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Puerto Rico at sunset, as Pew manager Leda Dunmire and a PBS production crew fly in.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
University of Puerto Rico scientists Michael Nemeth (left) and Michelle Schärer explain their planned travel route to âThis American Landâ producer Gary Strieker and videographer Roger Herr.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
University of Puerto Rico doctoral student Evan Tuohy (left) and scientist Michael Nemeth prepare dive equipment.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
Boquerón, Puerto Rico, serves as our port.
Michelle Schärer
Michelle Schärer
The author (foreground) and scientist Michael Nemeth suit up for the dive.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
The author adjusts to the water before heading to the bottom.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
A humpback whale surprises the team with a visit.
Michelle Schärer
Michelle Schärer
The author, elated after a close encounter with a humpback.
Michelle Schärer
Michelle Schärer
Fisherman Edwin âPaucoâ Fant is interviewed by the author for âThis American Land.â
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The Pew Charitable Trusts