NOAA: Diving Deeper

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What research happens in our national marine sanctuaries, and why? Sep 09, 2010

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Learn about research in our national marine sanctuaries in this interview with Steve Gittings from NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

[Shorts] Marine Debris Aug 26, 2010

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On this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on marine debris with Megan Forbes from NOAA's Marine Debris Program.

[Shorts] Tides Aug 12, 2010

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On this week's Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on tides with Steve Gill from NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services.

[Diving Deeper Shorts] Dead Zone Jul 29, 2010

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For the launch of Diving Deeper Shorts, we revisit our interview on dead zone and hypoxia with Dr. Rob Magnien from NOAA's Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research.

Why do we map habitats on the sea floor? Jul 15, 2010

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Learn about mapping coral habitats on the sea floor and why these maps are important in this interview with Tim Battista from NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Biogeography Branch.

How do we measure tides? Jun 16, 2010

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Learn about how we measure tides and who uses tidal data in this interview with Tom Landon from NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services.

What are NOAA's navigation response teams? May 19, 2010

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Navigation response teams are three-person mobile emergency response units equipped and trained to survey waterways immediately following a hurricane. Learn more about NOAA's navigation response teams in this interview with Commander Larry Krepp from NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey.

What is a tsunami? Apr 21, 2010

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A tsunami 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.

How do we respond to oil spills? Apr 07, 2010

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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.

Why are coral reefs valuable? Feb 24, 2010

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Coral reefs are some of the most biologically rich and economically valuable ecosystems on Earth. They provide food, jobs, income, protection, and many other important services to billions of people worldwide. Learn more about the importance of coral reefs, what the current threats are, and what you can do to help in this interview with Kacky Andrews, director of NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program.

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