Podcasts: April 2010

Making Waves:NOS Highlights; Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Episode 50 | 04.28.10

This week, we bring you the latest news from an ongoing oil spill response effort in the Gulf of Mexico. We also cover National Ocean Service news highlights from around the nation.

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Links:

Gulf of Mexico oil spill daily updates from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration"

Diving Deeper podcast: Oil Spill Response [April 7, 2010]

Cooperative Oxford Laboratory

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Implementation of the National Coral Reef Action Strategy: Report on NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Activities from 2007 to 2009

NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program

Diving Deeper: Tsunamis

Episode 22 | 04.21.10

A tsunami or tidal wave is a series of ocean waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. Learn more about tsunamis and how to prepare for these events in this interview with Russell Jackson from NOAA’s Coastal Services Center. (18:52 minutes)

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Links:

NOAA Tsunami Web site

NOAA Pacific Services Center

Hazard Education and Awareness Tool

NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

Pacific Tsunami Museum

Ocean Today Kiosk: Tsunami Awareness (video)

Making Waves: Live from Philadelphia Part II: Education Outreach

Episode 49 | 04.14.10

This week, we continue our coverage of NOAA's participation in the 2010 National Science Teachers Association conference with a focus on education outreach efforts at the event.

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Links:

"Face to Face: an Inside Look at NOAA's Participation in NSTA 2010"

NOAA's Climate Portal

NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program

NOAA Education Resources

National Ocean Service Education

National Science Teachers Association

Diving Deeper: Oil Spill Response

Episode 21 | 04.07.10

Oil spills can happen in our rivers, bays, and the ocean. Spills are often caused by accidents involving tankers, barges, pipelines, and refineries. These accidents usually occur when the oil is being transported to us. Learn more about oil spills and how NOAA responds to these events in this interview with Amy Merten from NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration. (22:43 minutes)

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