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NOAA: Making WavesThe New NOAA Ocean PodcastThe Making Waves podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Making Waves, Ocean Shorts, and Diving Deeper pods into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are looking for an older Making Waves episode, head to oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast to view our archive.
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NOAA: Diving DeeperSubscribe to the New NOAA Ocean PodcastThe Diving Deeper podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Diving Deeper, Making Waves, and Ocean Shorts pods into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are looking for an older Diving Deeper podcast, head to oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast to view our archive.
2017-02-0300 minNOAA: Making WavesSubscribe to the New NOAA Ocean PodcastThe Making Waves podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Making Waves, Ocean Shorts, and Diving Deeper pods into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are looking for an older Making Waves episode, head to oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast to view our archive.
2017-02-0300 minNOAA: Making WavesANNOUNCEMENT: New NOAA Ocean PodcastThe Making Waves podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Making Waves, Ocean Shorts, and Diving Deeper podcasts into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe to the new podcast in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are looking for an older Making Waves episode, head to oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast to view our archive.
2017-01-0900 minNOAA: Diving DeeperANNOUNCEMENT: New NOAA Ocean PodcastThe Diving Deeper podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Diving Deeper, Making Waves, and Ocean Shorts podcasts into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe to the new podcast in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are looking for an older Diving Deeper podcast, head to oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast to view our archive.
2017-01-0900 minNOAA: Making WavesListen up: What you need to know about ocean noise. (Episode 138)What is ocean noise and what is NOAA doing to reduce this threat in our national marine sanctuaries? Many marine organisms, including marine mammals, sea turtles, fish and invertebrates, rely on sound and hearing for their survival. Over the last century, increases in human activity within our ocean have led to increasing levels of noise. This increasing amount of noise from human sources is a rising concern for the health and well-being of marine organisms and ecosystems. In this episode, we talk with NOAA marine ecologist Dr. Leila Hatch about her work to better understand the ocean soundscape by...
2016-12-0813 minNOAA: Making WavesCharting New Waters: VideoBoaters rely on NOAA's nautical charts for depth measurements so they don't accidentally ground on sandbars or other underwater obstructions. Take three minutes out of your day to hear Captain Shepard Smith of the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson discuss how nautical charts are updated—and how NOAA is using promising new technology (ocean robots!) that will add shallow depths to nautical charts.
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2016-05-2303 minNOAA: Making WavesAlaska: Marine Debris in the Wilderness (Episode 134)Alaska—the largest and most remote state in the United States—is filled with wilderness and beauty, and unfortunately with marine debris. With a longer coastline than all the other U.S. states combined, Alaska finds itself with the greatest concentration of marine debris in our country. In this episode, we learn just how challenging the issue of marine debris can be in the vast wilderness of this state, how the NOAA Marine Debris program is working to solve this problem, and how the key to beating this issue is in the innovation and ingenuity of the community working to a...
2016-01-2815 minNOAA: Diving DeeperNuisance FloodingIn this episode, we talk with a NOAA oceanographer about nuisance flooding--what it is, where it's happening, and what drives it. Episode permanent link and show notes
2015-10-2215 minNOAA: Diving DeeperHurricane Katrina: 10 Years LaterTen years after Hurricane Katrina, we’re speaking with two pollution responders from NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration who were working in Louisiana in the wake of these destructive storms. First, we’re speaking by phone with Charlie Henry, who at the time was NOAA’s primary scientific advisor to the Coast Guard in New Orleans and who today serves as Director for NOAA’s Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama. Dive into our latest podcast. Episode permanent link and show notes
2015-08-2722 minNOAA: Diving DeeperOcean EconomyDive into our ocean economy in our latest podcast. We talk with NOAA economist Jeff Adkins to understand how we all benefit from our ocean economy. Episode permanent link and show notes
2015-06-2513 minNOAA: Diving DeeperGPS on Bench MarksWe need your help! In this episode, we explore a unique volunteer opportunity called GPS on Bench Marks with Christine Gallagher from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey. Episode permanent link and show notes
2015-04-1609 minNOAA: Diving DeeperInvasive SpeciesIn this episode, we talk with a NOAA research ecologist about invasive species and some actions we can all take to help combat the problem. Episode permanent link and show notes
2015-02-2619 minNOAA: Making WavesShipwreck Detectives (Episode 129)A NOAA "shipwreck detective" talks about a two-year study to locate and document shipwrecks in Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the surrounding area.
