The Deep - Exploring Earth's Last Frontier
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a captivating journey to Earth's final frontier in this World Science Festival video featuring oceanographer Dr. Vicki Ferrini, marine biologist Dr. Helen Scales, and explorer Victor Vescovo, moderated by Brian Greene. Delve into the rich ecosystems, mineral treasures, and astounding kaleidoscope of life hidden beneath the ocean's surface. Discover how new technologies have revolutionized our understanding of the deep sea, once believed to be lifeless. Explore topics such as deep ocean mapping, the history of deep diving, marine snow, gigantic animals, hydrothermal vents, and chemosynthesis. Gain insights into the importance of human presence in deep-sea exploration and the potential implications for understanding life on Earth. This thought-provoking discussion, part of the Big Ideas series, challenges preconceptions about the ocean depths and illuminates the wonders of this unexplored realm.
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome
What drives each of you
The Deep Ocean
The Descent
The Bottom
Map of Manhattan
How important is having a live person
How much of the ocean has been mapped
The history of deep diving
Life in the deep ocean
Marine snow
Vickys experience
Gigantic animals
Volume to surface area
Life in the Deep
Hydrothermal Vents
Chemosynthesis
Bacteria
Life on Earth
The Deep
Taught by
World Science Festival
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