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1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 min.) ; 145046101 bytes |
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Rivers, lakes, streams, creeks and of course the almighty ocean; animals can live in many different aquatic environments, and just some of those water-loving creatures are swimming into this episode of SCOPE! Catch up with some scientists breeding endangered fish, see what's on the inside of turtles, that shouldn't be, and head out with a marine rescue crew!PROJECT MANTAThe manta ray is one of the largest species of ray in the world and in Australia they can grow up to 5 metres across! For something so large there is not very much known about them, which is why Dr Kathy Townsend, a marine biologist at the University of Queensland, has started a scientific study of these incredible creatures. JUNIOR EXPERIMENT: LOBSTER DISSECTIONJunior Scientist, Bella, dissects one of the more famous crustaceans- the lobster. From its tough exoskeleton to its ten pairs of legs, there is lots to discover about how this aquatic animal is built. SEA TURTLESTo us humans bits of plastic washed up along the beach looks like rubbish, but unfortunately for some sea turtles this plastic can look like a tasty snack. Dr Rob talks to PhD student Qamar Schuyler from the University of Queensland who is researching the effect of marine debris on sea turtles.PLATYPUS RESEARCHThe platypus is one of the more unusual Aussie animals and at Helesville Sanctuary they are getting a bit of extra attention in order to learn more about these semi-aquatic creatures. Platypus keeper, Jess Thomas, keeps a keen eye on them in order to investigate how they respond to different types of environmental enrichment to help stimulate their minds and keep them active. AQUATIC BIRD RESCUESeabirds depend on the ocean for their survival, but sometimes the ocean can be dangerous or human activities like boating and fishing can cause harm to these aquatic animals. Nikki Mackintosh from Seaworld helps to rehabilitate these sick and injured seabirds and introduces us to some of the birds in her care.BREEDING ENDANGERED FISHThe southern pygmy perch are and endangered fish that are native to the Murray River in South Australia. Professor Luciano Beheregaray from Flinders University shows us how he is helping to save the species by breeding them for a wild reintroduction.So join Dr Rob as once again the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE |
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Broadcast 2012-03-08 at 16:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Aquatic animals -- Study and teaching.
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Dissection.
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Mobulidae.
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Platypus.
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Sea birds -- Effect of fishing on.
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Sea turtles -- Habitat.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Bell, Rob, host
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