You’re committed to studying ocean science, but once you’re in college or graduate school how do you identify your research interests? Join us for the second of four Ocean Classroom (Live!) episodes to explore the many different paths towards a future in ocean science. In this episode, Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center hosts […]

You love the ocean, but can you turn that passion into a career? Join us for the first of four Ocean Classroom (Live!) episodes to explore the many different paths towards a future in ocean science. In this episode, host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center will discuss classes, internships and other opportunities with […]

Scientists are using increasingly accurate computer models to help predict when and where hurricanes might strike. These models are also helping us understand the impacts of these extreme storms. Join URI Graduate School of Oceanography student Mansur Ali Jisan and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center for a live discussion about how scientists […]

With rising sea levels, coastal environments and communities are increasingly vulnerable to flooding from strong storms, including hurricanes. Teresa Crean from RI Sea Grant and URI’s Coastal Resources Center and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center engage in a discussion about climate change, coastal storms and the tools to help us prepare for […]

We’ve already reached the end of available names in the World Meteorological Organization’s 2020 Atlantic hurricane list, and have begun to name hurricanes based on the Greek alphabet. It’s clear that this will be a year for the record books! In this episode of Ocean Classroom (Live!) join the discussion about this historic hurricane season, […]

Estuaries, where fresh and salt water mix, are magical places. Join Ed Baker, manager of the Ann Gall Durbin Marine Research Aquarium on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus, and host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center for a discussion about the importance of shellfish in estuary waters. Although they are largely stationary animals, shellfish […]

Despite what you see on television, there are hundreds of fascinating shark species other than great whites swimming in the ocean. Likewise, there are plenty of incredible women and people of color making scientific discoveries about these mysterious creatures. In this episode Jasmin Graham, one of the founders of Minorities in Shark Sciences, and Triana Arguedas […]

“Sharkcano” might conjure images of a terrible made-for-TV movie, but join Brennan Phillips (URI Department of Ocean Engineering) to hear about his explosive discovery: sharks swimming in sizzling hot water within an underwater volcano! Watch this great example of the incredible—and often unexpected—discoveries that ocean scientists make. Great for all ages! This episode made possible […]

They’ve been around since the time of dinosaurs and are a source of both scientific and pop culture fascination, but what do we really know about sharks? Better yet, what don’t we know about these amazing creatures? It may be more than you think! In this episode shark experts Lisa Natanson (NOAA Fisheries) and James […]

Whales are abundant in the coastal waters of New England, but what is it about the region that makes these ocean giants return year after year? In the next Ocean Classroom (Live!), URI Graduate School of Oceanography alum and NOAA research zoologist Dr. Christopher Orphanides joins host Holly Morin of the Inner Space Center to […]