The Bajo de Sico Seamount

In search of spawning fish

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The Bajo de Sico Seamount

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