Professor Emile Okal

Join Professor Syamsidik, a tsunami mitigation expert from Indonesia, and Hiroshi Sato, a diving instructor who led recovery efforts in Japan, as they explore how tsunamis impact marine life. They discuss how tsunami waves are generated and the minimal effects on deep-sea creatures. Professor Emile Okal explains the mechanics of tsunami waves and their destructive potential as they reach shore. Additionally, Sato shares stories of clearing debris and restoring fisheries post-2011 disaster, highlighting the long-term ecological consequences of tsunami debris.