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Meet the Ocean

176 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings

Meet the Ocean is an educational podcast using storytelling to improve science communication. Topics and interviews explore the polar regions and other far-off destinations. Content available for all ages. Listen to Learn. Donate to support. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. www.meettheocean.org

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Episodes

Puppets for the Planet

August 04, 2022 20:35 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MB

Puppeteer Mary Nagler joined us in the podcast studio to discuss her magically crafty career and water conservation show Terran's Aquarium. Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. @meettheocean

Copepod Soup

July 29, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 21.5 MB

Our polar diving host describes a recent dive off a Norwegian island high above the Arctic circle where the plankton swim in swarms. Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. @meettheocean

Conservation Requires Movement

June 11, 2022 02:45 - 49 minutes - 115 MB

Akil Wingate hosts the FLICKFAIR Podcast and invited our founder Paul North to discuss directing Winter in Antarctica - a conservation film created during the height of the pandemic blending the best of Las Vegas and Southern Ocean underwater media. @meettheocean

The Painted Anemone

April 30, 2022 02:30 - 8 minutes - 21.1 MB

Once again, we throw our microphones into the water to interview the so-called 'flower of the sea.' Learn what life is like as Anemone in cold waters of the Pacific Northwest. Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. @meettheocean

Penguin Science

April 26, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 41.3 MB

A conversation with Dr. Heather Lynch celebrating World Penguin Day and detailing her research efforts in Antarctica. Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. @meettheocean

A Tipping Point

April 16, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 62.8 MB

Three nonprofit directors gathered at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach to discuss ocean health and the necessity to reinvent the conservation conversation. Featuring the Bridge Initiative and Faena Art in support of the Alaska Whale Foundation with Meet the Ocean as moderator. @meettheocean

April Fools

April 01, 2022 19:15 - 7 minutes - 17.9 MB

This just in! Climate change reversed! Polar sea ice returning and ocean acidification is a thing of the past. Wait...someone check the date. (An uplifting message in the midst of a tough forecast) Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. www.meettheocean.org

Current Events

March 30, 2022 02:00 - 7 minutes - 8.55 MB

Ride the ocean current as it swirls around the world in celebration of Meet the Ocean's five-year anniversary as an awarding-winning podcast and conservation media nonprofit. Donate today to support our educational outreach! www.meettheocean.org

Kelp Crab Confessional

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.37 MB

Being a Crustacean ain't easy. Hear a two-clawed perspective about living on algae, growing your own shell, and other biological insights. Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. www.meettheocean.org

Alaska Whale Science

March 03, 2022 02:30 - 19 minutes - 19.9 MB

Volunteer scientists from the Alaska Whale Foundation describe their explorations of Humpback Whales and the experience of working on the water. Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. www.meettheocean.org

Science in the Sky

February 16, 2022 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Take a drone's eye view with the Alaska Whale Foundation's graduate fellow Martin Van Aswegen as he describes his explorations in aerial photogrammetry.  Meet the Ocean is a 501c3 nonprofit creating conservation media that inspires and informs global communities. www.meettheocean.org      

Invertebrate of the Month: Clams

February 01, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MB

Our Invertebrate of the Month series continues with a Clam describing what life is like on the ocean floor. Meet the Ocean is a creative conservation nonprofit. Share and support our educational content www.meettheocean.org

Whale Pump

January 15, 2022 01:34 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

A volunteer research assistant with the Alaska Whale Foundation describes the cyclical impacts these marine mammals have on ocean productivity. Meet the Ocean is a nonprofit creating conservation media for audiences of all ages. www.meettheocean.org

Christmas Tree Worms

December 24, 2021 18:32 - 8 minutes - 9.38 MB

Our new series Invertebrate of the Month kicks off with a holiday-appropriate tropical dweller who makes it home burrowing into coral. Meet the Ocean is a nonprofit creating dynamic conservation media for audiences around the world. www.meettheocean.org

Antarctica in Motion

December 09, 2021 16:52 - 5 minutes - 6.21 MB

Our founder returns to the microphone to begin the journey of the next 100 podcasts and to announce Antarctica in Motion - a living sculpture collaboration with Las Vegas to support Meet the Ocean's 501c3 nonprofit. www.meettheocean.org

