The One With The Whales

Science fiction, especially Star Trek, has a close relationship with the oceans and whales. We talk with a deep-sea ecologist about why that is, and explore how whales have been perceived in popular culture over the years.Star Trek Properties Referenced:Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeStar Trek: Lower DecksStar Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: Starfleet AcademyEpisode Links:"A Natural History of the Starwhale" - Southern Fried ScienceSeaQuest DSVMoby Dick - Herman Melville"Cetacean Ops" - Memory Alpha"The Enterprise Is Insanely Huge" - EC Henry"Google Bombing" - WikipediaProbe - Margaret Wander BonannoGuest Links:Andrew - OpenCTD, PatreonBen - Model UN, Dead Air, Website, Unnamed Automotive Podcast(Note: We may earn from qualified purchases through affiliate links.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★