Behind the Numbers (2003)
Enviro-Tacklebox
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Educational
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Gloucester Point, Virginia
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2003-09-24
Duration: 00:18:55
Subjects: Educational films | Science | Environment | Animals | Wildlife | Fisheries | Endangered Species
Contributors:
- Grandy, Greg Host
- LaBauve, Randy Producer
- Aguilar, Priscilla Speaker
- Bergeron, Beau Speaker
- Chamberlain, Michael Interviewee
- Thomas, Glen Interviewee
- Hoenig, John M. Interviewee
- Latour, Robert J. Interviewee
- Dearbone, Johnathan Interviewee
- Smith, Emelyn Interviewee
Description
In this episode of the series “Enviro-Tacklebox” from September 24, 2003, host Greg Grandy and the student reporters explore the population dynamics of animals and plants. They cover: bird counts; keystone species; predator-prey relationships; endangered species; methods for determining fish populations; and conservation efforts. It includes interviews with: Michael Chamberlain, wildlife biologist; Glen Thomas, fisheries manager; John M. Hoenig and Robert J. Latour, fisheries scientists with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Johnathan Dearbone, a land conservation specialist with the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Emelyn Smith, wildlife biologist.