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Changing Seas
Biggest Fish in the Sea
Season 6
Episode 602
Each summer, the world’s largest known aggregation of whale sharks occurs just off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, attracting tourists and scientists alike. Hundreds of these gentle giants come to the area to feed on plankton, giving experts the opportunity to learn more about the largest fish in the sea.
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26:44
Researchers provide data necessary to protect fish populations from further decline.
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26:42
Researchers study what impact ecotourism might have on southern stingrays.
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Researchers are beginning to understand where turtles go during their “lost years.”
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Scientists spend a month in the Galapagos Islands to conduct research.
