Marine research scientist presents European documentary on ocean issues

Next week a fascinating new documentary on human effects on our oceans will be screened in 130 countries. It is presented by University of Plymouth lecturer Jason Hall-Spencer in his first starring role on European television. Hall-Spencer is renowned for his leading research on ocean acidification and the discovery of huge deep water coral reefs. He was approached by international television channel, Euronews when he was presenting his research at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in San Diego in February. He said; "In this documentary I investigate underwater volcanoes to see what effect rising CO2 levels have on marine life. The volcanoes are acidifying the waters in just the same way in which human CO2 emissions are acidifying the seas of the entire planet." Hall-Spencer links the main marine science research issues such as how to protect deep water corals, developing sustainable fishing, mapping underwater volcanoes and investigating their effect on climate, underwater noise pollution affecting whales & dolphins and damage to cold water corals. Futuris is an award winning program on Science and Research in Europe.