TED Talks
Janine Benyus: Biomimicry in action
Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products...
TED Talks
Robert Ballard: The astonishing hidden world of the deep ocean
Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....
SciShow Kids
Soil Is Alive!
Jessi and Squeaks make a new friend named Grady, and he teaches them about all the living things you can find in soil!
Disciplinary Core Idea:
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans - There are many different kinds of living things in any area,...
Bozeman Science
Ecosystem Diversity
In this video Paul Andersen explains how biodiversity can be measured through genetic, species, or ecosystem variety on the planet. Species diversity is increased through speciation and decrease through extinction. The mechanism for...
TED Talks
Nathan Wolfe: The jungle search for viruses
Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering deadly new viruses where they first emerge -- passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa -- before they claim...
Curated Video
Indonesia Geography and Climate
New ReviewLying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...
Curated Video
How Much Can Ecosystems Hold
New ReviewA video titled "How Much Can Ecosystems Hold?" discusses the needs of species in an ecosystem.
Curated Video
Exploring the Safari Ecosystem: A Tapestry of Life
The safari environment features diverse ecosystems, including grasslands and woodlands, shaped by wet and dry seasons. The wet season brings vegetation that attracts herbivores, while predator-prey relationships maintain ecological...
Curated Video
Turtle Conservation in the Seychelles
The Seychelles is a leader in turtle conservation, focusing on Hawksbill and green turtles. Various organizations work to protect these species and their habitats, with key areas established for their preservation. The Aldabra giant...
Curated Video
Sri Lanka - Explore the Wonders of Madu Ganga Wetland Ecosystem
Madu Ganga is a vital wetland ecosystem in Sri Lanka, featuring 64 islands and rich biodiversity. Tourists enjoy boat safaris through mangrove forests, observing wildlife and visiting cinnamon plantations. The area is home to local...
Curated Video
Exploring the Safari Ecosystem: Conservation and Adaptation
The safari ecosystem features diverse habitats and species, influenced by climate and predator-prey dynamics. Herbivores are vital for food chains and landscape management. Cultural ties to safari animals emphasize the need for...
Curated Video
COP16 biodiversity summit signs agreement to grant Indigenous groups a permanent voice
At a UN summit, Colombia's Environment Minister announced a deal giving Indigenous groups a voice on biodiversity, but funding gaps persist.
Curated Video
What kelp can teach us about climate change
With help from Inuit experts, scientists are studying a kelp forest in the Western Arctic that may offer clues about the impacts of climate change.
Curated Video
Features of the Amazon rainforest
Pupil outcome: You can use geographical and scientific vocabulary to describe key features of the rainforest. Key learning points: - The rainforest is a type of environment or biome, with a distinctive climate and ecosystem. - The...
Curated Video
Changes in small-scale ecosystems
Pupil outcome: I can understand how natural changes and human activities affect the balance of small-scale ecosystems. Key learning points: - Ecosystems are finely balanced and can be affected by changing one component. - College Lake is...
Curated Video
Protecting Whales and Ourselves
After traveling thousands of miles, the young humpback whale reaches Antarctica, where the cold waters are full of food like Antarctic krill. Whales use a smart hunting method called bubble netting—blowing bubbles to trap krill so they...
Curated Video
How Ocean Currents Influence Life on Land
As the whales swim south, the water gets colder and more dangerous, with predators like sharks and killer whales nearby. Baby humpbacks stay quiet, using soft sounds to talk to their moms and avoid being found. Ocean currents like the...
Curated Video
Plastic’s Toll on Ocean Life
As the East Australian Current flows past the remote and vibrant Lord Howe Island, it brings not only life-sustaining nutrients but also a threat—plastic pollution from faraway lands. While most seabird species on the island are thriving...
Curated Video
Sanctuaries of the Sea: Protecting Life Beneath the Waves
As the migrating whales rest near Fish Rock, a hidden underwater cave reveals a mysterious world teeming with life and danger, ultimately leading to a sanctuary for critically endangered Grey Nurse Sharks—once misunderstood and nearly...
Curated Video
The Gondwana Rainforests: Remnants of a Prehistoric World
The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are living relics of a prehistoric world, remnants of ancient forests that once blanketed over half the Earth’s surface and are now preserved along Australia's east coast. In these sacred...
Curated Video
Australia's Toughest Coral Reefs
As Australia drifted into tropical latitudes, its northern regions became an evolutionary hotspot, bursting with biodiversity shaped by intense heat and monsoonal rains. In the Sea Country of the Dambimangari people, extreme tidal swings...
Great Big Story
Exploring the plight of the endangered red ruffed lemur
Discover the world of the red ruffed lemur, one of Madagascar's most endangered species, struggling for survival in shrinking rainforests.