# Vincent Doumeizel Interview -The Power of Plankton: How Plankton Made Life On Earth Possible and Why It's Key To Our Future

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Podcast: [Marine Conservation Happy Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marine-conservation-happy-hour-646575)
Published: 2026-05-06T04:00:00+00:00
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Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat with Vincent Doumeizel, author of The Power of Plankton: How Plankton Made Life On Earth Possible and Why It's Key To Our Future. His book is a remarkable examination of one of the least known, yet most important, ecosystems on our planet; a timely exploration of the smallest life forms with the largest impact – and why the future of our planet may depend on them. Vincent Doumeizel , Senior Adviser on the oceans to the United Nations Global Compact, former director of the Food Programme at the Lloyd's Register Foundation, and bestselling author of The Seaweed Revolution. https://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/ocean/doumeizel Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

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