oceans

Behind The Scenes With SPD's Bomb Unit

Weekday with Steve Scher — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Investigators are trying to piece together this week's bombings at the Boston Marathon. What clues are they looking for? How are bombs detected and disarmed? Seattle Police Department explosives experts Randy Curtis and Craig Williamson join us with an inside look. Call with your questions to 206.543.5869.

VIDEO: Watch Dennis the SPD Bomb Dog In Action

Four Rowers Survive Boat Capsize In The Atlantic

The Conversation with Ross Reynolds — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:59:33 +0000

Four men were attempting to set a world record by rowing across the Atlantic Ocean this weekend. Their plans were thwarted when their boat capsized. Seventy-two days of journey culminated in hours and hours of trying to right their capsized boat.

Can We Bring Back The Oceans Of The Past?

Steve Scher — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Think you’ve seen a healthy ocean in your lifetime? You probably haven’t. National Geographic's explorer-in-residence Dr. Enric Sala studies marine ecosystems to understand the past and present ocean, and to plan for the future. He also works to protect pristine seas that still exist. How are the world's oceans doing? And what can be done to reverse the damage? We’ll find out what’s missing from the ocean landscape.