Story Archives of 'Oceans'

Researchers from around the world met in Boston over the weekend to examine the depleted state of our oceans, and specifically the Tuna. For help, they used not only the latest technology but looked back at past mistakes from centuries ago, contained in logbooks, in stories of New England fishermen, and the history of New England’s beloved Cod.

Guest

• Andrew Rosenberg, Professor at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space at the University of New Hampshire

Concerns over global warming have scientists and engineers looking for cleaner alternative sources of energy.

One of those alternatives gaining momentum involves harnessing the energy of the ocean.

Renewable energy experts say in theory, energy from tides, currents and waves could double the hydropower output in the U.S., producing 20-percent of the nation's electricity.

But the technology to capture this renewable energy is in its infancy.

NHPR's Amy Quinton reports on the effort in New Hampshire's seacoast to tap the power of the tides.

Kelp is an important part of the marine ecosystem off the Gulf of Maine - and it grows like an underwater forest.

Have you ever noticed those magical twinkling lights that comes off the ocean on a mid-summer night? Believe it or not, this lovely display it is the product of one organisms defense mechanisms.

The final report of the U-S Commission on Ocean Policy was delivered to the White House last week. It contains more than two hundred recommendations for ways in which the United States should change the management of its oceans. The commission is now turning its attention to insuring that its recommendations are not ignored. To that end, U-S Senator Judd Gregg held a hearing on the report at the University of New Hampshire today [Monday]. Much of the hearing centered on what kind of government oversight is needed. N-H-P-R Correspondent Doug MacPherson reports