Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Swamp Secrets: Cathy Sakas on the Okefenokee's Mysteries
In this captivating episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos introduces Cathy Sakas—an accomplished marine scientist and naturalist with a deep connection to the Okefenokee Swamp.
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Listen as Cathy shares her profound expertise on the Okefenokee, one of North America's largest and most unique wetlands located on the Georgia-Florida line. The discussion delves into the swamp's unique ecosystem, including its diverse wildlife, carnivorous plants, and the critical issue of mining threats that loom over this pristine wilderness.
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Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Cathy paints a vivid picture of this ecological treasure and the ongoing efforts to protect it.
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