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North American turtles hold cultural significance for First Nations; their habitats are threatened by development; the Magnetawan First Nation leads efforts to preserve these vital creatures through stewardship programs.
North American turtles hold cultural significance for First Nations; their habitats are threatened by development; the Magnetawan First Nation leads efforts to preserve these vital creatures through stewardship programs.
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S1, EP5 "Between Two Worlds"Estuaries, known as the cradle of life, create some of Earth's most productive ecosystems; over time, human activity has damaged them, but indigenous and non-indigenous communities are working together to restore and preserve these vital areas.
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S1, EP6 "Forest of the Sea"Due to warming oceans, 95% of kelp forests on Canada's West Coast have disappeared over the last seven years; scientists are now seeking genetically resilient kelp varieties to restore these vital ecosystems.
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S1, EP7 "The Sea of Glass"Once thought extinct, glass sponge reefs are rediscovered in the 1980s deep off Canada's West Coast; scientists and researchers need specialized deep-sea technology to study these ancient and fragile ecosystems.
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S1, EP8 "The Web of Life (Herring)"Pacific herring are integral to the West Coast food web but overfishing and habitat loss have endangered their populations; conservationists are raising awareness and working on solutions to protect this keystone species.
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S1, EP4 "Turtles of Turtle Island"North American turtles hold cultural significance for First Nations; their habitats are threatened by development; the Magnetawan First Nation leads efforts to preserve these vital creatures through stewardship programs.
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S1, EP3 "Urban Waters"Waterways are often taken for granted; small creeks eventually feed rivers, estuaries and oceans; in Metro Vancouver, stream keepers work tirelessly to restore and maintain local creeks and streams, protecting these crucial waterways.
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S1, EP2 "Through the Veins of Mother Earth"In the traditional territories of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe people, Canada's largest underground freshwater cave system thrives. These waters are filtered by freshwater mussels, a key to maintaining clean ecosystems.
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S1, EP1 "We Are the Keepers"Off the West Coast of North America lies Haida Gwaii, where northern abalone is placed on the endangered species list in the 1990s; Haida Nation divers monitor and protect this vital species.
