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Ocean Matters Podcast

Ocean Matters Podcast

By Phil P

A Podcast dedicated to the love and preservation of the oceans. Past, Present & Future. Raising Awareness every step of the Way.
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Ocean Matters Podcast Jan 14, 2021

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The ‘godfather of microplastics’ talks about the challenges of halting plastic pollution

The ‘godfather of microplastics’ talks about the challenges of halting plastic pollution

As per the article from the conversation, also found on fastcompany.
May 14, 202413:07
5 Hydrothermal Vents Have Appeared in the Dark Heart of the Ocean

5 Hydrothermal Vents Have Appeared in the Dark Heart of the Ocean

As authored by Tim Newcomb.
May 13, 202405:54
I discovered hydrothermal vents, but I’m only known for finding the Titanic

I discovered hydrothermal vents, but I’m only known for finding the Titanic

Authored by Mr Ballard himself.
May 13, 202410:22
Where Did Odysseus Really Travel to in Homer’s Odyssey?

Where Did Odysseus Really Travel to in Homer’s Odyssey?

As found in the Greek reporter.
May 11, 202411:34
The greatest Antarctic survival story (almost) never told.

The greatest Antarctic survival story (almost) never told.

As authored by Mark Stratton.
May 09, 202411:36
Is hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans?

Is hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans?

As per an article found in euronews.
May 02, 202409:31
Great White Sharks Band Together to Prey on Whales

Great White Sharks Band Together to Prey on Whales

As found in discover magazine.
Apr 27, 202406:27
We All Know We Should Save the Whales. What About the Sardines?
Apr 26, 202436:19
Humpback whales move daytime singing offshore, research reveals
Apr 25, 202405:15
Whale song mystery solved by scientists

Whale song mystery solved by scientists

On the beautiful topic of the sounds produced by whales, and the latest studies of them.
Apr 24, 202409:48
Oceans Annual ocean conference raises $11.3b in pledges for marine conservation

Oceans Annual ocean conference raises $11.3b in pledges for marine conservation

As per the article in Mongabay.
Apr 23, 202415:50
Why Do Dolphins Swim In Front Of Ships?

Why Do Dolphins Swim In Front Of Ships?

From the article in ifl science.
Apr 22, 202405:51
EU pledges €3.5 billion to protect world's oceans

EU pledges €3.5 billion to protect world's oceans

As found DW.
Apr 19, 202403:53
‘Save Our Oceans’: The Parthenon Illuminated as Conference Starts in Athens

‘Save Our Oceans’: The Parthenon Illuminated as Conference Starts in Athens

As reported in the Greek reporter.
Apr 18, 202405:24
Deep sea exploration: what’s it like to take a trip on a submersible?

Deep sea exploration: what’s it like to take a trip on a submersible?

As found in the Guardian.
Apr 17, 202424:27
Greece becomes first European country to ban bottom trawling in marine parks

Greece becomes first European country to ban bottom trawling in marine parks

Greece is hosting 'our ocean' this week and some great announcements are underlining their leadership. The article was published in the Guardian.
Apr 17, 202408:08
Fisherman fights back after witnessing concerning trend in sea over generations

Fisherman fights back after witnessing concerning trend in sea over generations

An article sharing the work of Lefteris Arapakis.
Apr 16, 202404:33
Seychellois twin sisters publish paper on beached plastic and debris in Inner Islands

Seychellois twin sisters publish paper on beached plastic and debris in Inner Islands

An inspiring article on the Lawen sisters found in Seychelles news agency.
Apr 16, 202405:17
Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected.
Apr 15, 202407:51
Major world power to commence controversial deep-sea operations: 'We need to investigate further'

Major world power to commence controversial deep-sea operations: 'We need to investigate further'

On the topic of deep sea mining.
Apr 15, 202405:49
The Titanic as Part of our Ocean Heritage

The Titanic as Part of our Ocean Heritage

A great article reminding us of the multiple topics and issues around the finding of shipwrecks. As found on the page of the ocean foundation.
Apr 14, 202411:09
The limits of ice: what a 19th century expedition trapped in sea ice for a year tells us
Apr 12, 202409:48
The French aristocrat who understood evolution 100 years before Darwin

The French aristocrat who understood evolution 100 years before Darwin

Rediscovering Buffon. As per the article in the Guardian.
Apr 11, 202408:37
When a Medieval Monk Crowdsourced the Most Accurate Map of the World

