New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Saga of an Undersea Volcanic Eruption
Richard A. Lutz
May 12, 2004
01:05:56
Dr. Lutz shares breathtaking photos and video clips in his explanation of biological and geological changes he has observed at an undersea volcanic ridge 2,500 meters deep in the Pacific Ocean. Dr.
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation of the Spadefoot Toad
Brad Timm
March 24, 2008
01:02:04
Brad Timm examines the ecology and evolution of the spadefood toad, one of the rarest amphibians native to New England. He discusses long-term conservation with respect to minimizing the impact of threats posed by certain human activities.
Power of One: Local Heroes of Biodiversity
Leo Kenney
April 30, 2003
01:17:09
Sean Sheehan and Sheila Globus describe their project called Turn the Tide. Take nine simple actions and join more than 12,000 participants nationwide in helping the environment, and in seeing the results of combined action.
Global Climate Change: The Ross Ice Shelf
Gregory S. Stone
November 23, 2002
00:13:49
Greg Stone, vice president of Global Marine Programs at New England Aquarium, discusses Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf, and addresses the long-standing and pervasive myth that human input is local not global.
Overfishing and the Collapse of Coastal Ecosystems
Jeremy Jackson
June 19, 2002
02:19:43
In this talk, Jeremy Jackson describes studies that he and a team of scientists conducted exploring historical, human-caused changes to various marine ecosystems (kelp forests, sea grass beds, coral reefs, and estuaries). This historical analysis helps us understand ecosystems today.
Is Global Warming Impacting North Atlantic Right Whales?
Robert Kenney
May 22, 2007
01:00:42
Bob Kenney argues that global warming will ultimately affect the food supply of the already endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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Feathers, Fins and Scales: Aquatic Animal Medicine
Scott Weber
April 10, 2006
01:07:46
Dr. Scott Weber highlights the work of the Animal Health Department in a public aquarium, emphasizing medical cases from the New England Aquarium collection, research, and rehabilitation animals.