Glow-in-the-dark sharks and other stunning sea creatures

Glow-in-the-dark sharks and other stunning sea creatures | David Gruber

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8 жыл бұрын

Just a few meters below the waves, marine biologist and explorer-photographer David Gruber discovered something amazing - a surprising new range of sea creatures that glow in many colors in the ocean's dim blue light. Join his journey in search of biofluorescent sharks, seahorses, sea turtles and more, and learn how these light-up creatures could illuminate a new understanding of our own brains.
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@eviehammond9509 6 жыл бұрын

There's something about listening to someone who is genuinely passionate about they do that has an added draw to pull your attention toward them. We all should be so lucky to experience this passion if only once, in our lifetime. Its not like the subject of this video needed any extra attraction, as its amazing just as a topic but you can tell the person that's narrating it sincerely loves what he does. ❤❤

@laratatouille6364 4 жыл бұрын

M. DAVID GRUBER is pretty good at stealing other scientists' works published in other countries. Talk about passion & *_sincerity._* As a marine biochemist I am digging. Then I will call my lawyer.

@youmakemehappy7 4 жыл бұрын

@@laratatouille6364 how so?

@hannahjeanvalderama8503 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Please watch: Peniel ngonde, God bless my Friends, In JESUS our LORD AMen 🙏

@FastNCurious88 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this guy. You can tell he’s a real person. He’s excited. He’s perplexed. He’s adorable.

@megalyssa 8 жыл бұрын

The ocean is both terrifying and beautiful

@roidroid 8 жыл бұрын

don't be scared, here hold my boob

@JonesySurvived 4 жыл бұрын

So is the land.

@Gardureth 4 жыл бұрын

I think they were so impressed by it that they forgot.

@sicwhittlocal209 4 жыл бұрын

Its was not affected by the days of Noahs flood al lis the same

@hannahjeanvalderama8503 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Please watch: Peniel ngonde, God bless my Friends, In JESUS our LORD AMen 🙏

@gideontyler8410 8 жыл бұрын

To bring that discovery into neurosciences is absolutely amazing. That picture of the brain with illuminated synapses and cells made my jaw drop.

@shadowcasterstudios4042 4 жыл бұрын

yeah cause putting glow in the dark fish DNA in the human brain will have no side affects what so sver,,,,HA

@tintenklexs7112 4 жыл бұрын

@@shadowcasterstudios4042 Pretty Sure they didn't do that with humans, but with animals.

@entertainmentalways2205 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Exactly I also loved that

@MuchFruit 4 жыл бұрын

That's the stuff Bill Gates wants to put In you called Luciferase/Luciferin aka the mark of the beast

@johannes8522 8 жыл бұрын

Glow in the shark

@AndroidSpirit 4 жыл бұрын

Johannes Lück sounds like a sharknado spin-off

@edisonsun21c 4 жыл бұрын

Rollin in da deep lol

@Rogue.Rainbow 4 жыл бұрын

I can see that on T-shirts

@CrazyFunnyCats 4 жыл бұрын

Great bright shark 🦈

@ceciliaalexander8881 4 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing presentation. He completely brought it back around to the human experience and made it so clear. The ocean is like a giant brain. There are organisms flashing lights, making connections, keeping the world going as much as it can. The fact that these creatures use light to seemingly show themselves and possibly communicate through light is amazing.

@Chamelionroses 8 жыл бұрын

I love the feeling of exploration and learning new things.

@thejuzey 8 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@SolidSiren 3 жыл бұрын

Except that this guy wasnt even close to the first person to discover or record fluorescence in vertebrates, or bioluminescent fish. I have no idea why he's acting like and talking like he is.

@THESocialJusticeWarrior 8 жыл бұрын

9:04 That lady! xD

@Re4LxSh4dOwZz 8 жыл бұрын

+ndyt haha

@BarbarossaSC2 8 жыл бұрын

+ndyt I'll have what she's having.

@jbogan4987 7 жыл бұрын

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@Edbrad 7 жыл бұрын

bhahaha i came here to write that

@jerome8601 7 жыл бұрын

THESocialJusticeWarrior bruh... and imagine the dude saw her doing that lol

@AlliedAlly 8 жыл бұрын

More of this. THIS is the kind of Ted talks I want to see more of. =)

@BavonWW 4 жыл бұрын

I'm humbled. But, I'm also inspired. I grew up with coral reefs at the bottom of my garden. I relive every moment of my life during which I swam and walked on the beautiful reef. Sixty years ago I was often alone on miles of silver sand, and turquoise sea. Even at that time a Japanese 'research vessel' would occasionally chug along the near shore until my father and others became suspicious. Covert observation by scuba divers revealed the vessel sucking up swathes of reef floor to harvest sea slugs specifically for gastronomic inspection. Even then, men were beginning the destruction of marine eco-systems. This video was both fascinating yet sad at the same time, because the speaker constantly referred to the possible extinction of species and habitats. Stop now. Fight now. Educate now.

