The Ocean Realm Channel is a companion medium to
the Ocean Realm Journal.

The Ocean Realm Channel delivers, via high band, a variety of programming including; ocean news and education, ocean environmental, recreational (scuba, kayaking, sailing, boating) and entertainment (television shorts and series) videos, and multi-media presentations (scuba and adventure travel, desstinations, resorts and products).

Current Program: Healthy Oceans. "Healthy Oceans, Healthy Humans," a web-based video, narrated by Meryl Streep (flash plug-in required). Click here to view.

Profile: Healthy Oceans, Healthy Humans is a program at the Center for Health and the Global Environment that aims to create educational materials to inform the general public of their human health connections to the ocean environment. This is a collaborative program, working closely with advisors and partners across the nation.

The Center recently produced a short flash animation piece narrated by academy award winner Meryl Streep andis currently producing and seeking funds for a 15-minute film, a 3-5 minute film, and a traveling exhibit for learning institutions.

Healthy Oceans, Healthy Humans carries the message that all life on Earth, including our own, depends on the oceans. The objective of this program is to encourage ocean conservation by pointing out that our health depends on healthy oceans. A goal is for viewers and visitors to be able to articulate one way that their health is connected to the ocean environment. The Center believe that this connection will lead to personal choices that help conserve the marine environment.

Healthy Oceans explores three themes: Oceans Heal, Oceans Nourish and Oceans Protect.

Oceans Heal investigates medical applications derived from marine organisms and focuses on cone snails. Toxins from these snails are now in use as a treatment for chronic pain. Recent studies indicate the treatment is one thousand times more effective than morphine, yet does not lead to addiction or tolerance. However, coral reefs - the rich, diverse environments where these snails and many other potentially beneficial organisms, live - are now threatened due to warming and pollution.

Oceans Nourish examines the role of seafood in the global diet from a nourishment perspective, as well as an economic perspective. Recent studies have revealed the cardio-protective value of omega-3s, and seafood is a staple for many developing nations. Over fishing and contaminants such as mercury are now threatening this food supply and its health benefits.

Oceans Protect considers the oceans’ role in climate. The oceans help shape our weather and provide the livable conditions our health depends upon. Now, temperature changes in the ocean environment are causing more extreme weather that carries health burdens including losses from droughts and floods.

MORE FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE | FILM TRAILERS

Shark in Ma'alaea Harbor, Maui - 00:14
Another video from the Maui Oceanic Center. A 9 feet shark is just looking for some small fish to eat. Amazing how those creatures seem to reign on the ocean realm.
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Journey to Atlantika - 00:44
From the skies...to the farthest reaches of space... to unknown magical realms. With its newest telefantasya, GMA now brings us to a hidden world in the depths of the ocean: Atlantika. Rising October 2006.
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Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures "Sharks at Risk" - 02:00
For thousands of years, sharks have haunted the human imagination. However, their reputation as cruel, senseless killers of human nightmares is a far cry from reality. These powerful creatures play a vital role in the intricate balance that For thousands of years, sharks have haunted the human imagination. Today, a new predator, the human, puts these amazing creatures at risk, giving sharks far more reason to fear us than we have to fear them. Join Jean-Michel Cousteau and his team as they find out the truth about the animal we love to hate! Premieres Wednesday, July 12th at 8pm et/pt, only on PBS -- dive in at pbs.org/oceanadventures.
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Ultimate Adventure in Belize - 02:16
There was this Ultimate Adventure package thru www.islandexpeditions.com. basically it was kinda sorta like surviver, except with good food and excellent guides! it included spelunking (caving w/ water), sea kayaking, snorkling, scuba diving.
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