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Living Fossils

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1802 The Seals of Sable Island

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Changing Seas

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In the deep, dark waters off the coast of Roatan, Honduras, strange flowerlike animals flourish. These sea lilies and feather stars, known as Crinoids, have been around in various forms since before the age of dinosaurs.

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1802 The Seals of Sable Island
26:42
Researchers study gray seals on Sable Island, the world’s largest breeding colony.
1801 Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action
26:42
Puerto Rico’s fishers transform their communities after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo
26:42
Scientists collaborate with elephant seals to study their life cycles and ocean health.
Mystery of the Spinning Fish
26:42
Scientists work to unravel the cause of the fish spinning phenomenon in the Florida Keys.
Whales in a Plastic Ocean
26:46
Scientists in Madeira study the impacts of plastics on whales and dolphins.
Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise
26:46
In Playa Hermosa locals unite to protect waves, restore habitats, and save sea turtles.
California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge
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26:42
Experts study southern sea otters to ensure their longtime survival on California’s coast.
Maui Aloha ‘Āina: From Mauka to Makai
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26:42
Islanders restore Maui's watersheds through traditional Hawaiian wisdom.
Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings
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Florida scientists make remarkable discoveries about whitespotted eagle rays.
Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History
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Marine archaeologists uncover a Roman shipwreck on Croatia's Adriatic Coast.
Mollusks: More than a Shell
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Researchers and citizen scientists document the fascinating lives of seashells.
American Samoa’s Resilient Coral Reefs
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26:53
Scientists study what makes certain corals more resilient than others.
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