This course explores various topics related to ocean exploration and conservation, led by renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia A. Earle. Participants will learn about unprecedented access to knowledge, new technologies for exploration, sustainable seas expeditions, the importance of exploring the ocean, marine conservation efforts, and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. The course covers a range of subjects such as living underwater, deep-sea mining, protecting marine species, ocean pollution, the ocean food chain, global warming, and environmental conservation. The teaching method includes lectures and discussions on real-world expeditions and scientific research. This course is intended for individuals interested in marine science, conservation, environmental protection, and the exploration of the Earth's oceans.
Overview
Syllabus
- Unprecedented access to knowledge
- Going to Mars
- Exploring Earth with new technologies
- Living underwater
- Sustainable Seas expeditions
- Gulf of Mexico submarine expedition
- Importance of exploring the ocean
- Fossil fuels from the ocean floor
- Keeping the natural world safe
- Sea of Hope program
- Exploring the ocean floor with technology
- James Cameron’s Mariana Trench expedition
- Dangers of deep sea mining
- New tools for exploration
- Protecting marine species from extinction
- Trash in our oceans
- Ocean food chain
- Evidence of global warming
- Midway Island and ensuring environmental protection
- Witnessing and undetstanding change
Taught by
World Science Festival
