
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 514 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatureSociety & Culture | |||

This week on World Ocean Radio, our host Peter Neill is thinking about the word "solastalgia", described as a deep grief over changing landscapes that were once familiar; feeling ‘homesick’ while still being at home, due to rapid alterations to the e... more
This week on World Ocean Radio we are discussing the September 2025 news that Morocco has become the 60th nation to ratify the High Seas Treaty, a two-decades long process to establish and protect a vast complex of biodiversity in international water... more
Nature is a significant factor on the global balance sheet, and the cost of nature loss affects many key economic sectors. Denial or exclusion of nature's true value is flawed economics on the profit and loss of earth's natural resources and systems.... more
“Climate change has been one the greatest failures of risk management in modern history.” So states the Back to Blue Initiative, an Economist and Nippon Foundation project. A recent article entitled "Calculating Ocean Risk," additionally states: “The... more
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this is just more bull*** making the unprovable case that man caused global warming. climates change and in a geological time frame the world will most certainly not be the same in a century or two with and without mans influence. making common cause with the CCP and tearing down this county and limiting our children’s future potential for wealth and fulfillment will do nothing to curb your so called catastrophic climate change.
It is so great i love it
I look forward to the insights and editorial confronting the seriousness of climate change and how deeply we are impacting our oceans. In just 5 minutes, Peter packs a powerful punch. Thank you!
This is one of my favorite environmental podcasts. Short episodes each week tackling complex issues. Each week I’m left asking myself questions about what I can do to make a difference, and the changes that I can make in my home, community, government and country to combat the many issues facing our precious world ocean. Thank you!
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This series presents concise, thought-provoking audio essays that reflect on various ocean-related topics, often addressing critical issues surrounding marine life, climate change, and environmental preservation. Each episode typically lasts five minutes and serves to educate listeners on the complexities of human-ocean interactions, the significance of ocean stewardship, and the urgent need for action in addressing oceanic challenges. Unique in its format, it encourages a mix of personal reflection and broader societal consideration, aiming to inspire positive change in how individuals and communities engage with ocean-related issues.
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