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Edith Widder

Edith Widder Biography

Oceanographer

Edith Widder is a renowned oceanographer born in 1951. She is known for her research on bioluminescence in marine organisms and deep-sea exploration.

Edith Widder is a renowned oceanographer born in 1951. She is known for her research on bioluminescence in marine organisms and deep-sea exploration.

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“We've only explored about five percent of our ocean. There are great discoveries yet to be made down there, fantastic creatures representing millions of years of evolution and possibly bioactive compounds that could benefit us in ways that we can't even yet imagine.”

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“I think I have the best job in the world. Seventy-one percent of the planet is covered by water, we've explored less than five percent of the ocean, and there are so many fabulous discoveries that have yet to be made.”

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“Our biggest challenges for the ocean and for the planet are problems of perception. People need to understand that species extinctions, habitat destruction, ocean acidification, and pollution are all chipping away at the resilience of the thin layer of life that sustains us on Spaceship Earth.”

“Our problems are solvable if they are clearly defined. To do so, we need to monitor our planetary life support systems the way doctors monitor a patient's vital signs and then use that information to protect ecosystem services as though our lives depend on it, because they do.”

Ifs Way Needs Use Problem Support Our Lives Information Depends Protect Doctors Patient Defined Ecosystems Support Systems Vital Signs

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“The difference between a fairy tale and a sea tale? A fairy tale starts with "Once upon a time". A sea tale starts with " This ain't no $hit"!”

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“It's a little-appreciated fact that most of the animals in our ocean make light.”

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“In the ocean, [bioluminescence] is the rule rather than the exception.”

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“The teeth on [the viperfish] are so long that if they closed inside the mouth of the fish, it would actually impale its own brain.”

Ifs Long Brain Mouths Fishes Teeth

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“Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth. So let's all go exploring.”

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About the Author

Born: 1951
Known for: Oceanographer
Quotes: 9

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