NOAA Ocean Podcast
by National Ocean ServiceFrom corals to coastal science, connect with NOAA experts in our podcast series that explores questions about the ocean environment.
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Behind the Scenes at NGS
10m · PublishedWith origins tracing back more than 200 years, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey is in the business of "knowing where things are." In this episode, we go behind the scenes with NGS Director Juliana Blackwell to get an insider perspective on NGS’s history and mission. She also shares her personal experience as the office’s first female director.
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Say Cheese: Wetland Wildlife Inventory
18m · PublishedIn this episode, we explore how scientists across the National Estuarine Research Reserve System conducted the first-ever North American wildlife inventory of these habitats. We chat with Dr. Kenny Raposa, research coordinator at Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and lead scientist for the study.
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Coral Bleaching
16m · PublishedWhen temperatures rise, coral bleaching can occur. In this episode, we explore what happens during bleaching events, how corals are affected, and how we can help protect these important ecosystems. We’re joined by coral expert Dana Wusinich-Mendez, Atlantic and Caribbean team lead, and Florida management liaison for NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program.
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Meteotsunamis
5m · PublishedIn this episode, we revisit a previous podcast on these storm-fueled waves and discuss how they differ from tsunamis. We're joined by Dr. Gregory Dusek, senior scientist with NOAA's National Ocean Service, to discuss his study on meteotsunamis.<
Weird Facts About Oil and Oil Spills
21m · PublishedWhen it comes to oil spills and their impacts on marine environments, water and oil don’t mix. In this episode, we chat with an oil spill response expert and share some weird facts about oil and oil contamination.
The Florida Keys: Dive into History
19m · PublishedIn this episode, we're heading to the Florida Keys, the only place in the continental United States with shallow water coral reefs. But these corals are not the only thing that make the Keys special. We're joined by Brenda Altmeier, maritime heritage coordinator for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to tell us the story of the Florida Keys through maritime history to give you just a taste of why this place is unlike anywhere else in the nation.
Digging into the Science of Sand
12m · PublishedIn this podcast, we dig into the science behind sand: the ways it’s formed, the benefits it provides ecosystems, and the protection it offers coastal communities. We’re joined by Dr. Matt Kendall, marine biologist with NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.
Rip Currents: Preparedness and Prevention
13m · PublishedRip currents pose a threat to those that spend time in the ocean or Great Lakes. In this episode, Dr. Gregory Dusek, senior scientist with NOAA’s National Ocean Service, talks with us about rip currents, NOAA’s national rip current forecast model, and ways to protect yourself and others from this public safety risk.
Gliders: Versatile Vehicles for Underwater Observation
7m · PublishedUSACE: Foundational Research on Rebalancing with Blue Carbon
36m · PublishedNOAA Ocean Podcast has 113 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 65:08:49. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on September 14th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 27th, 2024 20:40.