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A 50-day expedition aboard the RV Tangaroa resulted in the collection of 88 different fish species, with at least five believed to be new to science.
A 50-mile round trip is required to catch king crab in Alaska's remote waters, where traditional practices guide survival amid environmental changes.
Roca Partida, a long extinct volcano rising 30 meters from the water, attracts large numbers of fish and marine predators, creating a unique underwater ecosystem.
30% of global seafood is caught illegally, generating a black market worth over $20 billion and threatening marine ecosystems worldwide.
Over 70% of the planet is covered with water, yet plastic pollution has created massive debris fields in every major ocean, impacting marine ecosystems.
At 142 meters long, the super trawler Margiris is tethered in Port Lincoln, South Australia, after the government intervenes to halt its operations.
A recent UN report stated that one million species are threatened with extinction, including 60% of all large mammals and a significant number of plants.
93% of Mediterranean fish stocks are overfished, leaving Greek fisher Evgenia Floris with only 5 kilos of fish worth 15 euros after a long day at sea.
In Senegal, local fishermen face economic instability and cultural loss as overfishing by foreign fleets depletes once-abundant marine resources.
A 23-pound salmon caught in a Welsh river marked the last of its kind for years, reflecting the decline of fish populations due to overfishing.
Tuna are the most sought after fish, facing threats from overfishing in the Mediterranean.
Dr. Glen Burns studies sea snakes, whose venom is far more potent than that of most terrestrial snakes, with just a few drops enough to kill a human.
African penguins, the only penguin species native to Africa, are facing extinction despite conservation efforts on their breeding islands.
Rangers Céline Obadia and Hervé Bergère protect Port-Cros National Park from environmental threats.
Over 500 years, fishermen from England, Portugal, and Spain built food cultures around cod in Newfoundland's icy waters.
Overfishing has caused a decline in fish populations, with one marine conservationist noting that the spring salmon run has not occurred for years.
More than 10 million macaroni penguins were counted in the latest survey, reflecting their stable population amid ongoing conservation efforts.
Vezo fishermen in Madagascar face a diminishing sea, forcing them to adapt to seaweed farming as their traditional way of life fades away.
Patagonian Toothfish, prized as 'White Gold', faces potential extinction due to unregulated fishing amid rising global demand and dwindling fish stocks.
Fisherman Zosimo struggles to support his family in Oslob while facing typhoons and overfishing.
Bluefin tuna, once abundant, now faces extinction due to sushi demand, prompting efforts to balance industry jobs with sustainable fishing practices.
A gold rush for sea cucumbers is fueling a multimillion-dollar illegal trade in marine life between India and Sri Lanka.
As pollution, overfishing, and climate change suffocate the Sea of Marmara, urgent questions arise about its survival.
Glass eel smuggling across Europe and Asia is driven by a lucrative black market, threatening both the species and aquatic ecosystems.
Marine biologist David Ainsley and campaigner Rachel Mulrenan investigate the impact of overfishing and salmon farming on Scotland's coastal biodiversity.
Goat Island Marine Reserve, established in 1975, spans 5 square kilometers and is home to diverse species like the legendary snapper known as Monkey Face.
Overfishing and pollution threaten the livelihoods of the Bajo people in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, as they fight to preserve their traditional fishing practices.
Female lions typically give birth to a litter of two to four cubs after a gestation period of about 100 days.
A marine protected area in Mexico faces illegal fishing, with poachers earning up to $100,000 for a kilo of totoaba swim bladders sold in China.
An estimated 50,000 horseshoe crabs die each year due to the extraction of their blood, which is used in medical testing and vaccine production.
Caviar can sell for upwards of $3,000 a kilo, while illegal trade may be twelve times larger than the legitimate market in Kazakhstan.
Fish populations in Lake Malawi have dropped by 90% over the last 20 years, pushing some women to exchange sex for fish to survive.
Dr. Susanne Lockhart descends 600 meters into the Weddell Sea to study its ecosystems and advocate for marine-protected areas against climate threats.
Three billion people rely on the ocean for food, yet human activities like overfishing and pollution threaten its health and future.
Overfishing by Europeans, Russians, Chinese, and Turkish fleets depletes Senegal's waters today.
San Felipe and Santa Clara rely on fishing, but illicit totoaba fishing offers higher profits.
In a remote coastal village in Madagascar, local entrepreneur Dini cultivates sea cucumbers to combat overfishing and restore marine ecosystems.
Palau faces challenges in balancing economic growth and environmental conservation.
Immature Japanese eels can cost as much as $35,000 per kilogram, driving a multi-million-pound black market fueled by organized crime.
Paul Greenberg investigates what fish to eat for health and sustainability in this FRONTLINE special.
Seahorses, known for their unique reproductive role where males carry young, are examined for their biology, habitat, and conservation challenges.
West Africa's fishing grounds face overexploitation from global fleets, impacting local communities.
Safa Ezel Kaya protects Bukavu Bay in the Mediterranean from illegal fishing activities.
Bob Clay has spent nearly 50 years thinking about steelhead, a passion that began in 1977 when he first met his friend Tom Derry.
In March 2005, overfishing in the Pacific Ocean threatens local fishermen's livelihoods and marine ecosystems as corporations target dwindling fish stocks.
The ocean is our life support system and the largest habitat on Earth, facing major threats.
