Burton Howard Burton

Ocean Enlightenment - A Conversation with Edie Widder (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Edie Widder, Founder, CEO and Senior Scientist at Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA). After an inspiring story about how Edie Widder became a seagoing marine biologist and deep-sea diver, this conversation covers topics such as bioluminescence which is a fascinating scientific phenomenon that provides us with a deeper understanding of fundamental biological processes and the development of new programs designed to equip a new generation with the tools they need to deal with the environmental devastation we're facing. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, From Sea to Shining Sea, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. Bright Beginnings - Underwater awesomeness and environmental opportunitiesII. Bioluminescence - Evolution in actionIII. The Eye-in-the-Sea - Glimpsing the unseenIV. Grappling with a Coastline Crisis - Measuring toxicity and creating pollution mapsV. Kids to the Rescue - A reason for optimismVi. Existential Challenges - Global concerns and worthy precedentsAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Open Agenda Publishing Inc
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781771700924
• Artikelnr.: 72471644