Marine biologist Wallace "J" Nichols is on the new Mongabay Newscast talking about his bestselling book about the importance of water in our lives, "Blue Mind" (neuroscience shows an incredible human benefit of being on/near/in water), and his upcoming movie of the same theme, plus he discusses his pioneering work on sea turtle conservation, press play here, J starts at about minute 5, essential listening for *World Water Day tomorrow*:
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/03/audio-exploring-humanitys- deep-connection-to-water-plus-the-sounds-of-the-sandhill-crane-migration/ *Plus two bioacoustics researchers discuss their phenology work in NE's Platte River, recording Sandhill cranes and chorus frogs* to show envi change over time. The *cranes are in high migration mode now* so it's a good time to tune into the show to hear recordings of what it's like right now on the Platte, such lovely sounds! Erik -- Commentator's Curse: read my new magazine essay arguing for quieter sports experiences here <http://www.erikhoffner.com/commentators-curse-the-case-for-silence-in-televised-soccer>
