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The Desert Speaks
Season 3, Episode 2: The Gulf of California
Season 3
Episode 2
As the Colorado River empties into the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, this program examines the shore birds and sea mammals inhabiting the gulf and how they use the resources of the sea. Take a close-up look at a tide pool and the microcosm of animal communities within these miniature “windows of the sea.” Visit the Sierra Bacha, and see a unique plant community on the mai
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A journey to Baja, California and then continuing south to further explore.
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Catch a rare glimpse into the life, culture, and traditions of the native Mayo Indians.
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