Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise -
changing seas

Wed, Nov 12 7:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

On Costa Rica's Pacific coast, the surf break at Playa Hermosa is a world-class wave--and the heart of a vibrant ecosystem where endangered sea turtles nest. Recently named a World Surfing Reserve, it's now the focus of a bold conservation effort, as community members work to restore forests, protect wildlife, and preserve the powerful waves that shape their way of life.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1701

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Wed, Nov 12

7:30 P.M.

Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise     NHPBS (11.1)

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CHANGING SEAS takes viewers on an exciting adventure to the heart of our liquid planet.

The documentary series offers an unprecedented look at how oceanographers and experts study earth's vast underwater wilderness, while shedding light on how over-fishing, global climate change and pollution threaten ocean resources.

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