Biodiversity


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Undersea Aliens: Jellies of the Open Sea
Laurence P. Madin
May 19, 2004
01:07:34
Dr. Madin describes his career searching the ocean for these translucent animals made of 95 percent water.
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Out of Hibernation: Exposing the Secret Lives of Bears
John Foster
March 1, 2004
01:08:23
John Foster introduces us to black bears, the often misunderstood bear species that is making a population comeback all over New England. Foster, the founder of the New England Naturalist Training Center, has spent a lifetime with these furry creatures, and shares his insight and photographs.
Wade Davis: Journey Through the Realm of Vanishing Cultures
Wade Davis
February 11, 2004
01:29:59
Wade Davis, in his book Light At the Edge of the World: A Journey Through the Realm of Vanishing Cultures, takes us around the globe to visit ancient cultures, from the rainforests of the Amazon to the deserts of Burkina Faso.
Exploring Mars: Landscapes and the History of Water
Maria T. Zuber
January 2, 2004
01:07:00
Maria Zuber of MIT discusses her experiences working with the Mars Exploration Rover 'Spirit', and the discoveries it made.
Power of One: Local Heroes of Biodiversity
Leo Kenney
April 30, 2003
01:17:09
Sean Sheehan and Sheila Globus describe their project called Turn the Tide. Take nine simple actions and join more than 12,000 participants nationwide in helping the environment, and in seeing the results of combined action.
Whales of Stellwagen Through Compound Eyes
Charles Mayo
November 20, 2002
01:07:10
Charles Mayo describes the interrelationship of human endeavors and the life patterns of whales within the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Going Deeper: New Marine Technologies
James Lindholm
October 23, 2002
01:09:53
James Lindholm, coordinator of the Stellwagen Sanctuary, presents on the science and technology currently being used just a few miles off the shore of Massachusetts.
Overfishing and the Collapse of Coastal Ecosystems
Jeremy Jackson
June 19, 2002
02:19:43
In this talk, Jeremy Jackson describes studies that he and a team of scientists conducted exploring historical, human-caused changes to various marine ecosystems (kelp forests, sea grass beds, coral reefs, and estuaries). This historical analysis helps us understand ecosystems today.