The Living Beach

Humans are changing Florida's beaches rapidly, and now we must protect their biodiversity. Visit three very different beaches to see how this is being addressed. (S1, ep 1) Also in UHD.

Every 13 hours, the sea level at Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy rise to the height of a four-storey building! The impact of these natural forces has been immense. (S1, ep 2)

The mythology of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula includes a protective Earth Mother figure named Ixchel. Under her shadow, mother green sea turtles bury their eggs. (S1, ep 3) Also in UHD.

Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, natural forces of creation and destruction can be observed in real-time as they work to shape the living beach. (S1, ep 4) Also in UHD.

Just beyond Australia's Queensland State is Fraser Island - a complex ecosystem that is built entirely upon sand. (S1, ep 5) Also in UHD.

The beaches of California are some of the most beautiful in the world, but they risk falling out of balance due to mankind's effects on nature. (S1, ep 6)