Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Why on earth are you crocheting a coral reef? : An Earth Day special

Watch this fascinating talk by Margaret Wertheim, a well known Australian science communicator.  She and her twin sister masterminded a project that" involves mathematics, marine biology, feminine handicrafts and environmental activism."  With the help of thousands all around the world, they have crocheted a coral reef.   One of the goals of this project was to spread the word on the effect of Global Warming on these reefs.  Find out more.....