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  From Collapse to Comeback: How Sustainable Fisheries Are Built 11.08.2026 33мин

  Not long ago, the race to catch fish was pushing some U.S. fisheries toward collapse. Fishing seasons became shorter, boats went out in dangerous conditions, and fishermen, scientists, regulators, and conservationists often saw one another as enemies. So how did they begin working together?Amanda Leland, executive director of Environmental Defense Fund and co-author of Sea Change, tells the story of the unlikely coalition that helped transform American fisheries management. Using Gulf red snapper as a case study, she explains how catch shares helped replace the race to fish with a system that gave fishermen greater flexibility and a direct stake in healthier fish populations. The conversation explores science, monitoring, livelihoods, trust, and the early mistakes that shaped better programs, offering a hopeful but hard-won lesson: lasting ocean conservation often begins by working with the people who depend on the resource most.Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guests: Amanda LealandConnect with Amanda Lealand on LinkedInFind Amanda’s Book, Sea ChangeLearn more about the work of the Environmental Defense FundListen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYEpisode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sky Truth: From Satellite Data to Ocean Action 28.07.2026 42мин

   Satellites can reveal what is happening at sea. SkyTruth founder John Amos explains how seeing previously hidden oil slicks from space changed the course of his career, and why he believes environmental data should be free and public. The conversation follows satellite imagery, AIS vessel tracking, and machine learning into tools such as Global Fishing Watch and Cerulean, which make fishing activity and ocean pollution easier to study and respond to. It also examines the limits of satellite ocean monitoring: observation does not automatically prove illegal fishing, coverage remains uneven, and much of the high seas still goes unseen. This is ocean conservation built to move from evidence to policy and action. Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guests: John AmosVisit the Sky Truth website and connect with them on LinkedInListen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYEpisode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How Many Species Are There in the Sea? Marine Taxonomy Explained 26.05.2026 23мин

  Naming ocean life is the first step toward protecting it. In a live conversation with his former professor, host Clark Marchese asks marine biologist Dr. Manuel Caballero Gutiérrez how many species live in the sea and why the answer remains uncertain. The episode follows marine taxonomy through deep-sea expeditions, DNA analysis, museum collections, and formal species descriptions, connecting species discovery with marine biodiversity, extinction risk, and conservation.Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guests: Dr. Manuel Callebar GutierrezBrowse Dr. Callabar Gutierrez's publications on Research GateListen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Hadal Zone Master Class with Professor Alan 19.05.2026 46мин

  What happens at the deepest points of the ocean? This week on Oceanography, we’re sharing a special feed drop episode from Deep Sea Pod, hosted by Thomas Linley and Alan Jamieson — two scientists many of you may already recognize from previous Oceanography episodes like What Is the Deep Sea Even Like? and Ocean Trenches Explained.In this episode, Professor Alan Jamieson takes listeners on a deep dive into the hadal zone: the deepest and most extreme region of the ocean, including the massive trenches that extend nearly 11 kilometers beneath the surface. The conversation explores how scientists study these remote environments, what kinds of organisms survive under immense pressure, the history of deep trench exploration, and why the hadal zone remains one of the last great frontiers in marine science.If you enjoy the episode, be sure to check out Deep Sea Pod using the link in the episode description.Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guests: Alan Jamieson and Thomas Linley Listen to Deep Sea PodFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Climate Change in 2026: Where Are We Now? 12.05.2026 31мин

