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Changing Seas

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Most people are familiar with the pretty tropical fish found in aquariums, but few realize that some of these animals are capable of changing sex. Discover the unique ways of how some fish species do this and why they likely evolved this way.

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1802 The Seals of Sable Island
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Researchers study gray seals on Sable Island, the world’s largest breeding colony.
1801 Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action
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Puerto Rico’s fishers transform their communities after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo
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Scientists collaborate with elephant seals to study their life cycles and ocean health.
Mystery of the Spinning Fish
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Scientists work to unravel the cause of the fish spinning phenomenon in the Florida Keys.
Whales in a Plastic Ocean
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Scientists in Madeira study the impacts of plastics on whales and dolphins.
Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise
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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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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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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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Scientists study what makes certain corals more resilient than others.
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