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NOAA: Making Waves

NOAA: Making Waves

National Ocean Service

From corals to coastal science, catch the current of the ocean with our audio and video podcast, Making Waves
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best NOAA: Making Waves episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to NOAA: Making Waves for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite NOAA: Making Waves episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

NOAA: Making Waves - Data Makes a Difference (Episode 133)
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11/19/15 • 3 min

Take a virtual journey to Penobscot Bay, Maine, to see how harbor pilots use U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) data for real-time ocean and weather conditions. This information is critical for safe navigation as pilots carefully move tankers and other vessels often carrying dangerous cargo safely in and out of port. IOOS coastal and marine data (e.g., water temperature, water level, currents, winds, and waves) are collected by many different tools including satellites, buoys, tide gauges, radar stations, and underwater vehicles. Most of the data collected are streamed online and viewable on digital maps for easy access.

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NOAA: Making Waves - Mapping an Ocean Ecosystem (Episode 131)
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05/20/15 • 2 min

Creating a habitat ecosystem map of the seafloor is a tricky process, but it's a key tool that scientists use to better understand our ocean. Learn more in this two-minute video.

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NOAA: Making Waves - Measuring Water Levels with Microwaves (Episode 128)
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10/01/14 • 5 min

In this episode, we visit a research station perched at the end of a long pier in Duck, North Carolina, to get a close-up look at the microwave radar water level sensor--a revolutionary step forward in how NOAA measures water levels around the nation.

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NOAA: Making Waves - Storm Surge (Episode 125)

Storm Surge (Episode 125)

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05/29/14 • 3 min

This is Making Waves from NOAA's National Ocean Service. Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30. You know that powerful winds are destructive and can be deadly during a hurricane. But did you know that the greatest threat to life actually comes from the water — in the form of storm surge. See for yourself with this video from NOAA's Ocean Today.


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NOAA: Making Waves - Motion in the Ocean (Episode 123)
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04/24/14 • 3 min

You know about ocean tides, but how much do you know about ocean currents? Watch our three-minute video podcast to learn what puts the motion in the ocean.


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NOAA: Making Waves - Coast Guard Search and Rescue (Episode 117)
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07/18/13 • 3 min

In this video podcast, see how real-time ocean data is aiding Coast Guard search and rescue operations.
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NOAA: Making Waves - Ocean Acidification (Episode 114)
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05/02/13 • 2 min

In this video podcast, learn what ocean acidification is, how it's affecting marine life, and how NOAA tools are helping people monitor and adapt to changes in ocean chemistry.
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NOAA: Making Waves - Shrinking Sea Ice (Episode 111)
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02/21/13 • 3 min

In this episode, watch the first installment of a new three-part video series from NOAA's Ocean Today about the role of ice in our ocean. What is sea ice and why is it shrinking?
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NOAA: Making Waves - Santa and the NGS (Episode 108)
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12/20/12 • 6 min

We've got an oldie but a goodie lined up for the final podcast of 2012. Did you know that the National Ocean Service helps to ensure that Santa doesn't get lost on his journey around the country on December 25th. Here's an episode that originally aired way back in 2008 about Santa and the National Geodetic Survey. Enjoy!
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NOAA: Making Waves - 'Hooked on Sharks' from NOAA Fisheries (Episode 119)
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08/08/13 • 10 min

It's Shark Week! Tune in to hear 'Hooked on Sharks,' the latest episode of 'On the Line,' a new podcast from our colleagues at NOAA Fisheries. 'On the Line' features interviews with NOAA scientists who study fish, marine mammals, and other ocean life. In 'Hooked on Sharks,' we hear about a research project to see if a special type of hook can help vulnerable populations of sharks to survive.
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FAQ

How many episodes does NOAA: Making Waves have?

NOAA: Making Waves currently has 140 episodes available.

What topics does NOAA: Making Waves cover?

The podcast is about Ocean, Climate, Beach, Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Government.

What is the most popular episode on NOAA: Making Waves?

The episode title 'ANNOUNCEMENT: New NOAA Ocean Podcast' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on NOAA: Making Waves?

The average episode length on NOAA: Making Waves is 9 minutes.

How often are episodes of NOAA: Making Waves released?

Episodes of NOAA: Making Waves are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of NOAA: Making Waves?

The first episode of NOAA: Making Waves was released on Oct 31, 2008.

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