  Where does climate change stand as 2026 unfolds? This Green Frequency crossover steps back from the ocean to assess the wider climate system. Climate scientist Dr. Claudio Piani and student activist Averie Gannon examine global emissions, the Paris Agreement, renewable energy progress, and why every fraction of a degree still matters. It is a grounded climate change 2026 briefing on what is improving, where the gaps remain, and why climate action is still consequential.Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYSupport our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guest: Dr. Claudio Piani Special thanks to the American University of ParisOur World In Data - CO2 emissions, temperature, and per capita trends.The Scientific American - Global Average Temperature TargetsInternational Renewable Energy Agency - The Cost of Renewable EnergyExplore the Pine Forest Media digital ecosystem on our websiteFind the full-length video on YouTube @PineForestPodsFollow us on Social Media @pineforestmediaHosted by Clark Marchese and Averie GannonAudio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar PadulaVideography and Set Design by Le Studio Du PassageCover Art by Laurel WongTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Oceanography on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Elephant Seals Can Be Scientists Too 05.05.2026 52мин

  Elephant seals collect data where ships rarely can. In this South Pole crossover, Dr. Clive McMahon explains how animal-borne sensors turn deep-diving southern elephant seals into partners in Southern Ocean monitoring. The tags collect temperature, salinity, depth, and ocean productivity data, especially during the Antarctic winter. The episode also explores seal behavior, population decline, Antarctic Bottom Water, climate monitoring, and how hard-to-reach observations improve oceanography and weather forecastingIf you enjoy this episode, you can find more from South Pole, a series dedicated to the science of Antarctica, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or all major platforms.Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guest: Dr. Clive McMahonReview the research publication discussed in the episode hereVisit Dr. McMahon’s publications on Google Scholar Visit the website of the Sydney Institute of Marine SciencesEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Oceanography on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Solar Geoengineering: Who Gets to Decide? 28.04.2026 1ч 5мин

  Solar geoengineering is also a question of power. Hassaan Sipra of the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering explains the governance and climate justice issues surrounding solar radiation modification. The conversation centers Global South and climate-vulnerable communities, meaningful participation, consent, research transparency, and the absence of robust international rules. It also makes clear that climate intervention cannot replace emissions cuts, adaptation, finance, or loss and damage.Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guests: Hassasn SipraLearn more about justice and SRM on the DSG website. Listen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Natural Experiment in the Sky: Shipping, Clouds, and Climate 21.04.2026 56мин

  Cleaner ship fuel created a climate experiment. Meteorologist Dr. Michael Diamond explains how shipping emissions influence cloud formation above the ocean and how the IMO sulfur cap changed that signal. Combined with disruptions to major shipping routes, the policy gave researchers a rare natural experiment for studying aerosols, clouds, and climate. The results also inform current questions about marine cloud brightening without turning past pollution into an argument for deployment.Support our science communication directly by donating to Pine Forest Media or directly on PayPalEpisode Guests: Dr. Michael DiamondFind Dr. Diamond’s published article on the impacts of the IOM regulation and preprint on the impacts of a changed shipping route. Review Dr. Diamond’s publications on Google ScholarListen to Pine Forest Media’s NEWEST PODCAST GREEN FREQUENCYEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stratospheric Aerosol Injection: Should We Reflect More Sunlight? 14.04.2026 1ч 11мин

  Reflecting sunlight would also change the ocean. Dr. Kelsey Roberts explores stratospheric aerosol injection through ocean and marine ecosystem models. The conversation examines possible changes to sea surface temperature, ocean chemistry, net primary production, fisheries, and food webs under different scenarios. It also explains why modeling is useful at this early stage and why the uneven ecological, economic, and social trade-offs belong inside any discussion of solar radiation modification.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guests: Dr. Kelsey RobertsFind Dr Robert’s publication on the Potential Impacts of Climate Intervention on Marine EcosystemsReview Dr. Robert’s publications on Google ScholarFind more resources on geoengineering at GeoMIPLearn more about Justice and Governance about SRM Technologies at DSGListen to COP30: Green Power for more on global climate policyEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Marine Cloud Brightening: Can Brighter Clouds Cool the Planet? 07.04.2026 51мин

