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German and American libraries have influenced each other’s development tremendously over the last few centuries. During this time, the library has ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WNYO, KICI Iowa City, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2019
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 4
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This week we begin to present the ocean edge in thematic ways with The Working Edge, outlining the various social structures, industries, exchange,...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2019
  • Length: 05:12
Caption: Thames Barrier, U.K.
This week with "Hard Edges" we kick off a 7-part series dedicated to the ocean edge, exploring what takes place there, from the real to the symboli...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Jan 08, 2019
  • Length: 05:13
  • Purchases: 1
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The conversation continues this week about the future of the Arctic. In this episode of World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill will argue that now is t...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2015
  • Length: 05:31
Caption: Royal Dutch Shell's conical drilling unit Kulluk, Credit: (Reuters / Zachary Painter) / Reuters
In late September Royal Dutch Shell announced it has terminated oil exploration and drilling efforts in the Arctic, citing disappointing explorator...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2015
  • Length: 05:12
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The global water crisis and the prospects for future water resources is forcing adjustments for how we measure its use, how it is valued, and how (...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2015
  • Length: 05:22
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This week marks two major milestones for World Ocean Radio. First, this episode is the 300th audio broadcast since World Ocean Radio first aired in...

  • Added: Aug 04, 2014
  • Length: 05:10
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A discussion of the evolution of film over the last hundred years, both as a vehicle for imaginative storytelling and a genre for commentary, the p...

  • Added: Feb 27, 2014
  • Length: 26:03
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A discussion of the evolution of film over the last hundred years, both as a vehicle for imaginative storytelling and a genre for commentary, the p...

  • Added: Feb 27, 2014
  • Length: 23:17
Caption: Fishermen unload their catch of Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias) Monterey Bay, California, Credit: Gerick Bergsma 2010 | Marine Photobank
Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced its Vibrant Oceans Initiative, a $53 million, 5-year effort to boost fish populations in Brazil, the Ph...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2014
  • Length: 05:34
Caption: Undersea Cable Map , Credit: Barry Ritholtz
Climate conditions are rapidly changing, opening sea routes to major development, shipping, and underwater cable systems. In this episode of World ...

  • Added: Feb 10, 2014
  • Length: 05:16
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Fresh water as a resource is under constant threat by over-consumption, toxins, pollutants and waste from industrial and agricultural production. I...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2013
  • Length: 05:06
Caption: Floating Classroomm, Credit: Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha
In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill will discuss the stark juxtaposition of two ocean stories, extreme in their differences, lin...

  • Added: Jul 15, 2013
  • Length: 05:20
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There is no single fix to deal with the many challenges facing the world ocean. The ocean community has identified various strategies such as mitig...

  • Added: May 28, 2013
  • Length: 05:13
Caption: Photo courtesty of ISSF, Credit: Andy Maluche
In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill will discuss efforts being made my Interpol and other organizations to combat unreported fis...

  • Added: May 07, 2013
  • Length: 05:14
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We continue to look for solutions to our most pressing future challenges: fresh water, food, energy, health, and security. In this episode of World...

  • Added: May 02, 2013
  • Length: 05:34
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The maritime industry is a major index of the health of the global economy and is a significant economic contributor to employment the world over. ...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2013
  • Length: 06:40
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An influential Russian engineer recently called for an international ban on cyber weapons, saying that they could have unforeseen consequences, but...

  • Added: Jun 19, 2012
  • Length: 01:58
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President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser recently defended drone strikes, saying they are legal, wise, and moral. But, citing international l...

  • Added: May 07, 2012
  • Length: 01:53
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Border disputes have been around for thousands of years, but in the age of Google Maps, they are taking on another dimension. Does Google bear any ...

Bought by Listenwise


  • Added: Mar 06, 2012
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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We at the World Ocean Observatory use the belief "The Sea Connects All Things" as the basis for our work to inform citizens and unite to sustain th...

  • Added: Jan 30, 2012
  • Length: 05:09
Caption: Fiber Optic Cable , Credit: DL Ritter
Historically, the world has been explored and connected by water, linked through the exchange of goods, people, and ideas. The most modern tool of ...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2011
  • Length: 04:06
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China today is the most polluted nation on earth. But it’s also on its way to becoming the most environmentally advanced. And it’s no coincidence. ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 10, 2011
  • Length: 55:02
  • Purchases: 2
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David Aylward specializes in a new sector called mobile health, which uses cell phone and other communications technology to connect poor patients ...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2011
  • Length: 29:41
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Smartphones rely on coltan, much of which is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Given that the Congo represents one of the worst illustrati...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2010
  • Length: 02:00