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Changing Seas
Sentinels of the Seas
Season 2
Episode 202
This episode takes a closer look at the health of Florida’s most beloved marine mammal – the bottlenose dolphin. The animal’s charismatic smile belies the silent threats lurking in its ocean home. Many Florida dolphins are showing disturbing signs of immune system dysfunction and disease, which may be linked to contaminant exposure.
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Scientists studying the coastal Everglades make some perplexing discoveries.
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The Cayman Islands are home to the last great reproductive population of grouper.
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Scientists work to identify and link a devastating coral disease to a human pathogen.
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Scientists use satellite tags and DNA forensic tools to track tiger sharks.
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Oceanographers continue to study the long term effects of an oil spill.
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A group of scientists tests sea sponges for potential anti-cancer properties.
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Explore the emerging science of coral reef restoration.
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The invasive lionfish is a major threat to biodiversity and a stressed coral reef.
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Examine the important role seagrasses and mangroves play in the ocean’s web of life.
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The Changing Seas crew shadows a team of research divers in Dry Tortugas National Park.
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Scientists develop sustainable aquaculture methods to take the pressure off wild fish.
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Scientists scan the ocean floor to find deep sea corals threatened by bottom trawling.