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On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our host Jacie explores the ecological significance of pollinating insects in Northwest Florida, uncovering the vital role they play in sustaining biodiversity and supporting local agriculture. Discover the diverse array of native pollinators and learn how you can contribute to their conservation efforts! 🐝🪲🦋🐞🦇

On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our co-hosts Diane, Jacie, and Harley venture into the depths of coral reef conservation, discussing reef restoration programs aimed at preserving these invaluable ecosystems. We explore the significance of coral reefs worldwide as well as spotlight the artificial reefs in our area and their contributions to local marine life and economies!

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Links to Learn More:
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation: https://www.coralrestoration.org/
Great Barrier Reef Foundation: https://www.barrierreef.org/
Destin-Fort Walton Beach artificial reefs: https://www.destinfwb.com/explore/eco-tourism/artificial-reefs/

On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our host Jacie highlights the stories of unsung heroes – individuals whose groundbreaking work has shaped our understanding of the world, yet their names remain unknown. By highlighting their stories, we hope to inspire future generations and ensure that all voices are heard and celebrated in the history of science and innovation.

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Interested in learning more about female scientists in honor of Women’s History Month? Check out the blogs we release each Friday in March that feature a female scientist at https://www.ecscience.org/blog

On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our co-hosts Diane, Jacie, and Harley explore the captivating world of natural history museums. Discover how natural history museums preserve and showcase Earth's biodiversity, cultural heritage, and scientific discoveries through vast collections of specimens, interactive exhibits, and educational programs.

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On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our co-hosts Diane, Jacie, and Harley share the captivating history, enchanting mythology, and interesting science behind Valentine’s Day. Who knew that love is more than just a feeling—it's a complex interplay of hormones, neurotransmitters, and brain activity?

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On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our co-hosts Jacie and Harley discuss the different types of symbiotic relationships found in nature, known as commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, and competition. They share the definitions, examples of, and how these different relationships impact ecosystems. Have questions about this episode? Email us at socialmedia@ecscience.org.

Links Mentioned in Episode:
University of Florida Rat Lungworm Research
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/potentially-lethal-parasite-rat-lungworm-found-throughout-florida/
https://ufhealth.org/news/2022/uf-study-deadly-rat-lungworm-parasite-has-spread-invasive-cuban-treefrogs-florida