During the recent TED Mission Blue Voyage (attended by celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Norton), Scientist Edith Widder gave a presentation on her area of expertise: Marine Bioluminescence.
It’s a stunning talk lasting just over 17-minutes and features video from deep under the ocean — where creatures that glow are the rule and not just the exception. Highlights also include a dolphin cruising through bioluminescent water and the alien-like lightshow of a jellyfish when touched.
Just think of it as a preview to what James Cameron intends to do with his Avatar sequel. Check it out below:
via Treehugger
Categories: Animals
Tags: edward norton, james cameron, leonardo dicaprio.
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