Zachary Melnick
All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes
"The Last Whitefish?"
Synopsis:
Cutting-edge underwater drones are used to explore how quadrillions of tiny invasive mussels are re-engineering the ecosystem of the Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers. Scientists race to control the invaders, but discover the clearer waters may be an opportunity to restore an ancient ecosystem.
Episode Synopsis:
Follow whitefish from egg to adulthood in a Great Lakes ecosystem transformed by invasive mussels. With expert insights and groundbreaking footage, see how mussels reshaped the food web and waters.
Nominees:
Zachary Melnick
Channel:
TVO
Broadcaster:
TVO
Production Company:
Inspired Planet Productions