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Haunted Cry of a Long Gone Bird
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Program Overview
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This NOVA episode joins amateur naturalist Richard Wheeler as he
paddles his kayak from Newfoundland to Cape Cod.
Kayak Route Map
His route follows the migration route of the great auk, a sea bird
that became extinct in 1844. This route is significant to Wheeler
because the great auk was destroyed through excessive hunting by
humans. In conversations with fishermen, scientists, and local
people along his trip, Wheeler draws parallels between the
destruction of the great auk and the current trends in over-fishing.
A camera mounted on the kayak provides a first-hand view of huge
trawlers, independent fishing vessels, and communities that depend
on North Atlantic fish. By retracing the 1,500 mile migration route
of the great auk, Wheeler hopes to raise awareness of the fragile
ecosystems of the North Atlantic coast.
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