Primitive species are taking over the world's oceans

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 15, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

Algae, bacteria and jellyfish are not only thriving but spreading across the world's oceans. Host Tom Fudge speaks with experts about the change taking place in the oceans.

Primitive species like algae, bacteria and jellyfish are not only thriving but spreading across the world's oceans. What kind of impact does this have on other ocean life? Host Tom Fudge speaks with experts about the change taking place in the oceans.

Guests:

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Kenneth Weiss , a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He was the lead writer on a five-part series titled " Altered Oceans ," including an online multimedia feature.
Jeremy B.C. Jackson , a marine ecologist and paleontologist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD.