In the debut episode of Biodiversity: Behind the Buzzword, we dive into the complex issue of
invasive species and their impact on biodiversity loss. Using the blue crab invasion in the
Venice Lagoon as a case study, we examine how a single species can disrupt an entire
ecosystem. Along the way, we invite listeners to reflect on how we assign value to
nature—and how that perspective shapes our response to environmental challenges.

Speakers:
Olivia Jane Busse - European Media Science student at the University of Potsdam
Vanja Markovic - Environmental Sustainability and Education student at the University of
Padua
Bernadette Caruso - Communication Strategies student at the University of Padua
Victoria Cordero - Communication Strategies student at the University of Padua
Anna Piatkova - Digital Media and Society student at the University of Bremen
Kim Vijgeboom - Health and Nutrition student at the Wageningen University