Beyond the Last Frontier: The Deep Ocean and Why It Matters

July 10, 2018

Lisa Levin, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

The deep ocean below 200 meters represents over 90% of the habitable space on this plant. This presentation will consider what is special about deep-sea ecosystems and how human interests and impacts are affecting them. The importance of understanding, conserving and managing deep-ocean ecosystems will be highlighted.