Sentinels of the Seas

Produced by South Florida PBS, Changing Seas gives viewers a fish-eye view of life in the deep blue. Join scientists as they study earth’s last frontier and discover the mysteries of our liquid planet.

Season 2 Episode 202 | 26m 51s | CC

This episode takes a closer look at the health of Florida’s most beloved marine mammal – the bottlenose dolphin. The animal’s charismatic smile belies the silent threats lurking in its ocean home. Many Florida dolphins are showing disturbing signs of immune system dysfunction and disease, which may be linked to contaminant exposure.

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Examine the important role seagrasses and mangroves play in the ocean’s web of life.

Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America's underwater resources. Distributed by American Public Television.

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