<a href="https://laurelawong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Laurel Wong</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Theme music by <a href="http://nelaruizcomposer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nela Ruiz</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>