Blue Planet 2 and the Mysteries of the Deep: an Audience with Professor Steve Simpson
Blue Planet 2 and the Mysteries of the Deep
Blue Planet II captured the imagination of the nation. In this public lecture, local residents will be able to hear first-hand from one of its stars, Professor Steve Simpson, marine biologist at the University, about how the film was made.
| Date | 7 February 2018 |
|---|---|
| Time | 17:30 to 18:30 |
| Place | Alumni Auditorium |
| Provider | General University news and events |
Event details
The lecture is open to the general public and is suitable for adults and children.
Professor Steve Simpson, a marine biologist at the University of Exeter, was a scientific adviser to Blue Planet II, and was featured in the final episode recording the sound from coral reefs from a kayak.
In this free lecture, he will describe his experiences working on the series, and discuss the threats facing our oceans today, including plastic pollution, marine noise and over-fishing.
Audience members will have a chance to ask Professor Simpson about the series, how it was made and about its cast of marine creatures, including amazing clownfish colonies, fish that use tools and species that engage in cooperative hunting.
Professor Simpson is an authority on fish communication and the impacts of noise on marine life. He has written about his research on the official Blue Planet 2 website.
Tickets for the talk are free and can be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bbc-blue-planet-ii-and-the-mysteries-of-the-deep-an-audience-with-prof-steve-simpson-tickets-42463891643?aff=es2
Location:
Alumni Auditorium
