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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Oceanus episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Oceanus 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 Oceanus episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
02/05/25 • 7 min
What does it take to be the world's southernmost living mammal? Guts, grit, and...super milk? Learn what makes the Weddell seal one of the toughest—and cutest—animals to ever flop around the Antarctic coast.
Written and narrated by Daniel Hentz | Artwork by Natalie Renier, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
11/04/24 • 5 min
WHOI experts dig into a popular misconception that the Arctic is always frigid.
Narrated by Scott Dickson
Original story written by Alison Pearce Stevens. Click here to read the full story: https://go.whoi.edu/4ya11c
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
An Underwater Starfield
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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
A champion submersible
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10/23/24 • 7 min
The humble origins of human-occupied submersible Alvin began alongside Cheerios and Wheaties in the General Mills factory.
Narrated by Hannah Piecuch
Original piece written by Amy E. Nevala
Read the article here: https://go.whoi.edu/championsub
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
10/07/24 • 10 min
What’s causing a contagious cancer to spread among clams along Cape Cod? WHOI scientists investigate.
Read the full story: https://go.whoi.edu/puzzlingmollusk
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
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
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FAQ
How many episodes does Oceanus have?
Oceanus currently has 11 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 12 days.
When was the first episode of Oceanus?
The first episode of Oceanus was released on Aug 8, 2024.
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