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The Thirteen Colonies: 1607 - 1763
Over 200 years, British settlers successfully founded the Thirteen Colonies, driven by desires for religious freedom, self-governance, and economic opportunities.
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Indigenous Peoples in North America: East
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the eastern portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video learn about the Wampanoag, Anishinaabeg, and Cherokee...
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Pilgrims
English settlers known as the Pilgrims founded the first permanent English settlement in North America, the Plymouth Colony.
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Indigenous People before the 13 Colonies
Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.
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Geography of the 13 Colonies
The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...
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Phishing
Phishing is a form of social engineering and scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware.
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The Fascinating World of Penguins: Adaptations, Behavior, and Survival
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of penguins. From their unique adaptations for survival in icy waters to their distinctive tuxedo-like appearance, penguins captivate us with their charm. Discover how they navigate the...
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Landmarks - Great Barrier Reef
GREAT BARRIER REEF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF IS ONE OF THE SEVEN NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD, AND IS THE ONLY LIVING ORGANISM THAT CAN BE SEEN FROM SPACE. A WORLD HERITAGE LISTED AREA, THE REEF STRETCHES MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND KILOMETRES...
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Protecting the Great Barrier Reef: A Crucial Step Towards Conservation
The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage area and the largest living organism on Earth. It is home to an extraordinary diversity of marine life, including turtles, whales, sharks, and thousands of species of fish and coral. However,...
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Exploring Swordfish and Sailfish: Similarities, Differences, and Conservation Efforts
In this video, the speaker discusses the differences between swordfish and sailfish, highlighting their distinct physical features and habitats. They also mention the popularity of swordfish in cuisine and the recovery of swordfish...
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Protecting Marine Wildlife: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Bycatch Deaths
This video highlights the issue of bycatch in fishing practices and explores innovative solutions to protect marine mammals such as turtles, dolphins, and whales. It showcases the use of LED weights and sound-reflecting gill nets to...
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Fishing Entrepreneurs: How Small-Scale Fisheries are Adapting Sales to Survive
Learn about the challenges small-scale fishers face when their high-quality fish gets lost in the mass market dominated by industrial catches. This video also delves into the inefficiencies and environmental costs of the global seafood...
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How Industrial Trawling Spurred Marine Conservation Efforts
Hear from a small-scale fisherman who has been using rod and reel fishing methods in Kodiak, Alaska since 1983 and from a marine conservationist. The explain the sustainability of jig boat fishing compared to industrial methods, which...
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Ocean City: History, Beaches, and Adventure
Exploring Ocean City, Maryland, USA:Arrive in Ocean City, Maryland, a haven of history and excitement. Discover its rich heritage at amusement parks, beach resorts, and water sports hubs. Glide along its 16 kilometers of coastline and...
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Balancing the Scales: Small-Scale Fisheries Fight for Transparency and Sustainability
While communities like Port Orford work to find a balance between fishing and conservation, deceptive labeling has become a prevalent issue in the industry. Mislabeling, often due to fraud, undermines the value of small-scale fishers who...
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Small Fishing Communities Advocate, Adapt to Survive
Small fishing communities are fighting to keep their livelihoods in the face of growing corporate control and restrictive policies. Fishermen like Tim Rider struggle against the consolidation of quotas and landlord figures who take a...
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Preserving the Halibut Population and a Family Business
Meet a family deeply rooted in halibut fishing and learn how their work and their lives have changed in recent decades. Nora recounts her upbringing on longline boats and the demanding, rewarding nature of the work. Her father, Matt, has...
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Struggle to Sustain the Halibut Population in the Bering Sea
St. Paul Island, a small fishing community in the Bering Sea, relies heavily on halibut stocks, is struggling as fish trawlers damage the halibut supply. As these industrial boats trawl for various types of fish, they often unintentially...
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Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - Social Engineering
This video discusses social engineering concepts, understanding the human psyche, and how hackers manipulate the human mind to hack.
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The Fight for Fishing Access in Port Orford
Fishery management in the United States is often handled by regional councils, but some communities are opting for alternatives to the catch share system to achieve conservation goals. In Port Orford, a unique small boat community,...
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The Last Man Fishing
For decades, large-scale ndustrialization and privatization of the fishing industry has been threatening the livelihood of small-scale fishers from Alaska to New England. Learn how powerful industrial fishing operations are changing life...
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Ho'okena,Hawaiian fishing traditions and sustainable cuisine
Explore the sustainable fishing practices and ocean-based diet of Ho'okena, a Hawaiian fishing village where food and community come together.
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Biodiversity
The variation of life forms within an ecosystem or across the planet. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens when non-living factors in an ecosystem are altered, such as rainfall or air quality? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem is a living system interacting with its physical habitat. Changes in biotic and...