The following article was originally posted on the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s website.
Woods Hole, MA — Looking for a fun, interactive way to learn more about the mysteries of the ocean? You can, this summer in and around Massachusetts!
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in partnership with the Yawkey Foundation, proudly presents “Dispatches from an Ocean Planet”, a summer series of film and literature. The series marks the return of WHOI in-person events after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. All events require pre-registration.
WHEN: June 11, 2022, 4:00 pm ET
WHAT: Edie Widder, Ocean Explorer – A Conversation
WHERE: Redfield Auditorium (45 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543)
Dr. Edith “Edie” Widder is a pioneering marine biologist, oceanographer, and co-founder, CEO, and senior scientist at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA), a non-profit organization where she is focusing her passion for saving the ocean into developing innovative technologies to preserve and protect the ocean.
Her book, Below the Edge of Darkness, A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea, takes readers down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence—the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness—and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth in this “thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure” (The New York Times). In this magnificent memoir, Widder reveals how she was blinded during surgery, but recovered and found light and life
in the ocean depths. Her discoveries are essential to protecting the global seas. Captivating, inspiring, and a must-read for fans of science, the ocean, and brilliant women changing the world.
After an introduction by WHOI marine biologist Larry Madin, Widder will engage in a conversation with WHOI’s Vice President for Advancement, Sam Harp, followed by a Q & A with the audience about Widder’s book.
This event is free to the public. Click here to register. A series of related activities leading up to this event can be found on the Falmouth Public Library website.