Environmentalists, Politicians, World Citizens – You Are Invited!
… and, of course, Geologists and Biologists! Monday 11 May four internationally renowned speakers are going to address various aspects of the topic of exploiting the deep sea.
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Questions are involved that impact all of us:
- Should we?
- Can we?
- Do we need to?
Norway may have extensive deep sea mineral resources. How should these been protected? Exploited?
The lectures will be held in the Egget Auditorium in the UiB Student Centre. All are welcome.
10:30-11:10 Larry Cathles (Cornell University, US)
Cathles has been actively researching deep sea resources for over 40 years. He believes that ocean resources are critical for the future of humanity.
11:10-11:50 Cindy Van Dover (Duke University, US)
Van Dover is a deep sea biologist and has been involved in nearly 50 ALVIN dives. Van Dover is involved in documenting deep sea biological resources before exploitation activity.
13:00-13:40 Steve Scott (University of Toronto, Canada)
Expert in deep sea mineral resources, Scott was one of the first to ever visit the deep sea in a manned submersible.
13:40-14:20 Robert Embley (NOAA, US)
Embley is an expert on oceanic ridge systems and has extensive submersible experience both manned and un-manned.
