What Shark Teeth Can Tell Us About Ancient Oceans
Offered By: Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of paleoceanography through the lens of shark teeth in this 51-minute lecture presented by Alliya A. Akhtar from Princeton University. Discover how these ancient marine fossils serve as valuable indicators of past ocean conditions, providing crucial insights into climate change and marine ecosystems throughout Earth's history. Learn about the techniques used to analyze shark teeth and the wealth of information they reveal about ancient ocean temperatures, chemistry, and biodiversity. Gain a deeper understanding of how studying these remnants of prehistoric sharks contributes to our knowledge of long-term climate trends and helps predict future oceanic changes.
Syllabus
What Shark Teeth can tell us About Ancient Oceans
Taught by
Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute
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