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2015-01-1520 minNOAA: Diving DeeperCoral BleachingIn this episode, we explore ocean acidification and coral bleaching with two NOAA experts. Learn about the stresses our reefs face—and what's being done about it. Episode permanent link and show notes
2014-12-0124 minNOAA: Making WavesMeasuring Water Levels with Microwaves (Episode 128)In this episode, we visit a research station perched at the end of a long pier in Duck, North Carolina, to get a close-up look at the microwave radar water level sensor--a revolutionary step forward in how NOAA measures water levels around the nation.
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2014-10-0105 minNOAA: Making WavesArctic Shield (Episode 127)As sea ice continues to shrink in the Arctic, we’re likely to see more shipping, more oil exploration, more tourism, and more fishing. And all of this activity means that in the future, we’ll probably going have to deal with an oil spill in this remote region. So how do we prepare for that? The Coast Guard cutter Healy, a 420-foot-long icebreaker, is now heading north in answer to this question. The mission: an annual exercise called Arctic Shield led by the U.S. Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center. Onboard the Healy, scientists are gearing up to dea...
2014-10-0111 minNOAA: Making WavesGreat Pacific Garbage Patch (Episode 126)The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is one of many areas in the ocean where marine debris naturally concentrates because of ocean currents. In this episode, an expert from the NOAA Marine Debris Program explains what a garbage patch is and isn't, what we know and don't know, and what we can do about this ocean-sized problem.
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2014-06-2608 minNOAA: Making WavesStorm Surge (Episode 125)This is Making Waves from NOAA's National Ocean Service. Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30. You know that powerful winds are destructive and can be deadly during a hurricane. But did you know that the greatest threat to life actually comes from the water — in the form of storm surge. See for yourself with this video from NOAA's Ocean Today.
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2014-05-2903 minNOAA: Making WavesCoastal Blue Carbon (Episode 124)Coastal Blue Carbon. Heard of it? A NOAA environmental scientist explains how certain small coastal areas play an outsized role in reducing climate change.
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2014-05-0812 minNOAA: Making WavesThe Exxon Valdez, 25 Years Later (Episode 122)Prior to the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Exxon Valdez was the largest spill to ever occur in U.S. coastal waters. In this episode, we talk with NOAA marine biologist Gary Shigenaka to find out how marine life is faring today in Prince William Sound, Alaska. We also look at lessons we might learn from this environmental disaster in light of growing oil exploration and shipping traffic in the Arctic.
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2014-03-2115 minNOAA: Diving DeeperTides and CurrentsTides and currents data...we all want it, but what goes into collecting and making this data available for us to use. Go behind the scenes in this latest Diving Deeper episode with NOAA oceanographer Pat Burke from the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services. Episode permanent link and show notes
2014-03-1812 minNOAA: Making WavesUnderwater but Unforgotten (Episode 120)In this video episode: two Civil War-era sailors lost over 150 years ago aboard the U.S.S. Monitor are laid to rest. Don't miss this moving three-minute video brought to you by NOAA's Ocean Today.
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2014-02-1003 minNOAA: Diving DeeperPlanning Ocean UsesFrom fishing to shipping to energy, we depend on our ocean in order to do so many things every single day. Today's podcast talks about planning ocean uses with Cindy Fowler from the NOAA Coastal Services Center. Episode permanent link and show notes
2014-01-3008 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Restoring Natural ResourcesEighteen years ago, on January 6, 1996, NOAA issued its final rules for conducting Natural Resource Damage Assessments for oil spills. Given this 18 year anniversary, today on Diving Deeper Shorts we will revisit our interview with Tom Brosnan on restoring natural resources injured by oil spills or hazardous waste sites. Episode permanent link and show notes
2014-01-1603 minNOAA: Diving DeeperHealth of Coral ReefsExplore the health of coral reefs, the threats our reefs face, and what you can do to help in today’s podcast with John Christensen, director of NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-12-0510 minNOAA: Diving DeeperAfter the Storm - Collecting Aerial ImageryWhat would it be like to get a bird's eye view of an area following a coastal storm or disaster? Today's Diving Deeper explores what it's like to collect aerial imagery after a storm with Commander Albert Girimonte from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-09-2616 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Historical Maps and ChartsGet the scoop on NOAA's Historical Maps and Charts collection in just three minutes on today's Diving Deeper Shorts.