@sandyhusacek2184 4 жыл бұрын

A very cute, passionate, nerd. I love him.

@joshuadaltilia8480 4 жыл бұрын

I've been told that I'm intelligent and passionate about what I know but I don't really get girls commenting on me as being a cute guy like the way you did with this guy, wish I knew for sure that there were girls who thought that about me

@joshuadaltilia8480 4 жыл бұрын

There needs to be evidence of girls finding me attractive in that way too as that's very important and will make me feel better

@youmakemehappy7 4 жыл бұрын

@@joshuadaltilia8480 you're too scientific and needy to have that verification/info. Once you let go, it will co.e.

@joshuadaltilia8480 4 жыл бұрын

@@youmakemehappy7 I kinda already have had girls who have said I'm cute so I've improved thank you

@joshuadaltilia8480 3 жыл бұрын

@@youmakemehappy7 plus it's not very fair to say that to me cos I'm human and so want the same things as everyone else

@mereduthgrubb3648 3 жыл бұрын

This man has so much passion for this subject and im so glad hes on top of this interesting subject.

@carmelitagood3384 4 жыл бұрын

Finding the interconnectedness is awe-inspiring.

@minhnguyen-us5zu 8 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful world that we haven't fully discovered yet!

@anthonymorales842 3 жыл бұрын

So true

@catgilbert714 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome to watch and learn from some one who is passionate about there career! Life path! Well done, this was so fascinating, so much better than the usual junk on KZfaq! Thankyou for taking the time to share. Bless you 😁🤗

@tammystratford7079 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, some people found it too difficult to applaud his wonderful presentation. Maybe they just don't get it.

@tammystratford7079 4 жыл бұрын

@@eugeneedwards6020 Probably very little enthusiasm, either. They are allotted their time by the TED organizers and must fill it. I appreciate his time and knowledge and obvious love for his work

@tammystratford7079 4 жыл бұрын

@@eugeneedwards6020 Also, the fact that you just stated that you could do it better, is nothing but ego.

@sirzebra 4 жыл бұрын

@@eugeneedwards6020 Carefull with that ego, you used it so much it got dangerously dull.

@eugeneedwards6020 4 жыл бұрын

@@sirzebra im so glad my dull ego inspired you to write me a lovely letter. imagine what i could do to you if i was exciting. you may go........ and dont come back.... sir zebra...... is that a bondage name.....

@guillermoolivaiii9550 4 жыл бұрын

@@eugeneedwards6020 You seem full of yourself and how is he annoying? he is fascinated with his work and expressing his enjoyment on much experience he explored his discovery is a good sign to say that he is willing to do something that not many People are willing or courageous to seek and know. Over all, do not use sarcasm or be pitiful about your statement if you can not back up yourself with no contradiction.

@Shyles25 8 жыл бұрын

9:04 Her face. 😀

@hztwcvbwiitessqeddvvuztwvb2394 8 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@alexd4534 8 жыл бұрын

+Aalim Chin Blondes love the ocean XD

@kdgdirk 8 жыл бұрын

+Aalim Chin probably stoned :P

@FreeHempNow 8 жыл бұрын

+Aalim Chin also at 1:00

@ContactBrand 8 жыл бұрын

+SightSetOnSilver lol good catch.

@chriss4242 4 жыл бұрын

That was amazing! Very well done and so informative. Now we need to re-research everything we thought we knew about aquatic life because this is hugh. This can even help (perhaps) with limiting shark attacks if they see certain colors and avoid those and we use that as our swimsuits. Who knows. Marine biology is such a fun and fascinating thing. I love it.

@SolidSiren 3 жыл бұрын

Many scientists have studied and recorded fluorescence in marine animals prior to him. Bioluminescence and fluorescence have been extensively studied. More recently, fluorescence has been described by others, and using fluorescent proteins as biomarkers has been the standard for awhile now.

@Macfanize 8 жыл бұрын

Wow. I can't say I expected this to be as interesting as it was!

@michelaquino9831 8 жыл бұрын

I suddenly remembered the film 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'

@tracimclaughlin6943 5 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely FASCINATING!!!!!! I can’t wait to learn more!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!

@ogimunja 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing !!! what a wonderful talk,i am so amazied

@valeriesworld2609 7 жыл бұрын

Really awesome video, best of luck in your research!!!!

