Marine biologist Stephen Palumbi reveals the surprisingly tight link between the health of our oceans and our own health and well being. By showing how toxins enter the food chain at the bottom of the ocean’s scale and ultimately end up in our own food supplies.
His study of Japanese fish markets and the origins of the food sources found there are highlighted in this video from TED.com:
Stephen Palumbi studies the way humanity and ocean life interact and intertwine. His insights into our evolving codependence offer practical solutions for protecting both the ocean and ourselves.
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