Life in the World's Oceans

Life in the World's Oceans « Series from 2018

Series from 2018

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Genres: Special Interest

The Great Courses teams with the Smithsonian to produce a vivid exploration of life in the world’s oceans with Professor Sean K. Todd of the College of the Atlantic.

From the beginning of life on Earth to the state of our oceans today, learn about the latest research on marine-mammal intelligence and communication, bioluminescence, and so much more.

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Water: The Source of Life

Ocean Currents and Why They Matter

The Origin and Diversity of Ocean Life

Beaches, Estuaries, and Coral Reefs

Life in Polar and Deepwater Environments

Phytoplankton and Other Autotrophs

Invertebrate Life in the Ocean

An Overview of Marine Vertebrates

Fish: The First Vertebrates

Marine Megavertebrates and Their Fisheries

Sharks and Rays

Marine Reptiles and Birds

The Evolutionary History of Whales

The Taxonomy of Marine Mammals

How Animals Adapt to Ocean Temperatures

Mammalian Swimming and Buoyancy

Adaptations for Diving Deep in the Ocean

The Importance of Sound to Ocean Life

Food and Foraging among Marine Mammals

Marine Mammal Interactions with Fisheries

Breeding and Reproduction in a Large Ocean

Behavior and Sociality in Marine Mammals

Marine Mammal Distribution around the Globe

Intelligence in Marine Mammals

The Charismatic Megavertebrates