What is Ocean Voices? Sound artist Halsey Burgund and marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols joined forces to collect the voices of people around the world recounting their personal experiences with the ocean. Combined with music written by Halsey, these voices become an integral part of audio collages which listeners can create to suit their own preferences (click LISTEN below and follow the instructions). Help us by sharing your voice and spreading the words of all participants around the globe.

Introducing the new Ocean Voices iPhone App!
Make recordings and listen to others on the go.

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My Selections
Start by choosing a question to speak about.

Click a question in the panel to the right and then follow the steps in the "Make a recording" section below.

        Listen to your custom audio
        0 recordings match your selections
        Make a recording!
        You must have a microphone connected to your computer to make a recording. Most laptops have an internal mic and desktops often come with an external mic or a webcam which contains a mic. Cheap USB mics are also available and work very well.

        Click the arrow to the right to continue...

        Start Here: Choose a Question

        • How does the ocean affect you on a daily basis?
        • Where did the ocean come from?
        • Describe a world without oceans.
        • Describe what makes up the ocean.
        • Tell a story about a time when you were in/on/near the ocean.
        • How do oceanic oil spills make you feel? Why?
        • If you have been given a blue marble, tell us a story about it.
        • What does it feel like to be in the ocean?

        Choose Demographics

        Age Gender Type
        • All Ages
        • Under 7
        • 7-12
        • 13-18
        • 19-25
        • 26-40
        • 41-60
        • Over 60
        • Child
        • Adult
        • All Genders
        • Female
        • Male
        • All Types
        • I don't like categories
        • Artist/Musician
        • Student
        • Scientist
        • Fisherman
        • Teacher
        • Business Person
        • Conservationist
        • Advocate
        • Politician

        Please enter information about yourself in order to submit your recording.

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        start typing the city/location name below (ocean or land) and then select from list of matching choices