2013-09-1202 minNOAA: Diving DeeperFinding the Robert J. WalkerMore than 153 years after it was lost in a violent collision at sea, NOAA and partners have identified the wreck of the ship Robert J. Walker, a steamer that served in the U.S. Coast Survey, a predecessor agency of NOAA. Today on Diving Deeper, join the Office of Coast Survey's Vitad Pradith and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' James Delgado as they describe their journey to find the Walker. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-08-2920 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Oil Spill ResponseGet a glimpse into how NOAA responds to oil spills and why spills happen in today's Diving Deeper Shorts.
2013-08-1504 minNOAA: Making Waves'Hooked on Sharks' from NOAA Fisheries (Episode 119)It's Shark Week! Tune in to hear 'Hooked on Sharks,' the latest episode of 'On the Line,' a new podcast from our colleagues at NOAA Fisheries. 'On the Line' features interviews with NOAA scientists who study fish, marine mammals, and other ocean life. In 'Hooked on Sharks,' we hear about a research project to see if a special type of hook can help vulnerable populations of sharks to survive.
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2013-08-0810 minNOAA: Making WavesThe Social Side of Coral Reefs (Episode 118)Coral reefs are under intense pressure from climate change, pollution, and unsustainable use. So what can we do about it? To answer that question, we need to better understand the main threat to our reefs. Humans. Join us for a discussion about the social side of protecting coral reefs with scientist Peter Edwards from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program.
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2013-08-0110 minNOAA: Diving DeeperNOAA Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response CenterIt's our 50th episode of Diving Deeper! Join us as we visit the NOAA Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama to learn how this facility is equipped to serve as the central hub for coordination and response in the region. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-07-2518 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Remote SensingDip your toes into the world of remote sensing as we flash back to our interview with Chris Parrish from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey.
2013-07-1104 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWorld Hydrography Day and the Robert J. WalkerTune into today's Diving Deeper for a conversation with Rear Admiral Gerd Glang as we discuss World Hydrography Day, some history on NOAA's Office of Coast Survey, and the tragic sinking of the Coast Survey vessel Robert J. Walker. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-06-2012 minNOAA: Making WavesHurricane Survival (Episode 116)It's hurricane season. Are you prepared? Find out with this video from NOAA's Ocean Today .
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2013-06-1303 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Research in our National Marine SanctuariesToday's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores research at our national marine sanctuaries. Our national marine sanctuaries are special areas that protect important marine ecosystems around the country - making these unique places for research as well. Join us as we revisit our episode with Steve Gittings from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
2013-06-0603 minNOAA: Making WavesOcean Acidification (Episode 114)In this video podcast, learn what ocean acidification is, how it's affecting marine life, and how NOAA tools are helping people monitor and adapt to changes in ocean chemistry.
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2013-05-0202 minNOAA: Diving DeeperMarine Debris MovementToday we are joined by Sherry Lippiatt from the NOAA Marine Debris Program to talk about how marine debris moves in our environment. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-03-2814 minNOAA: Diving DeeperCoastal StormsIn today's Diving Deeper podcast, we talk with Audra Luscher from the NOAA Coastal Services Center to learn about impacts of storms to our coastal communities and what NOAA is doing to help folks prepare and reduce any negative impacts of these events. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-03-1419 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Value of Coral ReefsToday's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores coral reefs and what we can do to help preserve corals for future generations. Join us as we revisit our episode with Kacky Andrews, former director of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program.
