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NOAA: Diving Deeper

by National Ocean Service

Diving Deeper is a bi-weekly program featuring discussions with NOS scientists on a wide variety of ocean topics.

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Episodes

  1. Subscribe to the New NOAA Ocean Podcast

    The Diving Deeper podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Diving Deeper, Making Waves, and Ocean Shorts pods into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are looking for an older...

  2. ANNOUNCEMENT: New NOAA Ocean Podcast

    The Diving Deeper podcast has retired, but have no fear! We combined our Diving Deeper, Making Waves, and Ocean Shorts podcasts into one NEW podcast called NOAA Ocean. Subscribe to the new podcast in your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Just search for "NOAA Ocean." If you are...

  3. [Shorts] Invasive Lionfish

    Lionfish are beautiful creatures, but are having a negative impact on coastal ecosystems. Get answers to a few common lionfish questions in this episode of Diving Deeper Shorts with James Morris. Episode permanent link and show notes

  4. [Shorts] Restoring Natural Resources

    Eighteen years ago, on January 6, 1996, NOAA issued its final rules for conducting Natural Resource Damage Assessments for oil spills. Given this 18 year anniversary, today on Diving Deeper Shorts we will revisit our interview with Tom Brosnan on restoring natural resources injured by oil spills…

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  5. Health of Coral Reefs

    Explore the health of coral reefs, the threats our reefs face, and what you can do to help in today’s podcast with John Christensen, director of NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program. Episode permanent link and show notes

  6. Forecasting Harmful Algal Blooms

    Curious about how (and why) scientists forecast harmful algal blooms? Today's Diving Deeper interview with Allison Allen explores this topic. Episode permanent link and show notes

  7. After the Storm - Collecting Aerial Imagery

    What would it be like to get a bird's eye view of an area following a coastal storm or disaster? Today's Diving Deeper explores what it's like to collect aerial imagery after a storm with Commander Albert Girimonte from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey. Episode permanent link and show notes

  8. [Shorts] Historical Maps and Charts

    Get the scoop on NOAA's Historical Maps and Charts collection in just three minutes on today's Diving Deeper Shorts.

  9. Finding the Robert J. Walker

    More than 153 years after it was lost in a violent collision at sea, NOAA and partners have identified the wreck of the ship Robert J. Walker, a steamer that served in the U.S. Coast Survey, a predecessor agency of NOAA. Today on Diving Deeper, join the Office of Coast Survey's Vitad Pradith and...

  10. [Shorts] Oil Spill Response

    Get a glimpse into how NOAA responds to oil spills and why spills happen in today's Diving Deeper Shorts.

  11. NOAA Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center

    It's our 50th episode of Diving Deeper! Join us as we visit the NOAA Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama to learn how this facility is equipped to serve as the central hub for coordination and response in the region. Episode permanent link and show notes

  12. [Shorts] Remote Sensing

    Dip your toes into the world of remote sensing as we flash back to our interview with Chris Parrish from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey.

  13. World Hydrography Day and the Robert J. Walker

    Tune into today's Diving Deeper for a conversation with Rear Admiral Gerd Glang as we discuss World Hydrography Day, some history on NOAA's Office of Coast Survey, and the tragic sinking of the Coast Survey vessel Robert J. Walker. Episode permanent link and show notes

  14. [Shorts] Research in our National Marine Sanctuaries

    Today's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores research at our national marine sanctuaries. Our national marine sanctuaries are special areas that protect important marine ecosystems around the country - making these unique places for research as well. Join us as we revisit our episode with Steve...

  15. The Lionfish Invasion Part II: Controlling the Spread

    What can we do to stop the spread of lionfish? Tune into Diving Deeper as we talk with James Morris for part two of our discussion on invasive lionfish. Episode permanent link and show notes

  16. The Lionfish Invasion Part I: Covering New Ground

    Comparing the spread of lionfish to an oil spill? That's one way to look at this invasive species. Tune into today's Diving Deeper interview with James Morris to learn more about the new ground that the invasive lionfish covers. Episode permanent link and show notes

  17. Animal Tagging

    Today on Diving Deeper, we explore the world of animal tagging with Zdenka Willis from the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System. Episode permanent link and show notes

  18. Marine Debris Movement

    Today we are joined by Sherry Lippiatt from the NOAA Marine Debris Program to talk about how marine debris moves in our environment. Episode permanent link and show notes

  19. Coastal Storms

    In today's Diving Deeper podcast, we talk with Audra Luscher from the NOAA Coastal Services Center to learn about impacts of storms to our coastal communities and what NOAA is doing to help folks prepare and reduce any negative impacts of these events. Episode permanent link and show notes

  20. [Shorts] Value of Coral Reefs

    Today's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores coral reefs and what we can do to help preserve corals for future generations. Join us as we revisit our episode with Kacky Andrews, former director of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program.

  21. Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System

    Diving Deeper is back! In today's episode we explore NOAA's Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) with our own Darren Wright. Be sure to tune in to learn more about this valuable resource for mariners. Episode permanent link and show notes

  22. Recreation in our Nation's Estuaries

    Our nation's estuaries provide endless recreation opportunities. In today's Diving Deeper, we learn about why estuaries are important, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, some of the fun recreational activities at these sites, and economic benefits of our reserves. Episode permanent...

