logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2020
7m 18s

The secret soundtrack of the sea | TEDxS...

TED
About this episode
Marine biologist, fish ecologist and self-confessed ocean optimist Steve Simpson explains the intricate sounds that exist in our oceans -- and why listening to this soundtrack can help us protect it. This talk was filmed at TEDxExeter. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. With TED's podcast TEDx SHORTS, start each day with short, eye-opening ideas from some of the world's greatest TEDx speakers. Listen or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Today
The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega
Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining poisons local communities and destroys rainforests — and shows why protecting the planet is far more valuable ... Show More
33m 25s
Yesterday
How we’re turning pollution into toys, toothpaste and more | Xu Hao
It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long to tackle the climate crisis. He explores why most climate solutions are still stuck in labs — despite breakthrough science that ca ... Show More
14m 22s
Oct 8
The best thing that could happen to the energy industry | Matt Tilleard
History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era — until now, says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why, as the clean energy transition ramps up, we’re moving from a world where energy comes from burning fuels to one where it will come f ... Show More
13m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2021
Let's protect the oceans like national parks
David Lang is a drone expert whose work takes him into the deepest ocean waters of the world. He encourages us to fight to protect our oceans -- something we are all capable of doing collectively. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently b ... Show More
8m 19s
Oct 2021
Great White Sharks: individual and misunderstood
Underwater cinematographer Dan Abbott dives into a celebration of the often-misunderstood predator of the sea. This talk was filmed at TEDxFolkestone. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more ... Show More
7m 55s
Sep 2020
The poetry of everyday speech
Juliana Delgado explores the freedom, power, and creativity found in the ways we express ourselves through language. This talk was filmed at TEDxSOMA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more ... Show More
8m 15s
Mar 2021
TEDxSHORTS: Tal Zak
Today we're sharing another podcast from TED: TEDx SHORTS. Chief Medical Officer of Moderna Tal Zaks offers a look into the future of personalized medicine and how tailored vaccines might someday be used in the fight against cancer. This talk was filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet. All T ... Show More
5m 8s
Nov 2021
The perks of being a pirate
Public speaker and DJ Tom Nash offers the cheeky yet encouraging life lessons he learned from rebuilding his life after losing his hands and both of his legs. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's miss ... Show More
7m 49s
Dec 2020
The poetry of everyday speech
Juliana Delgado explores the freedom, power, and creativity found in the ways we express ourselves through language. This talk was filmed at TEDxSOMA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more ... Show More
8m 15s
Jun 2021
Vertical ocean farming - the least deadly catch
Bren Smith presents a restorative option in sustainable marine practices - reimagining the role of fishermen as farmers. This talk was filmed at TEDxBermuda. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To lear ... Show More
7m 10s
Oct 2020
Exchanging Mozart for Mario Brothers
Rob Landes samples the musical steps that took his career from classical violinist to video game and pop music online phenom. This talk was filmed at TEDxSaltLakeCity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreadin ... Show More
6m 26s
Jan 2022
How centuries of sci-fi sparked spaceflight
NASA economist Alexander MacDonald shares how the human imagination for space flight wasn’t only sparked by history’s esteemed scientists but also our great storytellers. This talk was filmed at TEDxAuckland. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit ... Show More
7m 44s
Sep 2021
Fish sex - it’s weirder than you think
Marine Biologist Marah J. Hardt explains how our own wellness depends on the healthy sex lives of fish. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TED ... Show More
7m 37s