2013-02-2704 minNOAA: Making WavesShrinking Sea Ice (Episode 111)In this episode, watch the first installment of a new three-part video series from NOAA's Ocean Today about the role of ice in our ocean. What is sea ice and why is it shrinking?
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2013-02-2103 minNOAA: Diving DeeperPhysical Oceanographic Real-Time SystemDiving Deeper is back! In today's episode we explore NOAA's Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) with our own Darren Wright. Be sure to tune in to learn more about this valuable resource for mariners. Episode permanent link and show notes
2013-01-3116 minNOAA: Making WavesOcean Today Video: Whale Sense (Episode 107)NOAA's Ocean Today just launched its 100th video! In this episode, we highlight this achievement and showcase the latest video from Ocean Today about an effort to promote safe and responsible whale watching. (3:32 minutes)
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2012-11-2903 minNOAA: Making WavesOcean Today Video: Coral Forests of the Deep (Episode 106)NOAA and independent scientists recently discovered rocky reef habitats in an area of NOAA's Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary at depths reaching 457 meters meters—places where corals and sponges had not been seen before. Did you know that corals, sponges, and countless other creatures thrive in the deep ocean—in places where sunlight doesn't reach? In this episode, learn more about the fascinating world of deep sea coral habitats in 'Coral Forests of the Deep,' a video from NOAA's Ocean Today. (3:31 minutes)
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2012-11-1503 minNOAA: Making WavesMarine Sanctuaries 40th Anniversary (Episode 104)This month marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, which created our nation's national marine sanctuary system. What are sanctuaries? How do these special areas help to protect and conserve our ocean? We have a NOAA Ocean Today video for you in this episode to put this milestone in perspective. (4:49 minutes)
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2012-10-0404 minNOAA: Making WavesOcean Today Video: Fuel for the Storm (Episode 103)We've all heard that hurricanes are one of the most powerful and destructive forces on Earth. But where do they get their strength? You’ll find the answer on this episode of Making Waves. Tune in to watch a brand new video from NOAA’s Ocean Today called 'Fuel for the Storm.' (3:31 minutes)
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2012-09-2003 minNOAA: Diving DeeperVolunteering with our National Marine Sanctuaries Part IIDid you know that volunteers with NOAA's national marine sanctuaries have donated more than one million hours to help conserve the country's ocean and coastal treasures for future generations? Learn more about volunteering with our sanctuaries in today's Diving Deeper podcast. This episode features interviews with staff from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Episode permanent link and show notes
2012-07-1924 minNOAA: Making WavesHurricane Response (Episode 98)It’s the end of May -- and that means it’s not only the start of the summer season, it’s the beginning of hurricane season. Most people know that NOAA’s National Weather Service plays a huge role when hurricanes threaten our coasts, but what role does NOAA’s National Ocean Service play? Find out in this episode -- and learn about some of the online tools and information that you can use before, during, and after hurricanes strike. Episode permanent link and show notes
2012-05-3110 minNOAA: Making WavesRestoring San Francisco Bay (Episode 91)Join us for a talk with two NOAA experts about a multi-year effort to restore the environment in the aftermath of an oil spill that dumped 53,000 gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay. While we're focusing on this one spill, you'll get a good idea of how we deal as a nation with big spills wherever and whenever they occur along our coasts. Guests for this episode include Greg Baker, regional resource coordinator with NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration, and Natalie Cosentino-Manning, restoration program manager for the Southwest region of the U.S. with NOAA's Fisheries Restoration Center. Episode...
2012-02-0914 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] NOAA's Navigation Response TeamsIn just three minutes, learn about the types of support that NOAA's navigation response teams provide following emergencies like hurricanes.
2011-10-0603 minNOAA: Making WavesArctic Sea Inventory; Whale of a Partnership (Episode 83)Join us this week for two stories and an Ocean Fact:
Arctic Sea Floor Inventory. NOAA scientists are collecting environmental data off the coast of Alaska in the Chukchi Sea to get a clear picture of this underwater ecosystem before any offshore development begins.
A Whale of a Partnership. NOAA, French sanctuaries join forces to protect endangered humpback whales along their annual migration route.