  23. [Shorts] Mapping Sea Floor Habitats

    Looking for a little deep sea adventure? Today's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores how scientists map the sea floor and what a day is like on a research mission. Join us as we revisit our episode with Tim Battista from the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.

  24. Accurate Positions: Know Your Location

    Why do we need (and how do we get) accurate, consistent positioning data? The latest Diving Deeper podcast has the answers. Episode permanent link and show notes

  25. Volunteering with our National Marine Sanctuaries Part II

    Did you know that volunteers with NOAA's national marine sanctuaries have donated more than one million hours to help conserve the country's ocean and coastal treasures for future generations? Learn more about volunteering with our sanctuaries in today's Diving Deeper podcast. This episode…

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  26. [Shorts] Hydrography

    Are you longing to be out on the water during these hot summer days? Tune into today’s Diving Deeper Shorts for a few minutes on hydrography and why this is important for recreational and commercial boaters.

  27. Safe Navigation

    In celebration of World Hydrography Day, today’s Diving Deeper podcast explores the role of the Office of Coast Survey for safe navigation of our nation's waters. Join us for this interview with Rachel Medley from the Office of Coast Survey.

  28. [Shorts] Resilience

    Are you storm ready? Our latest Diving Deeper Shorts revisits our episode on resilience and planning before a coastal storm may strike.

  29. COASTAL Tools You Can Use

    Today’s Diving Deeper highlights some of the ways that oceanographic information is being used for non-navigational applications such as protecting life and property, emergency response, and coastal development. Join us for this interview with Allison Allen from the Center for Operational...

  30. [Shorts] Coastal Zone Management

    In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act, today’s Diving Deeper Shorts explores how coastal zone management is helping to safeguard our coastal areas.

  31. [Shorts] Measuring Tides

    From our earlier podcasts, you know we can measure tides, but do you know why we need tidal data (or how we use tidal data) every single day? Tune into today’s Diving Deeper Shorts to explore this question...in just four minutes!

  32. Invasive Lionfish - King of the Reef

    In less than a decade, lionfish have become widely established across the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean. Recent estimates indicate that lionfish have surpassed some native species with the highest estimates reporting hundreds per acre in some locations. In today's Diving Deeper, we explore…

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  33. [Shorts] Harmful Algal Blooms

    Curious about the basics of harmful algal blooms? Learn what you need to know in less than three minutes on today’s Diving Deeper Shorts.

  34. High Frequency Radar

    Today on Diving Deeper, we explore high frequency radar. This technology can measure hundreds of square kilometers of surface current velocities simultaneously. Tune in to learn about the benefits from this data.

  35. Volunteering with our National Marine Sanctuaries

    Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Today's Diving Deeper explores volunteering with our national marine sanctuaries. In this episode, three staff share the importance of volunteers to this program and highlight opportunities at the Florida Keys and Channel Islands National Marine...

  36. Sea Level Rise

    Are sea levels rising? How do we monitor changes in sea level? What are the impacts to coastal communities from sea level rise? Learn this and more in today's Diving Deeper interview with Billy Sweet from the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services.

  37. [Shorts] Maritime Heritage

    Why is maritime heritage important to us? Why do we study and preserve maritime heritage resources? How do we find shipwrecks? Find these answers and more in today's Diving Deeper Shorts.

  38. [Shorts] Benefits of Ocean Observing Systems

    From weather forecasts to safe navigation to stocking the shelves at your local store, we all benefit from ocean observing data. Listen to the latest Diving Deeper Shorts to find out more.

  39. Height Modernization

    How do we rely on elevation data every single day? What do geodesists need to quickly and efficiently measure heights? Learn this and more in today's Diving Deeper, an interview with Renee Shields from the National Geodetic Survey on height modernization.

  40. [Shorts] NOAA's Navigation Response Teams

    In just three minutes, learn about the types of support that NOAA's navigation response teams provide following emergencies like hurricanes.

  41. [Shorts] PCBs

    Learn about PCBs, including why we still study this banned chemical today, in just three minutes on the latest episode of Diving Deeper Shorts.

  42. [Shorts] Currents

    In just three minutes, learn the basics of currents including how we monitor currents in our latest episode of Diving Deeper Shorts.

  43. [Shorts] Marine Protected Areas

    Today on Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on marine protected areas from February 2009 with Joe Uravitch from the National Marine Protected Areas Center.

  44. Oil Spill Response Revisited

    Join us as we revisit the impacts of oil to our natural resources and how NOAA responds to oil spills in this interview from April 2010 with Amy Merten from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration.

  45. Natural Resource Restoration

    Learn how NOAA protects and restores natural resources injured by oil spills and hazardous waste sites in this interview with Tom Brosnan from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration.

  46. [Shorts] Eutrophication

    On this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on eutrophication with Dr. Suzanne Bricker.

  47. Coastal Zone Management

    Learn about coastal zone management in this interview with Bill O'Beirne from NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.

  48. [Shorts] Land Cover Data

    On this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on land cover data with Nate Herold.

  49. [Shorts] Nautical Charts

    On this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on nautical charts with Tom Loeper.

  50. [Shorts] Geodesy

    On this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on geodesy with Dru Smith.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Diving Deeper is a bi-weekly program featuring discussions with NOS scientists on a wide variety of ocean topics.

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National Ocean Service

Produced by Troy Kitch

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