Swimming with the Giant Sunfish
Tierney Thys

In this fascinating talk, Marine Biologist Tierney Thys tells us about swimming with the Giant Sunfish. She talks about the Mola mola, the world's heaviest bony fish and gives us an overview of it's life. She also argues how it provides us with scientific data on the current status of life in our oceans, which is key to our understanding of our ... Read more

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Tierney Thys: Swimming with the Giant Sunfish

February 1, 2003 (about 21 years ago)

In this fascinating talk, Marine Biologist Tierney Thys tells us about swimming with the Giant Sunfish. She talks about the Mola mola, the world's heaviest bony fish and gives us an overview of it's life. She also argues how it provides us with scientific data on the current status of life in our...

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Source: TED

Stephen Palumbi: Following the Mercury Trail

April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

In this talk, Stephen Palumbi discusses the state of our Oceans. He explains how the ocean's health is connected to our own by showing us how pollution in the ocean travels all the way back to us through the ecosystem. He also gives us examples on how this problem can be fixed and save not just t...

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Barbara Block: Tagging Tuna in the Deep Ocean

April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Barbara Block tags the giants of the deep blue ocean to observe their ocean pathways, behavior and spawning areas.

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Charles Anderson: Dragonflies that Cross Oceans

November 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)

In this talk, Marine Biologist Charles Anderson, tells how he was able to discover the longest migration of any insect. Armed with an inquisitive mind, he was able to find out how these 2-inch dragonflies were able do a complete circuit of the Indian ocean.

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