(9:45) North America's widespread freshwater marshes, such as the prairie potholes, are havens for wildlife. Freshwater Wetlands Biomes Series: Lakes, Ponds, and Pools/ Marsh/ Forested Wetlands/ Rivers and Streams/ Floodplain Communities/ Water: A User’s Guide

(9:37) North America's still water habitats include temporary vernal pools, backyard beaver ponds, and remote glacial lakes. Freshwater Wetlands Biomes Series: Lakes, Ponds, and Pools/ Marsh/ Forested Wetlands/ Rivers and Streams/ Floodplain Communities/ Water: A User’s Guide

(9:49) Wade into the mysteries of nonriverine wetlands, ranging from spongy bogs in the Northeast to southern bald cypress swamps. Freshwater Wetlands Biomes Series: Lakes, Ponds, and Pools/ Marsh/ Forested Wetlands/ Rivers and Streams/ Floodplain Communities/ Water: A User’s Guide

(9:47) The ebb and flow of rivers energize lively floodplain forests and swamps. Freshwater Wetlands Biomes Series: Lakes, Ponds, and Pools/ Marsh/ Forested Wetlands/ Rivers and Streams/ Floodplain Communities/ Water: A User’s Guide

(9:43) The so-called "true prairie", tall grass prairie was once the most dramatic North American grassland, reaching up to 12 feet in height. Today this habitat covers only 1% of its former range. American Grasslands Biomes Series: N American Grasslands/ Tallgrass Prairie/ Mixed Grasslands/ Shortgrass Prairie, /Coastal Grasslands/ Grasslands Conservation

(9:46) Better known as the Great Plains, this is the largest grasslands biome in North America. The grasses are less than two feet tall and are kept down by grazing animals such as buffalo. American Grasslands Biomes Series: N American Grasslands/ Tallgrass Prairie/ Mixed Grasslands/ Shortgrass Prairie, /Coastal Grasslands/ Grasslands Conservation

(10:00) This program provides an overview of the various grasslands in the continental United States and examines distinct habitats such as California, desert, and intermountain grasslands. American Grasslands Biomes Series: N American Grasslands/ Tallgrass Prairie/ Mixed Grasslands/ Shortgrass Prairie, /Coastal Grasslands/ Grasslands Conservation

(9.46) A combination of both short and tall grass prairie, mixed prairie contains more plant species than any prairie type. American Grasslands Biomes Series: N American Grasslands/ Tallgrass Prairie/ Mixed Grasslands/ Shortgrass Prairie, /Coastal Grasslands/ Grasslands Conservation

(9.45) Public and private environmental groups are working together to save North America's relict grasslands and restore them to their original condition through prescribed burning and the reintroduction of native species. American Grasslands Biomes Series: N American Grasslands/ Tallgrass Prairie/ Mixed Grasslands/ Shortgrass Prairie, /Coastal Grasslands/ Grasslands Conservation

(9.50) Many people are surprised to discover that remnant grasslands can be found along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana and within the Everglades. American Grasslands Biomes Series: N American Grasslands/ Tallgrass Prairie/ Mixed Grasslands/ Shortgrass Prairie, /Coastal Grasslands/ Grasslands Conservation

(9.44) This overview of the four North American deserts explains the natural processes that create deserts, provides maps that pinpoint the deserts, provides maps that pinpoint the deserts' locations, describes the difference between the deserts, and showcases representative plants and animals. Desert Biomes Series: What is a Desert?/ Life in the Desert/ Water in the Desert

(9.49) The desert world revolves around water. The program illustrates how plants and animals have developed special adaptations to cope with the scarcity of water in the desert and highlights how peoples' thirst for water is altering the desert environment. Desert Biomes Series: What is a Desert?/ Life in the Desert/ Water in the Desert

(9.41) This program demonstrates how the desert's diverse plants and animals have evolved special adaptations in response to their challenging environment. It also illustrates how every species fills a specific niche and how all life is interconnected through biological communities. Desert Biomes Series: What is a Desert?/ Life in the Desert/ Water in the Desert

Examine the hydrologic cycle and such timely topics as wetland alteration, water conservation, and wetland restoration. Freshwater Wetlands Biomes Series: Lakes, Ponds, and Pools/ Marsh/ Forested Wetlands/ Rivers and Streams/ Floodplain Communities/ Water: A User’s Guide

This ecosystem is sometimes land and sometimes sea that supports the estuary and acts as a buffer. It is one of most productive ecosystems in the world. Many plants and animals are shown. The Big Sweep clean-up program is also profiled. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at Night and The Sea of Cortez/ The Graveyards of the Atlantic and...

The Reef at the End of the Road The reefs that parallel US 1 in the Florida Keys face a variety of dangers. The mangrove and sea grass ecosystems are crucial in reef health. The effects of population growth are killing the reefs. The Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary is spotlighted. The Last Days of the Manatee (begins 18:15). Only about 1000 of these endangered “sea cows” survive. They are not equipped to compete with the development and population growth. Their migratory...

3 people are profiled. The first is an instructor and conservationist. The other two are disabled and have worked hard to make the sport available to everyone. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at Night and The Sea of Cortez/ The Graveyards of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans/ People Who Make a Difference/ The Reef at the End of the Road...

200 shipwrecks rest near Cape Hatteras NC. Most are sailing ships, but others, about 70, are from WWII. Truk Lagoon in Micronesia holds more than 60 Japanese ships sunk during WWII. Corals, sponges and fish have taken over all the wrecks for their own. Preservation of the shipwrecks is also discussed. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at...

Two videos: The Ocean at Night and The Sea of Cortez. The Ocean at Night What seems to be mysterious in the dark is actually much like what is found during the day. The species not seen during daylight are highlighted. The Sea of Cortez (begins 14:17) Youngest of earth’s oceans, this environment supports soft rather than hard corals. The currents bring in food that supports many species of fish, marine mammals, and birds. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: ...

Photography has improved and brought an expansive view of the ocean. It is also a tool to closely study the environment and its residents. What animals see is also explored. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at Night and The Sea of Cortez/ The Graveyards of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans/ People Who Make a Difference/ The Reef at the End...

Divers explore a reef, its varied inhabitants and their complex relationships. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at Night and The Sea of Cortez/ The Graveyards of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans/ People Who Make a Difference/ The Reef at the End of the Road and The Last Days of the Manatee/ Life in a Salt Marsh

A discussion of the truth about the often exploited and misunderstood shark. Their physiology, food, and surprising relationships to other fish are shown. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at Night and The Sea of Cortez/ The Graveyards of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans/ People Who Make a Difference/ The Reef at the End of the Road and The...

(28:05) This program features the majestic humpback whale which is sometimes seen off the North Carolina coast as population groups migrate between summer feeding grounds in the North Atlantic and their winter calving and mating area in the Silver Banks, off the Dominican Republic. Also discussed are the problems all sea creatures face from increasing pollution in the marine environment. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A...

(29:38) This program provides a behind-the-scenes look at three North Carolina aquariums and their dedication to helping people learn about the state's aquatic resources. Each visit features entertaining exhibits that provide insight into how diverse ecosystems live in a delicate balance. There are 10 videos in the Return to the Sea video series: Oceans Under Glass/ Swimming With Whales/ A Day On the Reef/ Secrets of the Shark/ The Art of Underwater Photography/ The Ocean at Night and The...

This cross-cultural documentary explores how lives are changed by war, focusing on the lives of the Montagnard people of Vietnam now living in North Carolina. Companion pieces: Living in Exile and Vietnam Mission THE LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE VIDEO ARE MISSING.