Marine Conservation and Exploration

The video features a Google+ hangout hosted by Valerie Craig with three ocean explorers: Enric Sala, Erica Bergman, and Tierney Thys. They discuss their work in ocean conservation, the current health of the oceans, and the impact of climate change. The explorers share insights on becoming a marine biologist, the challenges of submarine exploration, and the behavior of Mola Mola. They highlight the importance of marine reserves and citizen science, and share personal experiences from Arctic expeditions. The session concludes with the explorers sharing the most rewarding aspects of their careers.

Who is the host of the Google+ hangout?

• Erica Bergman

• Valerie Craig

• Enric Sala

• Tierney Thys

What is the main goal of Enric Sala's Pristine Seas project?

• To explore new marine species

• To create the largest marine reserves

• To develop new submarine technology

• To study the effects of pollution

What is a key factor in becoming a marine biologist according to Tierney Thys?

• Being curious about life and the ocean

• Having a strong background in physics

• Owning a personal submarine

• Living near the ocean

What is one reason mola mola bask on the ocean surface?

• To attract cleaner fish

• To hunt for prey

• To avoid predators

• To communicate with other mola

What are the three main threats to the ocean mentioned by Enric Sala?

• Overfishing, pollution, and climate change

• Plastic waste, oil spills, and tourism

• Coral bleaching, invasive species, and noise pollution

• Fishing, shipping, and coastal development

What is a significant change observed in the Arctic due to climate change?

• Expansion of sea ice

• Increase in polar bear population

• Decrease in walrus sightings

• Opening of the Northwest Passage

What is the purpose of Erica Bergman's upcoming expedition in the Northwest Passage?

• To explore new underwater caves

• To study polar bear migration

• To conduct a polar ice conservation expedition

• To map the ocean floor

How can citizen scientists contribute to ocean conservation?

• By creating new marine species

• By building personal submarines

• By collecting scientific data on coral reefs

• By organizing beach parties

What is a benefit of marine reserves according to Enric Sala?

• They eliminate all marine predators

• They reduce the need for scientific research

• They allow for more fishing opportunities

• They increase tourism and create jobs

What is the best part of the explorers' jobs according to them?

• Meeting famous scientists

• Diving in untouched places and seeing them protected

• Writing articles for National Geographic

• Traveling to different countries