Was Leaving the Ocean a Mistake?

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Sep 17, 202555:31Science & Medicine

I'm joined by science journalist and author Cara Giaimo, to meet some of the real-life sea monsters from her book, Leaving the Ocean Was a Mistake. From tent-mouthed fish who kiss each other competitively, to ping-pong b...

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