Saving Sawfish -
changing seas

Sun, Jan 4 6:30 A.M. NHPBS (11.1)

The strange, prehistoric-looking Smalltooth Sawfish were once coveted by anglers as popular trophy fish. But habitat loss and overfishing have greatly reduced the animals' range and landed them on the endangered species list. Today, the fish are limited to South Florida, where scientists are conducting research to save the species.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 604

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Sun, Jan 4	6:30 A.M.	Saving Sawfish NHPBS (11.1)

About Changing Seas:

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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