17. Tales of the Arctic Deep – with Sylvia Earle, Johan Rockström and Taylor Griffith
Oct 12, 2023
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Join Sylvia Earle, Johan Rockström, and Taylor Griffith as they discuss Arctic exploration, planetary boundaries, ocean storytelling, deep sea mining dangers, and the importance of discovery and art in understanding Earth's watery body. Dive into the mysteries of the deep oceans and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems.
Understand the mysteries and challenges of deep-sea exploration and conservation efforts.
Reflect on humanity's evolving relationship with nature and the importance of environmental conservation.
Embrace the power of storytelling and art in advocating for ocean protection and raising awareness.
Deep dives
Exploring Life
Embrace the opportunity to orient your world around nature by foraging, stalking coyotes, drafting laws for rivers, and engaging in activities that reconnect you to nature. Experience a special three-part episode detailing the mysteries of the deep ocean with insights from Dr. Sylvia Earle, Taylor Griffith on ocean storytelling, and the latest on planetary boundaries from scientist Johann Rockstrom.
Arctic Ecosystem Collapse
Witness the stark contrast between the poetic portrayal of the Arctic in 'Arctic Dreams' and its current state of rapid warming, impacting global ocean currents and ecosystems. Sylvia Earle shares her deep-sea exploration experiences, highlighting the unique life worlds and challenges faced by ocean inhabitants due to human activities like overfishing and ocean pollution.
Human Impact on Nature
Gain insights into humanity's evolving relationship with nature, from early explorations to the Anthropocene era marked by significant human-induced changes. Reflect on the importance of environmental conservation and the need to prioritize the protection and restoration of natural systems to ensure a habitable planet.
Hope Spots and Action
Discover the concept of Hope Spots, designated areas for conservation and restoration efforts, and how individuals can engage with these initiatives. Embrace the unique power and skills you possess to contribute positively to environmental causes, promoting a collective effort to protect and heal Earth's ecosystems.
Establishing the Stockholm Resilience Centre and the Planetary Boundary Science Framework
The establishment of the Stockholm Resilience Centre represented a shift towards interdisciplinary sustainability research, addressing the need to cut across various environmental disciplines. This initiative led to the development of the Planet Boundary Science Framework, aiming to quantify and monitor planetary stability. The collaborative effort involved a diverse group of scholars working towards understanding and defining safe planetary boundaries, emphasizing the importance of transdisciplinary scientific advancements.
Advocating for Ocean Conservation and the Role of Artists and Communicators
The discussion highlights the critical importance of ocean conservation efforts and the role of storytellers and artists in raising awareness. The focus on kelp forests as bioactive ecosystems crucial for carbon capture and marine life exemplifies the need for restoration and protection. The conversation underscores the shift from viewing natural resources as resources for human use to recognizing the collaborative relationship with the environment to ensure sustainability and conservation. By blending art and science, individuals can communicate environmental issues effectively, emphasizing the power of storytelling in advocating for ocean protection.
A special three part episode recorded onboard a Climate and Oceans expedition in the Norwegian Arctic. We’ll hear about the dark mysteries of the deepest realms of the ocean from “Her Deepness” herself, Dr. Sylvia Earle (possibly the most admired and loved oceanographer of the last century). Followed by the latest Planetary Boundaries Earth science from Johan Rockstrom, and the role of ocean storytelling and immersive art installations from Taylor Griffith.
Together, their voices weave a tale of the predicament and possibility of the Arctic and high seas; how to sense the lifeworlds of all the creatures who glow and sparkle and live in the dark within the greatest unexplored part of Earth's biosphere; we learn about ocean exploration in the 21st century, the dangers of deep sea mining, and the role of discovery and art in bringing us into the pulsing heart of the planet’s watery body. I love this episode so much, and I hope you will too.
