Curious Minds: Marine Archaeology

Episode 2

Fresh Water Vs Salt Water Wrecks

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, compares the state of shipwrecks found in salt water as opposed to fresh water.

Episode 3

Inspiring The Next Generation

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes us aboard Project Shiphunt, where a group of high school students are introduced to the intricacies of shipwreck exploration.

Episode 4

N.O.A.A.'s Sanctuaries

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes an in-depth look at NOAA's Marine Sanctuaries, and the treasures that can be found there.

Episode 5

S.S. Tennessee

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, tells the story of the steamship Tennessee, which left its bones on the shores of Golden Gate National Parks.

Episode 6

The Value Of Shipwrecks

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, looks at the riches that can be gleamed from exploring shipwrecks.

Episode 7

Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, describes the Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary, found in the Great Lakes, which houses close to 200 shipwrecks.

Episode 8

Underwater Archaeology Technology

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes a look at the impact that new and emerging technologies are having on the world of marine archaeology.

Episode 9

U.S.S. Arizona

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, revisits the USS Arizona, a World War II battleship sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Learn more about its impact on history, as well as its current state as a Pacific National Monument.

Episode 10

U.S.S. Monitor

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explores the rich history of the USS Monitor, the first ironclad warship used by the Union Navy during the Civil War.

Episode 11

What Was The First Marine Sanctuary?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, delves into the first Marine Sanctuary, the USS Monitor. Learn more about the history of this ironclad warship.

Episode 12

Marine Archaeology

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explores the biggest museum on Earth, our oceans.

Episode 13

Who Runs The Marine Sanctuaries?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, reviews the link between Marine Sanctuaries and the communities they encompass.