  Brighter marine clouds could cool parts of the ocean. Climate scientist Dr. Jessica Wan explains marine cloud brightening, a proposed solar geoengineering method that would add sea-salt particles to low marine clouds. Learn how stratocumulus clouds reflect sunlight, what climate models suggest about regional cooling, and why scale, uncertainty, side effects, and governance matter. The episode treats marine cloud brightening as a research question, not a ready-made climate solution.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guests: Dr. Jessica WanVisit Dr. Wan’s WebsiteReview Dr. Wan’s publications on Google ScholarConnect with Dr. Wan on LinkedInFind Dr. Wan’s articles on MCB in a warmer world and MCB and El NiñoLearn more about Justice and Governance about SRM Technologies at DSGEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  mCDR: Can the Ocean Store Our Carbon for Centuries? 31.03.2026 57мин

  Can the ocean keep carbon out of the atmosphere? Oceanographer Dr. Morgan Raven explains marine carbon dioxide removal and the search for environments that can store organic carbon for long periods. The conversation moves through mangroves, fjords, oxygen-poor waters, and deep-sea brines to examine ocean carbon sequestration. It also makes the uncertainties clear, including measurement, ecological risk, coastal differences, and what must be proven before any method can scale.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guests: Dr. Morgan RavenReview Dr. Raven’s publications on Google ScholarCheck out the work of the NOISE LabListen to COP30: Oceans on the Rise? for more on mCDR 10 New Insights in Climate Science for 2025 by Future Earth Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Biocultural Coastal Conservation | Ancestral Tides 24.03.2026 45мин

  Ocean conservation can begin with ancestral relationships. Conservation scientist Juan Carlos Cruz explains how the Ancestral Tides initiative supports biocultural conservation with Indigenous and local coastal communities across Latin America. The work brings Indigenous knowledge and marine science together around sea turtle conservation, mangroves, coral reefs, and nesting beaches. The episode centers community leadership, cultural continuity, and long-term coastal conservation rather than presenting one knowledge system as a substitute for another.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Juan Carlos CruzVisit the Amazon Conservation Team websiteVisit the Ancestral Tidesw webpageReview the Ancestral Tides Annual ReportEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ocean Trenches Explained 17.03.2026 44мин

  Every ocean trench is a world shaped by geology. Professor Alan Jamieson guides a journey into the hadal zone, beginning around 6,000 meters below the surface. Learn how tectonic plates create ocean trenches, why pressure and isolation produce distinct habitats, how life survives at full ocean depth, and what decades of deep ocean exploration have corrected about the popular image of a single empty abyss.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guest: Professor Alan JamiesonListen to the Deep Sea Podcast!Browse Professor Jamieson’s publications on Google ScholarVisit the Hadal Zone Deep Sea Research Center and follow their work on InstagramEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What is the Deep Sea Even Like? 10.03.2026 56мин

  The deep sea is not one dark, featureless place. Deep-sea researcher Dr. Thom Linley maps the ocean below sunlight as a connected world of depth zones with changing pressure, temperature, food, and life. From the bathyal and abyssal zones to hadal trenches, the episode explains how animals adapt, why scientific boundaries are useful but imperfect, and what technology is required for deep ocean exploration.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Dr. Thomas LinleyListen to the Deep Sea Podcast!Browse Dr. Linley’s publications on Google ScholarEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What is Ocean Deoxygenation? 03.03.2026 38мин

  The ocean is losing oxygen, with effects across food webs. Dr. Sven Pallacks explains ocean deoxygenation, how oxygen enters and moves through seawater, and why oxygen minimum zones develop. The episode connects warming, circulation, dead zones, and marine life, then uses fish ear stones called otoliths to examine past declines in mesopelagic fish. A clear introduction to an invisible change reshaping ocean ecosystems..Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Dr. Sven PallacksFind Dr. Pallacks’ publications on Google ScholarRead Dr. Pallacks’ article,  Ocean deoxygenation linked to ancient mesopelagic fish decline. Visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute websiteVisit the O'DEA Lab hereEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ocean Story Hour: Making Marine Biodiversity Visible 24.02.2026 38мин

