Great Moments in Science: Lights of Life 1
http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s580511.htm

Karl S. Kruszelnicki, Australian Broadcasting Corporation


This Great Moments in Science radio transcript discusses the history of bioluminescence. It covers the first scientists to study bioluminescence, organisms capable of making light, biochemistry of the phenomena, and interesting stories. The audio version of this program can be downloaded and requires RealPlayer.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Habitats:Water Column, Biology:Microbiology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Audio
Grade Level: General Public, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5)
Ocean Environments: Deep Waters, Surface Waters, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf, Coastal and Estuarine
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: dinoflagellates, luciferan, luciferase, bacteria, Pseudomonas fluorescens