Ocean Enlightenment

ebook A Conversation with Edie Widder · Ideas Roadshow Conversations

By Howard Burton

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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Edie Widder, Founder, CEO and Senior Scientist at Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA). After an inspiring story about how Edie Widder became a seagoing marine biologist and deep-sea diver, this conversation covers topics such as bioluminescence which is a fascinating scientific phenomenon that provides us with a deeper understanding of fundamental biological processes and the development of new programs designed to equip a new generation with the tools they need to deal with the environmental devastation we're facing.

This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, From Sea to Shining Sea, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:

  • Bright Beginnings - Underwater awesomeness and environmental opportunities
  • Bioluminescence - Evolution in action
  • The Eye-in-the-Sea - Glimpsing the unseen
  • Grappling with a Coastline Crisis - Measuring toxicity and creating pollution maps
  • Kids to the Rescue - A reason for optimism
  • Existential Challenges - Global concerns and worthy precedents
  • About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series (100 books):

    Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research. Howard Burton holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

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