The first episode of “DEC Does What?!”—featuring biologists Dr. Angelena Ross and Dr. Dan Rosenblatt, both with DEC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife— focuses on the potential effects of the April 8 solar eclipse on New York wildlife, work underway to protect endangered wildlife, and how different species adapt to changes in their habitat caused by climate change and other factors.

Episode Credits: “DEC Does What?!” is a production of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Hosted by Executive Deputy Commissioner Sean Mahar and Chief of Staff Erica Ringewald. Theme music by Mike Menza.

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