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On Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, the surf break at Playa Hermosa is a world-class wave—and the heart of a vibrant ecosystem where endangered sea turtles nest. Recently named a World Surfing Reserve, it’s now the focus of a bold conservation effort, as community members work to restore forests, protect wildlife, and preserve the powerful waves that shape their way of life.

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Changing Seas Season 14
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Florida’s gentle giants are dying in record numbers.
Kelp: Hidden Treasure of the Salish Sea
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Experts are working to conserve and restore the Puget Sound’s declining kelp forests.
Humpback Health
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Scientists study the body size and health of humpback whales across their migratory cycle.
Vanishing Whales
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Experts study declines in the number of humpbacks migrating between Alaska and Hawaiʻi.
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.
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