Mark your calendars for June 19th as South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) proudly announces the return of its EMMY® Award-winning original series, Changing Seas, to WPBT and WXEL with four exciting new episodes.
Season 16 kicks off with a journey back in time. In Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History, archaeologists and conservators meticulously uncover and document an ancient Roman ship submerged in sediment for nearly 2000 years. The preserved wooden hull and recovered artifacts offer new clues into the region's maritime history and cultural heritage.
Next, take an underwater flight with the most elegant fish in the sea.Despite its designation as globally “endangered,” relatively little is known about the white spotted eagle ray’s ecology and life history. Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings, follows Florida scientists as they utilize cutting-edge technology to gain deeper insights into the movement and diet of this beautiful fish — allowing them to experience the world from a ray’s point of view for the first time.
Join us the following week for a journey to Maui, where dedicated scientists, land restorationists, and volunteers are drawing upon the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people to revive the island’s cherished ecosystems. Maui Aloha ‘Āina: From Mauka to Makai explores howeven amidst profound loss in the wake of recent wildfires, resilient islanders are committed to reconnecting waterways from the mountains to the ocean — to heal their island home.
And finally, prepare to be charmed by adorable marine weasels in California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge. Threatened southern sea otters are voracious predators that need to eat the equivalent of 25% of their body weight a day to survive. Once nearly hunted to extinction, these endearing marine mammals have made a slow comeback on the golden state’s central coast, demonstrating their essential role as ecosystem engineers.
“We are thrilled to share such a diverse lineup of ocean stories with our viewers this season,” says Series Producer Alexa Elliott. “We hope they will inspire our audiences and widen perspectives on how to care for our precious ocean planet."
WHEN:
WPBT:
Wednesday, June 19: 8PM – 9PM
Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History& Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings
Wednesday, June 26: 8PM – 8:30PM
Maui Aloha ‘Āina: From Mauka to Makai
July TBA
California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge
WXEL:
Sunday, June 23:8PM – 9PM
Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History& Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings
Sunday, June 30: 8PM – 8:30PM
Maui Aloha ‘Āina: From Mauka to Makai
July TBA
California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge
After their initial WPBT premiere date, episodes will also be available for streaming anytime on changingseas.tv, PBS.org and the PBS app, as well as on the @ChangingSeasTV YouTube channel.
Major funding for Season 16 of this series was provided by The Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was providedby Trish and Dan Bell and The Parrot Family Endowment for Environmental Education.
About Changing Seas
For the last sixteen years, Changing Seas has taken viewers on exciting adventures to the heart of our blue planet. The series goes to sea with scientists, giving audiences a first-hand look at how oceanographers and other experts study earth’s last frontier. Produced by South Florida PBS, Changing Seas has aired on 95% of public television stations in the U.S. and in more than 39 countries across the globe. The series is distributed by American Public Television.
About South Florida PBS
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement. Learn more at www.southfloridapbs.org/
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