Edith Widder

In the ocean, [bioluminescence] is the rule rather than the exception.

— Edith Widder

Our biggest challenges for the ocean and for the planet are problems of perception. People need to understand that species extinctions, habitat…

— Edith Widder

Our problems are solvable if they are clearly defined. To do so, we need to monitor our planetary life support systems the…

— Edith Widder

I think I have the best job in the world. Seventy-one percent of the planet is covered by water, we've explored less…

— Edith Widder

Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth. So let's all go exploring.

— Edith Widder

It's a little-appreciated fact that most of the animals in our ocean make light.

— Edith Widder

I never, ever would have imagined the kind of career I've had. It just wouldn't have occurred to me that anything like…

— Edith Widder

The teeth on [the viperfish] are so long that if they closed inside the mouth of the fish, it would actually impale…

— Edith Widder

I just was mesmerized by all of this life everywhere I looked. And so I wanted to be a marine biologist.

— Edith Widder

We've only explored about 5% of our ocean. There are great discoveries yet to be made down there - fantastic creatures representing…

— Edith Widder

We've only explored about five percent of our ocean. There are great discoveries yet to be made down there, fantastic creatures representing…

— Edith Widder

The difference between a fairy tale and a sea tale? A fairy tale starts with "Once upon a time". A sea tale…

— Edith Widder

I loved anything to do with animals from a very early age.

— Edith Widder