Oceanus
From the depths of the sea and the pages of Oceanus Magazine, Oceanus brings you audible narratives of science and humanity around our blue planet. Dive in today!
Oceanus is a production of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution—the world's largest independent marine research organization.
Our Ocean. Our Planet. Our Future.
Episodes
14 episodes
Deep-sea amphipod name inspired by literary masterpiece
The name of a newly discovered species pays tribute to Cervantes’ Don Quixote, reinforcing themes of sweetness and beauty.Written by Evan Lubofsky. Narrated by Scott Dickson. (Illustration by Felipe Gamonal at Instituto Milenio ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:25
The long journey of bottle No.71645
A drift bottle released in 1968 to study ocean currents was found on a Maine beach. What have we learned about these marine highways since this early experiment began?Written by Evan Lubofsky. Narrated by Scott Dickson.Read along:...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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6:26
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An Antarctic Bestiary - Part 3. Emperor Penguins
Don't let their awkward waddle fool you. Emperor penguins have evolved ingenious ways to stay warm, feed their young, and forage in deep water, all while living in the world's most inhospitable continent. Find out how these iconic sea birds ear...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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7:14
An Antarctic Bestiary - Part 2. Weddell Seals
What does it take to be the world's southernmost living mammal? Guts, grit, and...super milk? Learn what makes the Weddell seal one of the toughest—and cutest—animals to ever flop around the Antarctic coast.Written and narrated by Danie...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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7:07
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An Antarctic Bestiary - Part 1. Albatrosses of the Open Sea
The flying style of the wandering albatross is legendary, as is its commitment to love. Learn about this iconic seabird and the human activity threatening its survival.Written and narrated by Hannah Piecuch | Artwork by Natalie Renier, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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8:46
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A cabled ocean
As seasonal landfast ice dwindles in the Arctic, towns in the high north are starting to feel the sting of increased wave activity and dangerous storms. To help track changes to coastal ice, WHOI assistant scientist Maddie Smith and a team led ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:36
It's always freezing in the Arctic. Or is it?
WHOI experts dig into a popular misconception that the Arctic is always frigid.Narrated by Scott DicksonOriginal story written by Alison Pearce Stevens. Click here to read the full story: https://go.whoi.edu/4ya11c
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:34
A champion submersible
The humble origins of human-occupied submersible Alvin began alongside Cheerios and Wheaties in the General Mills factory.Narrated by Hannah PiecuchOriginal piece written by Amy E. NevalaRead the article here: https...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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7:17
Tracking big fish at fine scales
WHOI researcher Martin Arostegui tracks how spearfish take advantage of local currents to find food.Read the full article: https://go.whoi.edu/trackingfish
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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5:36
Puzzling over a mollusk mystery
What’s causing a contagious cancer to spread among clams along Cape Cod? WHOI scientists investigate.Read the full story: https://go.whoi.edu/puzzlingmollusk
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:42
An Underwater Starfield
Oceanus writer Hannah Piecuch details an intimate encounter with creatures of the open sea while on a swim near Cornwall, England.Read the full story here: https://go.whoi.edu/underwaterstarfield
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:40
Will the Gulf Stream really shutdown?
Startling scientific reports show how a warming planet could ground the Gulf Stream—a major cog in the Atlantic Ocean's circulation—to a halt. But is the likelihood of such a shutdown being exaggerated?WHOI physical oceanographer Robert...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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