In January 1953, a tidal surge shook the North Sea. The titanic waves flooded the Dutch coastline, killing almost 2,000 people. 54 years later, a similar storm threatened the region. But this time, they were ready. This was thanks to a...

The Calusa of ancient South Florida thrived in a unique coastal environment, developing a powerful and stratified society without relying on maize agriculture—a rarity among complex North American cultures. They leveraged the rich...

Discover how marshes, estuaries, and straits connect different bodies of water and maintain balance in their ecosystems. Learn about the vital roles of marshes and estuaries in filtering water and supporting life, and see how straits...

This video takes viewers on a journey through aquatic biomes, covering both marine and freshwater environments. It explores the adaptations and diversity of life in these habitats, from the colorful coral reefs and their resident...

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Water covers 70% of the surface of the Earth, and serves as home to an incredible variety of living organisms. Most of that water is salty, or marine, while some is freshwater, and it is in constant motion through the hydrologic cycle....

Marine biologist Edie Widder at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association discusses the environmental crisis in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon along with a general crisis in federal funding for water-quality monitoring programs.

Join us in this video as we explore estuaries. These unique habitats are teeming with wildlife such as fish, birds, and crocodiles. Jenny's class is taking a field trip to Long Island to learn all about an estuary's biodiversity. Don't...

Identifying Wetlands in the United States identifies some important wetlands in the United States by location and characteristics.

What are the different ecosystems that make up the everglades? What has compromised the health of the everglades? Where do the everglades begin? When and how did the everglades begin to form? What happened when settlers came to the area?...

What was Hamilton Disstons plan for the everglades? Did his plan work? What were the affects of building a canal? What were the affects after the canal was changed?<br/>
The Everglades Ecosystem, Part 2

Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...

Why does this water bird go to the desert to mate? What behavior do scientist observe?<br/>
Water Birds Mating In The Desert, Part 2

How was the land for farmers south of the lake? What is good and bad about peat soil? How does other plant life help the everglades?<br/>
The Everglades Ecosystem, Part 3

New research from the University of Miami and Norway’s Institute of Marine Research has found that the European eel at a certain stage of development use an internal magnetic compass to remember the magnetic direction of tidal waves as...

It explains the salient points followed during feeding, rearing and breeding of aquatic animals.

What mechanical process was created to help the natural process in the everglades? What is needed to learn in order to help maintain ecosystems?<br/>
The Everglades Ecosystem, Part 4

Characteristics of various ocean zones, including variations in ocean temperature, salinity, and depth are discussed. The different groups of marine life and adaptations of plants and animals are highlighted. Estuaries and various...

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of South Carolina.