The Secret Lives of Wild Animals: Nick Whitney at TEDxSarasota

Nick Whitney explains research he has been involved with at Mote Marine Laboratory in studying the behavior of wild animals using technology such as the accelerometers found in many smartphones. Nick applies these tags to sharks, leaping sturgeon, invasive Burmese pythons, and other species to find out what these animals are up to and why it matters. Part of TEDxSarasota's inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme "Creativity Matters" at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

ABOUT TEDx: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

[theresarosetv]

I loved this presentation and was honored to share the TEDxSarasota stage with him!! Rock on, Nick!

[claudeusgothicus]

this talk deserves more views.. it was extremely well done, being both informative and humours.. he gives me hope that humanity can solve problems because the scientist are out there doing what they do best.. learning the answers to questions and providing information for the rest of humanity to utilize..

[onedvsdj]

what an awesome way to use technology...one day man and animal will live in harmony...the more we learn the more we can head in that direction...

[VictorFursov]

Thank you for interesting video. Best wishes to the entomologists and beekeepers and animal lovers!

[christinealexander]

So great. This guy is smart and funny.