SciShow
The Scientist Who Mapped the Seafloor: Marie Tharp | Great Minds
Marie Tharp's topographical maps increased our understanding of both the ocean floor and the processes that move the earth's crust.
SciShow
Studying Supernovas From the Bottom of the Ocean
Stars blowing up is a surprisingly common occurrence, but who would have thought to search the bottom of the ocean if you were trying to study them?!
Crash Course
What Are Volcanoes? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to take a closer look at these beautiful but dangerous landforms as we explore the different types of volcanoes and trace the patterns of volcanic activity around the world. From the explosive power of a stratovolcano...
Crash Course
The Plate Tectonics Revolution: Crash Course Geography
Today we're going to tell the story of a quiet revolution in the 1960s that shifted our entire understanding of how the Earth works. We currently believe that the Earth's broken outer shell rises from the mantle and folds back in - kind...
SciShow Kids
Tsunamis: The Biggest Waves
Most waves are very small, but every once in a while, they can be really extreme!
Curated Video
The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future
In order to develop clean energy technology, specific rare earth metals like cobalt and nickel need to be harvested. These often come at a steep human and environmental cost– but what if there was another way? Some propose sourcing these...
Curated Video
What's The Deepest Storm Surge In History?
As our seas rise and hurricanes get stronger, it is important that we understand more about storm surge – the most dangerous part of a hurricane. In this episode of Weathered we tell the story behind the best video we’ve ever seen of...
Curated Video
Mapping the Sea
Charting the waters around the Scottish island of Orkney was a pivotal moment in maritime mapping. But a reliance on outdated maps places modern ships in danger. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Before...
Curated Video
Trench
An oceanic trench is a deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor along a subduction boundary where one tectonic plate is pushed under the other. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
Curated Video
From Bats to Submarines: Sonar and Climate Change Solutions
Video 5 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment transitions from bats to human technology by explaining how sonar was developed as a form of echolocation to help ships, especially submarines, navigate in the dark depths of the ocean....
Curated Video
Unraveling Ocean Mysteries: Giant Waves and Sea Monsters
This video dives into the mysteries of our oceans, exploring phenomena like gigantic waves and elusive sea creatures such as the giant squid. Experts explain how these enormous waves are formed, and what conditions allow them to reach...
Curated Video
The Pioneering Voyage of the HMS Challenger
The HMS Challenger set out on its 3-year voyage in 1872. This expedition was to be the first of its kind. One organised specifically to gather data on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. During its 127,580 km (79,280 mi) journey...
Wonderscape
DDT Pollution: History, Consequences, and Ongoing Challenges
Learn about the discovery and usage of DDT as an insecticide, its toxic nature, and the environmental impact it had. Discover how DDT contamination persists in our oceans, its connection to industrial practices, and the current efforts...
Wonderscape
The Remarkable Intelligence of Octopuses
Discover the remarkable intelligence and adaptability of octopuses in this engaging video. Witness their intriguing behaviors in a marine lab, including nocturnal escapades, clever escapes, and unique interactions with humans, all...
Professor Dave Explains
Volcanoes: Formation, Types, and Activity
It's time to talk about everyone's favorite geological feature, volcanoes! What are these things? Why do they erupt? What are the different types of volcanoes? How do they form? What happens to their lava? Let's learn about all of these...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Annelida Part 2: Polychaeta (Segmented Marine Worms)
Now that we are familiar with the characteristics of annelids, let's zoom in on the polychaetes, which are the segmented marine worms. What do these worms do in the sea all day long? How are they different from land worms? Let's get a...
Professor Dave Explains
Weathering Environments Part 1: Fluvial Processes
We now know about physical and chemical weathering, so now it's time to learn about the different weathering environments. These are fluvial, aeolian, and glacial. Let's start with fluvial, which means environments dominated by flowing...
Curated Video
How Volcanic Eruptions Shape Earth
How Volcanic Eruptions Shape Earth explores changes in Earth's surface by explaining that new lands are formed as a result of volcanic eruptions.
Curated Video
Fringe Benefits
Princeton historian of science Michael Gordin describes how being receptive to wacky, unorthodox ideas - up to a point - brings various benefits to our understanding of the world.
Curated Video
Ocean Floor Features
“Ocean Floor Features” will examine the different types of features in the ocean, primarily on the ocean floor.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: DNA Sequencing
Dr. Sarah Wallace talks about her instrumental role in sequencing DNA for the very first time in space. DNA sequencing can be used for things in space from monitoring the crew members' health to identifying microbes, and potentially...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Plastic and Chemical Pollution in Oceans
This video discusses the significant sources of pollution in our oceans, focusing on the impact of chemical waste and plastic pollution. It highlights the consequences of pollution on marine life, human health, and the environment. The...
Next Animation Studio
Researchers discover greenhouse gas eating ocean bacteria
Scientists have discovered several new types of sea microbes that could eat oil and other pollutants.
Next Animation Studio
Deep-sea ‘gold rush’ led by China could be about to devastate the oceans
A deep-sea ‘gold rush’ led by China could soon have catastrophic consequences for marine ecosystems.