Tumble Science Podcast for Kids Tumble Sonic Saturday May 10th! Featuring the Science of Ocean Sounds
May 9, 2025
Join oceanographer Amy Bower, a senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as she dives into the fascinating world of ocean sounds. Discover how she uses sound technology to study ocean currents and make marine science accessible for blind and visually impaired individuals. The podcast features an interactive sound scavenger hunt, innovative data sonification, and showcases unique methods for mapping ocean currents. Amy's insights reveal the mysteries of the underwater realm while making science engaging for everyone!
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Oceanographer's Giant Current Discovery
- Amy Bower shares how she was amazed to discover ocean currents act like giant rivers underwater.
- She compares some ocean currents to the flow of a thousand Mississippi rivers to illustrate their size.
Mapping Currents with Sound
- Amy uses underwater sound beacons and drifting buoys to track ocean currents by measuring sound travel times.
- This method lets her map the ocean's hidden movements in a way humans can't see directly.
Currents Break Into Swirling Eddies
- Amy recounts tracking buoys revealing ocean currents break into large swirling eddies.
- These eddies act like floating islands, transporting warm seawater across oceans.