Edith Widder: The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence

In the deep, dark ocean, many sea creatures make their own light for hunting, mating and self-defense. Bioluminescence expert Edith Widder was one of the first to film this glimmering world. At TED2011, she brings some of her glowing friends onstage, and shows more astonishing footage of glowing undersea life.

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Tom is one of the two people that developed Project Green Jungle. Tom has extensive zoo management experience, and also serves as the Executive Director of Conservation and Outreach.