Classical Conservation Conversations: Biodiversity and Conservation Hall of Fame

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published August 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM HST

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In this episode of Classical Conservation Conversation, Dr. Shawn Lum imagines building a Biodiversity and Conservation Hall of Fame and inducts the late ichthyologist Dr. John Ernest "Jack" Randall for describing more than 830 species previously unknown to scientists.

Dr. Lum's talk is followed by The Kronos Quartet performing Clint Mansell's "Every Creeping Thing That Creeps" and Lang Lang, Gina Alice, Gewandhausorchester & Andris Nelsons performing Saint-Saëns' "Aquarium."

Follow Dr. Lum on Instagram: @skylum.nature

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