TED Talks
Mark Tercek: An ingenious proposal for scaling up marine protection
Island and coastal nations need to protect their waters to keep the oceans healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren't able to prioritize ocean conservation over other needs. Mark Tercek and his team at The Nature Conservancy...
SciShow
An Ode to Salps: Our Gelatinous Marine Cousins
Salps are more than just strange balls of goo drifting through the sea—in fact, they’re more closely related to us than they are to jellyfish, and play a huge role in marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle as the “vacuum cleaners...
Curated Video
What is Marine Conservation?
New ReviewMarine Conservation is the protection and preservation of ocean ecosystems, with a focus on limiting the damage caused to them by humans and preserving threatened marine species. I’m joined in this video by Alex Collins, a fellow...
Science360
Marine Biologist - Ayana Johnson
Have students who think they want to be marine biologists? Show them this video! It'll get them even more excited. Ayana Johnson, who is working on her Ph.D. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, first fell in love with the ocean and...
Great Big Story
Behind the Scenes at the Whale Warehouse, A Marine Mammal Treasure
New ReviewExplore the fascinating, research-focused world of the Natural History Museum's Whale Warehouse, housing over 5,000 marine mammal specimens.
Science360
Marine Biologist - Careers in Science and Engineering
What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What do they really do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire you to...
TED Talks
Alasdair Harris: How a handful of fishing villages sparked a marine conservation revolution
We need a radically new approach to ocean conservation, says marine biologist and TED Fellow Alasdair Harris. In a visionary talk, he lays out a surprising solution to the problem of overfishing that could both revive marine life and...
Science360
Marine conservation biologist Julia K. Parrish - ScienceLives
As a scuba diver and a marine conservation biologist, Julia K. Parrish frequently dives into her work with wild abandon — literally. But as the executive director of a citizen science group that organizes volunteers to monitor beach-cast...
Curated Video
Introducing Marine Bioluminescence
Marine biologist Edie Widder at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association describes fundamental aspects of marine bioluminescense, and how far more animals in the sea produce light than you might think.
Curated Video
Examining Marine Bioluminescence
Marine biologist Edie Widder at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association describes various aspects of bioluminescent life in our oceans.
Great Big Story
Secret Life of the Lined Seahorse, Survival and Conservation
New ReviewDiscover the unique traits and threats facing the lined seahorse, a fascinating but endangered marine creature.
Great Big Story
The Dory dilemma, conservation fears from a movie
New ReviewLearn how Finding Dory may impact Blue Tang populations and conservation efforts.
Great Big Story
Dive Against Debris, Ocean Defenders' Mission to Save Marine Life
New ReviewDiscover how Ocean Defenders Alliance, led by Kurt Lieber, combats the pressing issue of oceanic ghost nets and abandoned fishing gear to protect marine life.
Curated Video
Introducing Song of the Whale: A New Research Vessel for Marine Mammal Conservation
The Song of the Whale is a cutting-edge research vessel designed to study marine mammals while minimizing disturbances with its low-noise technologies. Built by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, this unique sailing ship aims to...
Curated Video
STEM Career Closeup: A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist and Conservationist
Dr. Kate Charlton-Robb is the Founding Director and Head of Research at the Marine Mammal Foundation. With over 16 years experience researching dolphins across southern Australia, Kate achieved a Bachelor of Science with a double major...
Curated Video
STEM Career Closeup: Marine Biologist, Author, and Documentary Filmmaker
This video features a marine biologist who shares her experiences in collecting venomous stonefish, communicating science to the public, and discovering sea slugs. She also talks about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life and...
TED Talks
TED: Let's protect the oceans like national parks | David Lang
You don't have to be a scientist to help protect the world's oceans, says underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang -- in fact, ordinary citizens have pulled together to save the planet's natural treasures many times in history....
TED-Ed
The sharks that hunt in forests | Luka Seamus Wright
Forests don't usually come to mind as a habitat for sharks. But marine forests provide a home for 35% of the world's sharks. Mangrove forests in particular function as an essential bridge between land and sea and have evolved various...
National Geographic
Three New Marine Parks Protect Stunning Biodiversity | National Geographic
Two countries have made a big new splash in ocean conservation. Niue, a tiny island in the South Pacific, has committed to protecting 49,000 square miles of ocean, including one of the world's best habitats for reef sharks. Additionally,...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Great White Sharks
Discover the incredible speed, strength, and feeding habits of this apex predator, as well as its unique anatomy and adaptations for survival. Learn about the life cycle and habitat of great white sharks, and the important role they play...
Great Big Story
Unveiling the Mysteries of Manta Rays with Andrea Marshall
New ReviewDive into the world of manta rays with marine biologist Andrea Marshall, exploring their intelligence, threats, and conservation efforts.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Sharks
This video provides an overview of sharks, highlighting their characteristics, special skills, life cycle, and the threats they face. It emphasizes the importance of sharks in maintaining the balance of the ocean ecosystem and encourages...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Plastic and Chemical Pollution in Oceans
This video discusses the significant sources of pollution in our oceans, focusing on the impact of chemical waste and plastic pollution. It highlights the consequences of pollution on marine life, human health, and the environment. The...
Curated Video
TalkScience - Fishing and marine protection: What's the catch?
With an ever increasing appetite for fish how can we balance our daily demand with a sustainable supply? Ten per cent of the world's population depend on the fishing industry for their livelihoods. However, global overfishing has...