Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands

Описание: A Ned Ames Honorary Lecture, this talk features Cary freshwater ecologist David Strayer, who discusses his latest book: Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands. Strayer takes guests on a journey to Earth's inland waters, showcasing the remarkable species they contain, and the conservation challenges of protecting them.

Seas aren't the only bodies of water that make Earth special. Millions of diverse inland waters rush, meander, and seep throughout our planet, teeming with life. These streams, lakes, wetlands, and groundwaters are home to thousands of species, many of which are extraordinary and some of which are critically endangered.

Discover massive lakes that fill only once a century, volcanic lakes more corrosive than battery acid, and catastrophic floods that carry ten times more water than the Amazon River. Learn the stories of mussels that seduce fish, tiny tardigrades that cheat death, animals that photosynthesize, and plants that eat meat. Strayer offers solutions to sustain and restore inland-water ecosystems, which have been used—and abused—intensively, for everything from drinking water to sewage disposal.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Introduction of Dave Strayer and His Background
00:02:32 The Blue Planet and Freshwater Biodiversity
00:04:20 Factors Contributing to Inland Water Biodiversity
00:22:30 Adaptations of Inland Water Species
00:42:07 Challenges and Decline of Inland Water Biodiversity
00:47:03 Opportunities for Improvement and Personal Actions
00:58:45 Q&A Session and Closing Remarks