The Camera Man

October 02, 2021 19:51 - 50 minutes - 56.8 MB

Our 100th episode features underwater cameraman Chuck Nicklin sharing the story of founding San Diego's legendary Diving Locker, working on Bond films, and saving a Gray Whale entangled in a fishing net - an act of kindness that jump-started a career. www.meettheocean.org

99 Retro

August 22, 2021 02:19 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MB

A celebration of the explorers, scientists, aquanauts, and students that have joined our podcast on the road to our 100 episodes. Meet the Ocean is a  nonprofit telling the story of Earth's ecosystems. Our creative conservationists work to inspire the next generation of ocean advocates. www.meettheocean.org

Manatee Moment

July 10, 2021 22:57 - 7 minutes - 8.89 MB

Expedition diver Brett Monroe Garner describes a life changing encounter in the Caribbean with the gentlest of giants. www.meettheocean.org

How to Fight an Octopus

June 18, 2021 23:29 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MB

Get a ring-side seat to witness a battle of biology! The internet asked, so we answered. Who would win in a fight? Isn't an octopus just a water balloon? Listen to find out. www.meettheocean.org

Snow Petrels in the Sky

May 29, 2021 03:20 - 5 minutes - 6.22 MB

Scientist Rachel Herman describes being surrounded by a flock of Snow Petrels - one of the rare birds that breed in Antarctica. www.meettheocean.org

Hypothermia

May 22, 2021 22:07 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

Submerge into human physiology and polar waters with Dr. Andrew Peacock. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast. Learn more and donate @ www.meettheocean.org

A Whale Above

May 09, 2021 04:24 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Alaskan photographer Sean Neilson describes sharing the water with some acrobatic cetaceans. www.meettheocean.org

Penguin Rhapsody

April 25, 2021 20:09 - 5 minutes - 6.76 MB

On a day set aside for flightless birds, we celebrate all eighteen species in our own unique way. www.meettheocean.org

Earth Day Retro Present

April 23, 2021 00:14 - 5 minutes - 6.67 MB

Meet the Ocean's own Kelsey Anderson describes the history of Earth Day and the need for endurance and understanding in the effort to prioritize the planet. www.meettheocean.org

Swimming with Sea Leopards

April 17, 2021 21:30 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MB

The godfather of Antarctic underwater exploration returns with three tales of surprise encounters with Leopard Seals in the Southern Ocean. Naturalist and photographer David Cothran. www.meettheocean.org

Saltwater Crocodiles

April 02, 2021 19:07 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Australian naturalist Erin Britton describes the wonders of interacting with the largest reptile on our planet. Subscribe and share our educational content with your community. www.meettheocean.org

Rice's Whale

March 18, 2021 21:33 - 6 minutes - 7.31 MB

A newly identified species of whale in the Gulf of Mexico. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and 501c3 nonprofit. Subscribe and share our educational content with your community. www.meettheocean.org

Classroom Chronicles Vol 2

February 28, 2021 19:16 - 14 minutes - 14 MB

Our student-produced series continues with young minds in Iowa sharing the facts and wonders of the Ring of Fire and the Gulf of Mexico. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and 501c3 nonprofit. Subscribe and share our educational content with your community. www.meettheocean.org

Audio Theater Club

February 20, 2021 21:51 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MB

The talent behind Meet the Ocean's podcasts gathers to discuss the process of creating the episodes and why they do it.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to improve science communication by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our educational podcast with your community. www.meettheocean.org

Imagine Antarctica

February 09, 2021 22:33 - 4 minutes - 4.78 MB

In a season when Antarctica has never been further away from the world - Meet the Ocean has created three imaginative access portals for audiences of all ages to enjoy it.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to improve science communication by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our educational podcast with your community. www.meettheocean.org

Letter from a Penguin

January 25, 2021 22:52 - 8 minutes - 8.87 MB

Who needs a letter from a penguin in Antarctica? Everyone. The Penguin Pen Pal Program is an immersive Antarctic educational experience for children. Designed to stimulate the imagination, connect to wild places, and rekindle the magic of having a pen pal. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating to our website. Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our educational podcast with your community. ...

