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TV series

Changing Seas

2009TV-G18 seasons

Submerge. Discover. Engage.

Produced by South Florida PBS in Miami, Florida, Changing Seas gives viewers a fish-eye view of life in the deep blue. Join scientists as they study earth’s last frontier and discover the mysteries of our liquid planet.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Changing Seas premiered January 27, 2009. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Produced by South Florida PBS in Miami, Florida, Changing Seas gives viewers a fish-eye view of life in the deep blue. Join scientists as they study earth’s last frontier and discover the mysteries of our liquid planet.

Season 13 episodes

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Episode 1

Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation

Shore-based, catch and release shark fishing is a popular past time in Florida. But is it having a negative impact on sensitive shark populations? Scientists have teamed up with anglers to study the survival rates of the fish and conduct outreach on best practices.

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Episode 2

At the Water's Edge: The Salt Marsh

Along scenic coastlines in the South, waves of mesmerizing green and golden grass stretch to the horizon. This is the salt marsh - a part liquid, part solid landscape that is teeming with life. How do scientists study the salt marsh? And how resilient is it to climate change?

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Episode 3

Alvin: Pioneer of the Deep

The deep-sea submersible Alvin has brought explorers to extraordinary places for more than 50 years. Now, as Alvin is poised to continue its revolutionary scientific work, a new set of upgrades will take it deeper than ever before.

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Episode 4

Habitats: The Key to Florida's Fisheries

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Tarpon and snook are two of Florida's most iconic game fish. Both species rely on mangrove creeks and ponds when they are juveniles. With half of the state's mangroves lost to development, scientists employ creative solutions to restore and reconnect some of these important habitats to secure the future of the fisheries.

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Episode information updated Jul 26, 2026

More about Changing Seas

Cast

Craig SechlerNarrator (voice)
Peter ThomasNarrator (voice)

Credits

Written by
Alexa Elliott, Mark Baker, Kristin Paterakis, Liz Smith

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
56
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • PBSUnited States
  • South Florida PBSUnited States
  • Symbio StudiosUnited States

Themes

natureoceanoceanographysea