Which came first: slugs or snails? Listen in as we discuss this age-old question, and chat about the differences and similarities between these slimy friends. This episode will have you saying ‘please send nud(ibranchs)’!

BIG TAKEAWAY: 🐚Shells are (maybe shockingly) vital to the survival of both snails and slugs, and calcium is a key component in creating and maintaining these structures. Eroding shells are a major source of this calcium, which needs to be available for the growth of new shells. Shells aren’t knick-knacks, they’re part of an ecosystem; leave the beach better than you find it and collect trash instead of animal’s homes!

Resources:
💡Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Yara Tibirica @yaratibirica
🔎Deeper Dive Read: “Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells” by Helen Scales @DrHelenScales
🌊Conservation in Action: University of Barcelona @slug_lab
🤙Episode Shoutouts: Shell history shared by The National Museum of African American History and Culture @NMAAHC
💰Sustainable Brand We Love: think @thinksun for safe sunscreen for humans and the planet! Ash loves the thinkSport sunscreen.

**Have a request? Share it with us! BIG thanks to JENNI for this question!**

Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting
Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc

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