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Changing Seas

Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song

Season 11 Episode 1104

Each winter, a population of humpback whales migrates to its breeding grounds in the Hawaiian Islands. It is here that male humpbacks perform their elaborate and haunting song. Experts are studying the purpose of this song and what it might tell them about the animals’ overall fitness.

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Habitats: The Key to Florida’s Fisheries
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Scientists employ creative solutions to restore and reconnect Florida’s mangroves
Alvin: Pioneer of the Deep
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The deep-sea submersible Alvin brings explorers to extraordinary places.
At the Water’s Edge: The Salt Marsh
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Scientists study salt marshes along scenic coastlines in the South.
Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation
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Scientists team up with anglers to study the survival rates of the fish.
American Samoa’s Resilient Coral Reefs
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Scientists study what makes certain corals more resilient than others.
Peru’s Desert Penguins
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Scientists monitor penguin populations and study the animals’ interaction.
A Decade after Deepwater
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Scientists study the devastating impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster.
Florida’s Blue Holes: Oases in the Sea
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Scientists set out to uncover the mysteries of blue holes.
Corals in Crisis
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Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease is devastating Florida’s fragile coral reef.
Toxic Waters
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Scientists work to understand what causes toxic algal blooms.
The Cordell Bank: A National Treasure
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Discover the Cordell Bank, a magical underwater island few people have ever heard of.
Fishing the Flats for Science
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Scientists study tarpon, bonefish and permit to better understand their behaviors.
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