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Fishing the Flats for Science

Scientists study tarpon, bonefish and permit to better understand their behaviors.

Aired 11/01/2018 | Expires 11/01/2026 | Rating TV-G

Fishing the Flats for Science

Changing Seas

Fishing the Flats for Science

Season 10 Episode 1004 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists study tarpon, bonefish and permit to better understand their behaviors.

Flats fishing is popular with recreational anglers in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys. But until recently, little was known about tarpon, bonefish and permit – the species most coveted by sports fishermen. Now scientists are studying the fish to better understand their movements, habitat, and spawning behaviors.

Aired 11/01/2018 | Expires 11/01/2026 | Rating TV-G

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Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was provided by Diver’s Direct, the Do Unto...

Changing Seas

Fishing the Flats for Science

Season 10 Episode 1004 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Flats fishing is popular with recreational anglers in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys. But until recently, little was known about tarpon, bonefish and permit – the species most coveted by sports fishermen. Now scientists are studying the fish to better understand their movements, habitat, and spawning behaviors.

Aired 11/01/2018 | Expires 11/01/2026 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was provided by Diver’s Direct, the Do Unto...

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