Ocean Encounters
Ocean Encounters
Podcast Description
Ocean Encounters, the acclaimed public event series from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), is now available as a podcast for accessible, on-the-go listening! Hosted by Dr. Véronique LaCapra, the audio version of our live event series brings you fascinating discussions with WHOI researchers and global experts, exploring the wonders of the ocean and the contributions of ocean science to the well-being of society and the planet. The ocean matters to all of us. Subscribe now to find out more! Our Ocean. Our Planet. Our Future. About our live online events: Originally launched in April 2020, Ocean Encounters has taken audiences on a journey of discovery from the surface to the seafloor and around the globe. With breathtaking visuals, engaging conversations, and live audience Q&A, the program introduces viewers to the people and stories behind the science, exploring topics such as North Atlantic right whales, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the ocean’s role in global climate, and much more. Sign up for news about WHOI research and our live events—and watch past episodes of Ocean Encounters.Newsletter: https://www.whoi.edu/sign-up/ Past Episodes: https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-encounters/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of fascinating topics centered around marine science, including the roles of ocean currents in climate change, the ecological importance of microscopic marine life, and the impact of sea level rise on coastal communities. Specific episode examples include explorations into North Atlantic right whales and the geological forces behind underwater volcanoes, showcasing the interconnectedness of marine life and global systems.
Ocean Encounters, the acclaimed public event series from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), is now available as a podcast for accessible, on-the-go listening! Hosted by Dr. Véronique LaCapra, the audio version of our live event series brings you fascinating discussions with WHOI researchers and global experts, exploring the wonders of the ocean and the contributions of ocean science to the well-being of society and the planet. The ocean matters to all of us. Subscribe now to find out more!
Our Ocean. Our Planet. Our Future.
About our live online events: Originally launched in April 2020, Ocean Encounters has taken audiences on a journey of discovery from the surface to the seafloor and around the globe. With breathtaking visuals, engaging conversations, and live audience Q&A, the program introduces viewers to the people and stories behind the science, exploring topics such as North Atlantic right whales, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the ocean’s role in global climate, and much more. Sign up for news about WHOI research and our live events—and watch past episodes of Ocean Encounters.
Newsletter: https://www.whoi.edu/sign-up/
Past Episodes: https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-encounters/
Even on the calmest day, the ocean is constantly in motion. From powerful ocean currents to the smallest eddy, moving seawater is a key driver of the Earth system, distributing heat, nutrients, and carbon—sustaining life at every scale and shaping weather and climate around the globe.
Join three WHOI scientists for a discussion about ocean currents, how they are changing, and the implications for marine life and all of us.
SPEAKERS & HOST:
Amala Mahadevan, physical oceanographer, WHOI
Gordon Zhang, physical oceanographer, WHOI
Svenja Ryan, physical oceanographer, WHOI
Véronique LaCapra, host and Director of Special Projects, WHOI
Thank you for listening! Sign up for news about WHOI research and our live events—and watch past episodes of Ocean Encounters.
Newsletter: https://www.whoi.edu/sign-up/
Past Episodes: https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-encounters/
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