This course explores various fascinating aspects of the deep ocean, including the behaviors and survival strategies of marine creatures, the mysteries of the ocean's depths, and the importance of ocean conservation. Students will learn about the unique characteristics of sea creatures, the ecosystems of the deep ocean, and the efforts to protect marine life. The course covers topics such as the survival mechanisms of squids, the feeding habits of giant sea creatures, the wonders of bioluminescence, and the challenges faced by sharks and other marine species. The teaching method includes a series of engaging lectures by experts in marine biology and oceanography. The course is designed for individuals interested in marine life, ocean conservation, and exploring the hidden world beneath the ocean's surface.
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.
Taught by
TED-Ed
