Tierney Thys: Swim with giant sunfish in the open ocean

http://www.ted.com Marine biologist Tierney Thys asks us to step into the water to visit the world of the Mola mola, or giant ocean sunfish. Basking, eating jellyfish and getting massages, this behemoth offers clues to life in the open sea.

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[corydorastube]

I think she's a rather attractive public speaker!

[bobbiesock]

This is a very good and informative clip with great pictures.

[TheTalinus]

@iloveniggers1000 Comedy is about expectations; jokes that would bomb in an HBO special will kill at a biology lecture.

[dinosaur418]

@Hurleyboy2011 ???

[dinosaur418]

@MishuTaste because its majicarp!

[dinosaur418]

its a majicarp! oh wait i think its a feebas! (Pokemon!)

[MrMacSunshine]

that is one goofy ass fish.

[iloveniggers1000]

why do people keep laughing at her quasi jokes? reminds me of a sitcom

[marinegirl310]

i love thiss lady!

[jesuslikedpie]

@corydorastube nah dude

[mnidg84]

Want to learn more about marine biology? Search for Marine Odyssey on the net!