Outdoor-Ed
Article- Ted talk
Each and every time, as we think of the outdoors all that
seems to come to mind are the mountains, trees, camping, but we never seem to
remember our oceans, as part of the great outdoors. As this Ted Talk explains,
outdoor life happening underneath the waves is such as important as life on
the surface of this earth.
As Brian Skerry a National Geographic Photographer explains″
The Ocean isn't a grocery store and we can’t keep taking without experiencing
serious consequences as a result″. Brian brings to our attention the goal
behind his photographs, as he intends to only to show-case what was left of
today′s ocean and the magic that happens underneath ,but also its horrors. He discusses
and brings to our attention factors such as hunting and global warming that have
greatly impacted the undersea world. These factors, have led to a 90% decline
of the big fish of he sea such as tuna, billfish and sharks that have experience an
astonishing decline in their population over the last 60 years. Brian
emphasizes on some of the most terrible stories surrounding multiple different
species of animals that have suffered because of these factors, but also brings
to our attention some inspiring stories that he had witnessed. As he comes
across some on the most protected marine reserve found in Goat Island, New
Zealand he comes across some astonishing facts. He realizes that some of the most protected
marine′s ocean are much healthier today, than they were 60 years ago as scientist
race to help protect and conserve their environment in hopes to restore its
natural habitat. From his story, he shown us that with a little protection,
life in the ocean will restore itself as populations of fish, corals, kelp and
other organism will come back to once again form, the once lost wonders of the
undersea world.
What this article has taught me is, to never take for
granted our great outdoors, because in the next 60 years it might not be what
it used to. Also, that most of the next generation will probably grow up never seeing
even the slightest bit of the wonders of the sea world. Although with a little help,
life will restore itself as it is never too late, to start protecting our
oceans.
Skerry, B. (2010). The ocean's glory -- and horror.
[online] Ted.com. Available at: http://www.ted.com/talks/brian_skerry_reveals_ocean_s_glory_and_horror#t-835912 [Accessed 15 Jan. 2015].
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