Ep 4. Sand Wars
- March 17, 2013
In the fourth episode of the first season of Kingdom of the Oceans, titled Sand Wars, we go on a journey to explore the impact of climate change and human activity on the marine world.
We start off in the Arabian Gulf, where we see how the city of Dubai is rapidly expanding into the sea, reclaiming land from the ocean. This is a massive undertaking, and it has had profound consequences for the local ecosystem - once thriving habitats are now disappearing, and marine life is being forced to adapt to these rapid changes.
We then head down to the Maldives, where we see how climate change is causing sea levels to rise, putting entire island communities at risk of being submerged underwater. The local coral reefs, which provide a crucial source of food and protection for the fish population, are also struggling to survive in the face of rising sea temperatures.
From there, we travel to the Bahamas, where we learn about the devastating impact of sand mining on the ocean environment. Sand mining is a lucrative business, but it involves dredging up sand from the ocean floor, which can have immense ecological consequences - from destroying coral reefs to disrupting the entire food chain.
Throughout the episode, we hear from a range of experts on these topics, including marine biologists, oceanographers, and conservationists. They explain the various ways in which human actions are putting immense pressure on the marine world, and what can be done to mitigate these negative impacts.
Sand Wars is a deeply informative and thought-provoking episode, which shines a light on some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. All in all, it is a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of our planet and the creatures that inhabit it.
