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Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
Published by Pine Forest Media | Environmental Science Podcasts
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The ocean is never separate from human life. Oceanography is a marine science podcast about what we know, how we know it, and what we choose to do with that knowledge. Hosted by science communicator Clark Marchese, the show brings researchers, conservationists, policymakers, Indigenous knowledge holders, advocates, and storytellers into conversations that move from discovery to decision-making. We follow whale calls into the deep sea, trace pollution from land to water, visit research vessels and international summits, and ask how ocean science can inform policy that genuinely serves people and the planet. Each episode makes complex research accessible without flattening it, connecting marine biology and ocean discovery with conservation, technology, justice, power, and global policy. Expect deep-dive interviews, narrative explainers, and field reporting grounded in curiosity, rigor, and the belief that understanding the ocean should help us care for it. Oceanography is an endorsed activity of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and is produced by Pine Forest Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Sky Truth: From Satellite Data to Ocean Action from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
42 min
Satellites can reveal what is happening at sea. SkyTruth founder John Amos explains how seeing previously hidden oil slicks from space changed the course of his career, and why he believes environmental data should be free and public. The conversation follows satellite imagery, AIS vessel tracking, and machine learning into tools such as Global Fishing Watch and Cerulean, which make fishing activity and ocean pollution easier to study and respond to. It also examines the limits of satellite ocean monitoring: observation does not automatically prove illegal fishing, coverage remains uneven, and much of the high seas still goes unseen. This is ocean conservation built to move from evidence to policy and action. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guests : John Amos Visit the Sky Truth website and connect with them on LinkedIn Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCY Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- How Many Species Are There in the Sea? Marine Taxonomy Explained from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
23 min
Naming ocean life is the first step toward protecting it. In a live conversation with his former professor, host Clark Marchese asks marine biologist Dr. Manuel Caballero Gutiérrez how many species live in the sea and why the answer remains uncertain. The episode follows marine taxonomy through deep-sea expeditions, DNA analysis, museum collections, and formal species descriptions, connecting species discovery with marine biodiversity, extinction risk, and conservation. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guests : Dr. Manuel Callebar Gutierrez Browse Dr. Callabar Gutierrez's publications on Research Gate Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCY Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Hadal Zone Master Class with Professor Alan from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
46 min
What happens at the deepest points of the ocean? This week on Oceanography, we’re sharing a special feed drop episode from Deep Sea Pod, hosted by Thomas Linley and Alan Jamieson — two scientists many of you may already recognize from previous Oceanography episodes like What Is the Deep Sea Even Like? and Ocean Trenches Explained . In this episode, Professor Alan Jamieson takes listeners on a deep dive into the hadal zone: the deepest and most extreme region of the ocean, including the massive trenches that extend nearly 11 kilometers beneath the surface. The conversation explores how scientists study these remote environments, what kinds of organisms survive under immense pressure, the history of deep trench exploration, and why the hadal zone remains one of the last great frontiers in marine science. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to check out Deep Sea Pod using the link in the episode description. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guests: Alan Jamieson and Thomas Linley Listen to Deep Sea Pod Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCY Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Climate Change in 2026: Where Are We Now? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
31 min
Where does climate change stand as 2026 unfolds? This Green Frequency crossover steps back from the ocean to assess the wider climate system. Climate scientist Dr. Claudio Piani and student activist Averie Gannon examine global emissions, the Paris Agreement, renewable energy progress, and why every fraction of a degree still matters. It is a grounded climate change 2026 briefing on what is improving, where the gaps remain, and why climate action is still consequential. Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCY Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guest: Dr. Claudio Piani Special thanks to the American University of Paris Our World In Data - CO2 emissions, temperature, and per capita trends. The Scientific American - Global Average Temperature Targets International Renewable Energy Agency - The Cost of Renewable Energy Explore the Pine Forest Media digital ecosystem on our website Find the full-length video on YouTube @PineForestPods Follow us on Social Media @pineforestmedia Hosted by Clark Marchese and Averie Gannon Audio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar Padula Videography and Set Design by Le Studio Du Passage Cover Art by Laurel Wong Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Oceanography on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Elephant Seals Can Be Scientists Too from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
