The Living Beach

1. Florida: One beach is man-made and filled with tourists (hello, Miami). Another is well-protected and home to sea turtles (that’s Sebastian Island). In this deep-dive into the Florida coastline, understand how beaches are preserved, protected and even profitable.
2. Nova Scotia: Can conservationists keep the “100 Wild Islands” wild? How do migrating sandpipers live off the beach, anyways? This tour of Nova Scotia’s coastline digs into the Bay of Fundy, the beaches of Burntcoat Head, and the surfers’ paradise at Lawrencetown Beach.
3. Mexico: The Yucatán Peninsula is home to tourists, sea turtles, and sargassum seaweed. How do the three coexist in harmony? Is it sustainable? Uncover the secrets behind this Mexican beach, including an ancient birthing ritual that takes place each year.
4. Hawaii: Get ready to understand the science behind Hawaii's stunning beaches. Why does sand appear white, yellow, black, green and red? How do active volcanoes change the coastline? Are other forces at play in shaping these incredible beaches?
5. Australia: It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest sand island on earth, and home to wild dingoes, six-foot sand-worms, and eucalyptus woodlands. Find out how everything lives happily together in a complex ecosystem built entirely upon sand.
6. California: The drought is driving Mule Deer out of their habitats. The warming ocean is sending Sea Lions in another direction. The Pelicans are trying to survive coastal oil spills. What will become of the beautiful beaches of California? (Love Nature 4K)