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Episode Guide

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Pilot | Airdate: 7/20/2025

Chasing Fins

Dive into the thrilling world of shark conservation with Chasing Fins, spotlighting the work of the Atlantic Shark Institute. Follow marine biologist Jon Dodd and his team as they tag sharks, deploy underwater cameras, and track sharks.

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Episode 1 | Airdate: 1/9/2026

Secrets of the Seagrass

Explore the vital, threatened eelgrass meadows of New England. The  "nursery of the sea," supporting species like bay scallops and lobsters, while featuring conservationists working to protect these habitats against  environmental decline.

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Episode 2 | Airdate: 6/15/2026

Tides of Change

From seals to wintering waterfowl to whales, winter in New England is not as quiet as you think! Follow the rescue and research teams in S. New England as they work hard to save animals in peril during this trying season.

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Episode 3 | Fall 2026

Sky, Sea and Shore 

Southern New England hosts a wide range of bird species, many of which rely on the ocean as part of their seasonal routines. Osprey hunt along the ocean's shores, terns hunt offshore and piping plovers nest on the waters edge.

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Episode 4 | Winter 2027

Offshore Magic

Examine the magical offshore environments of southern New England where animals of the shallows and nurseries meet others creatures from much deeper and dangerous waters...

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Feature film | Spring 2027

Ocean State

Explore all of the subjects throughout the series, examining how everything is interconnected in a feature-length film with both stories already told as well as new, exclusive and exciting content never seen before.

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About OSM

Ocean State Media is Rhode Island’s home for NPR and PBS. Our stories are both deeply local and deeply reported – produced by award-winning journalists who just so happen to be your neighbors. It’s our mission to serve you with reliable coverage that informs and represents us all. You can connect with us on air, online, in person and in your inbox, where you’ll find The Daily Catch newsletter each weekday.

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