How much would it cost to buy the ocean? - Astrid J. Hsu

Dig into the monetary value of the ocean, from global trade, to tourism, fishing, and more, as Poseidon contemplates selling it.

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Surveying his vast domain, Poseidon considers retirement. What if someone else donned the coral crown so he could spend his immortality harmonizing with whales and cozying up to hydrothermal vents? Poseidon decides he needs to prioritize himself for once. So, he summons his accountant and asks: how much could he sell the ocean for? Astrid J. Hsu conducts a financial analysis of our oceans’ worth.

Lesson by Astrid J. Hsu, directed by Igor Coric, Artrake Studio.

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[misakianimated]

Whoever writes these series really needs a raise! So far the best entertaining way I've been taught about preserving the oceans 🌊

[thenerdbeast]

So refreshing to see a positive depiction of Hades, as far as Greek Gods go he really was a chill dude.

[Rainbow_Sish_Kabob]

One of the most important, yet least talked about, arguments for conservation is that in many cases it is the better option financially speaking.

[SharowbladyeGaymerPorate]

I love that Hades and the accountant were just chill people trying to help Posidon out

[GlamorousTitanic]

This is actually really entertaining to watch. Whoever does the animation for these should get a raise.

[Artaimus]

More proof that Hades is the best god of the group.

[civilevent]

I love how Hades stands, unmoving, as the crab explains everything

[NoName-insx]

Poseidon: I'm getting tired of ruling the ocean. I want someone to take my place for me.

Triton: Hello, Father-

Poseidon: Hades, my bro!

[DharcCharmer]

This was absolutely beautiful. I love how they manage to reduce the general monetary value of the world's oceans while also speaking to its unparalleled beauty and true existential value to all life on earth. Well done.

[HandyMan]

How to be a supervillian? Buy the ocean.

[rrchad]

If Poseidon needs someone to tell his best squid story to, I'll lend an ear. He looked so eager to share it 😆 Cool video!

[_XhYrrehS]

This is so sweet but heartbreaking. I wish more could be aware of what our ocean really needs.

[AJLord]

the wholesome plot twist at the end was nice :)

[sunnydelight]

Yes ! Surprise good Hades is always my favorite!

[ShawnRavenfire]

In some of the earliest Greek text, it appears that Hades and Poseidon were the same god at one point, but may have gotten split into two as the stories got passed down over several generations.

[mack-uvgn]

Interesting way to explain why the ocean is so important.👍

[Valerio_the_wandering_sprite]

The quick solution would have been abdicating to let his eldest legitimate son, Triton, to inherit the throne. If not, even a flying horse and a one-eyed brute would claim ownership of the ocean.

[attanborney]

What a smart way to talk about the importance of the ocean.

[matthewwriter]

0:01 "The ocean doesn't need us, but we absolutely need the ocean." - Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Fun fact: The ocean would actually do a whole lot better WITHOUT Humans.

[planktonfun]

Ted is tricking us into learning things again