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Poetry in America

The Fish, by Marianne Moore

Season 2 Episode 3

This environmental science-themed episode explores Moore’s great poem of marine life, titled "The Fish". Vice President Al Gore, poet Jorie Graham, and scientists from Conservation International dive into Moore’s portrayal of the ocean’s always-changing history, and its future in a warming world.

Available Until
4/4/2026