GSO: Ocean Classroom (Live!) Podcast

Since its establishment on July 1, 1961, the URI Graduate School of Oceanography has produced countless research projects, led hundreds of oceanographic voyages and mentored more than a thousand advanced-degree graduates. Join our 60th anniversary celebration and a conversation with GSO faculty Veronique Oldham, Candace Oviatt, Rebecca Robinson and Tom Rossby as they share inspiring stories of marine science in the past and where ocean exploration and discovery will take us next. This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc. To watch the archived event, visit web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

With its slogan Aequa Mari, meaning equal access to the sea, R/V Gilbert Mason, the third and final RCRV to join the new fleet of NSF ships, honors the life and legacy of its namesake, Gilbert R. Mason, a physician and civil rights leader. In this episode, host Alex DeCiccio (GSO's ISC) is joined by Leila Hamdan (USM) and Aria Mason, granddaughter to Gilbert R. Mason and sponsor of the research vessel, to talk about creating an inclusive and diverse future for marine science. This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc. To watch the archived event, visit web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

A successful research cruise relies on the hard work of all those on the vessel – the ship's crew & the scientific party must work together to accomplish their goals. On this episode, join the Master of URI's Research Vessel Endeavor, Christopher Armanetti, marine technician Kylie Pasternak & GSO professor Karen Wishner as they discuss their onboard roles & how they collaborate to make at-sea research a success.  This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc. To watch the archived event, visit web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

One of the most important tools in oceanography is a research vessel. The NSF has funded completion of three new RCRVs to address the most pressing issues facing the U.S. coast. Join oceanographer & project scientist from OSU, Clare Reimers, NSF Ship Operations Program Director, Rose Dufour & the UNOLS chair, Doug Russell for a conversation about how & why we need to keep our fleet up-to-date & why this renewal is important for the future of oceanography. This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc. To watch the archived event, visit web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Scientists are just beginning to uncover the mysteries of underwater sound using acoustic analysis, and now artists are working to make this growing field more accessible to everyone. Join Jennifer L. Miksis-Olds, Director of the Center for Acoustics Research & Education at UNH & science based artist Lindsay Olson for a conversation about bridging the worlds of art & underwater sound. This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc. To watch the archived event, visit web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

This April, the University of Rhode Island's "Ocean View Exhibition and Youth Art Competition" will celebrate GSO's 60th anniversary and feature work from 250 K-12 students and 25 professional artists. Join a conversation with artists Kathy Hodge and Anthony Tomaselli to learn about their connection to the sea and how the ocean influences their work. This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc. To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Our future depends on understanding the ocean, yet the majority of this vast, underwater realm remains unmapped, unobserved and unexplored. Scientists and engineers are teaming up to tackle this challenge and develop the technology needed to explore the ocean. What discoveries are yet to be made? Join GSO professor and director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Adam Soule as he discusses the latest innovations used to investigate the ocean depths, what science and society stand to gain from ocean exploration, and where ocean explorers are headed next. This episode is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Scientists continue to learn how plastic waste and dangerous chemicals make their way into the ocean environment and harm marine life.  What and how are we learning about these issues?  Where does this pollution come from? Where does it go? Join Coastal Resources Center director & GSO professor J.P. Walsh and GSO graduate student Matthew Dunn as they discuss the dangers posed by marine pollution and "forever chemicals" called PFAS, and what we need to do to address them. This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

All ocean life is linked through what it eats and what eats it. These food chains combine into an interconnected marine food web. But what role do humans play in these complex webs? Join GSO student Kristin Huizenga and postdoctoral fellow Matthew Ramirez as they discuss the interwoven world of marine food webs—everything from microscopic plankton, lobsters, sea turtles...to you! This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Your passion for the sea has led you to a degree in ocean science, but now what do you do for work? Good news: there's a rich variety of options! Join a conversation with three URI Graduate School of Oceanography alums and learn about the three very different paths that they took in their ocean science careers.  This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

It takes a dedicated team to make ocean research at sea possible: deckhands, engineers, marine technicians, stewards, scientists and many others. Join us for the third of four Ocean Classroom (Live!) episodes to explore the different paths towards a future in ocean science. In this episode, Alex DeCiccio of the Inner Space Center hosts a conversation with marine technicians Kylie Pasternak and Colleen Peters of the University of Rhode Island to discuss their careers and many other opportunities for working at sea! This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

You're committed to studying ocean science, but once you're in college or graduate school how do you identify your research interests? Join us for the second of four Ocean Classroom (Live!) episodes to explore the many different paths towards a future in ocean science. In this episode, Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center hosts a conversation with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty at the University of Rhode Island to learn how they're framing their ocean future! This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

You love the ocean, but can you turn that passion into a career? Join us for the first of four Ocean Classroom (Live!) episodes to explore the many different paths towards a future in ocean science. In this episode, host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center will discuss classes, internships and other opportunities with current undergraduate students. This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Scientists are using increasingly accurate computer models to help predict when and where hurricanes might strike. These models are also helping us understand the impacts of these extreme storms. Join URI Graduate School of Oceanography student Mansur Ali Jisan and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center for a live discussion about how scientists are improving their ability to predict storms, and how we can all use this information to stay prepared. This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

With rising sea levels, coastal environments and communities are increasingly vulnerable to flooding from strong storms, including hurricanes. Join Teresa Crean from RI Sea Grant and URI's Coastal Resources Center and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center for a live discussion about climate change, coastal storms and the tools to help us prepare for flooding in an uncertain future. This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

