The Abyss Stares Back: Science and Aesthetics in the Deep Sea

Dive into the strange world of deep-sea life with Dr. Stacy Alaimo during the Blue Humanities Speaker Series. Trace representations of abyssal creatures through science, art, literature and popular culture from the 1930s to today while examining connections between scientific discovery and aesthetics. The discussion also considers Black, Indigenous, feminist and queer perspectives and asks how growing awareness of deep-sea species can inspire greater concern for threatened ocean habitats.