TED: What I learned from spending 31 days underwater | Fabien Cousteau

The video explores the speaker's lifelong curiosity and passion for adventure, focusing on the ocean as an unexplored frontier. It highlights the importance of undersea exploration through the Aquarius lab and Mission 31, which allowed for extensive marine research. The use of advanced technology enabled new scientific discoveries, emphasizing the need to share knowledge and envision future possibilities like underwater cities.

What did the speaker's teachers initially think was wrong with him?

• He was too curious.

• He was too focused on the blackboard.

• He was slightly dyslexic.

• He was too adventurous.

What percentage of Earth's oceans have been explored according to the speaker?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

What was the main purpose of living in the undersea habitat?

• To build a new home.

• To have the luxury of time to explore outside.

• To stay inside the habitat.

• To break records.

What behavior did the team observe in the Goliath grouper?

• It barked to stun prey.

• It attacked other fish.

• It swam away from the habitat.

• It ignored the researchers.

What tool was used to study coral reefs during the mission?

• A pulse amplitude modulated fluorometer

• A Wi-Fi device

• A sponge proctologist

• A slow-motion camera

What was the purpose of using the Edge Tronic camera?

• To measure water temperature

• To communicate with the lab

• To capture high-resolution images

• To record slow-motion video

What was one of the most precious gifts the team had underwater?

• A slow-motion camera

• Wi-Fi connectivity

• A large habitat

• A powerful microscope

What does the speaker dream of for the future?

• Exploring Mars

• Developing new diving technology

• Building underwater cities

• Creating new marine species

According to the speaker, what is necessary to create miracles in dark times?

• Adventure and creativity

• A strong community

• Financial resources

• Advanced technology

What did the speaker's grandfather say about protection?

• People protect what they own.

• People protect what they fear.

• People protect what they love.

• People protect what they understand.