18- The Ecology of the South China Sea - Interview with Professor John McManus

South China Sea Currents

Weekly podcast by RFA's Mat Pennington and South China Sea reporter Drake Long. This week, Drake interviews John McManus, a professor of marine biology at the University of Miami, Florida, and one of the few experts on coral reefs in the South China Sea. McManus gives a snapshot of the current state of the environment in the South China Sea and clears up some misconceptions, as a fascinating discussion unfolds around the interplay of ecology, nationalist politics, and scientific diplomacy. Listen in to hear what has scientists concerned, and what they propose as a solution.