About This Video
In the deepest, darkest parts of the oceans are ecosystems with more diversity than a tropical rainforest. Taking us on a voyage into the ocean -- from the deepest trenches to the remains of the Titanic -- marine biologist David Gallo explores the wonder and beauty of marine life.
Meet The Creators
David Gallo
Speaker
Kari Mulholland
Director
Biljana Labovic
Director
Franz Palomares
Animator
Celeste Lai
Artist
Additional Resources for you to Explore
The oceans are enormous—more than 70% of the earth is covered by water—and in many ways, still unknown. Why should we know more about—and care more about—our planet’s oceans? Research why the oceans are important and organize your findings into categories that might correspond to the interests of different kinds of people. For example, some people might be most interested in the economic value of the oceans (e.g., offshore oil, mining, fishing); others might be most interested in the ocean’s role in climate regulation; others for tourism and recreation; etc. Some good sources of info include:
National Geographic: Why the Ocean Matters http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/environment/habitats-environment/habitats-oceans-env/why-ocean-matters/
TED: Sylvia Earle’s TED Prize wish to protect our oceans http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/sylvia_earle_s_ted_prize_wish_to_protect_our_oceans.html
TED: Robert Ballard on exploring the oceans http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/robert_ballard_on_exploring_the_oceans.html
Consider who in your community might be interested in the results of your research: for example, local science museums, environmental organizations, or seafood markets, for starters. Work with one or more of these organizations to share the information with people in your area.
David Gallo hopes that his talk will “get you hooked on exploring planet earth,” and more particularly, its oceans, since we’ve explored only five percent of what’s underwater. How do scientists, filmmakers and others explore the deep ocean? What are the challenges, and how has the technology evolved to address these challenges? Good sources of information include:
National Geographic: Underwater Exploration http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/underwater-exploration/
TED: Mike deGruy: Hooked by an octopus http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/mike_degruy_hooked_by_octopus.html
TED: Edith Widder: Glowing life in an underwater world http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/edith_widder_glowing_life_in_an_underwater_world.html
TED: Robert Ballard on exploring the oceans http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/robert_ballard_on_exploring_the_oceans.html
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution http://www.whoi.edu/
National Geographic: Ocean http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/
Smithsonian Institution: Deep Ocean Exploration http://ocean.si.edu/ocean-science/deep-ocean-exploration
