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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Catalina Island – A Natural History Fairytale
Season 3
Episode 301
Catalina Island sits in the middle of one of the world’s great biodiversity hot spots. It has all the challenges that any island faces but rather than dwindling, life here is thriving. Join Patrick as he explores this magical island and the unique life that has developed and finds a safe harbor here on Catalina.
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