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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.
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, EP9 "The Web of Life (Salmon Part 1)"Pacific salmon, a cornerstone species on the West Coast, are central to Indigenous culture; as their numbers decline, people turn to hatcheries and a blend of traditional knowledge and Western science to protect these vital fish.
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S1, EP10 "The Web of Life (Salmon Part 2)"Before colonization, Coastal First Nations sustainably managed Pacific salmon streams; now, they're blending traditional practices with modern technology to restore Pacific salmon population and rebuild the natural balance.
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S1, EP11 "Finding Balance (Artificial Reefs)"Shipwrecks are becoming a solution to environmental challenges; the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia works to convert derelict ships into thriving artificial reefs, providing homes for marine life.
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S1, EP12 "Invisible Threats"Microplastics. fragments of single-use items like bottles, bags and cutlery, pose a huge threat to our oceans; indigenous and non-indigenous communities are coming together to combat microplastic pollution and reduce its devastating impact.
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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, 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, 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, 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.
