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Global Reef Expedition: The Bahamas

25 minutes 13 seconds

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This episode explores one of the largest barrier reefs in the world, which stretches for nearly a thousand miles in the Caribbean Sea. Working together with local scientists and conservation workers, the research team documents the reefs in the Bahamas and probes their ability to cope with the perils of climate change. Part of the "Global Reef Expedition" series.

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Runtime: 25 minutes 13 seconds

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Coral reef in foreground, plant life, swimming fish and sandy ocean floor in background. Caption: (Sherman) This is what a healthy reef should look like,
Global Reef Expedition
Episode 1
25 minutes 13 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Scuba diver swimming over a coral reef. Caption: I would go out every day and scuba dive on the reefs,
Global Reef Expedition
Episode 2
25 minutes 13 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Global Reef Expedition
Episode 3
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Episode 4
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Episode 5
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Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Global Reef Expedition
Episode 6
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Grade Level: 9 - 12