Synopsis
Nature documentary featuring the wildlife of Hawaii's famous surf zone and the surfers and scientists who are fighting to protect it.
- Programme: Natural World
- Series: 2006-2007
- Episode: Hawaii: Message in the Waves
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Geography | Ecosystems
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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