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Kelp forests can be seen along much of the West Coast of North America. NOAA scientists study kelp forests by visiting the same locations over and over to assess the presence and abundance of a variety of organisms. Monitoring allows marine scientists to determine if the kelp forest is changing over time and to identify the cause of those changes, whether natural or human. Healthy kelp forests maintain the existence of thousands of plants, animals, and fish stocks. All of these require a thriving ocean ecosystem.
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A maritime forest is a forest that is on the coast and is influenced by sea spray. These areas are not found in very many places, and they serve as an oasis for wildlife. They are important for coastal resilience, and they help stabilize the shoreline.
What if scientists could grow elevators to space? Or make phones that last for weeks without a charge? These things could be possible someday with an amazing material like carbon nanotubes. A MIT scientist discusses the curious way researchers create this super-material. Part of the "Science Out Loud" series.
Scientist Cagan Sekercioglu is researching the birds found in the Coast Rican forests. He and a team of student researchers net, count, and track the varied birds of the forest. A segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
What is happening with New Zealand forests? A team of University of Colorado fire scientists dig deep into the forests of New Zealand to find clues about past wildfires. They also hope their discoveries will reveal how to protect the fragile ecosystems in the future. Part of WildFIRE PIRE series.
Part of "The Living Oceans" series. Reveals the height and structure of undersea kelp forests inhabited by garibaldi, sea urchins, senorita fish, octopi, moray eels, and sea otters. Shows winter storms detaching kelp from their holdfasts to provide floating nurseries for another generation of fish and other marine animals.
What is the largest living thing on earth? What are the four levels of a forest? Bill Nye explores a forest, its purpose, and its by-products. Visit different kinds of forests, a timberline, and a forest fire.
One might never know it, but the seemingly quiet Harvard Forest in Massachusetts is actually hard at work. Like other forests, it’s busy doing some serious global housekeeping, which is being monitored by scientists at Harvard University. With support from the National Science Foundation, researchers are studying forest ecology. That research includes determining how the forest responds to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Conservation efforts benefit everyone, and this episode explores the various efforts to protect the monarch butterfly. Today, the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States maintain a common political project in favor of the conservation of these insects. Part of the "Bios: Nature and Society" series.
The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. Humans depend on forests for survival, from the air they breathe to the wood they use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion, and mitigate climate change.
Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams, graphics, and labels. For this particular video, students will focus on the geography of forests and their importance in keeping the environment healthy. There are three types of forests: deciduous, coniferous, and tropical rain forests. Part of the Science Video Vocab series.
Explores the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State which has a greater variety of habitats than anywhere else in the world. Introduces its abundant plant and animal life and explains the delicate balance between them. Considers the importance of water and rainfall, from the temperate rain forests at the coast, to the lowland forests, mountain forests, and glaciers.
In this episode, experts reveal Europe's geological history. They discuss the discovery of ancient fossils and petrified forests. Part of the "Voyage of the Continents" series.
There is an elaborate social network living in forests. It’s called the “Wood Wide Web,” a massive and intricate network of fungi that exchange water, nutrients, and chemical signals with plants. This network of fungi is essential to the health and function of forests and to controlling climate change. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Rendered in woodcut-inspired 2-D, this short animation serves as a comic warning about the devastating effects of clear-cutting rain forests. The story unfolds in a lush jungle inhabited with exotic creatures. Suddenly, a chain saw can be heard in the distance, followed by the sound of trees crashing to the ground.
Why are habitats important? Students journey around the globe to explore the tundra, deserts, grasslands, forests, and waterways and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Part of the Real World Science series.
Surveys soil's formation, composition, properties, types, and movement. Also identifies the five major plant communities: tundra, forests, scrublands, grasslands, and deserts. The connection between soils and vegetation affects where people live.
This episode features the migration of the monarch butterfly from the forests of central Mexico to the mountains of Canada. Dr. Fred Urquhart details his 40-year quest to discover the secrets of these insects. Part of the "Journey With Dylan Dreyer" series.
Snow-covered forests, animals foraging for food, and sports provide for an exciting glimpse into the wonders of the winter season. Concepts and terminology include: snow, ice, hibernation, winter sports, and winter solstice.
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