TED: A census of the ocean | Paul Snelgrove

The video discusses the importance of oceans, highlighting their productivity and biodiversity. It covers the Census of Marine Life, which aimed to improve understanding of ocean life, revealing new species and biodiversity hotspots. The history of human exploitation of oceans is explored, showing significant impacts. Technological advances in ocean research, such as ROVs and genetic barcoding, are discussed. The video concludes with challenges like ocean acidification and the need for conservation efforts.

What did Arthur C. Clarke suggest we should call our planet?

How much of the new life on Earth is produced by the oceans daily?

What is the significance of the international program called 'a sense of marine life'?

What challenges do taxonomic specialists face in identifying new marine species?

What does the term 'shifting baselines' refer to in the context of ocean biodiversity?

How has human exploitation of the oceans changed over time according to the census?

What role does technology play in studying the deep ocean?

What are some of the new species discovered during the census?

Why is global collaboration important for ocean conservation?

What are the implications of ocean acidification and warming on marine life?