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Changing Seas
The Future of Seafood - Trailer
It is estimated there will be two billion more people on the planet by mid-century. To feed this booming world population, more fish will need to be farmed than ever before. One way to increase fish production in a sustainable way is to move aquaculture operations offshore – where there is plenty of available space and strong currents flush out the pens to avoid polluting sensitive ecosystems.
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Knowledgeable fishers collaborate with scientists to keep sharks abundant.
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Researchers and citizen scientists document the fascinating lives of seashells.
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Experts are working to conserve and restore the Puget Sound’s declining kelp forests.
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Scientists study the body size and health of humpback whales across their migratory cycle.
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Experts study declines in the number of humpbacks migrating between Alaska and Hawaiʻi.
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Scientists employ creative solutions to restore and reconnect Florida’s mangroves
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Scientists study salt marshes along scenic coastlines in the South.
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Scientists team up with anglers to study the survival rates of the fish.
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Scientists study what makes certain corals more resilient than others.
