Episode 30: Part 1 Ocean News, Alternative Energy, Quantum Time

Part 1: The Navy's Secret Manta Ray

The episode dives into a perplexing discovery – a high-resolution image on Google Maps that appears to show a manta ray-shaped drone operated by the US Navy. This has reignited discussions about a previous article detailing the Navy's development of a new, fish-shaped, self-propelling drone submarine.

These underwater drones are believed to have extended range capabilities, allowing them to stay submerged for long periods without refueling. This extended range suggests the Navy might be using them for long-distance recon missions. The episode also speculates that these drones could be part of a larger effort to counter similar underwater vehicles being developed by Russia and China, raising concerns about a potential underwater arms race.

Part 2: Shark Attacks in Unfamiliar Waters

The podcast then shifts gears to address a recent string of shark attacks near South Padre Island, Texas. Scientists theorize that these attacks are linked to Hurricane Beryl, a powerful storm that disrupted the natural habitat of sharks in the region. The displaced sharks, combined with warmer waters caused by the hurricane, may have drawn them closer to shore where they encountered unsuspecting beachgoers.

The episode acknowledges the rarity of shark bites but emphasizes the importance of water safety. It concludes by offering practical tips for beachgoers, such as avoiding swimming alone, staying clear of areas with known feeding activity, and refraining from entering the water at dusk or dawn when sharks are more active. 


https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/us-news/us-navys-stunning-manta-ray-drone-hibernates-on-the-sea-bed-can-perform-lengthy-autonomous-missions-reports/

https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/us-news/top-secret-us-aquatic-drone-weapon-manta-ray-spotted-on-google-maps/

https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/shark-bites-south-padre-island-hurricane-beryl-19556368.php

https://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/great-blue-hole-underwater-drone-896577-20240708

https://bgr.com/science/changes-in-ocean-currents-could-destroy-the-planet-new-study-suggests/

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-carbon-storage-technology-fastest-kind.html

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/researchers-achieve-mind-blowing-breakthrough-090000025.html

https://phys.org/news/2024-07-reversal-output-indefiniteness.html

https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-is-crossing-an-ocean-of-mysterious-dark-matter-heres-how-it-is-impacting-our-atmosphere-737882

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2024/07/09/teens-rescue-10-person-family-from-house-fire-at-alligator-point/74330235007/

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/hero-fdny-fmt-saves-3-dramatic-coney-island-water-rescue

https://www.patreon.com/InspiredEarth

https://www.instagram.com/inspiredearthofficial