Into the Abyss: The Race to Map Our Ocean's Depths with Laura Trethewey
12/11/23 • 57 min
In this captivating episode, we delve deep with Laura Trethewey, the acclaimed author of "The Deepest Map," to explore the monumental endeavor of mapping the ocean floor. Laura takes us on a journey beneath the waves, into a world where only a fraction has been charted, and where the deep sea holds secrets yet to be revealed.
Discover the groundbreaking efforts of scientists, investors, and adventurers like James Cameron and Victor Vescovo, as they navigate untested submersibles into the earth’s final frontier. Laura sheds light on the pioneers who have pushed the boundaries of oceanography, including the remarkable contributions of Marie Tharp, a trailblazing woman in the male-dominated field of geology.
This episode is not just about mapping the unknown; it's a conversation about the intersection of humanity's origin story and the environmental impact of this race to the ocean's depths. As Laura eloquently discusses, the future of our planet hinges on understanding and preserving these vast, hidden terrains. We probe the complex questions surrounding the exploitation of the seafloor's resources and the political power plays at the heart of this global endeavor.
Join us as Laura Trethewey brings to light the wonders, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of ocean floor exploration.
Laura Trethewey
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Merrill Charette
In this captivating episode, we delve deep with Laura Trethewey, the acclaimed author of "The Deepest Map," to explore the monumental endeavor of mapping the ocean floor. Laura takes us on a journey beneath the waves, into a world where only a fraction has been charted, and where the deep sea holds secrets yet to be revealed.
Discover the groundbreaking efforts of scientists, investors, and adventurers like James Cameron and Victor Vescovo, as they navigate untested submersibles into the earth’s final frontier. Laura sheds light on the pioneers who have pushed the boundaries of oceanography, including the remarkable contributions of Marie Tharp, a trailblazing woman in the male-dominated field of geology.
This episode is not just about mapping the unknown; it's a conversation about the intersection of humanity's origin story and the environmental impact of this race to the ocean's depths. As Laura eloquently discusses, the future of our planet hinges on understanding and preserving these vast, hidden terrains. We probe the complex questions surrounding the exploitation of the seafloor's resources and the political power plays at the heart of this global endeavor.
Join us as Laura Trethewey brings to light the wonders, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of ocean floor exploration.
Laura Trethewey
Check out the books
Merrill Charette
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