NOAA: Diving Deeper

Get the scoop on NOAA's Historical Maps and Charts collection in just three minutes on today's Diving Deeper Shorts.

More than 153 years after it was lost in a violent collision at sea, NOAA and partners have identified the wreck of the ship Robert J. Walker, a steamer that served in the U.S. Coast Survey, a predecessor agency of NOAA. Today on Diving Deeper, join the Office of Coast Survey's Vitad Pradith and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' James Delgado as they describe their journey to find the Walker. Episode permanent link and show notes

Get a glimpse into how NOAA responds to oil spills and why spills happen in today's Diving Deeper Shorts.

It's our 50th episode of Diving Deeper! Join us as we visit the NOAA Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama to learn how this facility is equipped to serve as the central hub for coordination and response in the region. Episode permanent link and show notes

Dip your toes into the world of remote sensing as we flash back to our interview with Chris Parrish from NOAA's National Geodetic Survey.

Tune into today's Diving Deeper for a conversation with Rear Admiral Gerd Glang as we discuss World Hydrography Day, some history on NOAA's Office of Coast Survey, and the tragic sinking of the Coast Survey vessel Robert J. Walker. Episode permanent link and show notes

Today's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores research at our national marine sanctuaries. Our national marine sanctuaries are special areas that protect important marine ecosystems around the country - making these unique places for research as well. Join us as we revisit our episode with Steve Gittings from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

What can we do to stop the spread of lionfish? Tune into Diving Deeper as we talk with James Morris for part two of our discussion on invasive lionfish. Episode permanent link and show notes

Comparing the spread of lionfish to an oil spill? That's one way to look at this invasive species. Tune into today's Diving Deeper interview with James Morris to learn more about the new ground that the invasive lionfish covers. Episode permanent link and show notes

Today on Diving Deeper, we explore the world of animal tagging with Zdenka Willis from the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System. Episode permanent link and show notes

Today we are joined by Sherry Lippiatt from the NOAA Marine Debris Program to talk about how marine debris moves in our environment. Episode permanent link and show notes

In today's Diving Deeper podcast, we talk with Audra Luscher from the NOAA Coastal Services Center to learn about impacts of storms to our coastal communities and what NOAA is doing to help folks prepare and reduce any negative impacts of these events. Episode permanent link and show notes

Today's Diving Deeper Shorts podcast explores coral reefs and what we can do to help preserve corals for future generations. Join us as we revisit our episode with Kacky Andrews, former director of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program.

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 this valuable resource for mariners. Episode permanent link and show notes

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 System, some of the fun recreational activities at these sites, and economic benefits of our reserves. Episode permanent link and show notes

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 revisit our episode with Tim Battista from the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.

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

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 generations? Learn more about volunteering with our sanctuaries in today's Diving Deeper podcast. This episode features interviews with staff from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Episode permanent link and show notes

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 recreational and commercial boaters.

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 interview with Rachel Medley from the Office of Coast Survey.