Ocean Fact. Where is the largest protected area in NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary system?
2011-09-1516 minNOAA: Making WavesSurveying the Arctic (Episode 81)The NOAA Ship Fairweather is surveying remote areas of the Arctic in places where ocean depths haven’t been measured since 1867. We talk with the NOAA Corps Capt. David Neander, commander of the vessel, about the current expedition in Alaska and NOAA's broader efforts to map sparsely charted regions of the Arctic Ocean.
2011-08-1809 minNOAA: Making WavesNOS Assists with Oil Spill; New El Nino Study; Ocean Fact (Episode 80)In this episode:
NOS Responds to Yellowstone River Oil Spill. NOS is on hand to assist with last month's oil spill on the Yellowstone River in Montana.
NOAA Study May Help East Coast Prepare for El Nino Years. Coastal communities along the U.S. East Coast may be at risk of higher sea levels accompanied by more destructive storm surges during future El Nino years, according to a new NOAA study published in the Monthly Weather Review, a journal of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
NOS Ocean Fact. What does peanut butter have to...
2011-08-0405 minNOAA: Making WavesHuman Health and Climate Change (Episode 79)Climate Change and Harmful Algal Blooms. In a recent study, researchers from NOAA's West Coast Center for Oceans and Human Health used cutting-edge technologies to model future ocean and weather patterns.
Atmospheric Dust and the Ocean Environment. In a recent NOAA-funded study, University of Georgia and U.S. Geological Survey researchers considered how global desertification and the resulting increase in atmospheric dust based on some climate-change scenarios could fuel the presence of harmful bacteria in the ocean and seafood.
2011-07-2113 minNOAA: Making WavesGulf of Mexico Dead Zone and Red Tide News (Episode 77)In this episode:
Major Flooding on the Mississippi River Predicted to Cause Largest Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Ever Recorded. The Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone is predicted to be the largest ever recorded due to extreme flooding of the Mississippi River this spring, according to an annual forecast by a team of NOAA-supported scientists from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, Louisiana State University and the University of Michigan.
Study Sheds Light On Red Tide Toxin. NOAA-supported researchers at Texas A&M University have determined why red tide algae in the Gulf of Mexico make toxin...
2011-06-2407 minNOAA: Making WavesMarine Mammals Help Collect Ocean Info; New Marine Debris App (Episode 75)In this episode:
Collecting Ocean Data with Marine Mammals. Scientists are enlisting marine mammals with electronic tags to collect critical ocean data from around the nation. NOAA's Integrated Ocean Observing System is working to standardize various tagging programs so researchers can better tap into this data stream.
New Smartphone App Targets Marine Debris. With bottles, cans, abandoned or lost fishing gear, and other marine debris washing up on our shores each year, the University of Georgia and NOAA have teamed up to create a new, innovative cell phone reporting mechanism to combat the marine debris problem.
2011-05-2606 minNOAA: Making WavesHuman Health and Climate Change (Episode 70)Climate Change and Harmful Algal Blooms. In a recent study, researchers from NOAA's West Coast Center for Oceans and Human Health used cutting-edge technologies to model future ocean and weather patterns.
Atmospheric Dust and the Ocean Environment. In a recent NOAA-funded study, University of Georgia and U.S. Geological Survey researchers considered how global desertification and the resulting increase in atmospheric dust based on some climate-change scenarios could fuel the presence of harmful bacteria in the ocean and seafood.
2011-04-2813 minNOAA: Making WavesDeepwater Horizon, one year later (Episode 73)Last year, on April 20, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon MC252 drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico killed eleven people and caused the rig to sink. Then, oil began leaking into the Gulf. Before the wellhead was finally capped in mid-July, almost 5 million barrels of oil were released. Today, we look back at NOAA's role in the Deepwater Horizon spill response--the months when oil was spilling into the Gulf--through the eyes of one of the first NOAA responders to the spill. We're joined by Debbie Payton, chief of the Office of Response and Restoration's Emergency Response Division.
2011-04-2107 minNOAA: Diving DeeperOil Spill Response RevisitedJoin us as we revisit the impacts of oil to our natural resources and how NOAA responds to oil spills in this interview from April 2010 with Amy Merten from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration.
