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In this episode, visit the Kennedy Space Center located on Florida's famous "Space Coast." NASA engineers discuss the past, present, and future of American space travel. Museum staff also explain the various attractions the Kennedy Space Center has to offer visitors. Part of the “Travel Thru History” series.
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Canada's coastal forest is part of an ancient forest system of redwood, spruce, and cedar trees. It is also home to some of the largest aggregations of top predators in North America. The trees of this forest are huge, and forest productivity here rivals even some of the world's biggest tropical rain forests. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
There’s a new renewable energy player in town, and it’s about to make waves in the industry. Despite its massive potential as a source for renewable energy, the ocean is unlikely to contribute meaningfully to electricity supplies without dramatic, innovation-driven reductions in the cost of energy conversion. That’s where engineers Balky Nair, Rahul Shendure, and Tim Mundon come in with their company, Oscilla Power. With support from the National Science Foundation, they’re developing a utility-scale wave energy harvester called the Triton. This technology shows promise as a means for delivering utility-scale electric power to the grid at a price that is competitive with conventional fossil or renewable technologies. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Coastlines face numerous threats. Hurricanes, tsunamis, and sea level rise are a few of the dangers that keep coastal communities on edge. With over half of the U.S. population living near the coast, it’s critical to collect and share accurate information on the environment during extreme weather events, and NOAA is leading these efforts. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
The intertidal ecosystems lining Florida’s Gulf coast are economically important, but in decline. Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro, two Florida State University marine ecologists, hope that by studying them, they might gain knowledge that will help preserve salt marshes, oyster reefs, and seagrass beds. Part of the series "In The Grass, On The Reef."
A maritime forest is a forest that is on the coast and is influenced by sea spray. These areas are not found in very many places, and they serve as an oasis for wildlife. They are important for coastal resilience, and they help stabilize the shoreline.
In this episode, citizen scientists are using a wide array of technology applications to collect data on environmental concerns. A group of individuals are using an app to count birds, which generates data on a changing climate. Surfers, using smart tech, track ocean acidification and coastal temperatures. Other projects include collecting data on the migration of monarch butterflies and surveying horseshoe crab populations. In Uganda, World Bank economists and local partners generate data for sustainable development. Part of "The Crowd and the Cloud" series.
Piping plover nests are simple depressions in the sand. The Atlantic Coast population of the piping plover breeds along sandy beaches from Newfoundland to North Carolina, and conservationists are working to protect all essential habitats along their flight path, including its resting place in North Carolina.
Five species of sea turtles are found in Florida’s waters and all are listed as threatened or endangered. Biologists off the Gulf Coast of Florida conduct in-water research and monitoring of the turtle species. They are collecting data on population trends and habitat utilization. Part of "The Science Behind" series.
There is a controversy over flounder fishing regulations off Atlantic Coast. Each party offers their arguments for keeping or canceling the fishing regulations. Fishermen claim the founder has made a comeback off the coast. While conservationist urge caution in freeing up size restrictions on caught fish. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Dr. Riki Ott is a whistle blower who predicted the Exxon Valdez oil spill before it happened. She is also a toxicologist, author, and activist who spent time organizing the Gulf Coast communities in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. Various citizen groups have followed Dr. Ott's example to change and strengthen efforts to curb oil pollution of America's lands, rivers, and coastal waters.
The salt marshes along Florida’s Gulf Coast provide a variety of ecosystem services and are economically important, but in decline. Dr. Hughes studies these marshes in hopes of finding a way to slow their decline and preserve these services. Part of the series "In The Grass, On The Reef."
Visionary oceanographer Scott Glenn leads a team of scientists as they race against time to launch the first autonomous underwater robot across the vast and dangerous Atlantic Ocean. Destined for Spain, the 8-foot bright yellow robot named RU27, or "Scarlet," is launched off the coast of New Jersey. Throughout her journey, data collected by Scarlet is fed into oceanographic navigation and forecasting models. Engulfed by the powerful ocean, our robot hero faces extreme weather conditions, ship traffic, and aggressive sea life that can terminate her mission. If Scarlet can successfully cross the vast Atlantic Ocean, her historic mission will inspire a future robotic oceanographic observation network critical for monitoring and predicting climate change. If Scarlet can successfully cross the vast Atlantic Ocean, her historic mission will inspire a future robotic oceanographic observation network critical for monitoring and predicting climate change.
On March 11, 2011 a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan generated a tsunami. This series of ocean waves sped towards the island nation with waves reaching 24 feet high. The result was devastation and utter destruction. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake rocks the ocean floor about eighty miles off the coast of Japan. This disturbance causes a transfer of energy from the seafloor to the ocean, which generated a series of ocean waves known as a tsunami. Within 20 minutes, the waves struck the Japanese coastline, and other nations go on high alert as the tsunami spreads throughout the Pacific Ocean. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
When she was young, Danielle Sumy rode a roller coaster that simulated an earthquake. Her experience on the roller coaster launched her quest to understand how earthquakes happen. She describes how this encounter and her early love of science motivated her to become a geophysicist. Part of the “EarthScope Chronicles” series.
After a few relatively mild winters on the northern Gulf coast, cold intolerant black mangroves have started to multiply in salt marshes. Dr. Hughes is conducting an experiment to test whether some mangroves are better adapted to colder climates. Part of the series "In The Grass, On The Reef."
When a tsunami hits, it may come ashore like a fast rising flood and strike with devastating force. The series of waves may continue for hours. Sometimes the first one may not be the last or the largest. Potential warning signs of an incoming tsunami include a strong earthquake that causes difficulty standing, a rapid rise or fall of the water along the coast, and a loud ocean roar. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
Powerful winds aren’t the only deadly force during a hurricane. The greatest threat to life actually comes from the water in the form of storm surge. Storm surge combined with waves can cause extensive damage, erode beaches, and destroy coastal highways. Researchers use computers to predict storm surge and warn individuals. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
What began as an undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean ended as the most deadly tsunami in recorded history. Ten years later, scientists have a better understanding of these events, and coastlines are far better prepared for such a catastrophe, thanks in large part to the NOAA Center for Tsunami Research at Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
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