Ocean Invaders
Meet one of the ocean’s most beautiful and destructive species: Lionfish.
Lionfish – long prized in home aquariums – have invaded the Atlantic, and are now one of the ocean’s most successful invasive species, wreaking havoc in waters across the globe. Join ocean explorer Danni Washington on a journey to find out how they took over, why they’re doing so much damage, and what can be done about it. These fascinating creatures are a window into the impacts of invasive species in a globalized world where human activity is an increasingly powerful evolutionary force. (Premiered October 26, 2022)
Correction: This film previously stated that Asian honeybees kill northern giant hornet scouts by asphyxiating them and piercing their exoskeletons. However, leading theories point to heat as a major underlying mechanism. The film has been updated accordingly.
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