2011-04-1423 minNOAA: Making WavesHarmful Algal Bloom discovery; U.S. Caribbean News (Episode 72)Three stories: (1) A new NOAA-funded study links algae to a harmful estrogen-like compound; (2) a new 'marine etiquette' video is launched for visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; (3) NOAA researchers kick off the eighth year of a mission to explore and map underwater realms of the U.S. Caribbean.
2011-03-3106 minNOAA: Diving DeeperNatural Resource RestorationLearn how NOAA protects and restores natural resources injured by oil spills and hazardous waste sites in this interview with Tom Brosnan from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration.
2011-03-2415 minNOAA: Diving DeeperCoastal Zone ManagementLearn about coastal zone management in this interview with Bill O'Beirne from NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
2011-02-2418 minNOAA: Making WavesMarine Debris Conference; Historic 19th-Century Whaler Found; Civil War-era Map Unveiled (Episode 69)International Marine Debris Conference. The Fifth International Marine Debris Conference is set to take place next month from March 20-25 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event is bringing together international marine debris experts from around the world to look at marine debris from a global perspective.
Historic 19th-Century Whaler Found. Archeologists working with the Ocean Service's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries have found wreckage of a famous 1800's Nantucket whale ship nearly six hundred miles northwest of Honolulu, within NOAA's Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine National Monument.
Civil-War Era Map Shows Mapmaking Innovations. It isn't often that a ma...
2011-02-1708 minNOAA: Making WavesNOAA in Mobile Bay (Episode 67)A big part of the Ocean Service's mission is about providing 'navigation services' ... things like measuring tides and currents, providing up-to-date nautical charts, and determining exact positions on sea or land. These services help keep the nation's maritime commerce humming along safely. But what else could this information be used for? Who else could use it? And what would you get if you focused all of NOAA's combined navigational tools and services to study one specific coastal area in intense detail, all at one time? In this episode, learn how NOAA's navigational services are evolving beyond navigation.
2011-01-2012 minNOAA: Diving DeeperHistorical Charts and MapsLearn about why we archive nautical charts and maps in this interview with Meredith Westington from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey.
2010-12-1617 minNOAA: Making WavesEducational Games (Episode 64)Looking for something to entertain the kids while you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner this week? How about an educational game? In this episode, we revisit a 2009 interview with the National Ocean Service's education director to hear about NOAA's foray into educational games and to learn why there's a growing trend to teach kids using fun gaming experiences. We also preview what's available on NOAA's 'Planet Arcade' game portal.
2010-11-2416 minNOAA: Diving DeeperPreparing for Climate-Related ImpactsLearn about climate change, climate variability, and how we can prepare for climate-related impacts in this interview with Stephanie Fauver from the NOAA Coastal Services Center.
2010-11-0416 minNOAA: Making WavesAquarius 2010 (Episode 62)This week, we take an audio journey to NOAA's Aquarius Reef Base--the world's only undersea research lab. We talk with the director of the Aquarius to learn about some of the tech, science and logistics that make this one-of-a-kind underwater lab possible. Then we speak with the National Educational Coordinator from NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Office to hear about Aquarius 2010, a 10-day research mission that just wrapped up on Aquarius Reef Base that doubled as a powerful educational outreach event.
2010-10-2718 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is remote sensing?Learn about how we collect and use remotely sensed data in this interview with Chris Parrish from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey.
2010-10-0721 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Integrated Ocean Observing SystemOn this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview with Jennie Lyons from NOAA's Integrated Ocean Observing System Program.
2010-09-2302 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat research happens in our national marine sanctuaries, and why?Learn about research in our national marine sanctuaries in this interview with Steve Gittings from NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
2010-09-0923 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] Marine DebrisOn this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on marine debris with Megan Forbes from NOAA's Marine Debris Program.
2010-08-2603 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Shorts] TidesOn this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on tides with Steve Gill from NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services.
2010-08-1202 minNOAA: Diving Deeper[Diving Deeper Shorts] Dead ZoneFor the launch of Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on dead zone and hypoxia with Dr. Rob Magnien from NOAA's Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research.
