Dive into an urgent yet hopeful 89-minute panel discussion featuring renowned ecologists, naturalists, and creative thinkers addressing the pressing environmental challenges threatening Earth's biodiversity. Explore solutions to declining species diversity with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and other sustainability champions. Discover "hope spots" for marine conservation, examine the impact of plastic pollution, and learn about unique animal personalities. Investigate biodiversity loss measurement, the interconnectedness of organisms, and the immediate need for environmental action. Gain insights into sea level rise in Pacific islands and the power of knowledge in driving change. Despite audio quality issues, this valuable scientific conversation offers a rallying call for the future of life on our planet.
Overview
Syllabus
The Majestic Plastic Bag
Bill Blakemore Introduction
Participant introductions
How often does Sylvia Earle go diving?
Swimming with plastic
What are the numbers on fish?
The disregard for animals
What are hope spots?
Humans don't have to manipulate earths systems
Finding unique personalities in fish
Yellowstone's Druid Wolf Pack and Super Wolf 21.
Measuring the loss of biodiversity
The chart of all organisms
There is no reason to delay fixing problems now
what is the best hope for what we can do
Lynette Wallworth and her film collisions
What is happening with sea levels in the pacific islands
Knowing is the starting point
Taught by
World Science Festival
