Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Exploring Volcanos

3rd - 8th
A video entitled “Exploring Volcanos” which examines characteristics of volcanos.
Instructional Video12:02
The Daily Conversation

The Future of Ocean Exploration

6th - Higher Ed
Deep sea mining, seafloor vents, underwater drones, bioluminescent sharks, and the disturbing effects of ocean acidification highlight the near future of oceanographic discovery.
Instructional Video7:53
The Daily Conversation

We've Disrupted the All-Important ‘Ocean Conveyor Belt’

6th - Higher Ed
Warming ocean water is weakening a major current system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which helps regulate global weather. Melting ice in Greenland and freshwater from rivers are making the ocean less...
Instructional Video6:14
The Daily Conversation

How More Water Vapor is Causing Extreme Weather

6th - Higher Ed
As the planet warms, there's more water vapor in the air, which makes storms stronger and causes heavier rain and snow. This extra heat and humidity can also make it dangerous to live in some places, especially at night when bodies can’t...
Instructional Video4:06
The Daily Conversation

Category 6 Hurricanes?: How Extreme Jet Streams Are Wreaking Havoc

6th - Higher Ed
The Arctic is warming quickly, and this is changing the jet stream—a strong wind high in the sky that affects weather. The jet stream is becoming slower and more wavy, which causes extreme weather to last longer, like very cold winters...
Instructional Video6:19
The Daily Conversation

Arctic Warming: A Very Bad Positive Feedback Loop

6th - Higher Ed
The oceans are very important in climate change because they take in almost 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases and a lot of carbon dioxide. This makes the oceans warmer and more acidic, which has led to record-low sea ice,...
Instructional Video5:24
Bedtime History

The Sinking of the Lusitania

K - 12th
In this episode, we learn about the sinking of the Lusitania, a famous ship that was attacked during World War I. The Lusitania was a large passenger ship sailing from New York to England when it was struck by a German submarine. Many...
Instructional Video12:02
Curated Video

History of Hawaii | Hawaiian Islands

K - 5th
Formed by volcanoes in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these islands are home to lush rainforests, colorful coral reefs, and powerful traditions. Long before becoming a U.S. state, the Hawaiian Islands were ruled by Native Hawaiian...
Instructional Video4:57
Bedtime History

The Kraken: Sea Monster of Legend for Kids

K - 12th
Discover the fascinating world of the Kraken, the legendary sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. In this video, we explore the myths, legends, and possible real-life inspirations behind this giant creature of...
Instructional Video4:38
Curated Video

Golden Gate Bridge for Kids

K - 5th
How was the Golden Gate Bridge built—and why is it so famous? This video takes kids on a journey through the history and engineering of one of the world’s most iconic bridges. Learn how workers overcame fog, wind, and huge challenges to...
Instructional Video11:58
Curated Video

Costa Rica for Kids

K - 5th
Discover the rich and fascinating history of Costa Rica in this video! From its early indigenous civilizations to European exploration, Costa Rica has a unique story to tell. Learn how Christopher Columbus arrived on its shores in 1502...
Instructional Video11:13
Bedtime History

Jacques Cousteau: Ocean Explorer

K - 12th
Dive beneath the waves and explore the life of Jacques Cousteau, the famous ocean explorer who helped the world fall in love with the sea. Cousteau invented new diving gear, sailed on his ship Calypso, and filmed amazing underwater...
Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

Sanctuaries of the Sea: Protecting Life Beneath the Waves

Pre-K - Higher Ed
As the migrating whales rest near Fish Rock, a hidden underwater cave reveals a mysterious world teeming with life and danger, ultimately leading to a sanctuary for critically endangered Grey Nurse Sharks—once misunderstood and nearly...
Instructional Video6:37
Curated Video

How the Ocean Powers Life from Reef to Rainforest

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The marine ecosystem intricately connects with life on land through processes like the production of DMS gas by algae, which seeds clouds and nourishes inland rainforests—rainforests that in turn return nutrients back to the sea. As...
Instructional Video6:07
Curated Video

Protecting Whales and Ourselves

Pre-K - Higher Ed
After traveling thousands of miles, the young humpback whale reaches Antarctica, where the cold waters are full of food like Antarctic krill. Whales use a smart hunting method called bubble netting—blowing bubbles to trap krill so they...
Instructional Video7:34
Curated Video

How Ocean Rivers Feed Life on Earth

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The East Australian Current (EAC) is a powerful marine river that shapes the climate and supports biodiversity. Scientists aboard the research vessel Investigator explore how this current interacts with underwater mountains to create...
Instructional Video4:26
Curated Video

A Baby Whale's Journey through the Lifeblood of Our Blue Planet

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A three-month-old humpback whale calf, relies on constant attention and vast quantities of milk as it prepares for a 3,000-mile migration driven by powerful ocean currents. As their journey unfolds, oceanographer Sylvia Earle highlights...
Instructional Video6:52
Curated Video

Birds: Caretakers of the Animal Kingdom

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Birds are essential caretakers of the Animal Kingdom, consuming around 20 quadrillion insects annually and serving as natural pest controllers, seed dispersers, and scavengers. With over 10,000 species adapted to a variety of habitats,...
Instructional Video4:37
Curated Video

The Great Coral Reefs of Australia

Pre-K - Higher Ed
As Australia drifted into warmer waters, ideal conditions formed for the creation of the Great Barrier Reef—the world's largest living structure, rich with marine life and spanning an area the size of the UK. But beyond this iconic reef,...
Instructional Video2:38
Great Big Story

Mysteries of the Sargasso Sea, a submarine captain's discovery

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the unique ecology of the Sargasso Sea, its role as a marine nursery, and the challenges posed by plastic pollution through the eyes of a submarine captain.
Instructional Video1:59
Great Big Story

Encountering giants, Anuar Patjane and the Whale Whisperer

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the captivating world of Anuar Patjane, the photographer behind Whale Whisperer, as he shares his profound connections with whales in the deep ocean.
Instructional Video1:19
Great Big Story

Discovering giants, the deep sea isopod

12th - Higher Ed
Dive deep with us as we uncover the mysterious giant isopod, inspired by Jacques Cousteau's legacy of ocean exploration.
Instructional Video8:05
Weatherthings

Hurricane Helene

6th - 8th
Hurricane Helene in 2024 was a storm with tremendous impact on the southeastern United States, not just to the environment but to people, to communities, and to life, far inland after landfall. Over 200 people were killed, not so much...
Instructional Video2:09
Great Big Story

Riding the river waves, Montana's unique surf culture

12th - Higher Ed
Explore how Kevin Benhart Brown revolutionized surfing in Montana with the first mountain surf shop, fostering a vibrant river surf community.