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More than four billion years ago, the most important event in Earth's history took place: the ocean was born. It completely transformed the planet, creating a watery oasis that gave rise to the air that organisms consume, the climate, and a stunning array of life. The ocean is what transformed Earth into the livable, blue planet it is today. This episode tells the story of the ocean's turbulent beginnings and its successive incarnations. Part of the "One Ocean" series.
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The deep ocean is filled with with strange life-forms. But what’s down there? Ninety-five percent of the ocean remains unexplored, most of which is considered the deep ocean. Exploring the deep ocean is challenging because of the harsh conditions, but marine scientists are on a mission to document new species in this unusual place.
There’s fool's gold in the ocean, and this mineral helps support life in the ocean. Scientists have been studying how bacteria and small plants in the ocean get the iron they need for energy and growth. Well, new research points to mineral sources on the seafloor. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
Explains the characteristics of plankton and its two types: phytoplankton and zooplankton. Animation shows where plankton flourish and what they need to reproduce. Notes the importance of sunlight, the thermocline, and moderate temperatures for plankton to "bloom." Stresses that without plankton, sea life would vanish.
It was once believed that organic compounds, light, and water were needed to sustain life, but life has been found in complete darkness underwater. National Geographic Explorer Bob Ballard discovered Lost City, an underwater mountain range, and it is teaming with life. Segment of a video from Wild Chronicles Series.
This episode reveals the devastating impact of human activity on the ocean, focusing on the Mediterranean's contentious bluefin tuna fishery and the Gulf of Mexico's massive deoxygenated dead zones. It also celebrates various conservation efforts and sustainable practices. Part of the "One Ocean" series.
The scientific team visits the Chagos Archipelago, a tropical paradise with some of the healthiest coral reefs on the planet. They want to study reefs seemingly untouched by man but instead become witnesses to a bleaching incident that transforms the reefs right before their eyes. Part of the "Global Reef Expedition" series.
Host Jeff Corwin races to the west coast to uncover the secrets behind a marine mammal disaster. Thousands of weak sea lion pups have been stranded along beaches throughout Southern California. Jeff is on a mission of research, rescue, and recovery.
Over the past 200 years, more than two trillion metric tons of carbon dioxide have been poured into the atmosphere. This episode illustrates that carbon dioxide isn't just changing the climate on land. It's transforming the ocean in ways that haven't been seen for millions of years. Scientists around the world are in a race to understand these changes and what they will mean for thousands of species. Part of the "One Ocean" series.
In this special episode, host Jeff Corwin dives alongside brave men and women of our armed forces who were injured in the line of duty. As these wounded veterans experience the wonder of Georgia Aquarium and swim alongside giant whale sharks, they also find the strength to heal. Jeff makes new friends, listens to heroic stories, and reminds us all to never forget the people who keep our country safe.
In this episode, a team of scientists, ranging from biologists to volcanologists, embark on an international expedition to the Mariana Arc on the Pacific Rim of Fire. Each day they make new discoveries about outlandish deep-sea dwellers and dramatic underwater volcanoes. But even as the scientists catalog these new findings, industrial fisheries are delving further into deep waters in an attempt to replace diminishing fish stocks. Part of the "One Ocean" series.
Getting a giant squid from New Zealand to New York is no easy feat. Curator Neil Landman tells the tale of a sizable specimen’s journey to the collections at the American Museum of Natural History, and Curator Mark Siddall explains why this giant cephalopod has a new name. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
The manta ray is the largest ray in the ocean. They have have cephalic lobes, or flaps, which help the manta funnel food into its mouth. These animals can even leap out of the water. Now that's one weird animal. Part of the "Weird Animal" series.
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.
A lot of the trash that's in the ocean is plastic, and that marine debris is damaging the environment, economy, and the health of animals. The problem will only get worse unless humans change the way they consume and dispose of products. Part of the "Trash Talk" series.
How does marine debris impact the ocean? Marine species often get tangled in debris from fishing nets to six-pack rings. Often times, many animals mistake plastic debris for food and eat it. This fills their stomachs with material they are unable to digest. Debris can also damage important ocean habitats. Part of the "Trash Talk" series.
Anything people use every day can become marine debris if its is not disposed of properly, and the most common items found during shoreline cleanups are plastics. Sometimes the debris is so tiny that it can barely be seen in the water. Marine debris is more than just trash in the ocean. Part of the "Trash Talk" series.
Why is plastic marine debris so common? A recent study from the University of Georgia estimates that 8 million metric tons of plastic trash enters the ocean every year. The 5 most common items found during the International Coastal Cleanup are plastic cigarette butts, food wrappers, plastic beverage bottles, plastic bottle caps, and plastic straws. Notice anything in common with those things? It's a lot of single-use, disposable plastic. Part of the "Trash Talk" series.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large area of marine debris, which forms by rotating ocean currents. These currents, also known as gyres, act like whirlpools and collect floating pieces of microplastics. Part of the "Trash Talk" series.
Coral reefs are particularly sensitive to ocean acidification, which has decreased their ability to form skeletons. Ocean acidification is also causing reefs to crumble and disappear. Part of the "Coral Comeback" series.
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