About this episode

The episode explores the varying rates of sea level rise across the globe, focusing on the Philippines and featuring expert insights.

As our oceans warm due to climate change, sea levels are rising. It ought to be straightforward – as water gets warmer, it increases in volume. All the world’s oceans are connected, so how come sea levels are rising at different rates around the world, and even falling in some places? CrowdScience listener Alison in Australia wants to know the science behind the mystery. Presenter Anand Jagatia travels to the Philippines to investigate. The country is being particularly affected by the issue, with its more than 7,500 islands experiencing sea level rises that are double the global average. On Palawan Island, in the east of the country, he speaks to people whose homes and livelihoods are being put at risk by rising waters. He also visits the Philippine Coast Guard in Manila and speaks to Commander James Barandino, from their Marine Environmental Protection division, to hear how their work is being affected by sea level rises and the flooding it causes. Dr Charina Lyn Repollo from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute shows Anand how they monitor sea levels at dozens of locations. Their data shows huge variations in sea level across the country. How can that be…

People in this episode

Host: Anand Jagatia

Guests: James Barandino, Charina Lyn Repollo, Jonathan Bamber, Rodel Diaz Lasco

Topics covered

• sea level rise
• climate change
• ocean science
• environmental impact
• Philippines
• glaciology

Keywords

• sea levels
• climate change
• Philippines
• ocean warming
• environmental protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, University of Bristol

Places: Philippines, Palawan Island, Manila, Australia

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