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Scourge of the Lionfish

Learn how lionfish are damaging native species in the Caribbean and Atlantic.

Cod Comeback?

Carl Safina finds signs the famous codfish of New England just might be coming back.

Trinidad's Turtle Giants

Learn how Trinidad transformed leatherback turtles from shark bait to tourist attraction.

River of Kings, Part 2

Examine the Nisqually Indian tribe's major project: restoring the Nisqually River, part 2.

River of Kings, Part 1

Examine the Nisqually Indian tribe's major project: restoring the Nisqually River.

Swordfish! Part 2

Part II of Carl Safina's fishing trip with the last remaining swordfish harpooners.

Swordfish! Part 1

Join Carl Safina as he goes to sea with some of the last remaining swordfish harpooners.

Destination Baja

Fishermen stop hunting gray whales and develop a lucrative whale-watching co-op.

The Sacred Island

The Sacred Island follows Zanzibar villagers who fought a resort to save their reefs.

Shark Reef

Shark Reef profiles efforts to protect sharks from the effects of the shark fin trade.

About Saving the Ocean

Renowned marine biologist and writer Carl Safina, founder of the Blue Ocean Institute, takes viewers around the globe to bring back good news from the world's oceans.

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