A Summary of World Ocean Radio
"Would I enjoy an overnight stay in one of those underwater rooms? Yes, I confess I would. But would I invest in those hotels versus in Mr. Rezwan's floating schools? No, I confess I would not."
~ From World Ocean Radio 230: An Ocean Irony
World Ocean Radio in July
232: Ocean Exploration 2020 Forum
About this episode: World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill recently attended the Ocean Exploration 2020 National Forum (see sidebar), a gathering of U.S. ocean exploration leadership, individuals charged by the U.S. Congress to recommend an oceanographic agenda, specific research goals and objectives to be taken by 2020. The event was hosted by NOAA and other partners, and held at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. In this episode we'll share conference approaches, discussions and consensus on a number of ocean science issues, technologies and the ocean future.
231: Water, Water Everywhere
About this episode: Fresh water as a resource is under constant threat by over-consumption, toxins, pollutants and waste from industrial and agricultural production. In this episode of World Ocean Radio we'll argue the need for equitable and sustainable water practice and distribution and will begin to outline solutions to the global water crisis--small, incremental local actions that will collectively make a difference.
230: An Ocean Irony
About this episode: In this episode of World Ocean Radio we'll discuss the stark juxtaposition of two ocean stories, extreme in their differences, linked in unexpected, oppositional ways. The first example is a race for the world's first underwater luxury hotel; the second is a story of floating schools in Bangladesh serving 70,000 children affected by their changing, watery environment.
229: Ocean Bio-Prospecting
About this episode: The ocean is a valuable and bio-diverse resource for new medicines, treatment for present and future diseases, and is a potential major contributor for the future of global public health. In this episode of World Ocean Radio we'll discuss the various international, political and regulatory challenges of pharmaceutical exploration.
About World Ocean Radio: Peter Neill, Director of the
World Ocean Observatory and host of
World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects.
World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by community radio stations worldwide. You may also subscribe to the weekly podcast on
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Highlights from the W2O YouTube Channel
We post original and curated video content on our YouTube Channel each week. Here are some of our favorites from July.
The Sky is Pink
This is a Josh Fox's 18-minute short "The Sky is Pink." After"
FrackNation," a film attacking Josh Fox's Oscar-nominated film "
GasLand" about hydraulic fracturing, was released, Fox made this
18-minute followup short film in response to those attacks. In the film, Fox traces the attacks to the gas industry which spent a fortune in sophisticated PR campaigns portraying natural gas extraction as safe.
"Gasland II" is now available on HBO.
The Blue Ocean in RED | Howard Hall
One of our all-time favorites from Howard Hall's "Best of" video collection. This one speaks for itself. Hold your breath for the blue whale at 2:17! Locations include the Maldives, Alaska, California, Cocos Island Costa Rica, and Mexico. Music composed by Shie Rozow. Enjoy.
About the World Ocean Observatory
We've been getting some positive feedback about our new introductory video which outlines the core mission and directives of the World Ocean Observatory. Based on some constructive comments we've made a few changes. We hope you'll take a moment today to learn a bit more about us. It is our belief that the sea connects all things...
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