The Guardian is featuring nominees for its annual “Invertebrate of the Year” competition, asking readers to vote for their preferred species. In related video and podcast episodes, science editor Ian Sample talks with reporters including climate writer Petra Stock and environment reporter Oliver Milman, alongside Science Weekly co-host Madeleine Finlay, each of whom highlights an invertebrate that is lesser known to the public.
The material presents the nominees as “mindblowing” invertebrates and frames the discussion around why each choice should win. While the outlets do not present a single consolidated list in the provided text, they present the same overall initiative: multiple Guardian journalists nominate different species, argue for their merit, and invite audience participation. The competition’s winner is set to be unveiled on 17 August, with voting open during the lead-up.
Across the video and podcast formats, the key difference is delivery—video versus audio conversation—rather than the underlying event. Both pieces encourage listeners and viewers to select a nominee before the announced results date.
