NOAA Ocean Podcast

National Ocean Service
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From corals to coastal science, connect with NOAA experts in our podcast series that explores questions about the ocean environment.

  1. 08/21/2025

    Coastal Conversation: Harmful algal bloom forecasting in Alaska

    Harmful algal blooms occur when an overgrowth of algae produces toxins in a body of water, affecting fish, shellfish, marine mammals, birds, and even people. Ecological forecasting is an important tool for protection from these blooms. Join this coastal conversation with Steve Kibler, an oceanographer with the National Ocean Service, and Kasey Jo Wright, an environmental technician with the Kodiak Area Native Association, as they discuss harmful algal bloom forecasting in Alaska and its effects on shellfish harvesting within Indigenous communities. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 82 - Coastal Conversation: Harmful algal bloom forecasting in Alaska

    16 min

  2. 06/25/2025

    Boost Your Blue IQ

    Attention beachgoers! Don’t let ocean and shoreline hazards keep you from enjoying your time at the beach this summer; instead, boost your “Blue IQ” through this episode. Listen to ocean and coastal safety expert Bruckner Chase discuss common beach hazards and best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe in the surf. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 81 - Boost Your Blue IQ

    39 min

  3. 04/24/2025

    Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: 15 Years of Advancing Science

    Fifteen years ago, NOAA played a critical role in the initial response, assessment, and development of a restoration plan following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill — the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. In this episode, we’re joined by experts Doug Helton and Lisa DiPinto from the National Ocean Service’s Office of Response and Restoration to discuss the earliest moments of the response, and the progress made over the past 15 years to advance oil spill science and technologies. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 80 - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: 15 Years of Advancing Science

    38 min

  4. 10/30/2024

    Moving Mountains

    Since 2007, NOAA’s National Ocean Service has been working to update the National Spatial Reference System. This huge project will modernize the system for measuring the horizontal positions and vertical elevations of the United States and its territories. During the course of this work, NOAA scientists realized that the heights of Colorado’s famous “Fourteeners” — or mountains with peak elevations of at least 14,000 feet — had been overestimated. In this episode, we learn why this occurred, how this impacts the status of these mountains, and what benefits this project will have for the nation. Our featured expert is Derek van Westrum, physicist with NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 79 -Moving Mountains

    24 min

  5. 09/25/2024

    Marine Debris - Talking Trash

    Marine debris is a large and global problem. Plastics, metals, rubber, fishing gear, and other lost and discarded items enter our ocean, Great Lakes, waterways, and coastal areas every day. This challenging problem can cause negative impacts to wildlife, the environment, and the economy. In this episode, we chat with our expert, Sophie Maginnes, communication specialist with NOAA’s Marine Debris Program. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 78 - Marine Debris - Talking Trash

    19 min

  6. 08/13/2024

    High Tide Flooding

    Rising waters can spell trouble for coastal areas. The impacts of high tide flooding can range from longer commute times to business closures and construction delays. NOAA plays a vital role in helping communities prepare for and respond to flooding threats. This episode features a panel of experts from NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services. We’re joined by oceanographers Analise Keeney and Karen Kavanaugh and chief scientist Greg Dusek, Ph.D. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 77 -High Tide Flooding

    6 min

  7. 07/22/2024

    Sanctuary Spotlight: Olympic Coast

    In this episode, we travel to Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Boasting rugged coastlines and encompassing over 3,000 square miles, this special place is home to a rich abundance of marine mammals, seabirds, fish, and invertebrate communities. We explore this area’s origins, maritime culture, and historical legacy, as well as ways you can dive into all our sanctuaries. Our featured expert is Chris Butler-Minor, a community engagement specialist with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 76 -Sanctuary Spotlight: Olympic Coast

    19 min

  8. 06/25/2024

    Artificial Reefs

    Not all reefs in the ocean are naturally occurring. Artificial reefs are human-made structures that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In this episode, we learn about what they are, the benefits they provide, and how the first study was conducted to calculate how much of the seafloor is covered by these reefs. Episode permanent link, transcript, and show notes

    22 min
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From corals to coastal science, connect with NOAA experts in our podcast series that explores questions about the ocean environment.

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  • Creator
    National Ocean Service
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
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    NOAA Ocean Podcast

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