We've already reached the end of available names in the World Meteorological Organization's 2020 Atlantic hurricane list, and have begun to name hurricanes based on the Greek alphabet. It's clear that this will be a year for the record books! Join us for a discussion about this historic hurricane season, how scientists model hurricane hazards, and tips for how all of us can be more hurricane prepared. Xuanyu Chen, postdoctoral fellow at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Christopher Knowlton of the Inner Space Center and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center will talk about all things hurricane! This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Estuaries, where fresh and salt water mix, are magical places. Join Ed Baker, manager of the Ann Gall Durbin Marine Research Aquarium on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus, and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center for a live, interactive discussion about the importance of shellfish in estuary waters. Although they are largely stationary animals, shellfish anchor the estuarine environment and play an important role in keeping its waters clean. And don't miss a special up-close look at what may be one of the largest clams ever caught!.  This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Despite what you see on television, there are hundreds of fascinating shark species other than great whites swimming in the ocean. Likewise, there are plenty of incredible women and people of color making scientific discoveries about these mysterious creatures. Join Jasmin Graham, one of the founders of Minorities in Shark Sciences, and Triana Arguedas Alvarez, a MISS member, in a LIVE conversation about the diversity of species, and people, in the world of shark science.  This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/ And to learn more about Elasmo week, mentioned in this episode, visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFYqKMurqIb3DxPa7uSEeEOKC1BCR_xQR

"Sharkcano" might conjure images of a terrible made-for-TV movie, but join us for a live discussion with Brennan Phillips (URI Department of Ocean Engineering), about his explosive discovery: sharks swimming in sizzling hot water within an underwater volcano! Watch and ask questions about this great example of the incredible—and often unexpected—discoveries that ocean scientists make.  This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

They've been around since the time of dinosaurs and are a source of both scientific and pop culture fascination, but what do we really know about sharks? Better yet, what don't we know about these amazing creatures? It may be more than you think! Join a live discussion with shark experts Lisa Natanson (NOAA Fisheries) and James Sulikowski (Arizona State University) as they speak with host Alex DeCiccio (Inner Space Center) about what the dedicated community of shark researchers know, and are still learning, about the more than 400 different species of sharks. This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

Whales are abundant in the coastal waters of New England, but what is it about the region that makes these ocean giants return year after year? In the next Ocean Classroom (Live!), URI Graduate School of Oceanography alum and NOAA research zoologist Dr. Christopher Orphanides joins host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center to discuss food web dynamics in the waters of southeastern New England, why they are so important to species such as the endangered North Atlantic right whale, and how these food webs might be changing. You'll also hear about the latest technologies that scientists use to better understand whales and other animals found in New England waters. This episode made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

In this episode of Ocean Classroom (Live!), we're putting Limulus in the limelight as we get ready to celebrate the first-ever International Horseshoe Crab Day (June 20th). We're joined by Jennifer Mattei, founder and director of Project Limulus of Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Dr. Mattei has spent the last 20 years heading up a tagging program that has answered many questions about the fascinating horseshoe crab. Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center will host the discussion about these ancient marine species, the threats they face and their role in testing COVID-19 vaccines. To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

On this episode of Ocean Classroom (Live!) we're getting ready for World Oceans Day! With virtual experiences and distance learning resources in high demand, GSO's Inner Space Center and Rhode Island PBS will share the launch of a new immersive digital series for students and educators. Join Rhode Island educators Shannon Donovan of Scituate High School and Alison Murray of Central Falls High School, Colleen Kenyon from Rhode Island PBS and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center as they discuss the new 'Ocean Exploration' series, which pairs extraordinary deep-sea footage, provided by Ocean Exploration Trust, with creative lesson modules.  To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/. Check out the PBS LearningMedia Ocean Exploration: Inner Space collection here.

The URI Graduate School of Oceanography Fish Trawl Survey has sampled the bottom fish and invertebrate community in Narragansett Bay for over 60 years—one of the longest such surveys in the world. This week on Ocean Classroom (Live!), join fish trawl assistant and GSO student Nina Santos, GSO student Joe Langan and the Inner Space Center's Holly Morin as they discuss what the survey is revealing about conditions in Narragansett Bay, including the effects of climate change on the bay's fish populations and its food web. To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

What can a robotic surfboard tell us about the rapidly warming Antarctic? In the next episode of GSO Ocean Classroom (Live!), join GSO's Holly Morin and Ryan Newell of the University of Washington as they discuss the connections between the ocean, atmosphere and sea ice in the Southern Ocean. Using a Wave Glider—a wave-propelled autonomous surface vehicle—Newell and others at the University of Washington are measuring how heat and other properties move between the water and the air in some of the stormiest seas on the planet. To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.

What is it like to conduct research in the Arctic, and what are scientists discovering? Hear from scientists and educators who have journeyed to the Arctic on research expeditions. This is an opportunity to learn more about the rapid changes affecting the Arctic, from climate to microplastics, wildlife and more. For this episode of GSO Ocean Classroom, Holly Morin and Alessandra D'Angelo of the URI Graduate School of Oceanography, along with Narragansett High School (RI) teacher Kathleen Couchon, will discuss their experiences conducting research in the Arctic. There will also be suggestions for how we can all learn more about the challenges facing the Arctic and help make a difference.     To watch the archived event, visit the URI Graduate School of Oceanography's Ocean Classroom page at web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/ocean-classroom/.