52 min
Elephant seals collect data where ships rarely can. In this South Pole crossover, Dr. Clive McMahon explains how animal-borne sensors turn deep-diving southern elephant seals into partners in Southern Ocean monitoring. The tags collect temperature, salinity, depth, and ocean productivity data, especially during the Antarctic winter. The episode also explores seal behavior, population decline, Antarctic Bottom Water, climate monitoring, and how hard-to-reach observations improve oceanography and weather forecasting If you enjoy this episode, you can find more from South Pole, a series dedicated to the science of Antarctica, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts , or all major platforms. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guest : Dr. Clive McMahon Review the research publication discussed in the episode here Visit Dr. McMahon’s publications on Google Scholar Visit the website of the Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong . Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Oceanography on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Solar Geoengineering: Who Gets to Decide? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
1 hr 5 min
Solar geoengineering is also a question of power. Hassaan Sipra of the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering explains the governance and climate justice issues surrounding solar radiation modification. The conversation centers Global South and climate-vulnerable communities, meaningful participation, consent, research transparency, and the absence of robust international rules. It also makes clear that climate intervention cannot replace emissions cuts, adaptation, finance, or loss and damage. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guests : Hassasn Sipra Learn more about justice and SRM on the DSG website. Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCY Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- A Natural Experiment in the Sky: Shipping, Clouds, and Climate from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
56 min
Cleaner ship fuel created a climate experiment. Meteorologist Dr. Michael Diamond explains how shipping emissions influence cloud formation above the ocean and how the IMO sulfur cap changed that signal. Combined with disruptions to major shipping routes, the policy gave researchers a rare natural experiment for studying aerosols, clouds, and climate. The results also inform current questions about marine cloud brightening without turning past pollution into an argument for deployment. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPal Episode Guests : Dr. Michael Diamond Find Dr. Diamond’s published article on the impacts of the IOM regulation and preprint on the impacts of a changed shipping route. Review Dr. Diamond’s publications on Google Scholar Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCY Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Stratospheric Aerosol Injection: Should We Reflect More Sunlight? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
1 hr 11 min
Reflecting sunlight would also change the ocean. Dr. Kelsey Roberts explores stratospheric aerosol injection through ocean and marine ecosystem models. The conversation examines possible changes to sea surface temperature, ocean chemistry, net primary production, fisheries, and food webs under different scenarios. It also explains why modeling is useful at this early stage and why the uneven ecological, economic, and social trade-offs belong inside any discussion of solar radiation modification. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Episode Guests : Dr. Kelsey Roberts Find Dr Robert’s publication on the Potential Impacts of Climate Intervention on Marine Ecosystems Review Dr. Robert’s publications on Google Scholar Find more resources on geoengineering at GeoMIP Learn more about Justice and Governance about SRM Technologies at DSG Listen to COP30: Green Power for more on global climate policy Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Marine Cloud Brightening: Can Brighter Clouds Cool the Planet? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
51 min
Brighter marine clouds could cool parts of the ocean. Climate scientist Dr. Jessica Wan explains marine cloud brightening, a proposed solar geoengineering method that would add sea-salt particles to low marine clouds. Learn how stratocumulus clouds reflect sunlight, what climate models suggest about regional cooling, and why scale, uncertainty, side effects, and governance matter. The episode treats marine cloud brightening as a research question, not a ready-made climate solution. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Episode Guests : Dr. Jessica Wan Visit Dr. Wan’s Website Review Dr. Wan’s publications on Google Scholar Connect with Dr. Wan on LinkedIn Find Dr. Wan’s articles on MCB in a warmer world and MCB and El Niño Learn more about Justice and Governance about SRM Technologies at DSG Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- mCDR: Can the Ocean Store Our Carbon for Centuries? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