  Ocean science only matters if people can connect with it. Science communicator Anabelle Chaumun explains why marine biodiversity is difficult to make visible, why misinformation can outpace evidence, and how ocean storytelling can stay accurate while still feeling human. The episode also introduces EMBRC's network of European marine stations and explores documentary photography, ethics, representation, and science communication as ways to connect research with public life.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Anabelle ChaumunConnect with Anabelle Chaumun on LinkedInVisit the European Marine Biological Resource Center (EMBRC) websiteCommunications: for science and society, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace by Anabelle ChaumunArtists residencies as part of the TREC expeditionEMBRC's latest annual report 2024EMBRC's websiteA few examples of applications of EMBRC research:Portugal: Preventing a deadly dinner: How EMBRC Portugal’s marine research is keeping dinners safeGreece: Innovative disease control strategies in marine aquacultureEMBRC Political RecommendationsEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Science Toward Solutions: 20 Years of Ocean Microplastics 17.02.2026 47мин

  Microplastics research has reshaped the questions. Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones reviews what ocean microplastics science now shows about sources, movement, accumulation, and effects on marine food webs. The conversation also maps the major unknowns, including nanoplastics, fragmentation rates, and thousands of chemicals associated with plastics. It closes by connecting marine pollution research with policy and negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Dr. Winnie Courtene-JonesFollow Dr. Courtene Jones on Blue SkyFind the article 20 Years of Microplastic Research: What have we learned?Connect with the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty on LinkedInReview Dr Courtene-Jones’ publications on Google ScholarExplore artwork by Benjamin Von WongListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsPlastic Podcast: The Truth about Biodegradable PlasticsPlastic Podcast: Busan and Beyond - A UN Treaty on Plastics Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Marine Heat Waves and Japanese Meteorology 10.02.2026 38мин

  A marine heat wave can make the land even hotter. Japan Meteorological Agency scientist Hirotaka Sato explains how the 2023 marine heat wave near northern Japan amplified record-breaking summer temperatures onshore. The episode traces ocean-atmosphere heat transfer, cloud and humidity feedbacks, and weakened sea-breeze cooling to show how unusually warm water can intensify extreme heat and complicate climate forecasting and coastal adaptation.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Mr. Hirotaka SatoFind the article we discussed, Impact of an unprecedented marine heatwave on extremely hot summer over Northern Japan in 2023.Review Mr. Sato’s publications on Google ScholarVisit the Japan Meterological Agency’s WebsiteJMA Annual Report on Extreme Cliamte EventsJMA Report on Climate Change in Japan 2025Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Before the Oil Spill: Baseline Ocean Data and Marine Microbes 03.02.2026 35мин

  Oil-spill science starts long before a disaster. Marine microbial oceanographer Dr. Alice Ortmann explains why baseline ocean data are essential for detecting change around offshore oil and gas activity near Newfoundland. Learn what counts as an oil spill, how oil and methane move through the water, and how marine microbes help researchers assess deep sea ecosystem health, pollution risk, and environmental response before and after an incident.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Dr. Alice OrtmannConnect with Dr. Ortamnn on LinkedInFind Dr. Ortmann’s publications on Google ScholarVisit the Marine Microbiome ForumEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  50 Years of Ocean Science: The R/V Endeavor Retires 27.01.2026 34мин

  For 50 years, one ship carried ocean science to sea. As the R/V Endeavor retires, operations manager Brendan Thornton and veteran captain Chris Arminetti look back on the people, expeditions, and practical work that kept a floating laboratory running. The conversation follows the research vessel's final voyage, its role in training generations of oceanographers, and what its legacy means for the next generation of ocean research infrastructure.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Brendan Thorton and Chris ArmanettiLearn more about the R/V Endeavor Here: Meet the next chapter: the Narragansett DawnDiscover the University of Rhode Island’s Oceanographic Research hereEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.