Podcasts: May 2009

Making Waves Episode 27: National Ocean Service Hurricane Response — May 27, 2009

Hurricane season starts June 1. Join us this week to take a look at the many roles and activities of the National Ocean Service when hurricanes threaten our coasts. (18 minutes)

Diving Deeper: Geodesy — May 20, 2009

Learn about geodesy in this interview with Dru Smith from the National Geodetic Survey. The discussion highlights why geodesy is important and how we rely on it every day. (19:03 minutes)

Making Waves Episode 26: New PORTS Station Opens in Lake Charles, Louisiana — May 13, 2009

Mariners can now get free real-time information on water and weather conditions for the Port of Lake Charles, La., from a new NOAA ocean observing system at the port called NOAA Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®). We talk with the PORTS program manager to learn what this system is all about. (13:10 minutes)

Diving Deeper: National Marine Sanctuaries — May 06, 2009

Learn more about our national marine sanctuaries in this interview with Dan Basta from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. The discussion highlights where sanctuaries are located, why they are important, and how they protect marine life. (20:12 minutes)