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Mystery of the Spinning Fish

Between late 2023 and the spring of 2024 more than 80 species of fish were observed spinning in the Florida Keys. While most were able to recover, a large number of endangered smalltooth sawfish died. A group of multidisciplinary scientists is trying to piece together what happened in the environment to cause this unusual phenomenon.
Season 17 Episode 1703 Length 26:42 Premiere: 11/01/25

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Season 17 Episodes

The Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo
S17 E1704 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 11/01/25

Mystery of the Spinning Fish
S17 E1703 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 11/01/25

Whales in a Plastic Ocean
S17 E1702 Length 26:46 Premiere Date 11/01/25

Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise
S17 E1701 Length 26:46 Premiere Date 11/01/25

Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 04:54 Premiere Date 06/24/25

Whales in a Plastic Ocean | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 02:59 Premiere Date 06/24/25

Mystery of the Spinning Fish | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 04:11 Premiere Date 06/24/25

The Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo | Changing Seas | Preview
Preview Length 04:43 Premiere Date 06/24/25

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Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History - S16 E1

Marine archaeologists uncover a Roman shipwreck on Croatia's Adriatic Coast.

  • Thursday October 15, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 15, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings - S16 E2

Despite its global "endangered" status, little is known about the white-spotted eagle ray. Now, Florida scientists are employing cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to gain deeper insight into this elegant fish's movement and diet.

  • Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 22, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Maui Aloha 'aina: From Mauka to Makai - S16 E3

Dedicated scientists and volunteers are drawing upon the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people to restore Maui's ecosystems following the losses caused by recent Lahaina wildfires.

  • Thursday October 29, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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