TED: The ocean's glory -- and horror | Brian Skerry

The video explores the journey of an underwater photographer who documents the beauty and challenges of marine life. It highlights the environmental issues faced by harp seals, the global fish crisis, and the importance of shark conservation. The photographer also focuses on endangered species like leatherback turtles and right whales. The video concludes with a hopeful message about marine reserves as a solution to overfishing.

What motivated the speaker to become an underwater photographer?

• A passion for scuba diving

• A desire to travel the world

• A childhood love for the sea

• A fascination with marine technology

What is the primary environmental issue affecting harp seals?

• Invasive species

• Pollution

• Overfishing

• Loss of sea ice

What percentage of big fish have disappeared in the last 50-60 years?

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

• 50%

What is the main consequence of bottom trawling?

• Reduced bycatch

• Improved water quality

• Destruction of benthic habitats

• Increased fish population

Why are sharks thriving in the Bahamas?

• Abundant food supply

• Warmer water temperatures

• Lack of predators

• Strict fishing regulations

What is a significant threat to leatherback sea turtles?

• Climate change

• Habitat loss

• Predatory birds

• Gillnet entanglement

What distinguishes the North Atlantic right whale from the southern right whale?

• Different feeding habits

• Distinctive coloration

• Proximity to human activity

• Larger size

What was the unexpected result of protecting marine reserves in New Zealand?

• Emergence of kelp forests

• Decrease in fish population

• Decline in biodiversity

• Increase in sea urchins

What is the main message of the speaker's work?

• Conservation efforts are futile

• The ocean is beyond saving

• Marine life is thriving

• The ocean is resilient but needs protection

What is the primary focus of marine reserves?

• Pollution control

• Biodiversity conservation

• Fishing industry support

• Tourism development