Topic Page: Oceans
The ocean is the cradle of life on this planet. Minute changes have massive impacts on the climate and global ecosystems. The PF community has dozens of ideas on keeping oceans clean, using it to generate clean energy and more. Have an idea in Oceans? Tell us
Related Categories : | Climate Change | Policy | Water |
Webisodes Related to Oceans
Rising Seas Bring Salty Risks
A rising tide may lift all boats, but what does it do to marshlands? In this week’s WEBISODE we showcase NSF funded scientist’s work on how marshes are affected by sea level rise. We also take you on a trip halfway around!
TV Segments Related to Oceans
A Jellyfish You Won’t Mind Swimming With
This week, Planet Forward looks into Robojelly, a fascinating and sustainable ocean research innovation, designed by Dr. Shashank Priya and his research team at Virginia Tech.
Cleaning Up Ecological “Dead Zones”
This week on Bloomberg West we featured an innovative water treatment project developed at Stanford University. The researchers are not only cleaning up our oceans, but they say they can produce energy from it, too!
New & Innovative Way to Clean Up Oil Spills
This week we feature a new water-separation technology created at the University of Michigan. They say they’ve developed an energy-efficient way to clean up after oil spills.
Robotic Fish Search Water for Pollutants
Our latest on Bloomberg West focuses on innovations from Michigan State University to better monitor the world’s waterways.
Verdant Power: Harvesting Power From the Sea
Planet Forward’s Bloomberg West debut featured Verdant Power, an innovative company that is building underwater turbines to harness the power of the tides. See what challenges they face and tell us what you think!
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