
Dying Oceans: Abalone Restoration In California
Season 2 Episode 6 | 26m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
Entire aquatic ecosystems are beginning to collapse.
The ocean is a sponge for all the greenhouse gas emissions we produce, and entire aquatic ecosystems are beginning to collapse. Off the California coast, declining abalone populations are raising flags about ocean health and the lasting impact of rising sea temperatures, acidification and pollution. Teams of scientists, volunteers and businesspeople are collaborating to protect underwater species.
Earth Focus is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

Dying Oceans: Abalone Restoration In California
Season 2 Episode 6 | 26m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
The ocean is a sponge for all the greenhouse gas emissions we produce, and entire aquatic ecosystems are beginning to collapse. Off the California coast, declining abalone populations are raising flags about ocean health and the lasting impact of rising sea temperatures, acidification and pollution. Teams of scientists, volunteers and businesspeople are collaborating to protect underwater species.
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Entire aquatic ecosystems are beginning to collapse. (30s)
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