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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, community and public radio stations worldwide. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org.

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Founder of the World Ocean Observatory and longtime host of World Ocean Radio, delivering concise essays on ocean health, governance, and sustainability.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • gobbledegook

    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.

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  • I love it so much.

    It is so great i love it

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    United States6 years ago
  • A gem for everyone concerned about our ocean

    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!

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    Scuba Shack Radio
    United States7 years ago
  • Love the ocean? You’ll love World Ocean Radio!

    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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    United States8 years ago

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Addresses timely issues like regulation and global risk through an oceanic lens, appealing to policy-minded listeners.
Accessible yet rigorous, offering big-picture insights without losing concrete takeaways.
Thoughtful and action-oriented, with a strong focus on ocean governance and practical implications.
Audience appreciates concise, five-minute format paired with deep context and credible sourcing.

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What is World Ocean Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, concise essays on ocean health, governance, and climate implications drive this series. Episodes frequently tackle regulation, global risk, ocean governance, and blue economy strategies with a focus on policy, science, and practical action. Notable angles include a call for new ocean governance structures, integration of technology for resilience, and the ocean as a stabilizing lens for global risk. The host tends to blend historical context, international perspectives, and local outcomes to encourage stewardship, public engagement, and reform in ocean policy. This mix may appeal to listeners who want high-level ideas about how oceans intersect with climate, technology, and governance, plus concrete prompts for civic or professi... more

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