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Earth Edition

Earth Edition is the only documentary program in Southwest Florida that focuses on nature and the world in which we live. Each month producers explore the state’s environmental issues. Topics include a deep commitment to the Gulf of Mexico, mangrove forests, ecotourism, Everglades restoration and more.

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Elusive Solutions

Jun. 8, 2008

The fourth episode of the “Water Woes” series, this documentary focuses on what is being considered -- and done -- to solve the major water problems facing Southwest Florida. From the Kissimee River Basin to Sanibel, the show chronicles efforts on behalf of policymakers, water managers and citizens -- from federal to local levels -- to avert an ecological doomsday.

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The Caloosahatchee

Mar. 8, 2007

There are really two Caloosahatchee Rivers. The first is a million-year-old serpentine waterway that snaked halfway across the Florida peninsula; the second, a deep, wide, trench gouged by man through the South Florida landscape and called simply C-43. As dissimilar as they are, the two Caloosahatchees have one thing in common – both stand at a crossroads between ruin and resuscitation.

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Lake Okeechobee

Feb. 9, 2007

During the past 125 years, a series of well-intentioned decisions, actions and policies have turned what should have been one of Florida's greatest natural treasures into an environmental villain. Six thousand years after it was formed, residents and agencies across the state are now raising the question: Is it too late for Lake O?

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Estuary Crisis

Jan. 12, 2007

In the estuaries of Southwest Florida, where the timeless Caloosahatchee River ends its journey and its fresh water mingles with the salty Gulf of Mexico, the forces of man and nature sometimes team up to upset the delicate balance that sustains those estuaries, imperiling these incubators of life itself.

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Sea Turtles

Mar. 10, 2006

Of the world’s seven species of sea turtles, five occur in Florida. The shy marine reptile leaves the water only to lay eggs in the coastal sand: a process that has occurred for more than 100 million years. With every species, one in one thousand survive. This episode examines the fascinating life of sea turtles.

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Inundated: Invasive Exotics

Feb. 10, 2006

In Florida's unique, subtropical environment, native species evolved to form a fragile balance. But species brought in from other countries also thrive in the region. Today, many of Florida's native species of plants, wildlife, marine life and insects are being overrun, overwhelmed or preyed upon by exotic species. Some we accidentally brought in and others were intentionally introduced to the area. Earth Edition explores the impacts of non-native invaders.

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Blue Holes in the Gulf

Jan. 13, 2006

Former springs and sinkholes, blue holes formed when the rising water table made Florida smaller. There are at least a dozen on Florida's continental shelf, with some plunging hundreds of feet deeper than the hard limestone floor of the Gulf of Mexico. In partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, In Focus embarks on the first organized scientific investigation into the blue holes of the Gulf, exploring the plant and animal life that thrive at these extreme depths.

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Red Tide

Dec. 9, 2005

Southwest Florida is the center of red tide research, from tracking the harmful algal bloom, predicting where it may go next, determining causes of outbreaks and looking for links to pollution. Red tide blooms have been recorded for centuries, and their frequency is rising. Or is it?

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Eugenie Clark

Nov. 11, 2005

Much of what is known today about shark anatomy, physiology and behavior comes from the work of Eugenie Clark. In 1955 she started a marine laboratory in Sarasota. Today the Mote Marine Lab is home to the Congressionally-designated Center for Shark Research and a 135,000-gallon shark habitat in its aquarium. This month’s Earth Edition profiles the life and studies of Eugenie Clark.

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Outdoor Recreation

Oct. 14, 2005

Kayaking with nesting osprey overhead or hiking in a scenic forest of old oaks can make getting exercise a lot more exciting. Lake Okeechobee, one of largest landmarks, offers a trail around its perimeter for hiking, bicycling, or rollerblading. The Southwest Florida Great Calusa Blueway encompasses an extensive marked waterway for kayak and canoe enthusiasts.

   
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