@benloeser 7 жыл бұрын

This dude came to my school like 20 mins ago

@braria9855 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous! He looks like such a sweetheart, even in the National Geographic movie they made on this topic... :3

@bondageprincess7 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful talk!! Thank you. So great to see another that is excited about our beautiful Blue Pearl! You have a new fan.

@kdrewm5061 8 жыл бұрын

It makes me happy that they're some humans who still care about the environment! This was awesome!

@neptunexii8927 8 жыл бұрын

what a time to be alive

@Ipoetize 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo, Bravo, and again I say Bravo! This was a powerhouse presentation, Exemplary in all parts, points, and plot. It was so Informative, Engaging, Thought Provoking, and Dare I say Moving. I must confess, I can't recall a TED Speaker so Clearly Present and Totally Impassioned by the topic that they're truly unaware of the amount of Joy they're Manifesting/Exuding. Thank you David, Indeed I Thank you!

@guillermoolivaiii9550 4 жыл бұрын

This video with David Gruber speech on his discovery and studies are impressive. Also, I wish many hopes to be safe and humane as he strives further.

@diamondsngunns88 8 жыл бұрын

Splendid! Thank you!

@JonathanHartwig 8 жыл бұрын

This is all truly, extremely interesting, but with his enthusiasm and intonation I couldn't help but be reminded of the honey badger video and I really, really want a spoof video of this now.

@2lemonades 8 жыл бұрын

Solomon Islands. Absolutely amazing.

@jonnyhatter35 8 жыл бұрын

one helluva TED talk

@Creepy-Girl 8 жыл бұрын

Yes we need to protect the environment in both sea and land on our planet, and everyone should do their part in this. The nature sure is amazing and we have so much to learn from it.

@jerome8601 7 жыл бұрын

This is why TED talks exists..

@AkiraSpectrum 8 жыл бұрын

this was a great video

@patrickjenkins6383 3 жыл бұрын

It's encouraging to listen to a lecture from someone who is totally in love with a fascinating, highly unusual career ! 💙

@Simson4D 8 жыл бұрын

9:04 when acid kicks in ^^

@rocioaguilera3613 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible. An image of the action potential of a neuron. Amazing!!!

@nunamorais4392 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Thank you

@tehKap0w 8 жыл бұрын

armchair hypothesis: the turtle's biofluorescence is algae growing on the carapace.

@Li-yt7zh 5 жыл бұрын

kwyjibo lol yes, very much a possibility. otherwise we would be looking at boney biofluorescence which isn't a thing yet discovered afaik

@SearchfortheMeaning 4 жыл бұрын

@@Li-yt7zh that's exactly what he's saying. We should be looking at these creatures.

@mereduthgrubb3648 3 жыл бұрын

His head was glowing too tho and parts of the fins.

@tehKap0w 3 жыл бұрын

@@mereduthgrubb3648 why wouldn't algae grow there as well? it might not, I'm really asking. =)

@mereduthgrubb3648 3 жыл бұрын

@@tehKap0w actually, i guess it could. Im stumped lol

@alexandragrace8164 4 жыл бұрын

what an incredible talk!

@danieladambedford828 8 жыл бұрын

nice talk n nice trainers man :) x

@erineosto 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Never heard of this ...

@grootdc107 8 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@wilmagregory8967 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing and beautiful, thank you. Peace

@snowmiaow 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@druidboy76 4 жыл бұрын

This is not an “addiction “ to color. This is our natural biological need and perception.

@MrDavster 8 жыл бұрын

Were already living on the planet Pandora from Avatar lol

@kunstnersjael 4 жыл бұрын

It is the opposite: Pandora-makers made their research well and took glowing animals and plants FROM earthly creatures and put them into the film

@haileyandgabistyles 4 жыл бұрын

This is SICK

@yamax007 8 жыл бұрын

the eel is real

@19Marc79 4 жыл бұрын

No, the eel is reel ;_)

@NOONE-kg8ys 4 жыл бұрын

@@19Marc79 no!! The eal is reel

@NOONE-kg8ys 4 жыл бұрын

@@19Marc79 no!! The eal is reel

@nat2057 3 жыл бұрын

Theel Israel

@tobyarmstrongcameraman9207 3 жыл бұрын

Awe inspiring presentation. Great insite and research.

@jeffries1232 6 жыл бұрын

pretty awesome stuff...i loved that shark

@RR9D 4 жыл бұрын

What a neard

@qristv1912 8 жыл бұрын

neat to see red and green glow

@uderzo1984 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome talk!

@2LegHumanist 8 жыл бұрын

You know, I have one simple request. And that is to have sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads!

@rohanpandey2037 8 жыл бұрын

+2LegHumanist lemme guess... Animalogic?

@2LegHumanist 8 жыл бұрын

+Rohan Pandey ahhh dude, no. It's Dr Evil.

