Embark on an immersive exploration of the ocean's mysteries through this comprehensive TED-Ed video series. Dive into a wide range of marine topics, from the ingenious survival strategies of squids to the electrical abilities of fish. Discover the fascinating world of jellyfish, which have outlived dinosaurs, and learn about the haunting songs of whales. Explore sunken cities, encounter otherworldly creatures in the ocean's deepest depths, and uncover the invisible signatures of sea creatures. Investigate the challenges facing our oceans, including overfishing and the impact of nurdles. Gain insights into marine conservation efforts, particularly for spectacular coral reefs and endangered sea turtles. Witness the wonders of bioluminescence and the secret life of plankton. Join renowned ocean explorers and scientists as they share their discoveries and passion for marine life, from giant squids to bluefin tuna. Delve into the weird and wonderful aspects of ocean life, including flying squids and sharks that hunt in forests. Through this captivating series, develop a deeper appreciation for the ocean's complexity, diversity, and the urgent need for its protection.
Overview
Syllabus
How squids outsmart their predators - Carly Anne York.
How do fish make electricity? - Eleanor Nelsen.
Will the ocean ever run out of fish? - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet.
Jellyfish predate dinosaurs. How have they survived so long? - David Gruber.
Why do whales sing? - Stephanie Sardelis.
Why are sharks so awesome? - Tierney Thys.
Real life sunken cities - Peter Campbell.
The otherworldly creatures in the ocean's deepest depths - Lidia Lins.
The surprising (and invisible) signatures of sea creatures - Kakani Katija.
The secret lives of baby fish - Amy McDermott.
The nurdles' quest for ocean domination - Kim Preshoff.
Making waves: The power of concentration gradients - Sasha Wright.
How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass.
How giant sea creatures eat tiny sea creatures - Kelly Benoit-Bird.
Why are blue whales so enormous? - Asha de Vos.
Underwater astonishments - David Gallo.
On exploring the oceans - Robert Ballard.
Conserving our spectacular, vulnerable coral reefs - Joshua Drew.
The Survival of the Sea Turtle.
How Life Begins in the Deep Ocean.
The Secret Life of Plankton.
Deep ocean mysteries and wonders - David Gallo.
TED Prize wish: Protect our oceans - Sylvia Earle.
The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence - Edith Widder.
How do you save a shark you know nothing about? - Simon Berrow.
A census of the ocean - Paul Snelgrove.
How we found the giant squid - Edith Widder.
The lovable (and lethal) sea lion - Claire Simeone.
These squids can fly... no, really - Robert Siddall.
Meet the bluefin tuna, the toughest fish in the sea - Grantly Galland and Raiana McKinney.
Could you survive the real Twilight Zone? - Philip Renaud and Kenneth Kostel.
The sharks that hunt in forests - Luka Seamus Wright.
What you can do with an extra jaw - Darien Satterfield.
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