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Season 1 Episode 3: Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary

The Monterey Bay National Sanctuary has undergone a remarkable transformation from a threatened ecosystem to a thriving world of diverse marine life, featuring 525 species of fish and 34 species of marine mammals, including a growing population of a unique sea lion species.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Bonaire National Marine Park

1. Bonaire National Marine Park

Aired: Mar 13, 2016

The Caribbean island of Bonaire is a haven for ecotourists, boasting crystal-...

Episode 2 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

2. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Aired: Apr 6, 2017

The Florida Keys boast a diverse array of underwater environments, including ...

Episode 3 Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary

3. Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary

Aired: Mar 2, 2017

The Monterey Bay National Sanctuary has undergone a remarkable transformation...

Episode 4 Mesoamerican Reef

4. Mesoamerican Reef

Aired: Mar 30, 2017

The Mesoamerican Reef, the second longest on the planet, is a fragile ecosyst...

Episode 5 Bahamas: Exuma Cays

5. Bahamas: Exuma Cays

Aired: Jul 9, 2017

The next episode explores the conservation efforts in the Exuma Cays, where s...

Info about Ocean Parks

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Genres:Documentary