Lecture: Ocean Islands
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Entry Fee
Members: Free
Visitors: £5.00
Date and Time
19:30 -
Location
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
Lecture Description
Earth is an ocean planet and yet only in the last century has systematic study of the deep ocean begun to unravel its mysteries. Already we have unveiled momentous discoveries that have led, directly or indirectly, to several of the great seminal ideas that shape our collective view of the world: the origin and evolution of life, the constant motion of the earth beneath our feet, the cyclic patterns of change, and ecological unity of the earth-ocean system.
Illustrated with a series of case studies from the author’s own research - Himalayan peak to deep-sea fan, Cyprus and the Lost Tethys Ocean, Oil and gas from the abyss - this lecture seeks to explore both the scientific challenge and discovery, as well as the environmental and resource issues that face us today. As we enter the third millennium, we face the most important challenge ever - that of careful stewardship and sound management of the planet, not only for ourselves and our children but for the whole rich diversity of life whose world we have the privilege to cohabit.
Attending via Zoom
This is a hybrid meeting: you can attend in person or join online via Zoom.
Bath Geological Society Members: Free of charge. Joining instructions and the Zoom link are sent to members by email prior to the lecture.
Visitors & Non-Members: (including members of the Geologists' Association and affiliated societies) Please book via Eventbrite to receive Zoom access (see the Entry Fee details above).
How to join: Click the Zoom link provided in your email or Eventbrite confirmation. You can join using the Zoom desktop or mobile app, or directly via your web browser without installing any software. The virtual waiting room opens approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, and attendees will be admitted before the talk commences.
For any queries about joining online, please contact [email protected].