Dena Seidel

The West Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most perilous environments on the planet. It is also one of the fastest warming places on earth. 

Oceanographer Scott Glenn and Dena Seidel, Director of Digital Storytelling for Writers House, Rutgers English and producer of the film “Atlantic Crossing,” talk about the Glen’s adventure: leading a team of Rutgers ocean scientists to launch the first transatlantic autonomous underwater robot. The film tells the story of the 8-foot yellow robot named RU27, or "Scarlet," which was launched off the coast of New Jersey into the Atlantic, and the challenges it faces—extreme weather conditions, ship traffic, and aggressive sea life.