How much would it cost to buy the ocean?

How much would it cost to buy the ocean? - Astrid J. Hsu

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4 ай бұрын

Dig into the monetary value of the ocean, from global trade, to tourism, fishing, and more, as Poseidon contemplates selling it.
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Surveying his vast domain, Poseidon considers retirement. What if someone else donned the coral crown so he could spend his immortality harmonizing with whales and cozying up to hydrothermal vents? Poseidon decides he needs to prioritize himself for once. So, he summons his accountant and asks: how much could he sell the ocean for? Astrid J. Hsu conducts a financial analysis of our oceans’ worth.
Lesson by Astrid J. Hsu, directed by Igor Coric, Artrake Studio.
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@Artaimus 4 ай бұрын

More proof that Hades is the best god of the group.

@Makaneek5060 4 ай бұрын

True, and Hades is also the god of wealth so he can afford the ocean no matter what.

@Mmoraltz 4 ай бұрын

Hestia has entered the chat but yeah one of those 2

@brianformica2599 4 ай бұрын

this instance of Hades absolutely tracks

@Based_Gigachad_001 4 ай бұрын

He is?

@HandyMan125 4 ай бұрын

Accountant: hold my c4 bomb

@misakianimated 4 ай бұрын

Whoever writes these series really needs a raise! So far the best entertaining way I've been taught about preserving the oceans 🌊

@bdwon 4 ай бұрын

The credits are listed at the end of each video. If you want to know who wrote it, look there.

@HunterHogan 4 ай бұрын

Actually, the author of each lesson is usually in the video title. Astrid J. Hsu wrote this. Authors are subject matter experts and are often researchers, such as this author.

@darioadrianz 4 ай бұрын

Soon to be a sophisticated GPT

@HunterHogan 4 ай бұрын

@@darioadrianz "sophisticated GPT" is an oxymoron.

@MrCoolprax 4 ай бұрын

I concur

@thenerdbeast7375 4 ай бұрын

So refreshing to see a positive depiction of Hades, as far as Greek Gods go he really was a chill dude.

@Phaeton667 4 ай бұрын

Persephone would wholeheartedly disagree...

@itisALWAYSR.A. 4 ай бұрын

Just Hades being a bro

@pierrecurie 4 ай бұрын

@@Phaeton667 except that

@thenerdbeast7375 4 ай бұрын

@@Phaeton667 depends, not every version of the myth is a tale of coercion and given how in many modern interpretations try to vilify Hades to make him "Greek Satan" it may be a modern tale.

@errorcringyname4044 4 ай бұрын

@@Phaeton667or agree considering she chose it in some versions.

@TwiggyPone3617 4 ай бұрын

One of the most important, yet least talked about, arguments for conservation is that in many cases it is the better option financially speaking.

@brandonedwards6119 4 ай бұрын

Long term though. The people making these decisions know they won't be there for a long time and also know they will be sheltered from their decisions, so they only care about short-term gains.

@LoganBai-gv5ys 4 ай бұрын

Long term and also the money would belong to different industries. Fishing industry make less but tourism makes more. Oil makes less but electric makes more. It is often apparent which industry big wigs get to call the shots because as a autocratic government, you would pick the long term investment over the whims of the current industry big wigs.

@kokoalwadi6096 4 ай бұрын

Twilight sparkle!

@TwiggyPone3617 4 ай бұрын

@@kokoalwadi6096 Yes?

@kokoalwadi6096 3 ай бұрын

@@TwiggyPone3617 I like mlp

@SharowbladyeGaymerPorate 4 ай бұрын

I love that Hades and the accountant were just chill people trying to help Posidon out

@deinsilverdrac8695 4 ай бұрын

Since King Triton is Poseidon son's It's 100% possible this accountant is Sebastian or a relative. New headcanon adopted

@A-Clear_View 4 ай бұрын

80th like

@morgothable 23 күн бұрын

It is worth mentioning that in Greek Mythology, Hades wasnt really all that bad in most stories. He was occasionally a bad guy, but mostly just a dude with a job that he took seriously. It is a christian thing to equate Hades with Satan.

@GlamorousTitanic21 4 ай бұрын

This is actually really entertaining to watch. Whoever does the animation for these should get a raise.

