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In the America's with David Yetman
Chesapeake Bay of Clams and Oysters
Discover how Chesapeake Bay residents are restoring some of its ancient productivity.
The Mata Atlantica: Brazil's Other Rainforest
Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.
The Mata Atlantica: Brazil's Other Rainforest
Season 5 Episode 505 | 26m 46s | CC
One of the world's most diverse forests, the Mata Atlantica once covered Brazil's southeastern coast for over a thousand miles and still blankets the steep hills of Río de Janeiro. Now less than 10% remains, much of it in protected parks. Within the Mata, runaway slaves established their villages, some of which persist and can only be reached by boat.
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