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World Ocean Radio

World Ocean Radio

By: Peter Neill World Ocean Observatory
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World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays on a wide range of ocean topics. Available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide.© 2026 World Ocean Radio Biological Sciences Earth Sciences Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Plastic Rain
    Jun 24 2026

    We think we have a comprehensive understanding of the plastic crisis. But what of the plastic we cannot see? To solve a problem, we need first to understand its dimension, the circumference of the circumstance, the urgency of the experience and the structures for correction. Is it insurmountable? What will it take?

    About World Ocean Radio
    World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory and host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects.

    World Ocean Radio
    16 Years, nearly 800 Episodes
    Ocean is climate
    Climate is ocean
    The sea connects all things


    World Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org

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    5 mins
  • How Old is Water?
    Jun 17 2026

    How old is water? Where on earth is water found? This week we're discussing how water is circulated, cycled, and recycled, and where it's distributed on the planet (down to the fraction of a percentage.) Knowing that water is finite in volume, what happens when we pollute it and when there is no more?

    About World Ocean Radio
    World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory and host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects.

    World Ocean Radio
    15 Years, 750 Episodes
    Ocean is climate
    Climate is ocean
    The sea connects all things


    World Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org

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    5 mins
  • Plan Sea
    Jun 10 2026

    This week on World Ocean Radio we are discussing an ocean-centric view of the world, one that incorporates reality-based actions and approaches centered on a vision of Hydraulic Society, Nature's protection, its sustainability, its true asset value, and recognition of the ocean's essential contributions to global health, welfare, and support.

    World Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org

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    5 mins
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