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Engineering the Power of Waves

At the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory at Oregon State University, scientists and engineers recreate ocean waves to test artificial breakwaters and underwater energy converters. This increased understanding allows engineers to better help protect coastal communities and advance renewable power.
Season 18 Episode 3 Length 26:42 Premiere: 06/13/26

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Season 18 Episodes

Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions
S18 E4 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

Engineering the Power of Waves
S18 E3 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

The Seals of Sable Island
S18 E2 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action
S18 E1 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

1804 Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 02:37 Premiere Date 06/23/26

1803 Engineering the Power of Waves | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 02:39 Premiere Date 06/23/26

1802 The Seals of Sable Island | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 02:46 Premiere Date 06/13/26

1801 Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 02:51 Premiere Date 06/13/26

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The Seals of Sable Island - S18 E2

Researchers investigate how iron transferred from mom to pup during lactation influences a gray seal pup's survival in Canada's Sable Island.

  • Thursday November 19, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 19, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Engineering The Power of Waves - S18 E3

Engineers test artificial breakwaters and underwater energy converters to mitigate and harness the power of waves at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory.

  • Thursday November 26, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 26, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions - S18 E4

Researchers test "repellent" devices to try to keep sharks away from the catch of southeastern U.S. anglers.

  • Thursday December 3, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday December 3, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action - S18 E1

Puerto Rico's fishing communities restore fisheries, protect endangered species and build climate resilience through collaboration.

  • Thursday December 10, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday December 10, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2
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Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action - S18 E1

  • Thursday November 12, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise - S17 E1

  • Thursday November 5, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 5, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Maui Aloha 'aina: From Mauka to Makai - S16 E3

  • Thursday October 29, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 29, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings - S16 E2

  • Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 22, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History - S16 E1

  • Thursday October 15, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 15, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2
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