Occupation: Oceanographer Birth: 1951
The teeth on [the viperfish] are so long that if they closed inside the mouth of the fish, it would actually impale its own brain..
We've only explored about five percent of our ocean. There are great discoveries yet to be made down there, fantastic creatures representing millions….
It's a little-appreciated fact that most of the animals in our ocean make light..
Our biggest challenges for the ocean and for the planet are problems of perception. People need to understand that species extinctions, habitat destr….
Our problems are solvable if they are clearly defined. To do so, we need to monitor our planetary life support systems the way doctors monitor a pati….
I think I have the best job in the world. Seventy-one percent of the planet is covered by water, we've explored less than five percent of the ocean, ….
The difference between a fairy tale and a sea tale? A fairy tale starts with "Once upon a time". A sea tale starts with " This ain't no $hit"!.
In the ocean, [bioluminescence] is the rule rather than the exception..
Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth. So let's all go exploring..