crisscrossing Science
crisscrossing Science
Michael Crosser & Chad Tillberg
Episode 247: Deep Diving Mammals
32 minutes Posted Mar 25, 2026 at 7:06 pm.
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Chad tells Mike about the dangers of diving in deep water, from nitrogen narcosis to the bends. Given these problems, we then discuss how some mammals have adapted to be able to swim to the bottom of the ocean.

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