Commercial marine professionals share their experience and insights in free industry audio files. Hear about key issues on the coastal and inland waters.
Cleaning up oil spills
Host: Boston Museum of Science
Learn about a new way to clean up oil spills using nano-wire paper towels. You will also learn about the largest atom smasher ever built.
International Bird Rescue Research Center
Host: International Bird Rescue Research Center
A podcast interview with IBRRC's executive director, Jay Holcomb, reflecting on the response to monumental Exxon Valdez oil spill. This podcast interview was conducted on March 16, 2009.
Nanotech Paper Sops Up Oil Spills
Host: Scientific American
A nanotech material absorbs oil but repels water, making it a possibly perfect picker-upper for tanker spills. Cynthia Graber reports.
Oil spills less massive, but still likely
Host: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
In the wake of 1989's massive Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound, when 11 million gallons of oil befouled some 1,300 miles of formerly pristine and wildlife-rich coastline, much has been done to prevent future spills of such magnitude.
USCG Pacific Northwest episode 5
Host: U.S. Coast Guard, District 13
This episode brings us aboard the Washington State Ferry Tacoma. We look at the Reserve Boat Crew College at Cape Disappointment and the Columbia River Maritime Museum.