Oceanus
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
From the depths of the sea and the pages of Oceanus Magazine, Oceanus brings you audible narratives of science and humanity around our blue planet. Dive in today!
Oceanus is a production of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution—the world's largest independent marine research organization.
Our Ocean. Our Planet. Our Future.
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An Underwater Starfield
Oceanus
08/09/24 • 6 min
Oceanus writer Hannah Piecuch details an intimate encounter with creatures of the open sea while on a swim near Cornwall, England.
Read the full story here: https://go.whoi.edu/underwaterstarfield
08/08/24 • 5 min
WHOI economist Yaqin Liu weighs in on the scourge of illegal fishing and what can be done to catch offenders.
Read the full story written by Daniel Hentz: https://go.whoi.edu/illegalfishing
04/25/25 • 9 min
The name of a newly discovered species pays tribute to Cervantes’ Don Quixote, reinforcing themes of sweetness and beauty.
Written by Evan Lubofsky. Narrated by Scott Dickson. (Illustration by Felipe Gamonal at Instituto Milenio de Oceanografia)
Click the link to read along: https://go.whoi.edu/donquixote
An open polar sea?
Oceanus
08/09/24 • 5 min
Not long ago, Victorian-age explorers celebrated the notion of an ice-free Arctic in hopes of finding faster shipping routes between Europe and Asia. Instead, they would find an impassable ice field and treacherous glaciers. Today, warming from climate change is on track to create these once-fabled ice-free days in the Arctic.
Has the once-celebrated prospect of an ice-less Arctic come back to bite us?
Read the full story written by Evan Lubofsky: https://go.whoi.edu/openpolarsea
01/14/25 • 8 min
The flying style of the wandering albatross is legendary, as is its commitment to love. Learn about this iconic seabird and the human activity threatening its survival.
Written and narrated by Hannah Piecuch | Artwork by Natalie Renier, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
A cabled ocean
Oceanus
11/08/24 • 6 min
As seasonal landfast ice dwindles in the Arctic, towns in the high north are starting to feel the sting of increased wave activity and dangerous storms. To help track changes to coastal ice, WHOI assistant scientist Maddie Smith and a team led by Sandia National Laboratories are using a novel method to measure wave activity using lasers and internet cables on the Alaskan seafloor.
Written and narrated by Daniel Hentz.
Read the full article: https://go.whoi.edu/cabledocean
03/27/25 • 7 min
Don't let their awkward waddle fool you. Emperor penguins have evolved ingenious ways to stay warm, feed their young, and forage in deep water, all while living in the world's most inhospitable continent. Find out how these iconic sea birds earned their royal reputation.
Written and narrated by Elise Hugus | Artwork by Natalie Renier, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Penguin soundbites are from video footage Courtesy of Stephanie Jenouvrier, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
04/10/25 • 6 min
A drift bottle released in 1968 to study ocean currents was found on a Maine beach. What have we learned about these marine highways since this early experiment began?
Written by Evan Lubofsky. Narrated by Scott Dickson.
Read along: https://go.whoi.edu/bottle71645
(Photo by Jan Hahn, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
10/08/24 • 5 min
WHOI researcher Martin Arostegui tracks how spearfish take advantage of local currents to find food.
Read the full article: https://go.whoi.edu/trackingfish
08/09/24 • 5 min
Startling scientific reports show how a warming planet could ground the Gulf Stream—a major cog in the Atlantic Ocean's circulation—to a halt. But is the likelihood of such a shutdown being exaggerated?
WHOI physical oceanographer Robert Todd weighs in.
Read the full story written by Alison Pearce Stevens: https://go.whoi.edu/gulfshutdown
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FAQ
How many episodes does Oceanus have?
Oceanus currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Oceanus cover?
The podcast is about News, Exploration, Geology, Ocean, Climate, Curiosity, Journalism, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Nature, Podcasts, Science and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on Oceanus?
The episode title 'An Underwater Starfield' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Oceanus?
The average episode length on Oceanus is 7 minutes.
How often are episodes of Oceanus released?
Episodes of Oceanus are typically released every 14 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Oceanus?
The first episode of Oceanus was released on Aug 8, 2024.
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