Curious Minds: Oceans

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, examines the role of Marine Sanctuaries in preserving maritime biodiversity.

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, looks at the many ways that society is impacting the health of the oceans.

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, explains why we're unable to implement effective change towards helping protect the environment.

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, tells the story of Papah Naumoku Kea, the largest protected national monument.

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, describes the destructive effect that humanity is having on our oceans.

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explains the special characteristics that set apart marine communities from those found inland.

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, weaves the link to our past by examining the state of the current sanctuaries.

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, highlights some of the designated Marine Sanctuaries in the United States, and their relationship to society.

NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan explains the critical role her agency plays in studying and predicting the behavior of our planet's oceans and atmosphere.