Ocean Encounters
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
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About This Podcast
Ocean Encounters, the acclaimed public event series from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), is now available as a podcast for accessible, on-the-go listening! Hosted by Dr. Véronique LaCapra, the audio version of our live event series brings you fascinating discussions with WHOI researchers and global experts, exploring the wonders of the ocean and the contributions of ocean science to the well-being of society and the planet. The ocean matters to all of us. Subscribe now to find out more!
Our Ocean. Our Planet. Our Future.
About our live online events: Originally launched in April 2020, Ocean Encounters has taken audiences on a journey of discovery from the surface to the seafloor and around the globe. With breathtaking visuals, engaging conversations, and live audience Q&A, the program introduces viewers to the people and stories behind the science, exploring topics such as North Atlantic right whales, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the ocean’s role in global climate, and much more. Sign up for news about WHOI research and our live events—and watch past episodes of Ocean Encounters.
Newsletter: https://www.whoi.edu/sign-up/
Past Episodes: https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-encounters/
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Recent Episodes
S6E6 Geology Rocks! Careers exploring volcanoes, earthquakes, and more
Want to sail the world to measure seismic activity at the bottom of the ocean? Detect fault zones and protect people from earthquakes and tsunamis? Or just geek out over cool rocks and the inner…
S6E5 Restless Seas: How ocean currents shape weather, climate, and life
Even on the calmest day, the ocean is constantly in motion. From powerful ocean currents to the smallest eddy, moving seawater is a key driver of the Earth system, distributing heat, nutrients, and…
S6E4 Small But Mighty: Microscopic marine life and its outsized role in the ocean
Microbes and plankton may be small, but they have a big part to play in shaping our planet. The ocean’s smallest inhabitants form the base of marine food webs, help regulate global climate, and may…
S6E1 Seabirds: Surviving life on the open ocean
Seabirds are uniquely adapted to life at sea—and uniquely vulnerable to its perils. Many spend the majority of their decades-long lives far from shore, flying thousands of miles over open water to…
S6E2 Volcanoes: How fiery forces from deep inside the planet shape our world
Volcanoes make headlines when they erupt, yet the vast majority of Earth’s volcanic activity happens far from view on the seafloor. Join us to find out more about volcanoes, what we are learning from…
S6E3 Rising Seas Resilient Coasts: Understanding, predicting, and adapting to sea level rise
Sea levels are rising, but they are rising at different rates in different places, with differing impacts for coastal communities and ecosystems. To predict and adapt to future sea levels, we need to…
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Ocean Encounters has published 6 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, Science.
Ocean Encounters is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 1h.
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