The Atom and the Ocean
E. W. Seabrook Hull
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This is one of the publications in the “Understanding the Atom” Series from the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Topics covered include an overview of the ocean, the role of nuclear energy, research project, oceanic instruments, nuclear powered vessels, desalination, and radiation preservation of seafood. - Summary by Larry Wilson (1 hr 38 min)
Chapters
| Introduction | 1:31 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| Seeking Answers | 4:29 | Read by James R. Hedrick |
| Energy for Exploration | 4:31 | Read by James R. Hedrick |
| The World Ocean Part 1 | 7:44 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| The World Ocean Part 2 | 3:38 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| Nuclear Energy's Role Part 1 | 4:39 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| Nuclear Energy's Role Part 2 | 2:42 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| Nuclear Energy's Role Part 3 | 5:57 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| Nuclear Energy's Role Part 4 | 7:35 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| Research Projects Part 1 | 10:22 | Read by Andy Glover |
| Research Projects Part 2 | 9:21 | Read by ToddHW |
| Oceanographic Instruments | 8:51 | Read by ToddHW |
| Environmental Safety Studies | 3:01 | Read by Brandon Alan Chavez |
| The Atom at Work in the Sea | 12:10 | Read by Paul Hampton |
| Ocean Engineering & Fresh Water from Seawater | 6:47 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
| Radiation Preservation of Seafood & Project Plowshare | 3:27 | Read by Verla Viera |
| A New Fram and the Three-Dimensional Ocean | 2:13 | Read by Larry Wilson |