57 min
Can the ocean keep carbon out of the atmosphere? Oceanographer Dr. Morgan Raven explains marine carbon dioxide removal and the search for environments that can store organic carbon for long periods. The conversation moves through mangroves, fjords, oxygen-poor waters, and deep-sea brines to examine ocean carbon sequestration. It also makes the uncertainties clear, including measurement, ecological risk, coastal differences, and what must be proven before any method can scale. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Episode Guests : Dr. Morgan Raven Review Dr. Raven’s publications on Google Scholar Check out the work of the NOISE Lab Listen to COP30: Oceans on the Rise? for more on mCDR 10 New Insights in Climate Science for 2025 by Future Earth Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Biocultural Coastal Conservation | Ancestral Tides from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
45 min
Ocean conservation can begin with ancestral relationships. Conservation scientist Juan Carlos Cruz explains how the Ancestral Tides initiative supports biocultural conservation with Indigenous and local coastal communities across Latin America. The work brings Indigenous knowledge and marine science together around sea turtle conservation, mangroves, coral reefs, and nesting beaches. The episode centers community leadership, cultural continuity, and long-term coastal conservation rather than presenting one knowledge system as a substitute for another. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Juan Carlos Cruz Visit the Amazon Conservation Team website Visit the Ancestral Tidesw webpage Review the Ancestral Tides Annual Report Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Ocean Trenches Explained from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
44 min
Every ocean trench is a world shaped by geology. Professor Alan Jamieson guides a journey into the hadal zone, beginning around 6,000 meters below the surface. Learn how tectonic plates create ocean trenches, why pressure and isolation produce distinct habitats, how life survives at full ocean depth, and what decades of deep ocean exploration have corrected about the popular image of a single empty abyss. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guest : Professor Alan Jamieson Listen to the Deep Sea Podcast ! Browse Professor Jamieson’s publications on Google Scholar Visit the Hadal Zone Deep Sea Research Center and follow their work on Instagram Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- What is the Deep Sea Even Like? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
56 min
The deep sea is not one dark, featureless place. Deep-sea researcher Dr. Thom Linley maps the ocean below sunlight as a connected world of depth zones with changing pressure, temperature, food, and life. From the bathyal and abyssal zones to hadal trenches, the episode explains how animals adapt, why scientific boundaries are useful but imperfect, and what technology is required for deep ocean exploration. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Dr. Thomas Linley Listen to the Deep Sea Podcast ! Browse Dr. Linley’s publications on Google Scholar Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- What is Ocean Deoxygenation? from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
38 min
The ocean is losing oxygen, with effects across food webs. Dr. Sven Pallacks explains ocean deoxygenation, how oxygen enters and moves through seawater, and why oxygen minimum zones develop. The episode connects warming, circulation, dead zones, and marine life, then uses fish ear stones called otoliths to examine past declines in mesopelagic fish. A clear introduction to an invisible change reshaping ocean ecosystems.. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Dr. Sven Pallacks Find Dr. Pallacks’ publications on Google Scholar Read Dr. Pallacks’ article, Ocean deoxygenation linked to ancient mesopelagic fish decline . Visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute website Visit the O'DEA Lab here Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Ocean Story Hour: Making Marine Biodiversity Visible from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
38 min
Ocean science only matters if people can connect with it. Science communicator Anabelle Chaumun explains why marine biodiversity is difficult to make visible, why misinformation can outpace evidence, and how ocean storytelling can stay accurate while still feeling human. The episode also introduces EMBRC's network of European marine stations and explores documentary photography, ethics, representation, and science communication as ways to connect research with public life. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Anabelle Chaumun Connect with Anabelle Chaumun on LinkedIn Visit the European Marine Biological Resource Center (EMBRC) website Communications: for science and society, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace by Anabelle Chaumun Artists residencies as part of the TREC expedition EMBRC's latest annual report 2024 EMBRC's website A few examples of applications of EMBRC research: Portugal: Preventing a deadly dinner: How EMBRC Portugal’s marine research is keeping dinners safe Greece: Innovative disease control strategies in marine aquaculture EMBRC Political Recommendations Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Science Toward Solutions: 20 Years of Ocean Microplastics from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
