Why Bees Are Disappearing
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical issue of honeybee colony collapse in this 16-minute TED talk by Marla Spivak. Discover the four interacting reasons behind the mass die-off of bee colonies that began seven years ago, despite honeybees' 50-million-year history of thriving in harmonious colonies of 40,000 to 50,000 individuals. Learn why this problem extends beyond the pollination of a third of the world's crops and consider how this incredible species might be reflecting broader environmental concerns. Gain insights into the importance of bees and the potential consequences of their disappearance for our ecosystem and food supply.
Syllabus
Marla Spivak: Why bees are disappearing
Taught by
TED
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