Diving Under The Surface: Aquatic Biodiversity in the Appalachian Mtns | Ischa Vingle | TEDxBrevard
Marine professional, Ischa Vingle shares about the beauty and fragility of the Appalachian mountains. In 2024, Hurricane Helene impacted the region is ways that may change it for our lifetime and beyond. After traveling around the world discovering the seas, Ischa returned home to educate the world. Growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, Ischa was drawn to the sea. With the love of water and everything in it, she began adventures all over the world. As with all cycles of life, Ischa returned to the mountains and discovered the underwater world of the Appalachian Mountains.
She is the founder of Mountains to Sea Scuba Adventures, Nixi Aquatics and is an avid Biodiversity Educator sharing her love of the rivers, oceans and seas with the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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