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A Mystery in Alaska: Introduction

A Mystery in Alaska: Introduction

(Airs Sunday, August 24) Steller's sea lions are rapidly disappearing from Alaska's waters, and no one knows why. New research illustrated in this film shows that a broad combination of factors could be responsible.

August 18th, 2008 | 17 comments | 4,899 Views
(20 votes)
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The Dolphin Defender: Video: Rescue in Nicaragua

The Dolphin Defender: Video: Rescue in Nicaragua

After the Nicaraguan government finds out that two dolphins have been captured for a "swim-with" program at a resort hotel, rescuers are dispatched to track them down.

August 6th, 2008 | 2 comments | 1,011 Views
(8 votes)
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The Dolphin Defender: Introduction

The Dolphin Defender: Introduction

Filmmaker Hardy Jones used his camera as a tool for conservation, filming dramatic dolphin hunts and documenting the effects of chemical pollution on dolphins and orcas.

August 4th, 2008 | 16 comments | 5,056 Views
(27 votes)
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphin Captures: Past, Present, and Future

The Dolphin Defender: Dolphin Captures: Past, Present, and Future

For decades, Hardy Jones has been working to expose and stop the trade in dolphins used for food and entertainment. In some cases, Jones's footage has helped stop dolphin captures.

June 12th, 2008 | 7 comments | 1,338 Views
(6 votes)
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphins and Sounds

The Dolphin Defender: Dolphins and Sounds

Dolphins use sound to detect the size, shape, and speed of objects hundreds of yards away. The dolphin's natural sonar, called echolocation, is incredibly precise

June 12th, 2008 | 3 comments | 1,696 Views
(7 votes)
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