On the Line—A NOAA Fisheries Podcast show

On the Line—A NOAA Fisheries Podcast

Summary: On the Line is a NOAA Fisheries podcast about marine fish and wildlife and their ocean habitats, with stories told by the people who study, manage, and protect these valuable resources on behalf of the American public. Each podcast comes with photos and a short Web feature story. Listen in to find out who's On the Line.

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Podcasts:

 White Shark Recovery | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:46

New research reveals that Atlantic white sharks, which were hunted indiscriminately for almost two decades following the release of the movie Jaws, have slowly been making a comeback.

 Gray Whale Calves Born in Big Numbers | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 6:20

NOAA Fisheries scientists keep track of how many gray whale calves are born each winter, and it looks like this was a banner year for calf production.

 For Rescued Sea Turtle Eggs, A Slim Chance at Survival | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 7:06

NOAA Fisheries veterinarian, Brian Stacy, describes a very unusual attempt to rescue the eggs of a sea turtle that was hit and killed by a boat.

 Antarctic Minke Whales, Mystery Soundmakers of the Southern Ocean | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:04

Scientists have discovered the source of the "bio-duck" sound, a strange noise that has mystified scientists and submarine captains in the ocean off Antarctica for decades.

 How to Disentangle a Tangled Up Whale | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 9:29

Every year, hundreds of whales become entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. Atlantic coast. The Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network works to save them.

 A Changing Climate in Fisheries Management | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:22

How will we manage fish populations as the climate changes? NOAA Fisheries biologist John Manderson is working on one small piece of the puzzle.

 Killer in Distress | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 11:12

Scientists are working to understand why the population of Southern Resident killer whales isn’t rebounding, and what we can do to help them recover.

 Feeds of the Future | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:18

To ensure a sustainable future for aquaculture, scientists are developing alternative aquaculture feeds that use few or no ingredients from wild caught fish.

 The Giant Oarfish | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 11:04

A NOAA biologist who necropsied this strange and mysterious fish shares his theory of how two of them ended up on the beach.

 Blinded by the Noise—Whales and Dolphins in a Noisy Ocean | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 11:26

Many marine mammals use hearing to find their way through the world. But parts of the ocean are filling up with man-made noise, and that has the potential to leave them partially blinded. The CETSOUND project might help.

 Hooked On Sharks | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:53

Can a special type of hook called a circle hook help vulnerable shark populations to recover? Scientists and fishermen team up to find out.

 Seafood Fraud—Detection and Prevention | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 7:25

Learn how NOAA's Seafood Inspection Program works to help ensure that the seafood you buy is what the seller claims it is.

 The Case of the Dead Dolphin | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 9:14

When a NOAA marine biologist performs a necropsy on a dolphin that washed up dead on the beach, she’s not only monitoring the health of marine mammals. She’s monitoring human health as well.

 Keeping An Eye On Pollock | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:13

Scientists and fishermen work together to understand how walleye pollock respond to a changing environment.

 The Keratin Connection: A Breakthrough in Sea Turtle Research | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 7:21

Experts with very different backgrounds join forces to protect endangered sea turtles.

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