Lecture: Revealing The Secrets Of The Deep: A Brief History Of Ocean Exploration

Conservation Lecture Series    Enhancing Global Coastal Literacy in Florida

Thursday November 8, 2018 From 7pm to 8pm  FSUCML Auditorium 3618 US-98 St. Teresa, FL 32358 Free & Open To the Public. Refreshments available before talk   Revealing The Secrets Of  The Deep: A Brief History Of Ocean Exploration By Dr. Sandra Brooke, PhD, Research Faculty, FSU Coastal & Marine Lab, Florida State University Have you ever gazed at the ocean and wondered what was out there? Well, humans have been doing the same thing for a very long time. Ancient civilization began sailing the seas around 4000 BC and the 15th century heralded ambitious voyages by the Chinese and Europeans. Early endeavors were focused on discovery of new resources, but by the 17th century scientific voyages had begun. Today we have sophisticated ships and other tools to assist our understanding of the deep sea. This lecture follows human discovery of our oceans and presents a glimpse into the future of exploration. About the Speaker:  Dr. Brooke has a BSc. in Biological Sciences, and an MSc in Marine Biology, but her career in the deep sea began with her Ph.D., which was a joint venture between Harbor Branch Oceanographic in Florida, and Southampton Oceanography Center in England.   Her research focuses on the biology, ecology, and conservation of deep sea ecosystems, specifically deep corals and their associates, and chemosynthetic communities. Most of her research has been in the North Atlantic but she has also worked on Alaskan cold water corals and hydrothermal vents in the Eastern Pacific.  Recently Dr. Brooke was part of a research team that discovered a new 85 mile long coral reef about 160 miles off of the coast Charleston, South Carolina.

Forward this email STAY CONNECTED

http://live.oysterradio.com/