@Egoistic_girl 8 жыл бұрын

+Rohan Pandey Austin Powers dude !

@jessicahare5910 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@BavonWW 4 жыл бұрын

@e causey So nature is a Democratic plot? Ok, that's a first. Don't think Mr Yaweh is going to like your comment.

@AbiNubli 8 жыл бұрын

MINDBOGGLING. so that what sea critter truly see underwater

@joycee5493 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@keving1774 4 жыл бұрын

8:10 Elasmobranchii is a subclass of Chondrichthyes or cartilaginous fish, including the sharks and the rays, skates, and sawfish.

@ArleneDKatz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wonderful.

@paufran6263 3 жыл бұрын

So interesting! Thanks!

@JustinKoenigSilica 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool. never realized how many species are bioflourescent!

@patrycjabaranowska2627 4 жыл бұрын

Petition to rename those sharks Starmap Sharks

@jsharp9735 4 жыл бұрын

4K video on an oled panel would look amazing !

@asifluger5429 8 жыл бұрын

It is beautiful!

@aishaexo-l611 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have the courage tio swim at night in the coral reef but I do admire their passion.

@cultibotics 8 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see whether biofluorescence extends into the the near infrared.

@Sweet69 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant amazing Thank you

@l0g1cseer47 4 жыл бұрын

Great one!

@donhoneywill5060 4 жыл бұрын

There are many places on the coast of British Columbia when everything that's needed is there to make things like this happen. You can dive into the ocean and from the surface the diver looks like Tinker Belle with a trail of glowing particles behind you. It's especially fun to watch the look on the faces of those who are experiencing it for the first time. I still after seeing it many times have the same look as those who are seeing for the first time.

@dredrotten 6 жыл бұрын

Whoa! This is one of the best TED talks I've ever seen. Not many people can see the similarity between our brain and the Universe, although Buddhists have known this for millenia. They say that the Universe is a gigantic brain and we are figments of its imagination.

@chucknoris2601 4 жыл бұрын

Glow in the dark shark: Bruh Me: Ok?

@mrdee9493 4 жыл бұрын

I like those sharks. They are beautiful.

@SimonSozzi7258 5 жыл бұрын

That turtle! Wow! 🤯👍🏼

@dawudyelton1392 4 жыл бұрын

wow, our brains charge... or (?) shine or whatever is the word...amazing

@spontanp 8 жыл бұрын

13:30 mind blown!!!

@markheller197 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@zombiequeen608 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy!!!

@burt591 8 жыл бұрын

Just awesome!!

@roben2791 8 жыл бұрын

he had me at illuminated minds .

@rawstarmusic 8 жыл бұрын

We are slowly getting out of our senses limitations. What we learn can produce new ways of thinking and conclusions. Seeing the brain at work and have a fast computer look at it could be revealing on how we work and how to enhance us to become super.

@Ace.trippin 3 жыл бұрын

That turtle shell is dope.

@ShesThe1yup 3 жыл бұрын

the swellshark look alot like the South Australian wobbegong shark (which we have at a Jetty near by near the bottom), so I looked it up they ARE both part of the Carpet Shark family :D

@lionessoftor4139 3 жыл бұрын

I've been interested in animals my whole life when I found out about this it blew my mind. There is so much we don't understand because we study things in relation to humans (i.e. how humans see) not how the thing we're studying relates to its world.

@lukeparisot7252 2 жыл бұрын

Love this

@dulynoted2427 4 жыл бұрын

I saw people like this at the blueman group!

@Vugen18 5 жыл бұрын

Why cant we plz focus our time and energy on exploring our planet ...instead of blowing up hospitals and schools.

@pepin8277 4 жыл бұрын

Because some people behave like rats. They only think about making as much offspring as possible and are not caring for their surroundings.

@akaDimi-vj6mj 4 жыл бұрын

its important to blow up those hospitals and schools of those stupid people in those fugged up countries!

@NabPunk 4 жыл бұрын

@@akaDimi-vj6mj Are you even aware of who is doing the fucking and who is getting fucked? You can't just call entire populations unworthy of life. that would be shallow, unjust and cruel. Grow enough conscience to know that other people that you may not know about and have definitely not met, have a life. Perhaps there are too many humans on Earth today, but that does not mean we would kill the "extras".

@zac3392 4 жыл бұрын

Vugen18 While I wholeheartedly agree, the people blowing up hospitals and schools are not watching wonderful videos such as these and reading nice comments… They are in a cave planning their next execution of evil… Sadly...

@zac3392 4 жыл бұрын

NABEEL ABDULBARI KHAN 1- They’re just a troll 2- There’s not too many people on earth... Plenty of room for more! Have a great day