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.

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