Journey to planet Earth. Research, innovation, discovery 2, Research, innovation, discovery [videorecording] / a film by Marilyn & Hal Weiner ; producer, Marilyn Weiner ; writer/director, Hal Weiner ; a Screenscope production ; Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative.
In series: Journey to planet Earth (Television program)
Notes:
Narrator, Matt Damon. This disc is a recorded DVD and may fail to play on some DVD equipment. Originally produced as the television series, Journey to planet earth. Disc contains a full length episode (57 min.), chaptered case studies, and educators guide. "Dispatches from the Gulf 2 invites audiences to discover the impact of the Deepwater Horizon blowout through the eyesof a cadre of scientists working together to better understand and mitigate the fall-out from the biggest oil spill in U.S. history"--Container.
Contents:
The world's healthiest dolphins -- Not so healthy dolphins -- Good news and bad news -- Mardi Gras, jazz, and oysters -- "We need facts" -- Underwater blizzards -- Secrets from the deep -- Centers of innovation -- European partners -- Tracking ocean currents -- Final thoughts.
Summary:
Explores the impact of the Deepwater Horizon blowout through the eyes of a cadre of scientists working together to better understand and mitigate the fall-out from the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. Some questions answered include: Why are so many pregnant dolphins losing their young? Why did much of the oyster opulation in Louisiana disappear? Did Deepwater Horizon oil affect the health of sharks? Did the use of dispersants help mitigate the impact of the oil spill? Will we now be able to predict where ocean currents will carry the oil that results from future spills?.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.