Name: Wiring an interactive ocean
Uploaded: 2010-07-28T09:33:00Z
Duration: 20 min 33 s
Description: Oceanographer John Delaney is leading the team that is building an underwater network of high-def cameras and sensors that will turn our ocean into a global interactive lab -- sparking an explosion of rich data about the world below.

Oceanographer John Delaney is leading the team that is building an underwater network of high-def cameras and sensors that will turn our ocean into a global interactive lab -- sparking an explosion of rich data about the world below.

Wiring an interactive ocean

A new era in ocean science is emerging as fiber-optic networks connect deep-sea sensors and high-definition cameras directly to the internet. These undersea observatories reveal hidden volcanic eruptions, microbial life rivaling all surface biomass, and patterns that shape weather and food supplies worldwide. With real-time data and interactive tools, humanity gains an unprecedented window into the forces sustaining life on Earth. This global lab could transform our understanding and management of the planet.