@Wheat_Thinn 4 ай бұрын

And the narration! And ESPECIALLY the writing

@EbrimaGaye-qj2zn 4 ай бұрын

The animator is Astrid J. Hsu

@opelvengaming9028 4 ай бұрын

@@EbrimaGaye-qj2znI’m pretty sure that’s not true

@Beans_Are_Tasty 4 ай бұрын

@@EbrimaGaye-qj2znhe is the narrator

@EbrimaGaye-qj2zn 4 ай бұрын

I AM NOT THE NARRATOR!! I’m just a kid who likes Ted-Ed

@civilevent21 4 ай бұрын

I love how Hades stands, unmoving, as the crab explains everything

@paninisauce6949 9 күн бұрын

Was just about to say how no one else was mentioning it. He's just chilling there, smile on his face and mind in the stratosphere

@NoName-in3sx 4 ай бұрын

Poseidon: I'm getting tired of ruling the ocean. I want someone to take my place for me. Triton: Hello, Father- Poseidon: Hades, my bro!

@San-lh8us 4 ай бұрын

i mean, to be fair, he's known hades for longer than any of his offspring, and when you're a god, i would think that is valued a lot

@deinsilverdrac8695 4 ай бұрын

sabastian the Crab, divine accountant and assistant : Let's seal the deal, i don't want to be under Triton order. we all know it didn't worked

@HandyMan125 4 ай бұрын

How to be a supervillian? Buy the ocean.

@JK_JK_JK_JK 4 ай бұрын

🧐

@thelocalshoop 4 ай бұрын

Better yet, steal the ocean.

@infernoshrimp 4 ай бұрын

Don’t give Elon any ideas

@BigattckFirecat 4 ай бұрын

The ocean is just water, the chemicals of water is H2O. You should instead own the water and legally control it. They’ll have to pay royalties and the money you’ll generate will be that beyond the Stock Market or Dark Money within the single day.

@jgaffney567 4 ай бұрын

@@thelocalshoopSo when you mine the ocean or have fishing fleets or collect diamonds of the coast do you consider that stealing the ocean

@rrchad44 4 ай бұрын

If Poseidon needs someone to tell his best squid story to, I'll lend an ear. He looked so eager to share it 😆 Cool video!

@ShawnRavenfire 4 ай бұрын

In some of the earliest Greek text, it appears that Hades and Poseidon were the same god at one point, but may have gotten split into two as the stories got passed down over several generations.

@deinsilverdrac8695 4 ай бұрын

It's more accurate to say that Hades is possibly a deviation of Poseidon which was a god of the earthquakes and vaguely linked to the underworld. he was also the Big boss of the time before Zeus took this role. That's also why he's linked to horse, probably a remnant of that pre hellenistic time before he was demoted to god of the seas.

@Valerio_the_wandering_sprite 4 ай бұрын

The quick solution would have been abdicating to let his eldest legitimate son, Triton, to inherit the throne. If not, even a flying horse and a one-eyed brute would claim ownership of the ocean.

@MateusChristopher 4 ай бұрын

Nah should give it to his favorite son; Percy Jackson

@rennoc6478 4 ай бұрын

@@MateusChristopherhe wouldn’t want that

@DharcCharmer 4 ай бұрын

This was absolutely beautiful. I love how they manage to reduce the general monetary value of the world's oceans while also speaking to its unparalleled beauty and true existential value to all life on earth. Well done.

@AJLord 4 ай бұрын

the wholesome plot twist at the end was nice :)

@_XhYrrehS 4 ай бұрын

This is so sweet but heartbreaking. I wish more could be aware of what our ocean really needs.

@sunnydelight7252 4 ай бұрын

Yes ! Surprise good Hades is always my favorite!

@johnkeandeleon7821 4 ай бұрын

Womp womp

@thenerdbeast7375 4 ай бұрын

Really is refreshing to see a positive depiction of Hades, at least as far as Greek gods go he was a very chill dude.

@Minetendo_Fan 4 ай бұрын

Hades is generally never in the wrong though

@mack-uv6gn 4 ай бұрын

Interesting way to explain why the ocean is so important.👍

@planktonfun1 4 ай бұрын

Ted is tricking us into learning things again

@matthewwriter9539 4 ай бұрын

0:01 "The ocean doesn't need us, but we absolutely need the ocean." - Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Fun fact: The ocean would actually do a whole lot better WITHOUT Humans.

@jamesm1083 4 ай бұрын

Legends say this is a better story than Auquaman 2

@antoniohan2512 4 ай бұрын

The ocean doesn't need us, but we absolutely need the ocean.

@thomasalden6263 4 ай бұрын

Very cool video! I like the idea of god’s having massive companies, I also wish utilizing tidal energy was more widespread

@zircon256ua 4 ай бұрын

Tidal energy harvesting is a good idea, but it's relatively new and not the most reliable. I would say it's better than hydroelectric energy, though.

@XavierAway 4 ай бұрын

I am an ocean, I am the sea, there is a world inside of me!

