TED: Robert Ballard
Ocean Exploration Talk
What does NOAA stand for? National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
How much bigger is NASA’s budget than NOAA’s?
NASA's annual budget is over 1,000 times larger than the budget of the NOAA.
Why do we not have good maps of the ocean?
Well, we haven't seen enough of the ocean to make accurate maps.
How much of the United States lies beneath the sea?
About 50% of land owned by the U.S is underwater.
On a good day, how many people are in the deep sea?
Only about 5 people.
The Mid-Ocean Ridge covers how much of the Earth’s surface?
The Mid-Ocean Ridge is 40,000 miles long and 1,200 miles wide so... a lot.
Why does most of our planet not feel the warmth of the Sun?
The light and warmth of the sun is scattered and absorbed as soon as it reaches the surface.
What did they find in the deep oceans? Explain.
-Thousands of volcanos
-Hydrothermal vents
-Chemosynthesis
-Heavy metals
What is the average depth of the oceans?
The average depth is around 14,000 ft.
What is telepresence?
Being virtually present.
What is the Okeanos Explorer? What is it’s mission?
The Okeanos Explorer is an ex-navy ship. It's mission is to explore Earth's oceans.
What do you think about living at sea?
Living at sea sounds really rad, but the downside would be the lack of social interactions probably.
Conclusion: Why is it important to explore our oceans?
There is an abundance of resources in our oceans.
Ocean Exploration Talk
What does NOAA stand for? National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
How much bigger is NASA’s budget than NOAA’s?
NASA's annual budget is over 1,000 times larger than the budget of the NOAA.
Why do we not have good maps of the ocean?
Well, we haven't seen enough of the ocean to make accurate maps.
How much of the United States lies beneath the sea?
About 50% of land owned by the U.S is underwater.
On a good day, how many people are in the deep sea?
Only about 5 people.
The Mid-Ocean Ridge covers how much of the Earth’s surface?
The Mid-Ocean Ridge is 40,000 miles long and 1,200 miles wide so... a lot.
Why does most of our planet not feel the warmth of the Sun?
The light and warmth of the sun is scattered and absorbed as soon as it reaches the surface.
What did they find in the deep oceans? Explain.
-Thousands of volcanos
-Hydrothermal vents
-Chemosynthesis
-Heavy metals
What is the average depth of the oceans?
The average depth is around 14,000 ft.
What is telepresence?
Being virtually present.
What is the Okeanos Explorer? What is it’s mission?
The Okeanos Explorer is an ex-navy ship. It's mission is to explore Earth's oceans.
What do you think about living at sea?
Living at sea sounds really rad, but the downside would be the lack of social interactions probably.
Conclusion: Why is it important to explore our oceans?
There is an abundance of resources in our oceans.