Curious Minds: Oceans

Episode 2

How Humans Impact The Oceans

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, looks at the many ways that society is impacting the health of the oceans.

Episode 3

How Will We Ever Protect The Environment?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, explains why we're unable to implement effective change towards helping protect the environment.

Episode 4

The Largest Protected Sanctuary/Monument

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, tells the story of Papah Naumoku Kea, the largest protected national monument.

Episode 5

The State of Ocean Health

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, describes the destructive effect that humanity is having on our oceans.

Episode 6

Uniqueness of Marine Communities

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explains the special characteristics that set apart marine communities from those found inland.

Episode 7

What Can Marine Sanctuaries Teach Us About History?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, weaves the link to our past by examining the state of the current sanctuaries.

Episode 8

What Is A Marine Sanctuary?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, highlights some of the designated Marine Sanctuaries in the United States, and their relationship to society.

Episode 9

What Is N.O.A.A.'s Mission?

NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan explains the critical role her agency plays in studying and predicting the behavior of our planet's oceans and atmosphere.