2010-07-2902 minNOAA: Making WavesNOS News Round-up (Episode 56)We have three stories for you this week: NOAA rolls out new online game for kids about loggerhead sea turtle conservation; have your say about NOAA's new strategic plan; the next round of existing Marine Protected Areas nominated to join the national system of MPAs is up for public comment.
2010-07-2206 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhy do we map habitats on the sea floor?Learn about mapping coral habitats on the sea floor and why these maps are important in this interview with Tim Battista from NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Biogeography Branch.
2010-07-1521 minNOAA: Making WavesInterview with Commander of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson (Episode 54)In recognition of World Hydrography Day, we have a special interview for you this week with the commander of the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson, currently in the Gulf of Mexico conducting research in support of the ongoing oil spill response effort.
2010-06-2413 minNOAA: Diving DeeperHow do we measure tides?Learn about how we measure tides and who uses tidal data in this interview with Tom Landon from NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services.
2010-06-1622 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat are NOAA's navigation response teams?Navigation response teams are three-person mobile emergency response units equipped and trained to survey waterways immediately following a hurricane. Learn more about NOAA's navigation response teams in this interview with Commander Larry Krepp from NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey.
2010-05-1918 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is a tsunami?A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. Learn more about tsunamis and how to prepare for these events in this interview with Russell Jackson from NOAA’s Coastal Services Center.
2010-04-2118 minNOAA: Making WavesLive from Philadelphia Part II: NOAA Education Outreach (Episode 49)This week, we continue our coverage of NOAA's participation in the 2010 National Science Teachers Association conference with a focus on education outreach efforts at the event.
2010-04-1415 minNOAA: Making WavesLive from Philadelphia: NOAA's Exhibit Program (Episode 48)In this episode, we spend some time at the NOAA booth at the recent National Science Teachers Association annual meeting held in Philadelphia, Penn. This huge convention was an opportunity for NOAA men and women from a variety of backgrounds and expertise to meet face to face with thousands of science teachers. This is the first half of a two-part series recorded live at the event.
2010-04-1413 minNOAA: Diving DeeperHow do we respond to oil spills?Oil spills can happen in our rivers, bays, and the ocean. Spills are often caused by accidents involving tankers, barges, pipelines, and refineries. These accidents usually occur when the oil is being transported to us. Learn more about oil spills and how NOAA responds to these events in this interview with Amy Merten from NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration.
2010-04-0722 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhy are coral reefs valuable?Coral reefs are some of the most biologically rich and economically valuable ecosystems on Earth. They provide food, jobs, income, protection, and many other important services to billions of people worldwide. Learn more about the importance of coral reefs, what the current threats are, and what you can do to help in this interview with Kacky Andrews, director of NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program.
2010-02-2416 minNOAA: Making WavesDecoding the Secret Pathologies of Dolphins (Episode 45)This week, we take a virtual journey to the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). At the event, NOAA's Oceans and Human Health Initiative unveiled six new studies that offer insights into how diseases found in dolphins and other marine mammals are similar to humans. We talk with NOAA scientists about two of the six studies presented at the meeting. In our first story, we discuss unprecedented contaminant levels found in coastal dolphins in Georgia. Then, we look at new research that shows marine exposure to a type of toxic algae may cause epilepsy.
2010-02-1811 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat are the benefits of ocean observing data?Ocean observing data benefits us every single day and is used to increase understanding on the effects of climate change, getting goods in and out of our ports safely and efficiently, and protecting our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. Learn more about the many benefits of ocean observing data in this interview with Zdenka Willis, director of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System Program.
2010-01-2717 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is marine spatial planning?Marine spatial planning is a relatively new concept. Similar to land use planning, it's the process used to make smart ocean-related decisions and policies. Learn all about marine spatial planning in this interview with Brian Smith from NOAA's Coastal Services Center.