47 min
Microplastics research has reshaped the questions. Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones reviews what ocean microplastics science now shows about sources, movement, accumulation, and effects on marine food webs. The conversation also maps the major unknowns, including nanoplastics, fragmentation rates, and thousands of chemicals associated with plastics. It closes by connecting marine pollution research with policy and negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones Follow Dr. Courtene Jones on Blue Sky Find the article 20 Years of Microplastic Research: What have we learned? Connect with the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty on LinkedIn Review Dr Courtene-Jones’ publications on Google Scholar Explore artwork by Benjamin Von Wong Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Plastic Podcast: The Truth about Biodegradable Plastics Plastic Podcast: Busan and Beyond - A UN Treaty on Plastics Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Marine Heat Waves and Japanese Meteorology from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
38 min
A marine heat wave can make the land even hotter. Japan Meteorological Agency scientist Hirotaka Sato explains how the 2023 marine heat wave near northern Japan amplified record-breaking summer temperatures onshore. The episode traces ocean-atmosphere heat transfer, cloud and humidity feedbacks, and weakened sea-breeze cooling to show how unusually warm water can intensify extreme heat and complicate climate forecasting and coastal adaptation. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Mr. Hirotaka Sato Find the article we discussed, Impact of an unprecedented marine heatwave on extremely hot summer over Northern Japan in 2023 . Review Mr. Sato’s publications on Google Scholar Visit the Japan Meterological Agency’s Website JMA Annual Report on Extreme Cliamte Events JMA Report on Climate Change in Japan 2025 Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below: Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Before the Oil Spill: Baseline Ocean Data and Marine Microbes from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
35 min
Oil-spill science starts long before a disaster. Marine microbial oceanographer Dr. Alice Ortmann explains why baseline ocean data are essential for detecting change around offshore oil and gas activity near Newfoundland. Learn what counts as an oil spill, how oil and methane move through the water, and how marine microbes help researchers assess deep sea ecosystem health, pollution risk, and environmental response before and after an incident. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Dr. Alice Ortmann Connect with Dr. Ortamnn on LinkedIn Find Dr. Ortmann’s publications on Google Scholar Visit the Marine Microbiome Forum Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below: Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 50 Years of Ocean Science: The R/V Endeavor Retires from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
34 min
For 50 years, one ship carried ocean science to sea. As the R/V Endeavor retires, operations manager Brendan Thornton and veteran captain Chris Arminetti look back on the people, expeditions, and practical work that kept a floating laboratory running. The conversation follows the research vessel's final voyage, its role in training generations of oceanographers, and what its legacy means for the next generation of ocean research infrastructure. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal Special thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode. Episode Guests : Brendan Thorton and Chris Armanetti Learn more about the R/V Endeavor Here: Meet the next chapter: the Narragansett Dawn Discover the University of Rhode Island’s Oceanographic Research here Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below: Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- COP30: Green Power from Oceanography | Marine Science and Ocean Stories
57 min
COP30 exposed the distance between promises and power. Clark Marchese closes the Belém reporting arc with a broader analysis of climate policy, scientific reports, carbon markets, emissions, China's energy transition, the United States' absence, and the meaning of a just transition. With Carola Mejía of Latindadd, the episode examines the Tropical Forest Forever Facility and the tensions among climate finance, Indigenous stewardship, international power, and forest protection. Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPal 10 New Insights in Climate Science Nation article No mention of fossil fuels 1600 + fossil fuel lobbyists at COP 30 Indigenous Flotilla Climate Home News Indigenous access to COP30 Climate Tracker Report Episode Guest: Carola Mejía Latindadd TFFF: A False Solution Asamblea Against the TFFF Devex: TFFF Origin Story Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro Eming Theme music by Nela Ruiz Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia and find more resources on our website Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below: Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Listen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.