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From Sea to Changing Sea - Marine Life and Ocean Conservation

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Explore the fascinating world of marine life in this 1-hour 23-minute conference talk featuring expert panelists from leading oceanographic institutions. Dive into discussions on fisheries conservation, climate change impacts in the Gulf of Maine, coral reef ecosystems, and marine bioacoustics. Learn from renowned scientists as they share their research and insights on the changing marine environment. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our oceans and the innovative approaches being developed to protect and study marine ecosystems. Conclude with a thought-provoking Q&A session to further explore the complexities of marine life and ocean conservation.

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Moderator: John W. Mandelman, Vice President and Chief Scientist of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation, Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium
Andrew Pershing, Chief Scientific Officer, Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Anne L. Cohen, Associate Scientist with Tenure, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Christopher W. Clark, I.P. Johnson Founding Director, Bioacoustics Research Program; Senior Scientist, Neurobiology and Behavior; and Senior Scientist, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University
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4.6 rating, based on 8 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Luc Xavier Fabrice Cornet
    Luc Xavier Fabrice Cornet @Xavier20
    Absolutely awesome I followed it with amazement as it is subject that I'm very interested with since a very long time and wanted to add it to my learning to develop something far greater than my personal achievement. THANK YOU for making it available to me ,can't wait for more.
  • Ainsley Lynn Gembler
    I really loved this course because it really helped me understand about life and ocean conservation and importance and the videos helped me understand more about what i didn't know before!
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    Josh C
    very informative would recommend to others who are wanting to educate themselves more about our waters especially when this is a free short course that you can do at your own pace at your own time
  • Profile image for Jaebaek (Aiden) Lee
    Jaebaek (Aiden) Lee
    This course provided an excellent introduction to marine biology and the pressing conservation challenges our oceans face today. The Harvard instructors presented complex scientific concepts in an accessible way, making it easy to understand everything from marine ecosystems to the impacts of climate change on ocean life. I particularly appreciated the comprehensive coverage of both the biological aspects and the conservation strategies being implemented worldwide. The course effectively balanced scientific rigor with engaging storytelling about ocean life, making it both educational and inspiring. Highly recommended for anyone interested in marine science or environmental conservation.
  • Profile image for Leticia M Bustamante
    Leticia M Bustamante
    Very interesting and engaging course that blends biology, history and climate issues. It truly deepens your knowledge of the ocean while inspiring responsibility for protecting our planet.
  • Profile image for Kasandra Hernandez
    Kasandra Hernandez
    The lesson “From Sea to Changing Sea” was really good and interesting. I learned how climate change is hurting the ocean and its animals. Dr. Pershing’s talk about the Gulf of Maine stood out to me. It made me care more about protecting the ocean.
  • Ashley McNarry
    Very informative. I learned more about the negative effects of carbon dioxide in the ocean. I learned more about ocean acidification.
  • Profile image for Zarqua Jafri
    Zarqua Jafri
    it was really informative and helpful to learn basics of marine life evolution and climate changes and development and prospects of ovean life
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