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Mass. oceanographer Benjamin Van Mooy on his MacArthur 'Genius Grant' win

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Benjamin Van Mooy is a senior scientist at Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth. He's spent years studying plankton and their remarkable impact on the world's oceans. This month, he was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for his work, also known as the "Genius Grant." He joins Radio Boston to discuss his win and his work.

This segment aired on October 9, 2024.

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