SciShow
5 Ecosystems Thriving in the Least Likely Places
Around the world, living things have managed to build truly extraordinary ecosystems in some of the last places you would think to look. Understanding these ecosystems can help us protect or repair them, and it can also help us...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the fish riddle? - Steve Wyborney
As the cargo director on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Buoyant, you've agreed to transport several tanks containing the last specimens of an endangered fish species to their new aquarium. Unfortunately, the boat is battered by a fierce...
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
Wheelchair Tennis Champion Serves Up Aces & Inspiration
One day in 1995, David Wagner broke his neck in a freak accident at the beach. His life was then changed forever — paralyzed from the mid-chest down and with limited feeling in his hands, David started a rehab program which included...
Curated Video
Wheelchair Tennis Champion Serves Up Aces & Inspiration (DRAFT)
One day in 1995, David Wagner broke his neck in a freak accident at the beach. His life was then changed forever -- paralyzed from the mid-chest down and with limited feeling in his hands, David started a rehab program which included...
Curated Video
What is these strange stripes on the ocean maps?
Unusual grid patterns seen on maps of the ocean floor are created by ships taking higher-resolution sonar readings — to create better maps! The lines seen here show the paths taken by ships using sonar to map small sections of the ocean...
Curated Video
Exploring Volcanos
A video entitled “Exploring Volcanos” which examines characteristics of volcanos.
Curated Video
A Baby Whale's Journey through the Lifeblood of Our Blue Planet
A three-month-old humpback whale calf, relies on constant attention and vast quantities of milk as it prepares for a 3,000-mile migration driven by powerful ocean currents. As their journey unfolds, oceanographer Sylvia Earle highlights...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Hemichordata: Acorn Worms
To get started with Deuterostomia, we will look at phylum Hemichordata. These organisms are known as acorn worms, and they share some but not all of the chordate characteristics. There are fewer than 200 species in this phylum, so let's...
Curated Video
Topographic Maps
A video entitled “Topographic Maps” which identifies physical maps that show the heights of features found on land and in the ocean.
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...
Astrum
What's NASA Trying to Find at the Bottom of the Ocean?
What has NASA discovered in our oceans?
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...