Protecting the Oceans to Save Ourselves
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Dive into a compelling TEDxBoston talk by renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle as she advocates for protecting 30% of the world's oceans. Explore the critical decline of natural ocean systems and its consequences on humanity, while discovering the hope that lies in effective ocean protection. Learn about Mission Blue's innovative "Hope Spots" initiative, which aims to create new protected regions where declining wildlife can rebound. Gain insights into the exponential growth of these Hope Spots over the past decade and understand the urgency of taking action to turn ocean decline into recovery. Reflect on our current moment as the best opportunity to make a positive impact and consider how we can translate our knowledge into meaningful action for ocean conservation.
Syllabus
Protecting the oceans to save ourselves | Sylvia Earle | TEDxBoston
Taught by
TEDx
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