2009-11-0416 minNOAA: Making WavesHigh-Water Mystery; nowCOAST; Wetlands Restoration (Episode 34)A High Tide Mystery off the Atlantic Coast:
NOAA's Tides and Currents office is investigating the causes behind an unusually high tide in June that stretched from Maine to Florida.
nowCOAST:
An online interactive map from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey provides an amazing amount of near real-time weather forecasts and ocean surface observations for all of the U.S.
Texas Wetlands Restoration Project Completed:
NOAA's Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program just completed shepherding a major coastal restoration project -- over 2,500 acres of wetlands -- near Port Arthur, Texas.
2009-09-0208 minNOAA: Making WavesGulf Dead Zone Size Measured; NOAA Funding Helps Manage New England Red Tide (Episode 32)2009 Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Size Measured:
The size of the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is slightly smaller than expected this year, but it's still going to be severe.
NOAA Funding Helps Manage New England Red Tide:
NOAA provides emergency funding to support sampling, mapping, and forecasting of a massive red tide in New England.
2009-08-0508 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is Land Cover Data?Learn about land cover data in this interview with Nate Herold from the NOAA Coastal Services Center. The discussion highlights the difference between land cover and land use, how land cover data is collected, and some of the many applications of land cover data.
2009-07-2914 minNOAA: Making WavesNOAA Restoration Day 2009 (Episode 29)This week, we travel north of Baltimore to Otter Point Creek to join up with scores of NOAA volunteers gathered for NOAA Restoration Day. Over the past six years, Restoration Day has grown to become one of the largest federal employee-sponsored environmental stewardship events in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Podcast guests include Restoration Day event organizer, park manager at Otter Point Creek's Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the deputy secretary of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources, and the deputy director of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay office.
2009-06-2415 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat are PCBs?Learn about PCBs in this interview with Lisa DiPinto from the Office of Response and Restoration. The discussion highlights what PCBs are, why they are still a problem today in the environment, and what NOAA is doing to help.
2009-06-1719 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is resilience?Learn about resilience in this interview with Sandy Eslinger from the NOAA Coastal Services Center. The discussion highlights what resilience is and examples of communities striving to become resilient.
2009-06-0310 minNOAA: Making WavesNew PORTS Station Opens in Lake Charles, Louisiana (Episode 26)Mariners can now get free real-time information on water and weather conditions for the Port of Lake Charles, La., from a new NOAA ocean observing system at the port called NOAA Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS). We talk with the PORTS program manager to learn what this system is all about.
2009-05-1313 minNOAA: Making WavesBay Hydro II Joins the NOAA Fleet; Tropical Fungus Range Expands into Northern Waters (Episode 24)Join us this week to learn about Bay Hydro II, the newest addition to NOAA's fleet of hydrographic research vessels. We also take a look at a new NOAA-led study that finds a type of tropical fungus called lobomycosis is now infecting bottlenose dolphins off the coast of North Carolina.
2009-04-1609 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is the integrated ocean observing system?Learn about the Integrated Ocean Observing System in this interview with Jennie Lyons of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System Program. The discussion covers more about ocean observing as well as how data are collected and used.
2009-03-0911 minNOAA: Diving DeeperWhat is marine debris?Learn more about marine debris in this interview with Megan Forbes of the NOAA Marine Debris Program. The discussion covers more about marine debris including the impacts and what you can do to help.
2009-02-2315 minNOAA: Making WavesNOAA lends hand for Hudson River airplane crash; West Coast algal bloom summit (Episode 17)This week, we talk about NOAA's role in the recent U.S. Airways airplane crash on the Hudson River near Manhattan. We then head west to learn why experts from NOAA, California, Oregon, and Washington State met last week to talk about harmful algal blooms, more commonly known as 'red tides.'
2009-02-2007 minNOAA: Making WavesEcoZone initiative; record year for spill clean-up; height modernization (Episode 2)This week, we talk about NOAA's role in a new public-private partnership called the EcoZone® Green Schools Initiative. Then we look at the busiest year on record for the NOS Office of Response and Restoration, the NOAA office that responds to oil and chemical spills around the nation. Finally, we talk about a National Geodetic Survey effort to revolutionize the measurement of height by measuring gravity around the country. We wrap up the episode with a closer look at how gravity and height are related.
2008-11-0607 min