Mike Gil
Ecologist & TED Speaker | Protecting Biodiversity
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Mike Gil is an ecologist and National Geographic Explorer who uses innovative technology to study and protect threatened ecosystems. As a TED speaker, his captivating talks have reached millions, shedding light on the delicate balance of nature and the importance of biodiversity conservation.
Gil's research has taken him to remote corners of the world, from the Amazon rainforest to the coral reefs of the South Pacific. His insights inspire audiences to become active stewards of the environment, empowering them with scientific knowledge and a renewed sense of wonder for the natural world.
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Could fish social networks help us save coral reefs?
Mike Gil spies on fish: using novel multi-camera systems and computer vision technology, the TED Fellow and his colleagues explore how coral reef fish behave, socialize and affect their ecosystems. Learn more about how fish of different species communicate via social networks -- and what disrupting these networks might mean to the delicate ecology of reefs, which help feed millions of us and support the global economy.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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