@shubhamnema8281 4 ай бұрын

Addison Anderson you have the voice of a God and everyone involved in this video including the educator are very much the same. Loved it

@Smeck-gq1rj 4 ай бұрын

I thought it was in bad taste to actually say there name of the Ted Ed narrators

@attanborney6992 4 ай бұрын

What a smart way to talk about the importance of the ocean.

@wooper2186 4 ай бұрын

I love how Hades is just like 😀 for most of the video

@locomeon_0 29 күн бұрын

So glad that you actually characterized Hades the way he is in Greek mythology

@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 4 ай бұрын

We all know what Poseidon would actually do with even more free time chase after even more mortals lol

@EeveeShadowBacon 4 ай бұрын

Nah, that's Zeus. Poseidon was actually pretty faithful as far as Greek Gods go.

@rennoc6478 4 ай бұрын

@@EeveeShadowBaconcough cough, Demeter

@junjunjamore7735 4 ай бұрын

@@EeveeShadowBacon you're thinking of Hades, Poseidon was equal, if not worse than Zeus in numbers.

@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 4 ай бұрын

He was nearly as bad as Zeus in that, but it mostly didnt end tragically, cause you know, no Hera, heck he would even give favors to some of the people. Hades was pretty chill tho@@EeveeShadowBacon

@dankerbooper 4 ай бұрын

@@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 Medusa would like a word.

@werh227 4 ай бұрын

This must be the first time Ted Ed has used a myth to frame a science lesson :0 usually they play it straight or use a science fiction question instead

@DellConagher1 Ай бұрын

@JurassicTheory 4 ай бұрын

Poseidon just needs to pass his trident to Percy Jackson. 🔱🌊

@quickSilverXMen 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful narration. And thank you for bringing this voiceover artist.

@marcosjuandedios4113 4 ай бұрын

El video más bonito que he visto de TED-Ed. These videos are raising awareness, I hope this one get to many eyes as possible! Earth and ocean are incredible

@aapka_Sutradhaar 4 ай бұрын

This is such an amazing video!! WOW!!

@datcatcatcat 4 ай бұрын

I thought this was a riddle video and was like, "Wow, this is a long one!"

@lukodaian 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful explainer

@ambarishdeshpande8693 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this channel how creatively they give information

@ShowYamato1 4 ай бұрын

Great work, Hades and Mr.Crabs

@jameslongstaff2762 4 ай бұрын

This reminds me of the story Kafka tells about Poseidon who can't go anywhere because he's busy doing paperwork

@lenabluejay1166 4 ай бұрын

This is so sweet! I love seeing accurate depictions of Hades, he's a good person and I can totally see him doing something like this!!

@josiahhopkinson849 4 ай бұрын

This is a lovely story of the environmental issues plaguing our oceans today and a lovely solution to our roblems I hoe to see us take on these challenges and make our oceans as invaluable as they are

@user-mf6cf1qc5j 4 ай бұрын

You know it’s a good day when they post a new riddle

@InfernosReaper 12 күн бұрын

I love how things like the coastline ecosystem's only listed benefit as keeping the shoreline from eroding is somehow a net bonus for the value of all the oceans I also love how something that doesn't even need to be in the ocean, like wind turbines is listed as a net benefit as well

@mecahhannah 4 ай бұрын

Awesome as always thanks

@elitettelbach4247 4 ай бұрын

This was really neat! Well written and animated.

@saurabhjadhav4481 4 ай бұрын

Oceans are Invaluable!

@gailaltschwager7377 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Historyfrek4ever 4 ай бұрын

Hey better quality some thing is when it dies or more value it has accumulated, the more Hades gains when it joins his kingdom. And everyone and everything eventually joins it naturally. He can wait. (He is a cool older brother though.) Cool video.

@TheBraop 4 ай бұрын

I have watched so many videos here, well this one stands out ❤❤❤

@antenor790 3 күн бұрын

I really loved how you make Hades a good guy like he is. At least when you see the other Gods doing their "thinks" with the humans.

@deerh2o 4 ай бұрын

I'm an enrolled agent, and I love the accountant character!

@devanbrowne8706 25 күн бұрын

Wow this riddle has a lot of setup.

@IDMYM8 4 ай бұрын

This put tears on my eyes 😢

@SilverSwordCreative Ай бұрын

Wasn’t expecting it, but this was an amazing analysis of what that much water really means 😊

@bullrusher77 4 ай бұрын

Nice reveal, Hades is such a bro for real.

