Check out “My secret life as plankton” for a fish-eye look at the unseen life teeming within each drop of the ocean’s water. We spoke with producer and marine biologist Tierney Thys to get an inside perspective on creating the film.
What inspired you to make this video?
I’ve been in natural history filmmaking for many years and have a deep love and respect for the ocean. I also believe strongly in the power of film to raise awareness and educate. The idea for an ocean series for TED Ed was originally suggested to me by Chris Anderson, curator of TED. We brainstormed on possible topics and it grew out from there.
Where did you get the idea to cast a fish as the narrator?…