Tom Rowland Podcast

Dr. Lorian Schweikert is a scientist that recently had the opportunity to be part of a research team that studied deep water aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. They conducted a ton of research, and the biggest success of their study was capturing for the second time ever, live video of a giant squid. I talk with Lorian about the importance of this, the mystery of giant squid, and about many other species and experiences that were a part of her trip and study. This research was funded by the Ocean Exploration and Research Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The success of the mission was due to the efforts of all involved, including the captain and crew of the research vessel, R/V Point Sur, and the science party (in alphabetical order after Dr. Johnsen): Dr. Sonke Johnsen – Lead Investigator  Dr. Heather Bracken-Grissom Dr. Dante Fenolio Alex Davis Dr. Tammy Frank Dr. Heather Judkins Dr. Megan McCall Dr. Nathan Robinson Ruchao Qian Dr. Lorian Schweikert Dr. Tracey Sutton D