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The Go Jetters Meet the Giant Moai Statues in the Pacific Ocean

In The Go Jetters Meet the Giant Moai Statues in the Pacific Ocean, the Go Jetters crew visits Easter Island, a tiny island in the middle of the big South Pacific Ocean, far away from anything else! The people who first settled there were amazing navigators and built giant stone statues called moai to honor their families and protect the island. These statues still stand tall today and are a favorite spot for visitors from all over the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Is It True That the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans Don’t Mix?
The article "Is It True That the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans Don’t Mix?" from BBC Science Focus debunks the viral myth that these two oceans remain separate. It explains how their waters do mix due to ocean currents and salinity differences.
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A Sea Otter Comeback

In A Sea Otter Comeback, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how sea otters were hunted and almost became extinct, as well as why they are an important part of the ocean ecosystem. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.

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A Container Ship of Rubber Duckies

In A Container Ship of Rubber Duckies, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a ship that fell into the Pacific Ocean, spilling 7,000 plastic ducks into the ocean. Ocean currents carried the toys across thousands of miles. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.

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The Amazing Story of Convict Fish Survival

In The Amazing Story of Convict Fish Survival, narrator Sir David Attenborough ventures deep in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, where the convict fish has a mysterious and puzzling life. The adults never leave their mazelike burrow under the sand, while thousands of baby convict fish swarm out to gather plankton. Scientists believe the youngsters might feed the adults in return for a safe place to live, but the truth behind their teamwork remains a fascinating mystery! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.

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The Go Jetters' Sea Turtle Rescue

In The Go Jetters' Sea Turtle Rescue, the Go Jetters crew finds a sea turtle that is trapped on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a mass of plastic pollution floating in the ocean. They work together to free the sea turtle. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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The Unexpected Marvels of Indonesian Reefs

In The Unexpected Marvels of Indonesian Reefs, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights unusual marine life. Tiny pygmy seahorses fight for territory, while a file clam pulsates with light. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The Go Jetters See the Short Cut of The Panama Canal

In The Go Jetters See the Short Cut of The Panama Canal, the Go Jetters crew heads to the Panama Canal to see how ships use this canal to take a short cut from one side of North America to the other. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the canal, including how boats move through the canal using locks. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Nine North Creates an Extraordinary Ecosystem

In Nine North Creates an Extraordinary Ecosystem, narrator David Attenborough goes deep beneath the Pacific Ocean near the Galápagos Islands, to examine the hydrothermal vents known as "Nine North." The vents release superheated water, creating an extraordinary ecosystem. Towering mineral chimneys support a thriving community of giant tube-worms, some growing up to three meters long. These deep-sea creatures rely on the energy from the vents to survive, making them some of the fastest-growing marine invertebrates. However, this environment is unpredictable—vents can suddenly go dormant, leading to the rapid extinction of entire micro-worlds. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Volcanic Activity Shapes Life on the Seafloor

In Volcanic Activity Shapes Life on the Seafloor narrator David Attenborough showcases volcanic activity beneath the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean is split by an immense volcanic mountain chain stretching 45,000 miles. In some places, fissures release superheated, mineral-rich water, forming towering chimneys called hydrothermal vents. Despite extreme temperatures and toxic chemicals, bacteria thrive here, forming the base of an ecosystem independent of sunlight. Shrimp and other crustaceans graze on these bacteria, creating a unique deep-sea community. Similar vents exist in the Pacific Ocean, where different species have adapted to similar conditions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The Go Jetters at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

In The Go Jetters at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Go Jetters crew learns about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Ubercorn shares facts about how garbage gets into the ocean and how large the garbage patches are. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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The Go Jetters Tackle Plastic Waste

In The Go Jetters Tackle Plastic Waste, the Go Jetters crew observes the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a mass of plastic pollution floating in the ocean. The Go Jetters talk about how they can work together to stop plastic pollution. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.