Bermuda’s Ocean Lab: What Microbes, Coral & Climate Can Teach Us pt.1

In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Kaitlin Noyes from the ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences to explore what Bermuda’s ocean research can teach us about climate change, coral reefs, microplastics, microbes, and the future of our planet.

From the deep sea to coral reef ecosystems, this conversation connects the hidden life of the ocean with the systems we depend on every day: soil, food, agriculture, carbon, water, and education. Kaitlin shares how ASU BIOS uses long-term ocean observations, research vessels, underwater gliders, satellite data, and microbial studies to better understand how the ocean is changing over time.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in ocean science, environmental education, climate solutions, coral resilience, microplastics, STEM learning, and the connection between healthy ecosystems on land and in the sea.

In this episode, we discuss:
Ocean microbes and the biological carbon pump
Why Bermuda is a unique place for ocean research
Coral bleaching and coral resilience
Microplastics in the deep ocean
How ocean science connects to agriculture and soil health
The role of technology, satellites, gliders, and robotics in climate research
Why long-term environmental data matters for the future

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