Our Ocean World July 2 - July 6, 2012

From: Finger Lakes Productions
Series: Our Ocean World
Length: 07:30

This week on Our Ocean World . . . using seals to collect ocean data, different oceans - different songs, sea birds and long-line fishing, and more. Read the full description.

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Playing: Our Ocean World July 2 - July 6, 2012
From: Finger Lakes Productions

Owlogo_web_small Our Ocean World is a 90-second daily feature produced by Finger Lakes Productions, highlighting the wonders of, and issues confronting, our oceans. Each piece includes the words of an expert in the field. Currently heard daily around the world on radio networks and stations as well as a podcast, the show is free to stations: contact info@flpradio.com for more registration information. This week's pieces are:

Mon., 7/2-Tagging Weddell seals: The large size and diving habits of these seals make them ideas for collecting data.

Tues., 7/3-Whale song: Whales from different oceans sing different songs. But while migrating, one group of whale immigrants gave singing lessons and the resident whales changed their tunes.

Wed., 7/4-Coral sunscreen: Corals need warm water and sunlight. But since too much sunlight can be deadly, corals have a natural sunscreen.

Thurs., 7/5-Long line fishing: Sea birds are being wiped out by the practice of running thousands of baited hooks along miles of line in the open sea.

Fri., 7/6-Arctic char: Arctic char live most of their lives in freshwater streams, leaving only to feed in the ocean.

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Piece Description

Our Ocean World is a 90-second daily feature produced by Finger Lakes Productions, highlighting the wonders of, and issues confronting, our oceans. Each piece includes the words of an expert in the field. Currently heard daily around the world on radio networks and stations as well as a podcast, the show is free to stations: contact info@flpradio.com for more registration information. This week's pieces are:

Mon., 7/2-Tagging Weddell seals: The large size and diving habits of these seals make them ideas for collecting data.

Tues., 7/3-Whale song: Whales from different oceans sing different songs. But while migrating, one group of whale immigrants gave singing lessons and the resident whales changed their tunes.

Wed., 7/4-Coral sunscreen: Corals need warm water and sunlight. But since too much sunlight can be deadly, corals have a natural sunscreen.

Thurs., 7/5-Long line fishing: Sea birds are being wiped out by the practice of running thousands of baited hooks along miles of line in the open sea.

Fri., 7/6-Arctic char: Arctic char live most of their lives in freshwater streams, leaving only to feed in the ocean.