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Changing Seas is a twelve-part public television series produced by WPBT2 in Miami, Florida. Narrated by well-known voice talent Peter Thomas, this series takes viewers on an exciting adventure to the heart of our liquid planet. |
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"Super Grouper" - Episode 101 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to encounter a fish larger than you? The goliath grouper, which was once abundant on Florida reefs and wrecks, had been hunted almost to extinction by the end of the 1980s. Protections were put in place for this giant of the sea, and it is slowly making a comeback in Florida. Find out what makes this species unique, and what controversies its recovery has stirred up on land. |
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"Mission to Inner Space" - Episode 102
Humans living below the sea - it sounds like one of the extraordinary adventures depicted in a Jules Verne novel. But at the Aquarius undersea research station near Key Largo, scientists work and live on the ocean floor. Join experts on a ten day mission as they uncover some of the effects climate change is having on coral reefs. |
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"Corals of the Deep" - Episode 103
In the deep, dark waters off Florida's coast exist delicate coral mounds that provide an important habitat to many species of fish and crustaceans. But these mysterious reefs are threatened by destructive fishing practices that can wipe out century-old coral mounds in one sudden swoop. Dive into the deep to see how scientists are using cutting-edge technology to create detailed maps of the ocean floor that will help pinpoint the exact locations of these magnificent natural resources so that they may be protected. |
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"Farming the Sea" - Episode 104
Everyone knows that eating seafood is good for a person's health. However, many fisheries are nearing collapse, as more and more fish are taken out of the sea each year. Farming fish and crustaceans is one way to alleviate pressures on wild fish stocks. Discover how Florida research institutions are developing innovative and sustainable methods to provide the seafood of the future. |
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Watch full episodes and more at the Changing Seas website. http://www.changingseas.tv
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