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Changing Seas

CHANGING SEAS takes viewers on an exciting adventure to the heart of our liquid planet. The documentary series offers an unprecedented look at how oceanographers and experts study earth's vast underwater wilderness, while shedding light on how over-fishing, global climate change and pollution threaten ocean resources.

Changing Seas  
  • Mollusks: More Than A Shell
    Saturday, July 12
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Seashells, with their beautiful shapes and colors, have inspired humans since the dawn of time. Equally fascinating are the animals which make them, and their unique place in the web of life. Researchers and citizen scientists continue to make new discoveries, while a cutting-edge digital project makes vast research collections easily accessible online.
  • Sharks In Belize: Jaguars of the Sea
    Saturday, July 19
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Belize Barrier Reef is home to a diverse array of top predators like lemon sharks, nurse sharks, tiger sharks, and Caribbean reef sharks. In a unique collaboration, local fishers leverage their generational knowledge to help marine scientists and fisheries managers keep shark populations healthy for all.
  • Bermuda: Life at Ocean's Edge
    Saturday, July 26
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    As the shipwreck capital of the world, Bermuda is known for its treacherous reefs. But these unique corals may also offer clues to heightened resilience in the face of a changing climate. Working at the edge of science - and living at the edge of the ocean - local Bermudians and international scientists race to protect these islands and reefs they call home.
  • Life in the Dark: The Polar Night
    Saturday, August 2
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    At the northernmost year-round research station in the world, scientists brave frigid temperatures and perpetual night to solve an ocean mystery. The team is trying to figure out how some of the tiniest animals survive at a time of year when their main food source is not available.
  • Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History
    Saturday, August 9
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Archaeologists and conservators along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast meticulously uncover and document an ancient Roman ship. Submerged in sediment for nearly 2000 years, the preserved wooden hull and recovered artifacts offer invaluable insights into the region's maritime history and cultural heritage.
  • Eagle Rays: Soaring On Spotted Wings
    Saturday, August 16
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Despite its designation as globally "endangered," relatively little is known about the whitespotted eagle ray's ecology and life history. Now Florida scientists are combining cutting-edge technology with creative approaches to gain deeper insights into the movement and diet of this elegant fish - allowing them to experience the world from a ray's point of view for the first time.
  • Maui Aloha 'aina: from Mauka to Makai
    Saturday, August 23
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dedicated scientists, land restorationists, and volunteers are drawing upon the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people to revive Maui's cherished ecosystems. Even amidst profound loss in the wake of recent wildfires, these resilient islanders are committed to reconnecting waterways from Mauka to Makai -from the mountains to the ocean- to heal their island home.
  • California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge
    Saturday, August 30
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Adored by many for its cuddly appearance, the threatened southern sea otter is a voracious predator that needs to eat the equivalent of 25% of its body weight a day to survive. Once nearly hunted to extinction, this endearing marine weasel has made a slow comeback on California's central coast, demonstrating its role as an ecosystem engineer in the process.

 

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  • Saving Florida's Starving Manatees
    Saturday, July 5
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Florida's iconic sea cows are dying in record numbers. Years of declining seagrass beds have eliminated one of the gentle giants' primary food sources. Now wildlife managers have taken the unprecedented step of feeding the animals, while scientists are in a race against time to restore the lost seagrass.
  • Kelp: Hidden Treasure of the Salish Sea
    Saturday, June 28
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The kelp forests of the Puget Sound have long played an essential role in the local ecosystem as a habitat and food source. Today, this foundational species is in decline, but resource managers, scientists, tribal citizens, and advocates are working together to solve the mysteries of conserving and restoring kelp forests.
  • Humpback Health
    Saturday, June 21
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    How does the body size and overall health of humpback whales change across their migratory cycle? A team of researchers studying the animals, which spend part of the year feeding in Alaska and a few months fasting while in their Hawaiian breeding grounds, is making remarkable discoveries.
  • Vanishing Whales
    Saturday, June 14
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The humpback whale population that migrates between Hawaii and Alaska is considered a conservation success story. When sightings of the animals suddenly dropped, people became concerned. Scientists in both locations are trying to understand what happened to the whales and why.
  • The Secret Sex Life of Fish
    Saturday, June 7
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Most people are familiar with the pretty tropical fish found in aquariums, but few realize that some of these animals are capable of changing sex. Discover the unique ways of how some fish species do this and why they likely evolved this way.