Welcome to The Society of the Four Arts’ Revisited podcast. Join us as we revisit prominent lectures given at The Four Arts over the past 30 years and discuss them from a contemporary perspective.
Season 3, Episode 5: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with Bob Ballard – Peter de Menocal (2023) Revisited
In this episode, Sofia Vollmer Maduro is joined by famed oceanic explorer, Bob Ballard, as they revisit a recent lecture given by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s President and Director, Peter de Menocal, discussing ocean exploration and its impact on climate science. They delve into the most recent advances in ocean exploration and the idea of an “Ocean Internet,” emphasizing preservation and the ocean’s role in global health. Ballard shares his experiences, including the Titanic discovery, highlighting the need for oceanic research and conservation.