Colin StevensonMarine Biologist Edith Widder recounts her experiences from a Summer 2019 expedition where she recorded the first footage of a giant squid in US waters. Jan. 28.

Colin StevensonWidder closes with a quote from Jacques Cousteau before opening to questions from the audience. Jan. 28.

Colin StevensonAn audience member asks Widder about her experiences as a woman in a scientific field. In response, Widder recounts her mother as a role model and how she wasnt put into an engineering program due to her gender. Jan. 28.

Colin StevensonAfter an audience member asks about her view on environmentalism, Widder expands her earlier point that many environmentalists use a theme of fear, while she believes they should use hope to invoke better reactions. Jan. 28.

Colin StevensonEdith Widder explains the importance of bioluminescence research, referencing its use in cell biology studies as support. Jan. 28.

Colin StevensonAfter being asked about her 6-to-8-hour experiences in submersibles, Widder answers how cold and dark it seems, with potential bioluminescence always around her. Jan. 28.

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