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The call of the sea

Tamsin Walker
January 3, 2025

What is it about the sea that draws us in? From rugged cliffs to sandy shores, Tamsin Walker explores the ocean’s magnetic pull and the mysteries of its hold on us in this opening episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series.

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Tamsin Walker Senior editor with DW's environment team
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