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Innovation in the 'Burg Podcast: A Whale Tale of an Episode

On this fascinating episode of Innovation in the 'Burg, Alison is joined in the studio by Laura Engleby, Marine Mammal Branch Chief for NOAA Fisheries. Engleby shares recent discoveries about the extremely rare Gulf Coast Bryde's whale. The newly discovered subspecies made headlines this year when one washed up in Everglades National Park, becoming the first type species of its kind. Engleby shares how she and her team worked to bring the giant whale's body north and eventually to the Smithsonian. She shares the story behind landing her dream job, and talks about the female scientists who inspire her work.

To listen: https://stpetecatalyst.com/podcast-episodes/innovation-in-the-burg-a-whale-tale-of-an-episode-laura-engleby-of-noaa/

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