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Global Reef Expedition: Cook Islands

25 minutes 50 seconds

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The people of the Cook Islands have created one of the world’s largest marine parks, and now they are working together to figure out what that means to a bevy of conflicting interests, from fishermen to miners. The scientists lend their expertise and help the residents map their resources. Part of the "Global Reef Expedition" series.

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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
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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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Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Global Reef Expedition
Episode 5
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Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Global Reef Expedition
Episode 6
26 minutes 11 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12