When a Medieval Monk Crowdsourced the Most Accurate Map of the World

A few words on the work of Fra Mauro.
Apr 11, 202405:55
3000-Year-Old Shipwreck Emerges from Bottom of Mediterranean Sea
Apr 10, 202404:52
Good for Our Well-Being, Spirit, and Soul

Good for Our Well-Being, Spirit, and Soul

Sounds of the Ocean, interviewed by Psychology today.
Apr 09, 202412:58
Inside the 300-year-long project to live underwater

Inside the 300-year-long project to live underwater

As found in the telegraph.
Apr 07, 202411:46
Cracking open a 117-year-old Antarctic milk time capsule

Cracking open a 117-year-old Antarctic milk time capsule

As found in pop Sci!
Apr 05, 202407:53
Hunt for 400-year-old ship with £4,000,000,000 of gold just off the UK coast
Apr 05, 202407:02
Waubuno shipwreck on Georgian Bay remains mystery of the deep

Waubuno shipwreck on Georgian Bay remains mystery of the deep

As found in barrie today.
Apr 05, 202407:16
Holy grail of shipwrecks’: recovery of 18th-century Spanish ship could begin in April

Holy grail of shipwrecks’: recovery of 18th-century Spanish ship could begin in April

As shared in the Guardian.
Apr 05, 202409:27
The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested—but its real riches go beyond coins

The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested—but its real riches go beyond coins

From an article in the conversation.
Apr 05, 202408:47
Explorers unlock the mystery of ‘pirate king’ Henry Avery who vanished after huge heist at sea

Explorers unlock the mystery of ‘pirate king’ Henry Avery who vanished after huge heist at sea

From an article in the Guardian.
Apr 05, 202408:38
‘To the Ends of the Earth’ Review: Sailing Through Antiquity

‘To the Ends of the Earth’ Review: Sailing Through Antiquity

As shared in the WSJ.
Apr 05, 202404:09
Expedition uses small underwater drone to discover 100-year-old shipwreck

Expedition uses small underwater drone to discover 100-year-old shipwreck

As reported in arstechnica.
Apr 04, 202407:57
The Mary Celeste. A mystery.

The Mary Celeste. A mystery.

A story of a ghost ship.
Apr 02, 202411:19
Hobie Cat, fun and playful sport catamarans from California

Hobie Cat, fun and playful sport catamarans from California

From an articles in boat news.
Mar 28, 202405:51
The oceans are talking to us, and it's not a pleasant conversation

The oceans are talking to us, and it's not a pleasant conversation

From an article in CBC
Mar 19, 202410:24
New fossil site of worldwide importance uncovered in southern France
Mar 15, 202404:14
US Weather Patterns Could Change With Arctic Sea Ice Loss

US Weather Patterns Could Change With Arctic Sea Ice Loss

From an article in Newsweek
Mar 14, 202405:41
Time to connect the dots on Hope Spots – world-renowned marine biologist Dr Sylvia Earle

Time to connect the dots on Hope Spots – world-renowned marine biologist Dr Sylvia Earle

Found in the Daily Maverick.
Mar 13, 202412:13
She battled sub-zero temperatures and ferocious winds to record the longest-ever run in Antarctica

She battled sub-zero temperatures and ferocious winds to record the longest-ever run in Antarctica

Donna Urquhart, running ultramarathons in Antarctica...
Mar 10, 202409:49
The Drake Passage: One Of The World's Most Treacherous Sea Crossings
Mar 05, 202413:30
Ice shell thickness reveals water temperature on ocean worlds
Mar 04, 202409:31
Progressive unanchoring of Antarctic ice shelves since 1973
Feb 23, 202444:41
Why 2023 was an exceptional year for the Antarctic sea ice

Why 2023 was an exceptional year for the Antarctic sea ice

From an article shared by the British Antarctic Survey, originally authored by Dr Ella Gilbert.
Feb 16, 202413:09
UK Antarctic base celebrates 80 years of research

UK Antarctic base celebrates 80 years of research

From the article in the bbc
Feb 15, 202405:50
What an Author’s Trip to the Antarctic Taught Her About Climate—and Collective Action

What an Author’s Trip to the Antarctic Taught Her About Climate—and Collective Action

From inside Climate news.
Feb 11, 202418:33
Glacier melting (part 2) destroys important climate data archive

Glacier melting (part 2) destroys important climate data archive

From the Paul Scherrer Institute.
Feb 09, 202409:57
Glacier melting destroys important climate data archive

Glacier melting destroys important climate data archive

From the scientific american
Feb 09, 202404:02