Introducing Oceanography: Pine Forest Media’s 4th Original Podcast

Pine Forest Media is proud to launch Oceanography, a podcast that dives deep—pun intended—into the science of our oceans, the researchers exploring them, and the surprising ways marine life connects to life on land. Hosted and produced by Clark Marchese, this new series blends environmental journalism with engaging storytelling to reveal why healthy oceans matter for all of us.

“There are a lot of threats facing our oceans. But this podcast isn’t about problems. Oceanography sets out to engage with the scientists working to meet these challenges, to explore the wonders beneath the surface worth protecting, and to understand why healthy oceans matter—not just for marine life, but for all of us too.” – Clark Marchese

What to Expect

Each week, Oceanography features conversations with marine biologists, oceanographers, and climate researchers from around the world. Episodes explore everything from whale communication and underwater soundscapes to deep-sea ecosystems, climate change, and conservation technology.

Some standout episodes include:

• “How to Save the Whales (Like, Actually)” – Fisheries biologist Megan Amico shares how innovative fishing gear, like on-demand lobster traps, is protecting endangered whales while supporting coastal fisheries.
• “What Does the Ocean Sound Like?” – Marine bioacoustics expert Dr. Jesús Alcázar Treviño takes listeners inside the ocean’s soundscape, from whispering whales to the impacts of human-made noise.
• “Contaminated Coasts and Submarine Groundwater Discharge” – Dr. Tristan McKenzie reveals how hidden pathways like groundwater are delivering pharmaceuticals and contaminants into coastal ecosystems.
• “The Secret Life of Deep Sea Symbiosis” – Dr. Shana Goffredi introduces listeners to methane seeps and hydrothermal vents, where worms and bacteria form life-saving partnerships.
• “Glow in the Dark: The Magic of Ocean Bioluminescence” – Dr. Laurent Duchâtelet explores glowing sharks, plankton, and the chemistry behind nature’s living light.

Why Oceanography Matters

The ocean remains Earth’s most mysterious frontier, yet its health is essential for the climate, global food systems, and life as we know it. Oceanography invites listeners to go beyond headlines, asking big questions like:

• What do fish hear, and why do some of them sing at sunset?
• What’s happening at the ocean floor that could change how we understand climate change?
• Why does plankton matter more than we think?

Through real science and real solutions, Oceanography offers a hopeful lens on the ocean’s future.

Listen and Subscribe

Oceanography is available on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes released weekly. Whether you’re ocean-curious, climate-conscious, or simply love learning something new, this is your invitation to explore the underwater world.

Listen now on Spotify, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you love to stream!