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Ocean Literacy: Ocean and Humans Are Inextricably Interconnected
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Coastal Port, Barcelona, Spain , Credit: Photo by Tobias A. Müller on Unsplash
"The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected." So states the sixth Ocean Literacy principle, a series of fundamental concepts to help us b...

  • Added: Sep 24, 2018
  • Length: 05:10
Ocean Literacy: Diversity of Life and Ecosystems
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Cozumel, Mexico , Credit: Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash
"The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems." So states the fifth Ocean Literacy principle, a series of fundamental concepts to he...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2018
  • Length: 04:58
Ocean Literacy: The Ocean Makes Earth Habitable
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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"The ocean makes Earth habitable." So states the fourth Ocean Literacy principle, a series of fundamental concepts to help us better understand the...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2018
  • Length: 04:42
Ocean Literacy: Weather and Climate
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Bray, France, Credit: Stijn te Strake on Unsplash
"The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate." So states the third Ocean Literacy principle, a series of fundamental concepts to help us ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 04, 2018
  • Length: 05:06
  • Purchases: 1
Ocean Literacy: Ocean Shapes the Features of Earth
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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"The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth." So states the second principle of the ocean literacy curriculum, a series of fundame...

  • Added: Aug 28, 2018
  • Length: 05:04
Ocean Literacy: One Big Ocean
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: U.S. and Atlantic Ocean basin, Credit: NASA
"The Earth Has One Big Ocean With Many Features" So states the first principle of the ocean literacy curriculum, a series of fundamental concepts t...

  • Added: Aug 20, 2018
  • Length: 04:38
Ocean Literacy: An Introduction
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: oceanliteracy.wp2.coexploration.org, Credit: Ocean Literacy Curriculum
This week's episode of World Ocean Radio kicks off a multi-part series on the Ocean Literacy Principles. The next eight episodes will provide an an...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2018
  • Length: 04:27
Arctic Futures
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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In mid-June the World Ocean Observatory co-hosted the Arctic Summer Institute in Portland, Maine in partnership with the University of Maine School...

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Jun 25, 2018
  • Length: 05:17
  • Purchases: 1
Nature and the Rule of Law, part one
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill outlines laws that are intended to protect Nature and its resources--water, fresh air, food,...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2018
  • Length: 05:17
Sound Ecology: Ospreys
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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Ospreys are the world’s most widespread raptor, found near water everywhere except Antarctica. Naturalist Ken Burton wrote this segment about the ...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 3
Shaky Ground: Defining Epicenter
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Shaky Ground
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On this segment of Shaky Ground, Geologist Lori Dengler takes on the word epicenter. Depending on magnitude, the "dot on the map" may or may not b...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Shaky Ground: Energy Release
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Shaky Ground
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Small earthquakes really don't do much for stress release - but they do facilitate healthy discussions about preparedness. Dr. Lori Dengler share...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Sound Ecology: Harbor Seals
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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Remarkable facts about the ubiquitous resident of our coastal regions, the harbor seal.

Bought by Radio Newark and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Feb 07, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
World Ocean Explorer: A Virtual Gaming and Exploration Experience
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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This week on World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill introduces podcast listeners to WORLD OCEAN EXPLORER: an ambitious new project to create a free vir...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2018
  • Length: 04:58
Sound Ecology: Snowy Plovers
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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On this segment of Sound Ecology, Ornithologist Mark Colwell features one of our dynamic coastal residents, the western snowy plover.

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, KFOI Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 04, 2018
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 4
Sound Ecology: Marine Protected Areas
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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Marine Protected Areas conserve the diversity and abundance of marine life, the habitats they depend on and the integrity of marine ecosystems. Cal...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, KFOI Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 04, 2018
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 4
Bellota of the Borderlands
From: KXCI
Series: Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey
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It’s the way that folks at the Bisbee farmers Market say, “Oh, you grow the bellota.” that makes me think of that common name as an honorific name ...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2017
  • Length: 05:02
The Sculptural Magnificence of Jason deCaires Taylor: Art, Affect, and Ocean
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: “Silent Evolution.” Installation at MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Mexico.) The sculptural works of Jason deCaires Taylor serve as artificial reefs, providing habitat for fish and other ocean species. For more information visit his, Credit: Jason deCaires Taylor
In this week’s episode of World Ocean Radio we discuss the work of artist Jason deCaires Taylor, creator of underwater sculpture museums that explo...

  • Added: May 30, 2017
  • Length: 04:52
Local Action for Global Change
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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This week we continue the Earth Optimism Series, a 24-episode project in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution's Ocean Portal, to celebrate ...

  • Added: Mar 07, 2017
  • Length: 05:16
Sound Ecology: Redwoods
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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An audio postcard highlighting the magnificent Redwood trees of northwestern California.

Bought by WNED Buffalo and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 2
Sound Ecology: Marsh Wren
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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This segment of Sound Ecology highlights the diverse songs and calls of the marsh wren in northern California. For air during spring and summer.

Bought by WNED Buffalo and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:56
  • Purchases: 2
Sound Ecology: Warblers
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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This segment of Sound Ecology highlights the springtime arrival of orange-crowned and wilson's warblers in northwestern California. For air during ...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 3
Sound Ecology: Allen's Hummingbird
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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An audio postcard highlighting the amazing migration of Allen's Hummingbirds along the pacific flyway. Best aired late winter through spring and su...

Bought by WNED Buffalo and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Sound Ecology: Aleutian Geese
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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This segment of Sound Ecology focuses on the recovery of the once-endangered Aleutian Geese that winter in northern California.

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
Sound Ecology: Manzanitas
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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An audio postcard highlighting the spectacular diversity and adaptability of manzanitas

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Jul 15, 2016
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3