What can seashells teach us about the health of our oceans?
Seashells are far more than decorative beach treasures; they are living records of Earth's history, human civilization, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. This episode of Shortwave explores how these calcium carbonate structures, built by marine mollusks, serve as scientifi
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