The Greatest Gift - Christmas 2020

December 24, 2020 17:27 - 5 minutes - 6.09 MB

A poetic Christmas podcast from Meet the Ocean correspondent Courtney Cox speaking to the need to move away from plastic and rethink our holiday habits.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Penguin Pen Pal Program

December 23, 2020 01:59 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MB

The Penguin Pen Pal Program is an immersive Antarctic educational experience for children. Designed to stimulate the imagination, connect to wild places, and rekindle the magic of having a pen pal. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Classroom Chronicles

November 21, 2020 00:01 - 7 minutes - 7.67 MB

Our first student-produced podcast was submitted by some 5th graders from Iowa describing their very first trip to the ocean.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Raven and Eagle

November 14, 2020 18:36 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MB

The majestic Bald Eagle often proves no match for the legendary plottings of Raven. Naturalist Ian Bullock tells the tale.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Halloween Spooktacular

October 31, 2020 19:22 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MB

Explore some of the more unsightly creatures of the ocean and hear from special guest and author Carl Safina on our special Halloween episode. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Vote for the Planet

October 25, 2020 21:43 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MB

The creative ensemble of Meet the Ocean steps up to remind you to vote like your planet depends on it. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Blue Whales in Antarctica

October 17, 2020 16:47 - 7 minutes - 8.67 MB

Naturalist Eduardo Shaw recalls the joy of seeing Blue Whales return to Antarctica.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Triton Submarines

October 02, 2020 13:49 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MB

Triton Submarines president Patrick Lahey describes the origins and record-setting accomplishments of their submersibles.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Dreaming of Humpbacks

September 25, 2020 17:13 - 7 minutes - 9.12 MB

In French Polynesia, Humpback Whales arrive to give birth to their calves. Helga Lucas describes the dream of swimming alongside such immense marine mammals.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Volcano Diving in Antarctica

September 18, 2020 17:24 - 16 minutes - 16.6 MB

Our 75th episode features Meet the Ocean founder Paul North describing his very first dive in Antarctica, which just so happened to be an active volcano.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Without

August 07, 2020 01:42 - 6 minutes - 7.48 MB

Imagining our planet without the saltwater. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Killer Whales in Antarctica

July 25, 2020 00:11 - 15 minutes - 16 MB

Polar expedition diver Rory Mulloy describes an unbelievable encounter where a pod of Antarctic Killer Whales used a series of coordinated attacks to knock a seal off the ice.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Growing Up Alaska

July 08, 2020 14:09 - 13 minutes - 14.5 MB

A young naturalist speaks to the experience of growing up near Glacier Bay National Park in the vastness of Alaska.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Becoming the Glacier

June 20, 2020 03:10 - 7 minutes - 8.15 MB

Follow a journey that begins with a snowflake and ends with the densest ice on our planet crashing into the ocean.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

World Oceans Day

June 08, 2020 04:25 - 6 minutes - 8.56 MB

We celebrate the day set aside by the United Nations in 1992 to emphasize how humanity benefits from the gifts the ocean gives. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Doubilet in Space

May 30, 2020 02:45 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

National Geographic photographer David Doubilet shares the legend of NASA's Voyager mission and how his image of the Red Sea was selected to represent planet Earth.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Encounters - Breathing Underwater

May 23, 2020 00:39 - 7 minutes - 8.54 MB

Join us on a dive into the ocean to experience the process from gear preparation to full submersion. All you have to do is not hold your breath. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. #listen to #learn www.meettheocean.org

Breathing Underwater

May 23, 2020 00:39 - 7 minutes - 8.54 MB

Join us on a dive into the ocean to experience the process from gear preparation to full submersion. All you have to do is not hold your breath. Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. www.meettheocean.org

Encounters - Greenlandic Salmon

May 14, 2020 06:47 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Fisheries scientist Hunter Snyder describes his effort to better understand the life cycle and resource management of wild Atlantic Salmon off Greenland's coast.  Meet the Ocean is a listener-supported podcast and nonprofit. Help us continue to create meaningful educational content by donating on our website.  Subscribe to never miss an episode, and share our podcast on your social media to inform your community. #listen to #learn www.meettheocean.org