Exploring Pristine Seas
Synopsis
Since 2008, Enric Sala's Pristine Seas project has established 26 marine preserves, covering a combined area of 6.5 million square kilometers.
Synopsis
Enrique Sala stands on Isla de Los Estados, a remote island at the southern tip of Argentina. This area has been a reserve for fur seals since 1923. Sala, founder of National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, has led expeditions that resulted in the establishment of 26 marine protected areas, covering 6.5 million square kilometers. His work aims to protect 30 percent of the world's oceans by 2030. The documentary features his encounters with wildlife, including rockhopper penguins and sea lions.
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Why Watch
- See rockhopper penguins in their natural habitat.
- Meet Enrique Sala, a leader in ocean conservation.
- Find out about marine protected areas around the world.
Did You Know
- Isla de Los Estados has been off limits to tourism since 1923.
- Enrique Sala's Pristine Seas project has established 26 marine preserves.
- The combined area of these marine preserves is 6.5 million square kilometers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isla de Los Estados known for?
Isla de Los Estados is home to a forest of twisting Southern Beech trees and two of the largest known rockhopper penguin colonies in Argentina.
How many marine preserves has the Pristine Seas project helped establish?
Since 2008, the Pristine Seas project has helped establish 26 marine preserves with a combined area of 6.5 million square kilometers.
Who is Enrique Sala?
Enrique Sala is the founder and leader of National Geographic's Pristine Seas project and works to create protected areas in the ocean.
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