Ocean Science Radio
Ocean Science Radio
Podcast Description
Ocean Science Radio is a joint project between Andrew Kornblatt, founder and host of the Online Ocean Symposium, and Samantha Wishnak, Digital Media Coordinator at Ocean Exploration Trust.The program will focus on and highlight the latest and greatest ocean science stories that the world has to offer.
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The podcast covers a wide range of ocean science topics including marine biology, ocean policy, innovative exploration technologies, and conservation efforts. Notable episodes include discussions on the impacts of Trump’s ocean policy, the latest advancements in underwater technology by DOER Marine, and the importance of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, showcasing various perspectives on ocean stewardship.
Ocean Science Radio is a joint project between Andrew Kornblatt, founder and host of the Online Ocean Symposium, and Samantha Wishnak, Digital Media Coordinator at Ocean Exploration Trust.
The program will focus on and highlight the latest and greatest ocean science stories that the world has to offer.
Guest: Oliver Gunasekara, CEO & Co-Founder, Impossible Metals
- Website: impossiblemetals.com
- Eureka Collection System animation: https://impossiblemetals.com/blog/next-generation-eureka-collection-system-animation-now-available/
Context & Further Reading:
- ISA (International Seabed Authority): isa.int
- DISCOL experiment — long-term seafloor disturbance study: https://www.discol.de/index.html
- IEA Critical Minerals Report (recycling projections): https://www.iea.org/reports/global-critical-minerals-outlook-2025
- Our previous episode: Trump Administration Ocean Policy Forum with Dr. Andrew Thaler, Dr. Diva Amon, and Angelo Villagomez
Key Terms:
- Polymetallic nodules: Mineral-rich concretions found on the deep seafloor, taking millions of years to form
- UNCLOS: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- Common Heritage of Mankind: Legal principle that certain global resources belong to all of humanity
- ISA: International Seabed Authority — the UN body governing deep seabed mining in international waters
- AUV: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
- BGR: German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe)
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