Oceanographer Kate Stafford lowers us into the sonically rich depths of the Arctic Ocean, where ice groans, whales sing to communicate over vast distances -- and climate change and human noise threaten to alter the environment in ways we...

In this video, students will learn about different biomes and habitats in the natural world. They will explore the tundra, forests, deserts, grasslands, chaparral, and aquatic biomes, discovering the unique plants and animals that call...

Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. In this program viewers will travel the...

Tuna are ocean athletes -- fast, far-ranging predators whose habits we're just beginning to understand. Marine biologist Barbara Block fits tuna with tracking tags (complete with transponders) that record unprecedented amounts of data...

With vibrant video clips captured by submarines, David Gallo takes us to some of Earth's darkest, most violent, toxic and beautiful habitats, the valleys and volcanic ridges of the oceans' depths, where life is bizarre, resilient and...

This video explores the critical role of oceans in sustaining life on Earth, highlighting their vastness, ecological significance, and the pressing issues of pollution and climate change. It emphasizes the importance of marine...

A new study presented to the American Geophysicists Union says climate warming and rising acidity will kill off nearly all coral reef habitats by 2100. <br/>

About 60 percent of the ocean is a cold, dark region that spans down to 11,000 meters. This zone is known as the deep ocean, and though it seems like an inhospitable and remote corner of the planet, it is actually one of the greatest...

Pirate fishing, oil spills and other undetected crimes are destroying ocean ecosystems -- but we can't stop what we can't see. Harnessing the power of satellite data and AI to catch maritime offenders in the act, ocean conservation...

Real World Science : The Science of Climate Change
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This program begins by explaining how scientists have learned that Earth’s climate has changed many times over billions of years and that Earth’s climate is...

Corals are important ecosystem engineers, providing habitat and nutrient recycling to tropical reefs. However, coral species' richness and abundance are in decline worldwide, due in large part to the impacts from global industrialization...

This video introduces the viewer to biomes, ecosystems and habitats. With a clear explanation of what makes them different and how they are connected. Biotic and Abiotic factors are explained and discussed.

In this video, we learn about the fascinating world of ducks. From their diverse sounds across different cultures to their adaptability in various habitats, ducks are true international citizens. We explore their anatomy and physiology,...

In this video Paul Andersen defines biodiversity and explains the impacts humans are having on the planet's biodiversity. Humans are impacting the variety of life on our planet through habitat destruction, invasive species, pollution,...

For sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, the ocean is more than a muse -- it's an exhibition space and museum. Taylor creates sculptures of human forms and mundane life on land and sinks them to the ocean floor, where they are subsumed by the...

Invasive species can wreak havoc in their new habitats, and the survival of entire ecosystems can depend on getting rid of them. In some cases, we humans have gotten pretty creative in our attempts to eradicate the problem.

Kristina Gjerde studies the law of the high seas -- the 64 percent of our ocean that isn't protected by any national law at all. Gorgeous photos show the hidden worlds that Gjerde and other lawyers are working to protect from trawling...

Squeaks and Mister Brown learn all about echolocation, and how animals use it to sense things! First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way an object is shaped or structured...

Human beings are everywhere. With settlements on every continent, we can be found in the most isolated corners of Earth's jungles, oceans and tundras. Our impact is so profound, most scientists believe humanity has left a permanent mark...

Learn all about mass extinctions, including the history of Earth’s five major mass extinctions, as well as the conditions of today’s human-caused sixth extinction, which is the loss of animals from the planet. Understand the history of...

Baby sea turtles undergo an arduous journey from the moment they hatch, crawling from their nest to the ocean. Scientists recently tested their endurance by employing an uncommon tactic .... tiny turtle treadmills. ➡