Diving Deeper is a bi-weekly program featuring discussions with NOS scientists on a wide variety of ocean topics.
Latest episodes
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Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System
Diving Deeper is back! In today's episode we explore NOAA's Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) with our own Darren Wright. Be sure to tune in to learn more about…
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18 min ↗
Recreation in our Nation's Estuaries
Our nation's estuaries provide endless recreation opportunities. In today's Diving Deeper, we learn about why estuaries are important, the National Estuarine Research Reserve Syste…
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[Shorts] Mapping Sea Floor Habitats
Looking for a little deep sea adventure? Today's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores how scientists map the sea floor and what a day is like on a research mission. Join us as we…
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14 min ↗
Accurate Positions: Know Your Location
Why do we need (and how do we get) accurate, consistent positioning data? The latest Diving Deeper podcast has the answers. Episode permanent link and show notes
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25 min ↗
Volunteering with our National Marine Sanctuaries Part II
Did you know that volunteers with NOAA's national marine sanctuaries have donated more than one million hours to help conserve the country's ocean and coastal treasures for future…
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[Shorts] Hydrography
Are you longing to be out on the water during these hot summer days? Tune into today’s Diving Deeper Shorts for a few minutes on hydrography and why this is important for recreatio…
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Safe Navigation
In celebration of World Hydrography Day, today’s Diving Deeper podcast explores the role of the Office of Coast Survey for safe navigation of our nation's waters. Join us for this…
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[Shorts] Resilience
Are you storm ready? Our latest Diving Deeper Shorts revisits our episode on resilience and planning before a coastal storm may strike.
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COASTAL Tools You Can Use
Today’s Diving Deeper highlights some of the ways that oceanographic information is being used for non-navigational applications such as protecting life and property, emergency res…
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[Shorts] Coastal Zone Management
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act, today’s Diving Deeper Shorts explores how coastal zone management is helping to safeguard our coastal are…
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[Shorts] Measuring Tides
From our earlier podcasts, you know we can measure tides, but do you know why we need tidal data (or how we use tidal data) every single day? Tune into today’s Diving Deeper Shorts…
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Invasive Lionfish - King of the Reef
In less than a decade, lionfish have become widely established across the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean. Recent estimates indicate that lionfish have surpassed some native species w…
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[Shorts] Harmful Algal Blooms
Curious about the basics of harmful algal blooms? Learn what you need to know in less than three minutes on today’s Diving Deeper Shorts.
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13 min ↗
High Frequency Radar
Today on Diving Deeper, we explore high frequency radar. This technology can measure hundreds of square kilometers of surface current velocities simultaneously. Tune in to learn ab…
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21 min ↗
Volunteering with our National Marine Sanctuaries
Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Today's Diving Deeper explores volunteering with our national marine sanctuaries. In this episode, three staff share the importance of v…
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Sea Level Rise
Are sea levels rising? How do we monitor changes in sea level? What are the impacts to coastal communities from sea level rise? Learn this and more in today's Diving Deeper intervi…
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[Shorts] Maritime Heritage
Why is maritime heritage important to us? Why do we study and preserve maritime heritage resources? How do we find shipwrecks? Find these answers and more in today's Diving Deeper…
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[Shorts] Benefits of Ocean Observing Systems
From weather forecasts to safe navigation to stocking the shelves at your local store, we all benefit from ocean observing data. Listen to the latest Diving Deeper Shorts to find o…
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Height Modernization
How do we rely on elevation data every single day? What do geodesists need to quickly and efficiently measure heights? Learn this and more in today's Diving Deeper, an interview wi…
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[Shorts] NOAA's Navigation Response Teams
In just three minutes, learn about the types of support that NOAA's navigation response teams provide following emergencies like hurricanes.