National Geographic: Secrets of the Mediterranean - Cousteau's Lost WorldMonday March 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday March 22 at 10:00 p.m.
The son of the renowned conservationist revisits his father’s dives comparing the Mediterranean today with his father's time. Have Jacques Cousteau's warnings about pollution and overfishing the fragile sea been heeded?
How the Earth Changed History: Water
Monday March 18 at 10:00 p.m.
Control over water has been central to human existence and Professor Iain Stewart presents proof from Iceland to India.
National Geographic: Extreme Ice
Tuesday March 19 at 9:00 p.m.
Experience the largest time-lapse photographic study ever done of the Earth's surface where water exists in frozen form.
Wednesday March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Witness the impact of the passage of time on the Welsh river and its environment, for centuries the inspiration of writers, painters and poets.
Wednesday March 20 at 9:00 p.m and Sunday March 24 at 10:00 p.m.
Canadian activist and "water warrior" Maude Barlow campaigns against the privatization of water and promotes the life sustaining resource as a public trust. She sees water as nothing less than a human right.
Wednesday March 20 at 10:00 p.m
In the Columbia Icefields, mountaineer and hiking guide David Lavallee has documented profound environmental changes he says are caused by development of the world's second largest oil deposit, the Alberta Tarsands.
Thursday March 21 at 7:00 p.m.
One of the fastest, smartest and most powerful fishes in the sea, is also most highly prized. Worth more than its weight in silver, bluefin tuna is being fished to the brink of extinction.
The Agenda - Trouble on the Great Lakes
Thursday March 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Diminishing rainfall over Lakes Huron and Michigan, dredging, water taking and general climate change are contributing to lake area wetland loss, exposed shorelines, declining pike and stress on spawing. Where's it all leading and what can be done for these troubled waters?
Rowing the ArcticFriday March 22 at 7:00p.m.
Scots adventurer Jock Wishart leads a team rowing a small boat to the north magnetic pole through dangerous sea ice and past deadly polar bears; an adventure only possible because of the receding arctic ice shield.
National Geographic: Blue Holes - Diving the Labyrinth
Saturday March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Inside deadly flooded caves in the Bahamas Islands are the prefectly preserved fossils of animals that became extinct over a 1000 years ago, ancient humans who first settled the area and living descendants of the first life forms on earth.
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QUENCH Mobile App from The Water Brothers
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Find the nearest water fountain or water refill station in the Greater Toronto Area—add photos, comments and rate your favourite location.
TVOKids celebrates Canada Water Week and UN World Water Day with water-themed programs and online activities that teach kids about the importance of water. The Water Brothers, Alex and Tyler, will be in The Space on Tuesday, March 19 to answer kids' water questions.
Learn about Mark Mattson, co-founder of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and his dedication to “a swimmable, fishable, drinkable future.” Also, follow the Tragically Hip's head man Gord Downie and his fight to prevent a cement company near Lake Ontario from burning tires for fuel.
