
Science and the Sea Podcast
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Ocean experts discussing marine life, like whale behavior.
Why we picked this
We picked Science and the Sea for its compressed, specific dispatches on marine life. Each entry runs just a few minutes, but the University of Texas Marine Science Institute packs that time with concrete detail—drone-collected whale breath, the etymology of "right whale," the bacteria profiles that indicate health. It favors tangible mechanics over vague wonder. The brevity is a trade-off: you will not get long-form narrative. You will get a steady, weekly supply of narrow, well-reported facts about ocean organisms and the researchers who study them.
The goal of Science and the Sea is to convey this understanding of the sea and its myriad life forms to everyone, so that they, too, can fully appreciate this amazing resource.
Recent episodes

Turning the Tables
Jun 7, 20262 min

Drying Out
May 31, 20262 min

Social Swimmers
May 24, 20262 min

Whale Breath
May 17, 20262 min

Raindrops
May 10, 20262 min

‘Seeping’ Fish
May 3, 20262 min

Gassy Microbes
Apr 26, 20262 min

Pacific Migration
Apr 19, 20262 min

Vanishing Viruses
Apr 12, 20262 min

Fish Antifreeze
Apr 5, 20262 min

Sharing Orcas
Mar 29, 20262 min

Stronger Waves
Mar 22, 20262 min
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