Sea Sponges

You're the Expert by Chris Duffy

May 17, 201847:09Science & Medicine

Dr. Alicia Perez-Porro is an expert on sea sponges. Are they the oldest living creatures? Are they constantly filtering our oceans? Should you use them to clean yourself in the shower? Comedians Josh Gondelman, Maeve Hig...

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