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Dying Oceans: Abalone Restoration In California Preview

Entire aquatic ecosystems are beginning to collapse.

Aired 05/29/2019 | Rating NR

Earth Focus

Dying Oceans: Abalone Restoration In California Preview

Preview: Season 2 Episode 6 | 30sVideo 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.

Aired 05/29/2019 | Rating NR

Earth Focus is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

How Abalone Genes Could Help Marine Life Survive Our Changing Oceans

Video has Closed Captions

A captive breeding lab hopes to understand how abalone can survive increasing ocean acidification. (8m 28s)

How Purple Sea Urchins are Taking Over California's Coastal Waters

"Urchin barrens" show unhealthy imbalance in the ocean. (1m 50s)

How The Cultured Abalone Farm Could Be Key to Conservation

The Cultured Abalone Farm's sustainable operation could be the key to the animal's conservation. (5m 50s)

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