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The Best of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge

Wildfires and a mysterious mollusk

By Lucas Willard
Published December 2, 2024 at 2:58 PM EST
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A mystery mollusc (Bathydevius caudactylus) observed by MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts in the outer Monterey Canyon at a depth of approximately 1,810 meters. This remarkable species of nudibranch, or sea slug, swims with a fingered tail and uses a cavernous hood to capture food.

After 25 years of stumping scientists, a mysterious mollusk found drifting in the ocean off the coast of California, has been identified. We’ll learn more about this unusual animal.

And we’ll learn about how human practices can both contribute to and help prevent wildfires.

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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