@mid-sizesedan488 4 ай бұрын

This might be my favorite Ted Ed video

@muhammadislam578 4 ай бұрын

wholesome ending ngl

@drishtikonbyajaykumar5310 4 ай бұрын

Accountant is a smart crab. 😊 And hades is not so bad after all

@chem7553 4 ай бұрын

Poseidon: "Only a quarter of the earth's annual revenue? I'm taking my ocean to another planet, until you guys stop trying to lowball me!!"

@nikacomedawn 4 ай бұрын

Posideon was the god of the underworld and earthquakes in Mycanean Greece. Being the god of the ocean was a minor part of his domain and characterization. He was also in charge, not Zeus (who was a much smaller god), and Hades didn't exist.

@SolracFS 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video!

@Dashbr0 4 ай бұрын

"Tell em to bring out the whole ocean!" -DJ Khaled

@rixmean9448 4 ай бұрын

Always had this question myself

@nhuphamthiquynh6335 4 ай бұрын

Amazing talks❤ I love it

@rickspamer8287 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing and eye-opening video!

@PB_guy_ Ай бұрын

OMG this is the most creative way to deliver a message 😂 I am so inspired

@parkerarmes1417 4 ай бұрын

what’s the quadratic formula

@jitulhussain7902 4 ай бұрын

X = (-b±sqrt(b² - 4ac))/2a

@TigruArdavi 4 ай бұрын

this here is more about the aquatic formula🤷‍♂

@addictionsucks8848 28 күн бұрын

Pretty crazy that the projected cost of the ocean is comparable to that of Central Park.

@armaan_7 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@user-eq2dx2jp6v 4 ай бұрын

Thank uuuuuu all❤❤❤❤

@YouMeIGaming 4 ай бұрын

A simply amazing video. ❤

@macmedia1000 4 ай бұрын

Please could you do more History vs. I am always impressed with your work.

@Goldenzeno 4 ай бұрын

Fun fact it would cost roughly 5 quadrillion or 5.000.000.000.000.000 dollars

@teainnit27 4 ай бұрын

That's without mentioning the 20 million tons of gold in the ocean

@BakaDaOwera 4 ай бұрын

DAAAMMMNNNN THE END LEFT ME TEARS OF JOY!!!!!!!!

@MyLifeAtProvince 4 ай бұрын

That is one heck of a great twist at the end.

@glengal6490 4 ай бұрын

Great Content as always

@yasserelarabi5426 4 ай бұрын

This episode is next fricking level

@sanhitaguin9683 4 ай бұрын

I want to join this team and just be in the same room as the people who make these videos. This was beautiful ❤️

@guadalupesalazar2145 4 ай бұрын

I really like it. Thanks!

@djratnam 4 ай бұрын

Kudos to the scriptwriter 😊

@MrsJudithWright 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the invisible person is often the scriptwriter

@trueordrue 4 ай бұрын

Priceless

@jordansamuels2052 4 ай бұрын

At first this was some kind of riddle and got very confused

@uplink-on-yt 4 ай бұрын

Dear Poseidon. When you're immortal, you do not sell your possessions. You delegate your responsibilities if you want to take a break. You hire managers ☺️

@LucyJordan84 4 ай бұрын

Important facts very well told.

@SnakeAndTurtleQigong 4 ай бұрын

Titans of industry!? Awesome. 😂

@jl9088 4 ай бұрын

We need to help the world, we need to work together regardless of identity, looks, etc. What truly matters is to work towards a safe world, ocean acidification is worsening and is likely to destroy many species that we need to survive. Global warming is not doing great either. We must work together in order to create a more peaceful world.

@sokolowski1986 4 ай бұрын

Well done Hades - to those who watched to the end :)

@Julia_me124 4 ай бұрын

Phenomenal work as always. I would like to hear that squid story.

@JK_JK_JK_JK 4 ай бұрын

Next: How Much would it cost to buy The Internet?!?! 🤔😕🧐

@ravelnavarro9625 4 ай бұрын

a lot. like, a LOT.

@mickimicki5576 4 ай бұрын

I dunno, ask Pfizer.

@camerongrow6426 4 ай бұрын

Percy Jackson: "You're selling what!?"

@Arlondev 4 ай бұрын

Percy loses his power over the ocean and Nico is like "I can control FISH _AND_ DEAD PEOPLE!?"

@kevinbetter Ай бұрын

That was a roller coaster of facts and emotions

@thefriesofLockeLamora 4 ай бұрын

What an interesting topic. Are y'all getting existential ideas from Kurzgesagt

@StefanoJahirCamargoZarate Ай бұрын

Just made a research, and with investments on the ocean for its recovery and health, with a 600% of extra value, the ocean alone would be worth 144 quadrillion dollars, or 14 quintillions, more than 2-3 times the global world economy!