Marine Sanctuary: Preserving Desert Life

Host David Yetman takes viewers on unforgettable, bold explorations of desert landscapes. Through intriguing storytelling and stunning photography, viewers find out about the people, plants, animals and archaeology of arid regions throughout the New World. "The Desert Speaks" was produced for 19 seasons, and continues to air today.

Season 18 Episode 3 | 26m 20s | CC

Loreto Marine Park was established in 1996 to preserve the delicate ecosystems in the Sea of Cortez. In this episod , a group of international researchers and scientists explore Catalina Island, a biological reserve within the park. This island is home to terrestrial plants and animals that have been so physically isolated that they have altered genetically and become new species.

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Travel around the Puna, the high-elevation plains of Chile’s Atacama Desert.

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The famed Sea of Cortez boasts the greatest marine diversity in the world.

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Travel along the coastline of Espiritu Santo Island with host David Yetman.

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